SPORT DEVELOPMENT​​​​​​​

GOVERNANCE

Good governance is vital to the success of any organisation. For sports organisations that have boards, there are many resources and free online webinars and courses that your board members can undertake to upskill themselves in good governance practices.

Check out the governance resources here. 

REGIONAL SPORTS ORGANISATION BOARD MEMBER REGISTER OF INTEREST

The Board Chairs of the Northland Regional Sports Organisations have created a central database of potential board members who may be able to assist Northland sports boards when they are recruiting board members for their sports. If you want to give your time and skills to a Northland sports board, you can register your interest and skills on the database below. Your information will be shared with RSO boards when they are recruiting for new board members.

HOW TO SET UP A CLUB

Clubs are formed for many reasons. Either as a result of established organisations expanding their operations or because one or more passionate people have the desire, or see the need, to provide the opportunity for people to experience their chosen sport or recreational activity. These opportunities can be provided through a good club structure.

Clubs are usually located to cater for a locally defined population and generally have one major programme interest. They exist to organise and provide opportunities for their sport or a recreational opportunity which might not be provided by individuals acting alone.

The need to follow a logical process to determine the feasibility of establishing a club in the initial stages is essential.

Sport NZ's 'Managing a Club' Resources are located above in the Club Management Information & Resources section.

For further information contact us ​here​

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Sport organisations operate in a dynamic environment and face many pressing challenges. A good planning approach will enable an organisation to better understand those challenges, make strategic choices, establish a clear direction and gain stakeholder support.

Planning is also the mechanism by which an organisation ensures alignment between its desired
direction and the resources and activity necessary to achieve the desired strategic outcomes.

Poor planning puts an organisation at risk of making poor decisions and operating in a reactive
rather than proactive manner.

STRATEGIC PLANNING RESOURCES

​This resource provides an overview of organisational planning, specifically the process of strategic planning.

Sport Northland is available to answer questions or assist organsations in their strategic planning.

For further information contact us