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Balmain DFC

Balmain Road field expression of interest. Balmain DFC Established 1969. The largest girls and boys football club in the Canterbury District Football Association and the Leichhardt Municipality. BDFC has 1924 players in 2012 including 1449 juniors. Our children, the future.

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Balmain DFC

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  1. Balmain Road field expression of interest Balmain DFC Established 1969. The largest girls and boys football club in the Canterbury District Football Association and the Leichhardt Municipality. BDFC has 1924 players in 2012 including 1449 juniors. Our children, the future. The first club of Socceroo Tim Cahill.

  2. Contents • Executive Summary • Balmain Road EOI response: 2012 training & weekend use data • BDFC overview, post code analysis and membership projection • The baby boom & school analysis • LMC sporting clubs • BDFC in the community • Football – the Australian story GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  3. Executive Summary • BDFC is formally responding to Leichhardt Council’s Expression of Interest for access for weekend games and Tuesday-Friday training on the Balmain Road field for the 2013 season. • It is also seeking summer access for mid-week six-a-side junior competitions, reflecting our commitment to children’s 12 month health and acknowledging that football is no longer just a winter sport • Balmain & District Football Club (BDFC) is the largest not-for-profit community sports club based in the Leichhardt Municipality whose membership play football (soccer), the largest sporting code in the district, Australia and internationally. • In 2012, BDFC has 1,924 players (and over 250 coaches and managers), all involved in organised sporting activities for physical and mental well being. Our membership is up 10.8 per cent on the 1,735 in 2011 – and which was the basis of the submission of use of the Glover Street fields for 2013 and beyond. • BDFC is the largest club participating in the local Canterbury District Football Association competition. • BDFC is the largest children’s club, more than four times bigger than any other LMC club with junior players. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  4. Executive Summary • Our membership has grown strongly. BDFC has exceeded the membership projection in the submission for access to the Glover Road field. This reflects the popularity of football, specifically among junior girls and boys. And our growth includes the veteran age groups, as over 45s stay active for longer than a decade ago. • BDFC’s projections from analysis of census and school/pre-school data indicates the club will now pass 2,250 members by 2016, driven by strong growth in the critical U4s to U10s age groups, reflective of a significant demographic shift in the Leichhardt Municipality. • Total juniors are forecast to hit 1,730 by 2016, up 20 per cent on the 1,449 registered in 2012. BDFC will not cap U4s-U10s registrations for the 2012 winter season or in 2013. • The club has in the past 3 years has been forced to cap junior and senior player numbers due to the acknowledged shortfall in football fields in the Leichhardt Municipality and seek ovals outside the LMC. BDFC notes the LMC adopted Stratcorp Consulting report of 2005 identified a 9 soccer field deficiency in LMC. • BDFC’s analysis and projections of football demand by parents for their children suggests LMC ‘s football field shortage from 2013 to 2016 may now be as high as 13-15 fields. • BDFC (see indicative weekend) is heavily relying in 2012 on the goodwill of other sporting clubs and councils for access to their grounds for BDFC home games. (Page 24-27) GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  5. Registrations Projected to 2017 show extra 400 Players Now a 2,321 player forecast, up from 2,086 in BDFC’s Glover EOI forecast Now a 1,781 player forecast, up from 1,566 in BDFC’s Glover EIO forecast GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  6. Junior growth in 2012 exceeded 2011 estimates Balmain DFC juniors are over 85 p.c. from LMC post code households. This is a significant difference from other codes or clubs seeking use of LMC fields at either Glover Street or Balmain Road. BDFC supports post code audit of each club that applies for EOI access GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  7. BDFC – total players by age group 2012 GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  8. Average Growth in Seniors since 2009 All Age membership to accelerate as Adults seek active sporting activities, especially All Aged Women, and BDFC removes teams cap. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  9. Executive Summary • The club has secured weekend only slots outside the LMC area at Wentworth Park for limited weekend games. But it competes with other codes and schools for access each year and no week night training at Wentworth Park is possible. • BDFC also secured a temporary use agreement at Sydney Secondary College campus (Balmain) for kids weekend morning games, due to overwhelming school parent & community support. • The re-activation of the Balmain Road field in 2013 and an LMC decision to allow BDFC suitable access to the proposed fields (in addition to Glover Street) will assist meeting our club’s demands. • All fields at Callan Park were used in the 1970s and 1980s by BDFC. The club enjoyed an excellent relationship with Rozelle Hospitalexecutive management when it was a fully operational facility. • This EOI can also be considered as supportive for all purpose fields for both winter and summer use. • BDFC is supportive of open access arrangements at the Balmain Road fields with the smaller sports codes. • BDFC has formed an alliance with the new Balmain junior rugby club to assist their field needs in 2012 and beyond. BDFC will be sharing current allocated fields and prospective new fields with the rugby club. The club is examining other sporting code options for members including netball and summer six a side football and touch rugby competitions. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  10. Executive Summary • BDFC supports LMC’s post code analysis as an input into LMC’s Balmain Road (and Glover Street) access considerations. BDFC has provided post code analysis of our membership base in this presentation. • And BDFC will – subject to privacy considerations – display for LMC staff – our data base for a spot audit. It is noted that our membership numbers will show no club post office boxes, and any other post office box will be validated by providing the residential address for confirmation. • This submission is detailed to reflect and share our broader strategic initiatives • BDFC in this submission provides 2012 information now registration for U6s has been finalised. • BDFC would like to congratulate LMC staff for their excellent support in the complex task of assisting local sporting clubs, and thank LMC staff for their professional approach in all our communications. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  11. BDFC – Balmain Road EOI response GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  12. Balmain Road – BDFC submission Winter season Summer season • BDFC applies for weekend shared/rotating use of the proposed single Balmain Road field on Saturday and Sunday • BDFC applies for the Balmain Road field for training – four nights a week - Tuesday to Thursday – note slots 4pm to 9pm • One night a week for a summer six-a-side competition • Sunday 4-7pm for junior boys & girls skills sessions (November, February, March) in summer • One night per week for junior children skills sessions in summer GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  13. Balmain Road – meeting BDFC’s future weekend needs • Based on access to then proposed single Balmain Road field will allow the biggest LMC postcode domiciled club to better cater for 2013 needs based on forecast membership levels, and allow early planning for the 2016 projected membership level. • Based on forecast member numbers, BDFC requires Balmain Road for weekend games. • This would allow no use of Wentworth Park, and less reliance on CDSFA to rely on the goodwill of other clubs to allocate/re-organise their usage of other council fields to assist Balmain DFC. • The need for additional fields for juniors (8.30am to 12.00 specifically ) is highlighted, especially as BDFC and LMC relied on Apia Tigers to give up field allocations in 2012 to assist BDFC cater for the strong growth in U4-sU7s age groups. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  14. BDFC current fields overview: Weekend use • BDFC in the 2012 winter season is using under the council’s allocation policy, Birchgrove Oval, Easton Park and Cohen Park for weekly training and weekend games. • BDFC in 2012 is again using the Waterfront Drive Oval in the Callan Park precinct for weekend games. This was courtesy of an July 2011 renewed temporary user letter from the State Government over a field that has been used by the club since the 1970s. • Due to the shortage of LGA fields, BDFC in 2012 again entered into a weekend casual use agreement with Sydney City Council for Wentworth 2 & 3. • BDFC in 2012 has also secured a weekly (when available) use agreement for Saturday use of Balmain High Schools two small fields, reflecting an acknowledgement of BDFC’s close association with one of the area’s high schools. • Despite the pro-active initiatives of BDFC in recent years, the club in 2012 again is forced to rely on the goodwill of Canterbury District Football Association, other clubs and councils to secure out of area grounds for U10-U21 and All Aged games. CDSFA acknowledges that BDFC is the largest club in their association. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  15. Indicative weekend BDFC grounds and shortage Note the number of fields outside LMC being used by BDFC due to the shortage of fields – marked in red. BDFC relies on the goodwill of CDSFA and other clubs to use their fields for our home games. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  16. Indicative weekend BDFC grounds and shortage GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  17. Indicative weekend BDFC grounds and shortage GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  18. Indicative grounds BDFC and shortage GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  19. BDFC current fields overview: training • The key 2013 requirement is forecast to be an an-going shortage of suitable training fields for BDFC Junior and Adult teams – compounded by the need to use the inadequate Cohen Park for 6-9pm for • All Aged training. • Teams are forced at Cohen, Easton and Birchgrove to use small crowded areas, adding to the risk of injury and inadequate area for training drills. • The higher usage of certain grounds is adding to the wear and tear and LMC costs • Balmain Road (and Glover Street) fields – with proper lighting – will alleviate some of the current pressure for adult teams if BDFC is successful in its EOI request. • BDFC’s primary goal from usage of Balmain Road is to cater for U6s-U10s for weekend games and training (4pm to 7pm). • But it must be noted that the influx of BDFC children from 2013 onward as they move into higher age groups and the consequent lift in team numbers (U4-7s do not train now) will require additional training facilities for juniors. • In 2012, due to the jump in numbers from 1735 in 2011, BDFC has squeezed teams to available fields. BDFC forecasts an additional 160-180 children (U4s-U8s) requiring training and skills sessions in 2013. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  20. Training fields 2013 BDFC Training Grounds Ground Availability The ground availability charts indicates the required grounds for 2013 based on 2012 registrations and projected total membership of 2,150 for 2013. Note that the 2011-12 experiment at some extra training at Waterfront Drive to cater for the ground availability shortfall is a poor option. BDFC spent funds on new security Pavilion lights, that allow a reasonable standard of lighting, but it is not at a suitable standard. BDFC will pursue additional lighting options with the State Government for the 2014 season, subject to a fund raising drive and a grant application. GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  21. Training ground demands- and a shortfall Ground Demand In 2012, there were 138 teams registered with Balmain District Football Club. BDFC manages this shortfall by allocating more than one team to a ground at any one time. To provide space, BDFC restrict teams to ¼ field for training which is well below the space allocation across many Sydney region councils. In fact on Wednesday night on Birchgrove 1 and 2 there are 12 senior teams programmed in the hours 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. On the same night at Easton Park, there are 5 senior teams using the ground simultaneously between 7:00 and 9:00 pm. On Tuesday night the ground is used by 4 senior teams in this period. Cohen Park, the smallest of the fields does not escape the heavy training utilisation. In 2012, 3 teams are allocated Wednesday night. It is clear that there is a major shortage of training grounds in the hours 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on most nights apart from Friday. However, it is not feasibly to allocate Friday night slots to All Aged men players who then would play games on Saturday. Note this is common across Sydney clubs and fields. Also, it is contrary to recommended physical training regime practices, and BDFC in addition considers it unfair on adults who are in full time employment during the week – and their families.

  22. DRAFT Training Field needs 2013, based 2013 forecast – 178 teams – and Balmain Road reducing currrent shortfall Note how Glover Street and Balmain Road reduce current shortfall for BDFC

  23. DRAFT Training Field overall needs 2013 (FFA Standards, based on 2012 Registrations, forecast 2013 numbers – 178 teams Note option of no BDFC use of Cohen if Balmain Road available GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  24. BDFC Overview “Balmain DFC hopes to make a positive contribution to football in Australia. The game is a wonderful social activity with a great sense of community. It encourages friendships and networks across a wide range of players and their parents. It is crucial we recognise the wider meaning of sport and the positive and encouraging involvement of our sons and daughters.” GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  25. BDFC – 2012 players by age group GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  26. Registration 2012 – by age group GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  27. Registration 2012 by age group GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  28. Members by postcode 2011 (not updated for Balmain Rd EOI GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  29. Juniors by postcode 2011 (not updated for Balmain Rd EOI) GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  30. Players by age group - 2012 GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  31. Players by age group: 2012 GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  32. It’s all about the kids • BDFC’s executive committee in 2011 ahead of the State election and adoption of LMC’s Callan Park Master Plan identified several strategic objectives to execute in 2012-16. • A key objective is responding to the influx of children that will choose to play football as their preferred local community sporting activity, and our higher U10s-U18s retention rate projections. • BDFC in 2006-11 experienced the first wave of LMC parent’s seeking sporting activities for their new children. The U4s-U18s membership now makes up 75 per cent of the club’s total and will accelerate in the next decade. • BDFC presents school and other relevant data in this Balmain Road Expression of Interest to support our EOI request regarding Glover Street. • Our projections for 2016 assist BDFC longer term planning objectives, and are shared with LMC ahead of BDFC’s 2012-13 community consultation & communication strategy GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  33. School enrolments – BDFC’s first tier schools GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  34. School enrolments: public school growth rates GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

  35. School enrolments: BDFC’s key kids GLOVER STREET EOI January 2012 - Version 0.01 | Latest Version saved on 17/05/2012

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