GRFU Strategic Plan

Ghana RugbyStrategic Plan 2014 - 2020

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GRFU Strategic Plan 2014 - 2020

Contents


u Background

u Vision & Mission

u Core Values

u GRFU Strategic Goals

u Strategies

u For each strategic goal

u Strategiesu By Function

u Appendix

u Guidelines for GRFU Strategy Delivery

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Introduction & Background


Rugby globally and in Ghana is currently experiencingunprecedentedgrowth, popularity and interest.

When the Herbert Mensah led administration took over the reigns of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) in June 2014 there was very little to build on after eleven years of misguided and visionless management.

The challenges facing the new administration were enormous and included a lot of zeros. Zero cash and zero funding infrastructure, zero nationalstruc ture, zeroleague women’s youth

rugbyandzero development

programmes.

Initial efforts focused on the development of a ten team national league, resurrection of women’s rugby and most importantly the establishment of a national sustainable youth development programme.

This Strategic Plan builds on

the foundation prescribed by the 2010 to 2020 World Rugby Strategic Plan.

As should be the case the, GRFU Strategic Plan spells out our vision and values, our goals and our strategies for achieving them and provides a roadmap leading up 2010 and beyond to grow the Ghana Rugby family beyond the traditional strongholds for the Sport.

It also focuses our activities and will help us make important investment decisions based onstra teg ic considerations, while ensuring that the Regional Associations can start to flourish and are able to provide the showcase that, in the long term, will benefit everyone in Rugby.

One thing is very clear and the GRFU is under no illusion about that. If the GRFU and the Rugby Family in Ghana can not resolve the challenge of funding, Rugby in Ghana will never realise its potential.

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Vision & Mission


VisionRugby,a sport for all, true to its values

MissionGrowing the GhanaRugby Family

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Core Values 5


Ghana RugbyStrategic Goals

1.Protect and promote Rugby, its values, spirit and ethos

2. Increase local participation

3.Ensure player welfare best practice

4.Maximise the value of all GRFU properties

5.Increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ghana Rugby

6.Optimise international participation

7.Provide strong and effective leadership


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Ghana RugbyKPIs

• Adherence to Charter and Laws• Prevent actions tarnishing the image of the Game• Tangible examples of GRFU promoting values• Promotion of Rugby’s Core Values• Robust Regulatory Framework delivered

• 5,500 players countrywide• 2,750 women playing the Game• 26 Clubs registered with GRFU• Rugby to be taught in 120 schools in Ghana

• Enforcing Player Welfare Educational Programmes• Zero Doping• Rugby acknowledged by players as Player Welfare

Leader

• Values of all properties increased• Revenue goals set and met• World class tournaments delivered• Establishment of “Home of Rugby”

• Movement in GRFU rankings• GRFU qualify to WR Sevens Series• Regional tournament is more competitive

• Funding from corporates and governments increased• Establishment of WARS (West African Rugby Series)• Introduction of Women’s Rugby to regional tournaments

• GFRU viewed as world class Sports Body• GRFU to deliver framework for continued growth• GRFU to guide Club Management capacities

Protec t& Promote

Local Partic ipa tion

Player Welfare

Property Values

Sustain & Compete

Interna tiona l Partic ipa tion

Effective Leadership


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Ghana RugbyStrategies for Strategic Goals


u Ensure the GRFU communicates effectively with key partners and stakeholders

u Promote the Game and its Core Values

u Maintain Anti Doping programmes

u Develop high quality training and education processes & resources

u Continue to develop the trainer and educator workforce

u Provide world class leadership and governance of the GRFU

u Develop external relationships so that the GRFU is seen as a leading sports body

u Deliver excellent services to the members of the GRFU

u Ensure the most effective regulatory system is in place and enforced for Regional Associations and the GRFU

Protect and promote Rugby, its values, spirit and ethos

u Ensure that Ghana Rugby has a suitable

and sustainable disciplinary regulatory framework

u Establish a panel of disciplinary personnel for the Game

u Ensure that all Disciplinary Personnel have access to tools to assist their work

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u Drive promotional strategies that optimise exposure in existing and regional markets

u Position Rugby as a Game for All Shapes and Sizes, putting Players First

u Provide comprehensive event promotion programmes that maximise the profile and positioning of GRFU events on the local and regional stage

u Embrace other forms of the Game

u Continue to develop high quality training and education processes

u Develop high quality training and education resources



Increase local participation

u Develop a sustainable Sevens programme

u Develop a sustainable Women’s Rugby programme

u Support Regional Associations in the development of the Game

u Develop participation programmes youth (Get Into Rugby), tertiary institutions and women

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Ensure player welfare best practice

u Position Rugby as a Game for All Shapes

and Sizes, putting Players First

u Ensure that players clothing meets the required standards to protect players interests

u Enforce high quality player welfare policies, strategies and resources

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u Ensure risk management processes are established and

monitored for GRFU and GRFU events

u Ensure GRFU contractual arrangements and commercial programmes operate in an optimal fiscal environment

u Put in place appropriate budgetary processes for all significant GRFU activities

u Deliver a legal framework to support GRFU goals

u Maximise net revenues from GRFU events

u Generate additional revenue streams

u Generate additional broadcast coverage

u Develop positive media coverage

u Maximise spectator at tendance

u Put in place a comprehensive marketing strategy

Maximise the value of all GRFUproperties

u Ensure that all GRFU funds are properly

managed and controlled

u Develop and maintain best practice controls and strategies

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u Develop high quality training and education processes

u Develop high quality training and education resources


Increase sustainability and c ompetitive- ness of Ghana Rugby

u Develop a sustainable international

programme of matches

u Invest in high performanc e programmes

u Comprehensive promotion of the GRFU’s strategic initiatives

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u Promotion of the GRFU as a model member of the World Rugby Family

u Promotion of a new era for Rugby through Rugby Sevens


Optimise international participa tion

u Develop an international

programme to maximise the benefits of World Rugby membership

u Develop a sustainable Sevens programme

u Promotion of Rugby Sevens as the perfect Olympic Games Sport

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u Position the GRFU as a model Sports Federation

u Develop high quality training and education processes & resources


u Provide world class leadership and governance of the GRFU

u Develop external relationships so that the GRFU is seen as a leading sports body


u Ensure the most effective regulatory system is enforced for Rugby Union and the GRFU

Provide strong and effective leadership

u Provide GRFU Members with appropriate

assistance in financial and fiscal matters in the form of information, advice, presentations and documentation

u Develop a sustainable Women’s Rugby programme

u Ensure the GRFU communicates effectively with key partners and stakeholders

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Ghana RugbyStrategies by Function

1. Finance

2. Legal

3. Commercial

4. Development & Performance

5. Communication

6. Technical

7. External & Member Relations


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u Provide members with appropriate assistance in

financial and fiscal matters in the form of information, advice, presentations and documentation (Goal 7)

u Ensure GRFU and events contractual arrangements and commercial programmes operate in an optimal fiscal environment (Goal 4)

u Put in place appropriate budgetary processes for all significant GRFU and event activities (Goal 4)

Finance

u Ensure that all GRFU and events funds are

properly managed and controlled (Goal 4)

u Develop and maintain best practice controls and strategies (Goal 4)

u Ensure risk management processes are established and monitored for GRFU and events (Goal 4)

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Legal

u Enforce Rugby’s disciplinary regulatory framework (Goal 1)

u Establish a disciplinary structure for the Game in Ghana (Goal 1)

u Ensure that disciplinary personnel have access to tools to assist their work (Goal 1)

Commercial

u Maximise GRFU profitability (Goal 4)

u Maximise the promotion and marketing of GRFU events (Goal 4)

u Increase the commercial value of GRFU competitions (Goal 4)

u Develop the commercial value of GRFU properties (Goal 4)

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u Develop a sustainable Women’s Rugby programme (Goal 7 and 2)

u Support Regional Associations in the development of the Game (Goal 2)

u Develop participation programmes (Goal 2)

Development & Performance

u Develop a sustainable international

programme of matches for West Africa (WARS) (Goal 5)

u Develop high performance programmes (Goal 5)

u Develop a sustainable Sevens programme (Goal 2 and 6)

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u Position Rugby as a Game for All Shapes and Sizes, putting Players First (Goal 2 and 3)

u Provide comprehensive event promotion programmes that maximise the profile and positioning of GRFU events on the local and regional stage (Goal 2)

u Implement a comprehensive GRFU communications programme (Goal 4)

u Comprehensive promotion of the GRFU’s strategic initiatives (Goal 5)

u Promotion of Rugby Sevens as the perfect Olympic Games Sport (Goal 6)

u Promotion of the GRFU as a model member of the Ghana sports scene (Goal 6)

u Promotion of a new era for Rugby through Rugby Sevens (Goal 6)

u Position the GRFU as a model Ghanaian Federation (Goal 7)

Communi- cation

u Ensure the GRFU communicates

effectively with key partners and stakeholders (Goal 1

and 7)

u Promote the Game and its Core Values (Goal 1)

u Drive promotional strategies that optimise exposure in the local market (Goal 2)

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u Enforce Anti Doping programmes (Goal 1)

u Embrace other forms of the Game (Goal 2)

u Implement high quality Player Welfare policies, strategies and resources (Goal 3)

u Continue to implement high quality training and education processes (Goal 1, 2, 5 and 7)

u Continue to develop the trainer and educator workforce in Ghana (Goal 1, 2,

3 and 7)

Technical

u Take part in the the Law review and

amendment process (Goal 1 and 7)

u Make use of high quality, comprehensive and independent Game Analysis provided by World Rugby (Goal 1 and 7)

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u Ensure the regulatory system is enforced for Rugby Union and the GRFU (Goal 1 and 7)

u Deliver excellent service to the internal organisation (Goal 7)

u Develop external relations to ensure that the benefits of World Rugby participation are optimised (Goal 6)

External & Member Relations

u Provide world class leadership and

governance of the GRFU (Goal 1 and 7)

u Develop external relationships so that the GRFU is seen as a leading local and international federation (Goal 1 and 7)

u Deliver excellent services to the members of the GRFU (All Goals)

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Ghana RugbyFinancial StrategyGuidelines for Delivery

u Ensuring all GRFU books and records are properly recorded and documented

u Reviewing all GRFU books of account for regular reconciliation

u Ensuring all non reconciling items are followed up and clarified on a timely basis

u Ensuring the GRFU Finance Department receives required information from third parties on a timely basis

u Reviewing GRFU Investments regularly to ensure compliance with IRB Investment Policies

1. Ensure that all GRFU funds are properly managed and controlled

We will do this by:


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u Reviewing the existing control environment across all areas to

ensure it is appropriate for the organisation

u Introducing additional controls and procedures as considered necessary

u Co-operating fully with our external auditors and implementing any control recommendations from them

u Engaging outside professional assistance in key regions of the GRFU as required

u Ensuring IRB finance staff maintain an ongoing educational programme

2. Develop and maintain best practice controls and strategies

We will do this by:


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u Documenting key risks in the form of risk registers for GRFU

u Reviewing risk registers quarterly with GRFU management team to ensure key risks are being managed appropriately

u Reporting on a bi-annual basis to the GRFU Board

3. Ensure risk management processes are established and monitored for GRFU and events

We will do this by:


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u Organising a meeting of the Regional Association Treasurers

to update on all GRFU Corporate matters affecting Regional Associations

u Providing input to all GRFU Regional Association meetings as required

u Assisting Regional Associations with all financial and other corporate enquiries as required

u Providing third party advice and assistance in areas affecting Finance and other Corporate matters

4. Provide members with appropriate assistance in financial and fiscal matters

We will do this by:


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u Reviewing the current fiscal environment for all our

tournaments with GRFU advisers and applying changes where required

u Submitting and maintaining on time all fiscal and statutory returns

u Reviewing and discussing all significant fiscal issues with Regional Associations on an ongoing basis

u Reviewing and amending as appropriate all GRFU contracts from a fiscal perspective

5. Ensure GRFU contractual arrangements and commercial programmes operate in an optimal fiscal environment

We will do this by:


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u Documenting detailed budgetary amounts and rationales for GRFU activities

u Producing monthly financial accounts for GRFU

u Reporting on a regular basis and at least quarterly the actual against budget outcomes for the relevant period to the Board

u Monitoring budgets with all budget holders and recommending adjustments up or down as appropriate

6. Put in place appropriate budgetary processes for all significant GRFU activities

We will do this by:


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Ghana RugbyLegal StrategyGuidelines for Delivery

u Introducing guidelines to assist in the implementation of the

disciplinary programme by all stakeholders

u Establishing an education programme to support the training of Judicial Officers and administrators

u Promoting the disciplinary regime by having an appointed disciplinary officer

u Placing discipline at the heart of the Game

u Fostering an environment where all participants recognise the value of discipline in the Game and the need for appropriate sanctions where there are transgressions

1. Enforce Rugby’s disc ip linary regulatory framework

We will do this by:


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u Identifying individuals with appropriate skills and

experience for the disciplinary structure

u Providing ongoing education provided by World Rugby to these individuals

u Bringing the group together annually to share learning, experiences and promote the ongoing development of the disciplinary regime

u Using members of the group to assist in the general disciplinary education programme

2. Establish a disciplinary structure for the Game in Ghana

We will do this by:


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u Making World Rugby’s database of precedents for

International Matches available to all Regional Associations and Clubs

u Distributing World Rugby’s memoranda on key aspects of discipline to assist the interpretation of the disciplinary rules

3. Ensure that disciplinary personnel have access to tools to assist their work

We will do this by:


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Ghana RugbyCommercial StrategyGuidelines for Delivery

u Achieving agreed revenue targets across each area of

the GRFU commercial programme

u Achieving agreed profit targets for the GRFU

u Developing and managing the commercial programme

u Optimising performance and value of commercial brokers and other advisors

u Getting the best deal in each category

u Building medium and long term partnerships with commercial partners

u Maintaining strict budget management to reach GRFU profit targets

u Working with Regional Associations to maximise net revenue

u Creating a four year activation cycle for the commercial programme

1. Maximise GRFU profitability

We will do this by:


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u Reaching local and specific target audience levels

u Maximising local cumulative media audiences

u Establishing targets for local media audiences Negotiating media contracts to reflect commercial and media targets

u Developing a media strategy for each Regional Association and its members

u Increasing the brand value of the GRFU mark

u Raising the profile of the GRFU

2. Maximise the promotion and marketing of GRFU events

We will do this by:


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u Ensuring GRFU ideals and values are reflected in commercial partner activation

u Exploring and developing commercial deals to develop the widest platform for the Game

u Ensuring that the appropriate resources are in place to maximise the commercial value of all GRFU Tournament commercial inventory

u Developing a GRFU commercial strategic plan with clearly outlined revenue generation targets for all GRFU Tournament commercial inventory

u Ensuring that all GRFU Tournaments are resourced appropriately so that they can be delivered to world class standards to protect and enhance their commercial values

3. Increase the commercial value of GRFU competitions

We will do this by:


u Developing a sponsorship and partnership strategy for Game promotion

u Utilising GRFU branding at every opportunity

u Extending the scope of commercial partnerships so that partners become involved in GRFU promotional initiatives

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u Assessing commercial opportunities for each tournament

u Developing a commercial plan for each project

u Integrating the planning process in the overall commercial programme

4. Develop the commercial value of GRFU properties

We will do this by:


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Ghana RugbyDevelopment & PerformanceGuidelines for Delivery

u Developing an effective international matches and

tournaments programme for for WARS (West Africa Rugby Series)

u Implementing and finding investment in appropriate WARS Age Grade tournament structures providing a platform for developing young world class players

u Facilitating and finding investment in the establishment of appropriate sub-regional cross border competitions for WARS countries

1. Develop a sustainable international programme for WARS (West Africa Rugby Series)

We will do this by:


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u Ensuring that the GRFU is resourced appropriately to

provide world class High Performance advice and support to our members

u Implementing a merit and KPI based system for prioritising members for GRFU funding when available

u Ensuring that best practice player welfare policies are implemented in all Rugby tournaments.

u Ensuring that all GRFU plans have world Rugby driven best practice player welfare programmes and strategies in place

u Ensuring that a clearly defined GRFU Strategic Plan for High Performance refereeing is in place and resourced appropriately by 2020

2. Develop high performance programmes

We will do this by:


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u Developing a new GRFU Sevens Strategic Plan up to 2020

u Organising a competitive and commercially successful annual GRFU/WARS Sevens Series

u Investing in appropriate Regional Sevens tournament structures that are sustainable and can underpin qualification in to the GRFU/WARS Sevens Series

u Creating a clearly defined development strategy to introduce Rugby Sevens to new Regions

3. Develop a sustainable Sevens programme

We will do this by:


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u Ensuring that there are clearly defined GRFU strategies for the

development of Women’s Rugby and that these are funded and resourced appropriately

u Ensuring that there is appropriate KPI driven investment in development programmes for Women and Girls in the Ghana

u Developing and finding investment for a Strategic High Performance Programme for the Women’s Game.

u Organising and finding investment for appropriate local and sub-regional Sevens tournaments for Women

u Ensuring that Women’s Rugby has appropriate representation in GRFU governance structures

4. Develop a sustainable Women’s Rugby programme

We will do this by:


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u Ensuring that all GRFU funding programmes are reviewed

annually and benchmarked against the GRFU Strategic Goals

u Strengthening the organisational, governance and financial management structures of Regional Associates and Clubs.

u Ensuring that appropriate GRFU Human Resource strategies are in place to provide appropriate support to our Regional Associations ensuring that the goals of our respective strategic plans can be achieved

u Ensuring all GRFU funding programmes promote the value, spirit and ethos of Rugby

u Ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the World Rugby and GRFU Playing Charter and Regulations and that these are utilised to protect our values

5. Support Regional Associations in the development of the Game

We will do this by:


u Finding investing for appropriate Regional tournament structures for men and women at Senior and Age Grade levels

u Providing resources and strategic advice to our Regional Associations to assist them to maximise the commercial opportunities for their tournaments

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u Implementing a cost-effective national player registration

system so that national participation numbers can be measured with reasonable accuracy

u Implementing sustainable national development programmes to increase participation in all forms of the Game

u Exploiting the “Get Into Rugby” template to introduce Rugby to new areas and Regions

u Ensuring that GRFU development funding is targeted at specific projects in Regions that will result in increased playing numbers

u Providing opportunities for Regional Associations

6. Develop participa tion programmes

We will do this by:


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Ghana RugbyCommunication StrategyGuidelines for Delivery

u Implementing a comprehensive media services programme

u Developing strategy based communications programmes to promote all GRFU and Rugby activity

u Delivering a proactive and comprehensive national Rugby issues management policy

u Delivering world class online communication channels

u Delivering quality promotional publications

u Delivering media training for key GRFU and Regional Association staff

1. Ensure the GRFU communica tes effectively with key partners and stakeholders

We will do this by:


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u Integrating a cross-Union Core Values educational and communications campaign

u Building a Core Values ambassador programme

u Integrating campaigns with World / Africa Rugby

u Implementing media programmes

u Representing Rugby in key groups and forums

u Promoting a corporate responsibility programme that aligns Rugby with non-Rugby charitable organisations

u Delivering a periodic GRFU Awards programme

u Delivering periodic GRFU lectures at key opportunities, tackling issues facing the Game

2. Promote the Game and its Core Values

We will do this by:


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u Developing media exposure opportunities and

commitments by local media in Ghana

u Implementing a comprehensive media services programme

u Delivering pre and post tournament legacy promotional programmes

3. Drive promotional strategies that optimise exposure in the local market

We will do this by:


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u Leading the local delivery of communications strategies

across all player welfare, medical and regulatory programmes

u Delivering an integrated communications campaign across all Regional Associations and Members

u Producing quality communication channels

u Developing and implementing a comprehensive media services programme

u Positioning of World Rugby-led research in key sports media

4. Position Rugby as a Game for All Shapes and Sizes, putting Players First

We will do this by:


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u Delivery of comprehensive communications and crisis

management programmes across all GRFU properties

u Delivery of world class media operations programmes across all GRFU properties

u Developing and integrating acomprehensive local event- specific communications and promotional programme

u Building a tournament promotion programme that will include:

u Enhanced liaison with GRFU Members

u Promotion of key legacy goals

u Establishing a special project Game promotion programme

5. Provide comprehensive event promotion programmes

We will do this by:


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u Delivery of comprehensive communications and crisis

management programmes across all GRFU properties

u Delivery of world class media operations programmes across all GRFU properties

u Developing and integrating acomprehensive local event- specific communications and promotional programme

u Building a tournament promotion programme that will include:

u Enhanced liaison with GRFU Members

u Promotion of key legacy goals

u Establishing a special project Game promotion programme

6. Implement a comprehensive GRFU communications programme

We will do this by:


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u Identifying and targeting key development areas with

comprehensive media promotional strategies

u Ensuring the delivery of world class media services and facilities

u Delivery of a world class Rugby News Service as the official “News Agency” for Rugby in Ghana

u Increase the brand value of the GRFU

u Raising the profile of Rugby

7. Comprehen- sive promotion of the GRFU’s strategic initiatives

We will do this by:


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u Delivering a communications programme which fully

promotes and increases understanding of the GRFU’s strategic investment and associated initiatives

u Implementing a buddy programme to promote Communications best practice to all Members

u Providing Best Practice Media Management Training to Members

u Delivery of Regional Association media management support and media training programmes

8. Comprehen- sive promotion of the GRFU’s strategic initiatives

We will do this by:


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u Increasing local media and broadcast exposure of Rugby

Sevens and its core attributes in line with the Sevens Strategic Plan

u Developing a strategy based communications programme to promote Rugby Sevens locally

u Driving a comprehensive communications campaign for Members, highlighting the value of Olympic Games inclusion and National Olympic Committee support

u Increasing exposure of the Women’s Game locally

u Developing a Rugby Sevens Ambassador Programme

9. Promotion of Rugby Sevens as the perfect Olympic Games Sport

We will do this by:


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u Maximising the profile of the GRFU’s role within the Olympic

family via a comprehensive communications programme

u Promoting Rugby Sevens within the GOC to ensure that its profile remains high

u Positioning the GRFU within key decision making and discussion forums across all global sports, media, business and political platforms

10. Promotion of the GRFU as a model member of the Ghana sports scene

We will do this by:


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u Promoting Rugby’s Core Values via an integrated new

market communications and promotional programme

u Delivering a comprehensive communications programme to launch the Sevens Strategic Plan

11. Promotion of a new era for Rugby through Rugby Sevens

We will do this by:


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u Developing and integrating acomprehensive local and

global communications and promotional programme that increases the local and global profile of the GRFU

u Developing and delivering world class Ghana Rugby online channels

u Maintaining a high level of collaboration with Members on identified strategies

u Ensuring that communications programmes fully promote and increase understanding of the GRFU’s investments and associated initiatives

12. Position the GRFU as a model Ghanaian Federation

We will do this by:


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Ghana RugbyTechnical StrategyGuidelines for Delivery

u Designing and delivering Rugby Conferences ensuring

that the desired outcomes are delivered

u Disseminating accurate data and information from World Rugby on the shape of the Game

u Complying with Bye Law 9.10

u Ensuring that Law amendments are consistent with the Charter on the Game

u Promoting the Laws education website

u Ensuring distribution of the Law book received from World Rugby annually

u Increasing the number of laws test completions by members of the Ghana Rugby Family

1. Take part in the the Law review and amendment process

We will do this by:


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u Use the World Rugby analyses on competitions and

tournaments at the elite level to identify trends in the Game

u Use data and information provided by World Rugby to in the Law interpretation process

u Contributing to the development of training and education

2. Make use of high quality, comprehensive and independent Game Analysis provided by World Rugby

We will do this by:


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u Implementing a fair and transparent results

management and judicial process

u Implementing In Competition Testing Programmes at all GRFU funded tournaments

u Taking part in Out of Competition Testing Programmes for Players who participate in RWC and RWC Sevens tournaments

u Being a leader amongst Ghanaian Federations in our approach to anti-doping

u Implementing an anti-doping curriculum into all GRFU High Performance

u Programmes

u Integrating into WADA’s online Anti-Doping Administration and Management Database

u Integrating with the National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) or Regional Anti- Doping Organisation (RADO)

u Implement anti-doping education within the GRFU’s domestic jurisdiction

3. Enforce Anti Doping programmes

We will do this by:


u Maintaining compliance with the WADA Code

u Adopting and apply Regulation 21

u Providing Members, Players and Player Support Personnel with effective anti-doping education

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u Applying Beach Rugby Laws

u Applying Touch Rugby Laws

u Applying Tag Rugby Laws

u Monitoring the development of any Rugby related sport

4. Embrace other forms of the Game

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u Developing policies in association with World Rugby

and GRUPA relating to player welfare

u Disseminating policies and educational products associated with medical and player welfare

u Studying research projects associated with player welfare issues

u Work to ensure that the integrated season match calendar takes account of player welfare needs

5. Implement high quality Player Welfare policies, strategies and resources

We will do this by:


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u Move towards sustainability by increasing GRFU funding levels for Training & Education

u Engaged in World Rugby face- to-face training activities

u Ensuring Level 3 Coach & Match Official courses are run annually for the GRFU

u Increasing the number of Rugby Ready completions (online & face-to-face)

u Increasing the number of accredited coaches

u Increasing the number of accredited match officials

u Increasing the number of accredited S & C coaches

u Ensuring that there is an increase in female participation in all Training & Education activities

u Making use of World Rugby’s Sevens training interventions to include accreditation and information courses

6. Continue to implement high quality training and education processes

We will do this by:


u Undertaking Regional Training & Education needs analysis

u Producing a GRFU Training & Education plan

u Ensuring Regional Associations have Training & Education plans

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u Maintaining the quality of Trainers & Educators through annual CPD & QA

u Ensuring Trainers & Educators are active and re-licensed.

u Supporting Technical Directors/ RDOs with training

7. Continue to develop the trainer and educator workforce in Ghana

We will do this by:


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Ghana RugbyExternal & Member RelationsGuidelines for Delivery

u Providing support to the independent Officers to allow them to lead the Game

u Developing and implementing CSR policies and best practice guidelines

u Developing policies to ensure insofar as possible all GRFU- sanctioned events are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable whilst encouraging Members to do the same

u Demonstrating a corporate responsibility programme and good citizen philosophy through partnering with World Rugby and GRFU approved third party organisations using Rugby and/or sport in general as a means for youth development and improved conditions for the underprivileged

1. Provide world class leadership and governance of the GRFU

We will do this by:


u Ensuring best practice governance at GRFU level in accordance

with World Rugby functions and Bye-Laws

u Ensuring balanced and informed opinions / decisions are provided when required

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u Representing the interests of Rugby with cross border

governmental and NGO agencies

u Ensuring Rugby’s voice is heard in the greater sphere of legislative development

u Undertaking appropriate bench marking against other sporting federations

u Ensuring that the GRFU is active in and contributing to the local and international sporting family

2. Develop external relationships so that the GRFU is seen as a leading local and international federation

We will do this by:


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u Encouraging closer cooperation between Members

u Ensuring that cultural and language requirements of Members and Regions are considered and met

u Strengthening relationships with Regional Associations and Members

u Ensuring that disputes between Members are resolved

u Responding to all incoming member queries within 24 hours

3. Deliver excellent services to the members of the GRFU

We will do this by:


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u Ensure the regulatory system is enforced for Rugby Union and the GRFU (Goal 1 and 7)

u Deliver excellent service to the internal organisation (Goal 7)

u Develop external relations to ensure that the benefits of World Rugby participation are optimised (Goal 6)

External & Member Relations

u Provide world class leadership and

governance of the GRFU (Goal 1 and 7)

u Develop external relationships so that the GRFU is seen as a leading local and international federation (Goal 1 and 7)

u Deliver excellent services to the members of the GRFU (All Goals)

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u Ensuring the regulatory system reflects the core values of the sport

u Administering regulatory reviews

u Ensuring that regulations are enforced

4. Ensure the regulatory system is enforced for Rugby Union and the GRFU

We will do this by:


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u Implementing best practice management structures and

systems and on-going review of same

u Developing an optimal working environment appropriate to the organisation

u Managing GRFU meeting processes effectively

5. Deliver excellent service to the internal organisation

We will do this by:


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u Working closely with GOC and other relevant bodies to

maximise benefits of deeper Olympic involvement

u Understanding and accessing Olympic funding

u Fostering closer cooperation between the GRFU and and Olympic Continental Bodies

u Ensuring GRFU is an active contributor to the Olympic Family

u In partnership with the GOC promote benefits of Rugby being a sport for all through education and training in tandem with existing policies for participation in sport

6. Develop external relations to ensure that the benefits of World Rugby participation are optimised

We will do this by:


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