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ONTARIO DISC SPORTS ASSOCIATION . Overview of Strategic Plan, Operational Plan and Revenue Generation Plan ~ Sept. 27, 2008. Overview. Approach to plan development Plan results Your role Next steps. Approach . OTF grant for planning (strategic, operational, revenue generation); consultant
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ONTARIO DISC SPORTS ASSOCIATION Overview of Strategic Plan, Operational Plan and Revenue Generation Plan ~ Sept. 27, 2008
Overview • Approach to plan development • Plan results • Your role • Next steps The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Approach • OTF grant for planning (strategic, operational, revenue generation); consultant • Telephone interviews (n = 15) • Mix of members consulted: disc golf, ultimate, NSO, supplier, Board members • Board retreat in June/08 plans developed • Draft reviewed by Board, circulated to member clubs • Basis of presentation today The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Purpose • Provide overview of documents • Stimulate thought • Encourage input and engagement to the Board members • Volunteers needed to help implement The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN “What is the situation?” STRATEGIES “What is to be done?” ACTION / OPERATIONAL PLAN “How is it to be done?” REVENUE GENERATION PLAN “How are we going to fund it?” Revenue Generation Plan “How are we going to fund it?” The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Perspectives on ODSA • Mix of views of ODSA: positive or neutral • Good at: • Getting organised, grants, RADD tour, multi-discipline • Could improve at: • Communications, program development, engaging the big leagues, and the Board The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Opportunities • Promote, grow the sport • NSO roles (LTAD, NCCP, mentor other P/Ts) • Governance document templates for clubs • Standardized disc golf course layout • Summer youth camps, championships • Rostering or ranking players • Provincial championships The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Obstacles • Player apathy/ image of the sport • Not enough staff to make things happen • Big leagues lack of buy-in; unclear benefits The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Revenue Generation Opportunities • Grants; membership • Sponsorships • Selling merchandise • Hosting championship tournaments • Partnership with big leagues “Introduction to…” The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Sustainability of fees • Not sustainable in the long term • Need to create value and obvious benefit • Small number thought they were realistic, some did not know fees The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Final Comments • Good job so far; RADD tour is good • Critical, but willing to participate to help improve the PSO The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Vision “Every Ontarian knows disc sports; every Ontarian has the opportunity to play disc sports; all disc sports players work and play together to achieve a healthy lifestyle in the Spirit of Fair Play.” The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Values: We believe in decision-making and leadership that: • Is democratic, inclusive and engaged, open and transparent • Reaches out to support and partner with leagues, clubs and other organizations • Embodies integrity, accountability and respect for our partners and their concerns • Reflects commitment; those who agree to do something, are reliable, responsive and follow through. The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Mission: “ODSA promotes, enhances and develops disc sports in Ontario by adhering to the Spirit of Fair Play, and delivering programs and services to leaders, volunteers and to all levels of participants (both recreational and competitive).” The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
ODSA’s Strategic Goals 2008-2011 • Support participant development and achievement of high performance through development and delivery of programs and services • Expand the number and enhance the capacity of member clubs through development support • Increase the number of individual members who are participating in the delivery of programs and governance of their clubs by expanding the volunteer base • Develop and support good governance within the provincial association and in member clubs The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Operational Plan (draft) (How to implement the Strategic Goals)
1. Participant development & achievement of high performance • Develop an “award winning website” – Christopher Lowcock, Paul Medved (WU), Dusan Nedelko • Follow up on RADD Tour – Mike Yuhasz, Joanne Gallagher, Bradley Wentworth (TUC) • Opportunities for regional grants- Christopher Lowcock • Standardized approach to disc golf course signs & maps – Eric Vandenberg (EDGE), Kim Scott-Wood (TIDGC) The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
1. Participant development (cont’d) • ODSA Disc Golf & Ultimate Tournaments- Kim Scott-Wood (TIDGC), Don Lane for Disc Golf, Linda Kudo (HUC), Ryan Briggs (NBUPA) for Ultimate • Canadian Junior Championships – Eric Vandenberg (EDGE), Kim Scott-Wood (TIDGC), Bob Harris (STDSC) • Provincial Youth Championships – Christopher Lowcock • Grant application to support development of a youth/high school league manual for clubs – Christopher Lowcock, Bradley Wentworth (TUC), Marcia Morris (OCUA) • Discussions with OUA and OCAA re: disc sports – Christopher Lowcock, Russel Douglas (TUC) The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
2. Club capacity support • Club needs assessment – Don Lane, Talena Kraus (BUL) • Engage TUC & OCUA – Joanne Gallagher • Website to include club development information – Mike Sullivan • Connect RADD to Clubs – Ryan Briggs (NBUPA), Dusan Nedelko The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
2. Club capacity support (cont’d) • Approach Boards of Education re: high school leagues – Russel Douglas (TUC) , Dusan Nedelko, Teri-Lynne Belanger (OCUA) • Club development manual – Mike Sullivan, Dusan Nedelko, Harlon Ward (BDGC) • Public relations strategy – attract new members to the sport – Karen McQuade, Melissa Lancaster (BDGC) The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
3. Increase volunteer involvement • Recruit volunteer coordinator – Brandon Fleming & OCUA • Job descriptions for volunteer positions – Brandon Fleming & OCUA • Recruit volunteers to fill positions – Brandon Fleming & OCUA • Board members document their roles – All Board The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
4. Promote good governance • Revise ODSA by-law & constitution – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock • Create Board portfolios – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock • Members' only area on website – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock • Regular financial reporting to monthly Board meetings – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock • Two in-person Board meetings per year • Implement revisions to by-law & constitution The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Revenue Generation Plan (draft)
Proposals: • Privatize RADD tour - $65,000 – Christopher Lowcock • Sponsors named for ODSA ultimate and disc golf tournaments recently announced $7,500 – Ryan Briggs, Joanne Gallagher for Ultimate & Kim Scott-Wood, Mike Sullivan for Disc Golf • ODSA sponsored tournament fees • Membership fees and grants - Christopher Lowcock • Website advertisements - $5,000 – Mike Sullivan • Online store - $3,750 – Mike Sullivan The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Proposals (cont’d) • Bid package for tournaments - $3,000 – Karen McQuade • Vehicle and magazine - $10,000 – Christopher Lowcock • Affinity cards - $3,000 – Mike Yuhasz • Product merchandising using the RADD Tour logo – Ryan Briggs • Hotels where touring teams can stay at reduced rates – Karen McQuade, Saverio Gioffre • Development of fees-for-service - $6,000 • Development of "How-to" Manuals The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Revenue Generation • Total: $103,250 • Need additional revenue • Some proposed sources not estimated • Still work to do. The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
ODSA’s Members’ Role • Review the plan • Provide feedback to the Board • Attend the AGM where the plans will be voted on (approved as the ODSA’s direction for the next three years) • Participate in implementation The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com
Next Steps • Revisions as per your feedback • Annual General Meeting approval • Implementation! The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated www.sutcliffegroup.com