Club & Association Development

Clubs and Associations are critical to the delivery of volleyball and beach volleyball in Australia. As such it is important that they are able to access support and resources to improve their ability to attract players, coaches, officials and administrators and implement improved organisational processes that reflect current best practice in Australian sport.

AVF Club Development E-Newsletter
Commencing in June 2005, every three months the AVF will produce a 'Club Development E-Newsletter'. This e-newsletter will provide clubs and associations with information relating to opportunities available to access resources and funding that will aid in the performance of the organisation. To encouarage clubs and associations to access the opportunities outlined in the e-newsletter, the AVF and Madison Sport, are giving away $1,000 worth of volleyball equipment with every edition. Entries to the prize draw will be earned through completion of the various tasks outlined in each edition.

Editions of the 'Club Development E-Newsletter' can be viewed via the links below:

Assistance from the Australian Volleyball Federation & affiliated Member States
For assistance in any area relating to club and association development the following volleyball organisations/individuals are available to club and association representatives:

Australian Sports Commission's Club Development Network

Possibly the most comprehensive resource available to assist clubs and associations in Australia is the Australian Sports Commission's Club Development Network. The Club DEvelopment Network is a free web-based program that supports the development and management capacity of sporting clubs and associations. The network helps identify ways in which clubs and associations can be improved so they can provide the best possible service to their members.

Membership benefits include:

  • A simple checklist that helps identify how the club is performing in various aspects of its management and operation, and helps to develop an action plan;
  • Regular updates via the club development electronic newsletter, . The newsletter covers a range of topics dealing with all aspects of running an effective club or association;
  • Access to the web-based Resource Library, which has a wealth of club-friendly resources to help a club or association address its needs; and
  • Resources range from templates for a strategic plan through to fact sheets on how to run a safe sausage sizzle. It is all there waiting for clubs and associations to log on and print.

Membership to the Club Development Network is free and to access a membership for your club or association or to find out further how your club or association can benefit from this program:

State Offices of Sport & Recreation
Another avenue of support for clubs and associations is government organisations within your State or local area that are responsible for sport development. These organisations can not only provide information, with many provding opportunities for clubs and associations to access financial support for special projects. For further information visit the websites of the State organisations identified below:

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