CyCling South AuStrAliA

StrAtegiC PlAnThe Ride of Your Life

2014 - 2017

This Strategic Plan was developed in consultation with the stakeholders of

Cycling South Australia (CSA), including clubs, members, Cycling Australia, government and sponsors.

CSA is a close community of people who share a passion for cycling.

CSA provides a solid foundation for aspiring cyclists and is an inclusive environment

for people of all ages and abilities.

As the sport of cycling continues to grow in popularity among the wider community,

CSA strives to help support affiliated clubs grow and expand

the number of members joining to partake in racing.

The implementation of this Strategic Plan is underpinned by annual business plans which detail specific objectives, strategies, time lines and responsibilities of key areas.

The Plan will direct day-to-day operations of CSA and is available on the CSA website - www.sa.cycling.org.au

ViSion South Australians enjoying the excitement and health benefits of the sport of cycling

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StAteMent:

The ride of your life ViSion:

South Australians enjoying the excitement and health benefits of the sport of cycling

MiSSion:

We seek to:

•Support and promote quality racing and events in South Australia

•Be a sport that is sustainable, accessible, inclusive and top-of-mind among all South Australians

•Work collaboratively with all cycling bodies to unify the sport for the benefit of all cyclists

•Build strong, influential clubs as the foundations of CSA

•Engage with our members to further enhance our sport

•Build community interest in the sport of cycling

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We are passionate about conducting our sport with:

integrity: Our organisation will always act with integrity and honesty. We will work tirelessly to

promote Cycling as a model sport

Fairness: Fairness and fair play will always be at the heart of our organisation, its intentions

and activities

respect: We will earn respect as a body and a sport through our continued efforts to promote

the positive and enduring impact of Cycling in the community. We will support

athletes and participants of all levels and all ages, encourage diversity and

acknowledge the ongoing efforts of our volunteers

excellence: From success in competition to the performance of our members and employees in

their roles, we believe this value should underpin every effort, publicly and privately

teamwork: We will work together for the betterment of Cycling in South Australia

Safety: Safety for CSA members and members of the public will always be a key priority

health and lifestyle: We will always promote the positive aspects of cycling to the broadest audience

no Finish line: We will work to do all we can to consistently improve our great sport in our great state

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MAxiMiSe oPPortunitieS For QuAlity rACing And eVentS

•Trainingcalendar(s)restructureandpromotiontomeettheneedsofmembersand

other stakeholders

•Racingcalendar(s)restructureandpromotiontomeettheneedsofmembersand

other stakeholders

enSure eFFeCtiVe PAthwAyS And deVeloPMent For CyCliStS

•ReviewclubandCSApathwayactivities

•Developschool/club/facilityjuniorprogramandrolloutover4facilities

(Edwardstown,VicPark,Super-Drome,HansonReserve)

•Establish‘comeandtry’inconjunctionwithclubsover4facilities

(Edwardstown,VicPark,Super-Drome,HansonReserve)

•DevelopstrongerlinksbetweenCSAandSouthAustralianSportsInstituteprogram

deVeloP intereSt in, And enCourAge PeoPle to exPerienCe,

the SPort oF CyCling

•Provideimproveddevelopmentopportunitiesfor:

• allCSAsectors(women,masters,juniors,para,etc)

• coachingacrossalllevels

• commissariesandofficials

•Encourageandpromotevolunteermanagementprograms,includingrecruitment,

skills development, support programs and recognition

•Developlinkswith“like”sportsandbenchmark/learnfromtheirexperiences

PillAr - CoMPetition & eVentS

ProVide rACing eVentS thAt Meet the needS oF All MeMBerS

•RevisetheEliteTeamSeriestoensurefinanciallyviable,qualityracingandmaximum

exposure for the sport

•DevelopincreasedracingopportunitiesacrossallCSAmembershipsectors

•ImplementSARaceSeries

•SupportNationalRoadSeriesandother3rdpartyeventsthatarebeneficialtothesport

and members

ProVide SeriouS reCreAtionAl riding eVentS thAt Meet the needS oF All MeMBerS

• Develop,promoteandsupportCycloSportif(andotherparticipationevents)calendarthat

meets the needs of current members and encourage new members

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MAxiMiSe the PotentiAl oF CluBS

•Buildandfosterrelationshipstoenhanceclubinteraction,developmentandsharedlearning

•ImprovecluboperationsbyencouragingtheadoptionofSTARCluB

SuPPort the deVeloPMent oF CluBS

•IdentifycommonprocessesandpracticesthatcouldbecentralisedwithinCSAofficeto

reduce workload and increase efficiency of clubs

•Workwithstakeholderstore-establishHansonReserveasacentreforcycling

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ProMote CyCling AS A deSirABle And exCiting SPort

•DevelopmarketingmaterialstopromoteCSA“reasonforbeing”,keyassets,racingcalendar

and other materials

•Engagecommunitytoconsidercyclingasasportoption

•Identifyandestablish“friendsofCSA”tobuildrelationshipstopromotethesport

deVeloP eFFeCtiVe CoMMuniCAtion with MeMBerS And StAkeholderS

•Establishacommunicationsplanthateffectivelycommunicatestomembersandthebroader

community the activities of the sport

•ReviewCSAandclubwebsites,socialmediaetc.andestablisha“wholeofCSA“approach

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ProVide leAderShiP And direCtion thAt SuPPortS the uniFiCAtion oF the SPort

•EstablishBoardprocessesthatdemonstrateleadershipandcommitmenttothedevelopment

of the sport

•EstablishaMemorandumofunderstandingwithrelevantcyclingbody(s)toworktogether

and foster partnerships for the benefit of CSA, cycling and the community

•ImplementrelevantWoodReviewrecommendations

•ImplementrelevantCyclingAustraliaplansandinitiatives

deVeloP StruCtureS thAt SuPPort eFFeCtiVe goVernAnCe

•ReviewoperationsofCSAoffice,agreecorebusinessandresource

•Redeveloptheexistingaffiliatedclubsforumintoaneffectiveconsultationforumtosupport

the development of the sport

•Developtheexistingcommissionsstructureandoperationstoimproveeffectiveness

and sustainability

•ImproveCSAOfficeservicestandardstomeetmember’sneeds

•Review,defineandagreethestructureandcompositionofaclubandrevieweffectivenessof

existing affiliated clubs

iMProVe oPerAtionS And PrACtiCeS within the SPort

•Identifykeyroleswithintheassociationandprovideresourcing,developmentandsupport

PillAr - FinAnCiAl SuStAinABility

deVeloP A FinAnCe Model to SuPPort Core BuSineSS

•Developabudgetmodelthatensurescorebusinessisfundedandsustainable

•Supportandpromoteracingandeventsthatarefinanciallysustainableandcontributetothe

growth of the sport

•ReviewfinancialprocessesandimprovereportingandgovernancetotheBoardandbytheBoard

PurSue inCoMe generAtion to SuPPort the ACtiVitieS oF the SPort

•Ensureeffectivesponsorship/grantmanagementpracticesthatachievesagreedoutcomes

•Developapoolofpartnersandpotentialsponsors

•Identifyanddevelopprojectsthatdevelopthesportofcyclingandaresuitablefor

grant funding

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