Development Plan Part 2
Development
Plan Part 2 sets out the aims and objectives of the
Middlesex
County
Golf Partnership (MCGP).
The objectives will be achieved through
implementation of the detailed action plans that form the
programmes and initiatives for golf in the county.
The plan covers the period 1st August 2008
through to 31st
July 2011.
The progress and achievements of each
programme will be monitored and evaluated against the
information and data recorded at 1st
Feb 2008 and documented in Development Plan Part 1.
1.0 Summary
2.0 Aims and Objectives
2.1 Start (Recruitment)
2.2 Stay (Retention)
2.3 Succeed (Player Development)
2.4 Coaching Infrastructure
2.5 Resource Management
2.6 Good Practice
2.7 Communication and Promotion
2.8 Facilities and Clubs
2.9 Monitoring and Evaluation
3.0 Budget 2008 - 2011
1.
Summary
The
Middlesex County Golf Partnership Development Plan covers the
three year period 2008 2011 inclusive.
Detailed action plans have been drawn up under the following
headings:
-
Recruitment -
Aiming to increase the number of people playing golf in
Middlesex by 3% (increasing
women and girls participation by
5%)
- by promoting and running taster sessions and activity days
for adults and juniors, targeting School Club Link projects,
running road shows and demonstrations, improving links with
non-affiliated facilities, County Sports Partnerships and
Local Authorities.
-
Retention –
The Middlesex County Golf Partnership aims to get 12 clubs
accredited to GolfMark by 2011. In addition, researching and
promoting alternative or more flexible membership schemes
particularly targeting 19-40 year old participants and other
priority groups highlighted by the partnership will be
piloted.
-
Player
Development -
The partnership seeks to promote national initiatives at a
local level and will evolve accordingly to include Long Term
Athlete Development protocol. As well as identifying
potential/talent, the plan seeks to retain communication
links with players who move away from the area into full
time education.
-
Coaching Infrastructure
-
The partnership is committed to supporting new and
existing volunteer and professional coaches within golf to
ensure that the County has a coordinated network of coaches.
-
Resource Management -
The partnership aims to offer training and support, and
encourage recognition and rewards, for volunteers and
teaching professionals.
-
Good Practice -
In order to promote good practice, the partnership will
share best practice examples via the partnership website,
annual conference and regional GolfMark workshops, as well
as providing Child Protection and Equity training.
-
Communication and Promotion -
The key areas of the communication strategy are the
Middlesex County Golf Partnership website, an electronic
mail database, regular newsletters, an annual partnership
conference and liaison with the press to promote MCGP
activities.
-
Facilities and Clubs -
The partnership aims to produce a directory of
non-affiliated facilities and retain a database of
affiliated clubs, supported by the EGU/EWGA biennial
questionnaire and local requests for information.
-
Monitoring and Evaluation -
An annual review process is outlined to measure the
effectiveness of the development plan.
2.1 Start / Recruitment
Golf is a game that anyone can play regardless of age, ability,
gender, race or religion but unfortunately there are still
negative perceptions of golf that stop people from getting into
the game. The MCGP is
committed to supporting national initiatives within the Whole
Sport Plan (WSP) to try to encourage more people into the game,
particularly targeting under-represented groups (women, girls,
boys, 19-40 year olds) to develop the game of golf within the
county.
Aim:
WSP: To increase the number of
people participating in golf by 3 % (1% each year)
MCGP: To work in line with the national figure by
increasing participation by 3% (1% each year).
Objectives:
To
deliver, implement and review recruitment programmes and
initiatives to increase participation of the target groups that
have been identified.
To
utilise both junior and adult England Golf Partnership (EGP)
initiatives and funding appropriate to START.
Working with the Golf Foundation (GF) to further develop the
Community Links (formerly Starter Centre) network and School
Club Links with School Sports Partnerships in Middlesex.
Working with Pro-Active North London and other non-golfing
bodies to increase participation.
2.1
Start /
Recruitment
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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SR1
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Increase up-take of Free Golf Coaching Grants (FCCG)
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Promote initiative to all golf clubs
MCGP to support with countywide advertising plan.
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CDO
CDO/ MCGP
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January each year with follow up in March.
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Email
Forums
MCGP website
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£200 per club from EGU/EWGA
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10
Clubs Year 1
20
Clubs Year 2
30
Clubs Year 3
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SR2
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Junior Club Coaching Grant (JCCG)
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Promote initiative to all golf clubs
MCGP to support with countywide advertising plan.
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CDO
CDO/ MCGP
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January – every year with follow up in March.
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Email
Forums
Junior Golf Passport
MCGP website
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£150 EGU/EWGA
£150 Club
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20 Clubs Year 1
25
Clubs Year 2
35
Clubs Year 3
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SR3
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Review and increase number of Community Links venues (1
currently)
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Promote initiative to all golf clubs
Review current Community Links venues within Middlesex.
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CDO/
GF
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Annually
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GF Community Links & Junior Golf Passport.
Meetings
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GF approx. £3000 p.a.
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4
Clubs Year 1
6 Clubs Year 2
8 Clubs Year 3
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SR4
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Review and extend the current work that is being done
within schools via PESSCL programme.
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Review of current
PESSCL projects and identify which SSP’s would
like to include golf with future projects
Create new PESSCL projects
Encourage clubs to work with at least 1 school in their
area
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CDO &
GF
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Annually
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GF Programmes
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GF £2000 p.a. for each PESSCL Programme
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1 New
PESSCL Year 1
1 New
PESSCL Year 2
1 New
PESSCL Year 3
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SR5
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Increase opportunities for people to have an experience
of golf
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Linking with Community Sports Networks / Pro-Active
North London re their open /fun days.
Link with other sports to offer multi-sport days
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CDO
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Annually
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Pro-Active North London website.
Meetings.
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Involved with 2 projects
a year
that are outside of golf club environment
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SR6
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Annual project to increase participation in MCGP target
groups.
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Offering coaching sessions and activity days to
encourage target group to try golf and link into clubs
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CDO
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Summer time, annually
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Email
Postage
Advertising
Admin time
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£4,000 MCGP (£2,000 yr 1, £1,000 in yrs 2 & 3.
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Women & girls, 19 to 40 yrs (Get Back into?) & families
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2.2 Stay / Retention
All golfers should be given the opportunity to continue their
involvement in golf for as long as they wish.
The MCGP will encourage
more people to become regular players and be members of an
affiliated club by providing sustainable initiatives and
programmes that will allow both new and existing golfers to stay
within the game.
Aim:
WSP: To increase the
number of active members of affiliated clubs by 40,000 and
increase the number of affiliated clubs with GolfMark
accreditation by 20%
MCGP: To increase the number of active members of affiliated
clubs by 2% (Approx extra 280 members, 8 per club)
Assist clubs to achieve full membership quotas.
Increase the number of affiliated clubs with GolfMark
accreditation to 12 by 2011 (currently none)
Objectives:
To reduce existing barriers to playing and club
membership.
To
support golf club members and casual golfers by providing
information on benefits and opportunities to play golf in
Middlesex.
To
actively help Middlesex golf clubs to access WSP Club
Development Programmes.
2.2 Stay /
Retention
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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SY1
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Retention of 19-40 year old club members, including
those in further education
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Get clubs to offer flexible membership schemes i.e.
Scaled subscription rates.
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CDO working with golf clubs.
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Pilot schemes during 2009 &
2010.
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Promotion via website, email, forums and direct contact
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1
pilot scheme in 2009
1
scheme adopted in 2010
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SY2
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Removal of barriers to joining golf clubs and promote
benefits of membership.
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Promote:-
1. Trial free memberships
2. Family membership
3. Dress code – smart on course, casual in clubhouse
4. No/ reasonable & non prohibitive joining fees
5. Payments for member introductions
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CDO working with golf clubs
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Ongoing
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Promotion via website, email, forums, best practice
examples and direct contact
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CDO expenses
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SY3
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Increase the number of clubs with GolfMark
accreditation.
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Promote GolfMark to clubs.
Promotion of clubs that achieve accreditation
Produce toolkit to assist clubs in achieving
accreditation.
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CDO & RDO
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Ongoing
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Promotion via website, email, forums and direct contact
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CDO expenses
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2
clubs Year 1
6 clubs Year 2
12
clubs Year 3.
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SY4
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Social Activity Support for new members & beginners
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Work with clubs- How do we engage?
Downloadable member surveys.
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CDO
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Ongoing
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Promotion via website, email, forums and direct contact
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Expenses
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2.3 Succeed / Player Development
It is important that all golfers have the opportunity to
develop to the best of their ability and the MCGP are
committed to support all golfers within the county who have
the desire to improve their ability by offering support and
guidance.
Aim:
WSP:
To produce a framework
for Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and ensure that
this is implemented nationally
MCGP: To mirror the framework for LTAD and ensure that this is implemented
as part of our coaching strategy
Objectives:
To develop a comprehensive Coaching and Competitive
structure which complements the National Framework for LTAD
embracing golfers of all abilities
To utilise both junior and adult England Golf
Partnership (EGP) initiatives specific to Player
Development.
2.3 Succeed / Player Development
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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PD1
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Adopt National Framework
for LTAD
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Review National Framework
when produced.
Incorporate LTAD into County Coaching and Competitive programmes.
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CDO
MCGU
MLCGA
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As soon as National
Framework available/ As appropriate.
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Volunteer time and
expenses
Meeting time.
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Expenses
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LTAD in county coaching
programmes
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PD2
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Review
County
Coaching offered by MCGU and MLCGA and develop
a player pathway for juniors and adults to
progress through
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Audit of current
provision.
Identify vision to 2010.
Produce document, secure
funding.
Launch Pathway.
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CDO
MCGU
MLCGA
MPGA
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Annual Review Sept-Oct
each year
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Volunteer time/expenses.
Meeting time.
Pro fees.
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Produce recommendations
for County Player Pathway.
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PD3
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Young Player Development
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Create network of local
and club-based Talent Centres using local PGA
coaches supported by Performance Services
(Strength & Conditioning, Physio, Sports
Psychologists, Health & Nutritionists)
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CDO
MCGP
MPGA
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October 2009 onwards
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EGP Framework
PGA expertise
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Club & Coach Funding
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Talent centres by end of
2010.
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2.4 Coaching Infrastructure
Golf is a skilful game. For a golfer to fully enjoy
the game it is essential that they learn the correct basic
skills and etiquette. Through the Professional Golfers’
Association (PGA) golf is in a great position of having
highly trained individuals to teach these fundamentals and a
comprehensive coaching structure to bring new coaches into
the sport. The
MCGP is committed to support new and existing volunteer and
professional coaches within golf to ensure that the county
has a coordinated network of coaches.
Aim:
WSP:
To have 5,200 qualified paid
and volunteer coaches.
MCGP:
To have
a minimum of 20 new PGA Level 1 volunteer coaches by 2011 who
are involved in local and county coaching schemes.
Objectives:
To
develop a Coaching Infrastructure within the county that ensures
an appropriate number of volunteer coaches and professionals are
trained to carry out the aims and objectives of the EGP
Development Plan specific to START, STAY and Player Development.
To
encourage clubs to utilise England Golf Partnership (EGP)
initiatives which will assist new and existing coaches to
deliver golf to new and existing golfers of all abilities.
2.4 Coaching
Infrastructure
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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CI1
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Database of PGA Teaching Professionals and Volunteer
Coaches.
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Contact PGA and
Golf Foundation (GF) to gain information on PGA
Professionals, Volunteer Coaches at Levels 1 & 2, Tri
Golf Activators Golf Xtreme Activators
Send out questionnaire to evaluate level of experience,
qualifications, Child Protection training and
availability to work for the MCGP, contact details
(email)
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CDO
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March/ April 2009
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Email
Phone calls.
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Expenses
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Database complete by summer 2009.
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CI2
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PGA Level 1 Volunteer Coach Training
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Work with PGA to develop local capability to deliver
Level 1 training.
Work with clubs to identify training candidates.
Set up contracts with volunteers – min
12 hours p.a.
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CDO
PGA
Clubs
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Ongoing
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Meeting time
Cost of trainers
Venues for courses
Expenses
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£210 per person- MCGP £100 per person.
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20 new Level 1 coaches by end 2011
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CI3
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Annual review of database and qualifications of PGA
professionals and Volunteer Coaches.
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Annual questionnaire sent out to individuals on database
crosschecked with PGA and GF records.
Review training needs.
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CDO
PGA
GF
Clubs
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Jan/Feb every year
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Meeting time
Expenses
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Admin costs
Meeting time
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Up to date and accurate database
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CI4
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Tournament and networking event (Middlesex pro’s
specific)
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Organise event to promote initiatives and training
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CDO, MPGA & MCGP
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Sept/ Oct annually
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Pro’s time
E-mail & Phone calls
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Expenses
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Event each year.
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CI5
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Make Pros and clubs aware of EGP initiatives which will
assist in the delivery of coaching to new and existing
golfers.
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Regular updates issued on clubs accessing grants.
Promotion at MCGP Forums and events.
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RDO
CDO
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Ongoing
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Volunteer time
Expenses
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Expenses
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Increase annually of clubs accessing EGP initiatives.
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2.5 Resource Management
One of the major strengths of golf is the impressive network of
committed and enthusiastic volunteers and it is vital that they
are supported. The MCGP
is committed to supporting volunteers and to ensure that golf
development within the county is administered in a professional
manner.
The MCGP
will seek funding to appoint a County Development Officer (CDO)
to manage its plans, programmes, and resources.
Aim:
WSP: To develop and maintain a
comprehensive development officer network to help strengthen
implementation of the WSP at all levels and to develop and
implement a volunteer strategy.
MCGP: To obtain funding to appoint a County Development Officer
by October 2008.
Objectives:
To
produce and implement a volunteer strategy in line with the
National strategy, which will provide ongoing support to
volunteers, involved in the delivery of golf.
To
identify working partnerships and potential sources of funding
available to develop and maintain a volunteer structure.
To
continually review and develop the role and structure of the
MCGP within Middlesex
To
continually review and develop the role and accountability of
the CDO within the MCGP.
2.5
Resource Management
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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RM1
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To adopt National Volunteer Strategy.
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Review National Volunteer Strategy when produced and
integrate into MCGP. Development Plan where
applicable.
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CDO/ RDO ,
Phil Beard and Steering Committee
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When Strategy published
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Meeting time
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Expenses
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Volunteer strategy integrated in Development Plan
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RM2
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Obtain funding to appoint a County Development
Officer
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Investigate funding sources including EGP, MCGU,
MLCGA and Pro-Active North London.
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Steering Committee and CDO
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Ongoing
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Administration and Meeting Time
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Expenses
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Appoint CDO by
Oct 2008
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RM3
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To review the role of the CDO.
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Steering Committee review and evaluate the work of
the CDO. Amend the job description to reflect the development
of the CDO role.
Review type of employment and accountability.
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Steering Committee and RDO
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November each year
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Volunteer time & expenses
Meeting time
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Expenses
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Annual Review completed
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RM4
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Establish network of golf club coordinators (club
development managers)
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Write job description for Club Coordinators role and
promote role with golf clubs.
Provide appropriate induction and training.
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CDO
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Job Description by Jan 2009.
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CDO expenses
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12
CC’s Year 1
24 CC’s Year 2
36
CC’s Year 3
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RM5
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Annually review the role of the MCGP and work that
has been done throughout the period.
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Evaluate progress in relation to Development Plan
and targets.
Make recommendations for any changes to MCGP
structure.
Promote details to members.
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CDO and Steering Committee
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Volunteer time & expenses
Meeting time
Administration costs
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Expenses
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Annual Report issued to members in January each year
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2.6 Good Practice
No
participant, volunteer, job applicant or employee should receive
less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender,
parental or marital status, colour, race, ethnic origin, creed,
disability, social status or sexual preference. The safety of
all golfers and the protection of children are all of equal
importance and must be addressed thoroughly.
The MCGP is committed to
ensuring all aspects of the game of golf in the county are
accessible and fair to everyone and to ensure that the safety of
all golfers, in particular children is taken seriously.
Aim:
WSP:
To
achieve the National Governing Body (NGB) requirements for Child
Protection and Equality within England.
MCGP:
To provide a safe
environment for children participating in activities within the
county, to support volunteers and staff working with children to
fulfil their role effectively and safely and to engage in
activities in line with equitable principles.
Objectives:
To promote and implement standards of good practice in
safeguarding children and equity.
To
develop and co-ordinate county child protection and equity
procedures to ensure that the game of golf is safe, accessible
and fair.
To
provide access for golf clubs to examples of good practice
within the county to assist them with the development of golf at
club level.
2.6 Good Practice
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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GP1
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Provide training opportunities for staff and volunteers.
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Provide ‘Safeguarding & Protecting Children’ workshops
across the Essex area.
Roll out ‘Club for All‘ workshops across the county
Source “Equity in Your Coaching” training via
www.sportscoachuk.org
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CDO/ RDO/ Pro-Active North London
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Ongoing
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Pro-Active North London.
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2 Golf Specific SPC per year
2 Club 4 All per year
2 Equity in your coaching per year
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GP2
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Promote best practice
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·
Complete a risk assessment of activities as appropriate.
·
To encourage clubs within the county to adopt child
protection and equity policies.
·
Promote relevant workshops (SPC, AC4A, and equity in your
coaching) to clubs, in particular those working towards
GolfMark.
Examples of best practice to be featured on the
partnership website and in the newsletter.
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CDO
RDO
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Ongoing
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Meeting time & expenses
MCGP Website
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Ensure all clubs and facilities are aware of best
practice
Best Practice database on website by
April 2009
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GP3
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Develop and implement an action plan for safeguarding
children and equity.
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·
To consult with appropriate supporting bodies.
·
Keep up to date with national policy guidelines.
To liaise with specific welfare officers in individual
bodies as appropriate.
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CDO
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Compliance Manager.
Children in Golf web-site and resource pack
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GP4
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Appoint a partnership welfare officer/compliance
officer.
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To support the promotion and implementation of the
above.
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CWO/ MCGP
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MCGP to appoint officer by May
2009
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2.7 Communication & Promotion
Golf is continually being criticised from within and outside of
the game for poor communication and lack of promotion and
publicity.
The MCGP
is committed to improving communication between all groups
within and outside of the golfing environment and to raise the
awareness and profile of golf within the county.
Aim:
WSP: Ensure that the Communication
Strategy is implemented and reviewed on a regular basis.
MCGP: To communicate with the MCGP Partners, golf clubs, golf
centres and other golf facilities on all relevant matters.
Objectives:
To
liase with bodies within and outside of golf to support the
development of golf within the county.
To
support the national promotion of golf at a local level.
2.7 Communication & Promotion
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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CP1
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Improve communication within the MCGP.
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Steering Group reviews communication and promotion
methods and produce strategy for most effective
communications
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Steering Group
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Ongoing
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Meeting time
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Expenses
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Communication Strategy agreed by May 2009
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CP2
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Website
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Website up and running at
www.middlesexgolfpartnership.co.uk
Update at every opportunity with news, programmes,
initiatives and best practices
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CDO/ Steering committee
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Ongoing
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CDO
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£500 MCGP
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Launch website in Sept 2008.
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CP3
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Annual Club Forum/ MCGP Golf Development Conference
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Hold at least 1 club forum per year, moving around the
county each time
Forums to include updates / best practice examples
/guest speakers
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CDO
RDO
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Feb/ March Annually
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CDO and expenses
Guest Speakers
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Buffet Expenses- £500 per annum MCGP
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At least 1
forum per year.
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CP4
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Use Pro-Active North London promotion/ marketing
including existing links Pro-Active North London already
have.
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Promotion of MCGP activities, clubs and events on
Pro-Active North London website
Attend Pro-Active
North London NGB Forums
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CDO/ steering committee
CDO/ RDO
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When appropriate
When appropriate
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CDO & Pro-Active
North London
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Expenses
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Effective links established with Pro-Active North London
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2.8 Facilities & Clubs
Golf has an extensive network of facilities, including golf
clubs, driving ranges and pitch & putt courses.
It is essential that all
of these golfing facilities support the development of golf
within the local community.
The
MCGP is committed to analysing the facilities within the county,
identifying gaps in provision and reviewing the accessibility of
golf to meet the needs of golfers of all abilities.
Aim:
WSP: To produce and
implement a national facility and club strategy.
MCGP: To produce and implement a county facility and club
strategy.
Objectives:
To
produce, implement and maintain a local facility strategy,
offering opportunities for all standards of golfers, with focus
on a network of beginner friendly facilities.
To
utilise England Golf Partnership (EGP) initiatives which will
assist the county in improving their golf facilities.
To
liase and develop relationships with non-affiliated groups and
non-golfing groups that might provide an opportunity to develop
golf within Middlesex.
2.8
Facilities & Clubs
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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FC1
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Database of club and golf centre facilities
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Identify:- Covered and open ranges, putting greens,
short game areas, short courses, indoor facilities, all
weather facilities, computer and video facilities
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CDO
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Jan- July 2009
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Email
Internet
Phone calls
Printing, posting & Promotion
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Expenses
|
Database by end 2009
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|
FC2
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RangeMark for driving ranges (golf centres)
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Encourage all Middlesex ranges and centres to apply for
RangeMark
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CDO
|
Ongoing
|
Meeting time
Email
|
Expenses
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2
ranges accredited by end of 2009,
3 by end of 2010
|
|
FC3
|
Support clubs wishing to develop their practice and
teaching facilities.
|
CDO to visit clubs wishing to develop facilities.
Assist clubs in applying for capital grants.
Encourage clubs to develop formal links with local golf
centres and ranges
|
CDO
|
Ongoing
|
Meeting time
|
Expenses
|
|
|
FC4
|
Develop relationships with non-affiliated groups.
|
CDO to liaise with non-affiliated golf facilities.
Encourage them to develop formal links with
affiliated clubs.
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CDO
|
Ongoing
|
Meeting time
|
Expenses
|
All non-affiliated centres contacted by
June 2009.
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2.9 Monitoring & Evaluation
Historically only limited research has been conducted into any
aspect of golf development in
England
and although this is now being addressed at a national level,
there is need to progress this further at a local level.
The MCGP is committed to
carrying out research and evaluation in order to identify and
prioritise future focus areas.
Aim:
WSP: To conduct
research into all aspects of golf development in England, working
in partnership with other bodies to identify priority areas for
future investment and to continually measure all golf
development initiatives.
MCGP: To conduct research into aspects of golf development in
Middlesex, working in partnership with other bodies to identify
priority areas for future investment and to continually measure
all golf development initiatives.
Objectives:
To
identify and carry out any research that is required to monitor
trends over time, assess current conditions and to evaluate the
impact of development strategies.
To
continually monitor and evaluate all golf development
initiatives within the MCGP plan in order to identify where
resources are best focused in the future.
To
communicate appropriate research findings to as wide an audience
as possible both internally and externally of the MCGP.
To work in partnership with other golfing
bodies to collate research data at a local level to form a
comprehensive analysis of golf development in England.
2.9
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Ref
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FUNDING
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TARGET
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ME1
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Increase the number of returns made by clubs to EGU/EWGA
Golf Club Membership questionnaire
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Promote at
County Forum.
Reminder sent out prior to closing date.
County Development Officer (CDO)/Regional Development
Officer (RDO) to contact clubs not responded after week
after closing date.
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CDO/ RDO
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2010
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CDO
Admin Costs
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Increase return in 2010 by 50
%
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ME2
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Annual Audit
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Review and update club and facility database of
membership, coaching schemes, volunteer training needs
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CDO & Steering Group
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January every year
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Volunteer time
Administration costs
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Expenses
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Annual Audit completed
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ME3
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Complete Annual Review of Progress of MCGP
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Review MCGP programmes against targets /budgets on a
yearly basis
Submit review to EGP to review
Submit review to EGU/EWGA for continued funding
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CDO/ RDO
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Jan/ Feb each year
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CDO
Admin costs
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Report published each year
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ME4
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Publish all findings and circulate to members and
other interested groups.
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Produce reports.
Post information on MCGP website and communicate through
club forums.
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CDO/ RDO
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Jan/ Feb each year
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CDO
Admin costs
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1 report published each year
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2.10 Finances
For the first time ever the Whole Sport Plan (WSP) represents
one clear and succinct investment proposal for all potential
backers of the game in the Country.
Likewise through the MCGP
and its development plan more opportunities to access funding
and create revenue become available at a local level and the
MCGP is committed to accessing all available sources.
Aim:
WSP: Attract a minimum
of £250K per year in sponsorship over the life of the plan;
Increase the contribution from golf organisations and golfers
from £3.18m in year 1 to a minimum of £3.9m in year 4; Increase
the revenue generated by golf development programmes from £190K
in year 1 to £626K in year 4.
MCGP: To increase the general revenue generated by golf
development programmes in Middlesex to support the work of the
MCGP on an annual basis.
Objectives:
To
review the current financial situation of the MCGP and agree on
a system of accounting, and evaluation.
To
consider opportunities to increase the income of the MCGP
through its members and non-golf club members.
To
develop a marketing strategy that will utilise the development
plan of the MCGP to interest potential sponsors.
To
be aware of, and apply for, all possible sources of funding.
2.10
Finances
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WHAT
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HOW
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WHO
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WHEN
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RESOURCES
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FI 1
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To review the current financial situation of the MCGP
and agree on a system of accounting and evaluation.
Produce a set of annual accounts.
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Steering Committee reviews finances on a regular basis
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Steering Committee
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Quarterly
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Meeting time
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FT2
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Seek additional funding from National and Local bodies.
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Apply for all available grants
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CDO/
RDO/ Pro-Active North London & Steering committee
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Ongoing
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Email
Internet
Application Forms
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FT3
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Seek commercial sponsorship.
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Market the MCGP and its website to the Middlesex
business community
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CDO
Steering Committee
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Ongoing
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Website
Newsletters
Press Releases
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FT4
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Income from Partner Organisations
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Review opportunities for long term direct funding via
Middlesex County Golf Union through increase in levies.
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CDO &
Steering Committee
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Ongoing
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Meeting time
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TARGET – Secure long term
funding arrangements to maintain the
Middlesex
County Golf Partnership, managed by an
employed
County
Development Officer and other staff as
required in the future.
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