Goulburn Hockey Incorporated
Business Plan 2010 - 2013
Our Mission:
Securing Hockey’s Turf in the
Southern Region
Our Vision:
Delivering the Best Hockey
Infrastructure for Our
Stakeholders
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Goulburn Hockey Incorporated – Business
Plan – 2010 -2013
Foreword
Goulburn Hockey Incorporated (GHI) is the managing body of the Worker Arena
Hockey Centre in Finlay Road, Goulburn. The centre is collocated with a rugby
league field and an indoor sports centre.
GHI is one of over 50 hockey organisations in New South Wales and for a medium
size regional centre has achieved significant acclaim in producing successful
teams and athletes at the state and national/international levels.
The primary function of Inc is to deliver the physical infrastructure for modern
hockey competitions for our stake holders through the management of the centre
under a lease agreement from the Goulburn Workers Club Incorporated.
These stakeholders comprise:
 The Hockey Community of Goulburn and District
 Goulburn Men’s Hockey Association
 Goulburn Women’s and Girls Hockey Association
 Goulburn Workers Club Inc.
 Hockey Australia
 Hockey NSW
 Hockey ACT
 Goulburn Mulwarree Council
 Sponsors and funding agencies
 Affiliated clubs
 Local Schools
 Participants
 Coaches, umpires and administrators
 Spectators and supporters
The management and delivery of the infrastructure includes the following core
activities:
 Governance of the centre
 Implementation of best practice processes by the sport
 Management of the resources of the organisation
 Provision of fields and facilities for use by the sport
 Delivery of participation and education opportunities within the
sport
 Fostering excellence and success within the sport
‘Securing Hockey’s Turf in the Southern Region’ is the business plan adopted by
the Goulburn Hockey Inc to define its future direction as it seeks to advance the
sport of hockey. The objectives identified challenge the organisation to obtain
higher levels of success, both on and off the field, and therefore provide a
sustainable long-term future for Goulburn hockey.
Hockey in Goulburn is well positioned to undertake the challenges presented by
the identified objectives. Success will see the Goulburn Hockey Inc. ‘secure its
turf’, both literally and metaphorically. Literally, the sport will be better positioned
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to maintain existing hockey fields and facilities; develop additional artificial
hockey fields and provide improved financial viability for the ongoing costs
associated with maintaining these physical resources. Metaphorically, in an ever
changing recreation and leisure market, the sport will increase its share within
this market, thereby achieving increased participation by the public and
investment from various stakeholders and funding sources. This requires the
provision of quality infrastructure and services that inspire individuals and
organisations to want to be associated with the organisation.
The identified objectives within this business plan are presented under four key
business areas:
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Governance & Management
Fields & Facilities
Participation & Development
The Family of Hockey
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Business Plan Alignment
The Business Plan aligns the strategies of GHI to the strategy and initiatives in
the Hockey Australia and Hockey NSW respective business plans.
Key Objectives
Goulburn Hockey Inc will focus on the following key objectives during 2010-13:
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Re-establish The Goulburn Workers Arena Hockey Centre as a Centre of
Choice for NSW Hockey Events including State Championships, AHL
Fixtures and Talent/Elite Training Camps.
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Increase the number of participants in each hockey division by
approximately 10% each year through the facilitation of superior facilities
and services to our stakeholders. This includes stemming the leakage to
Sydney and the ACT and attracting those previously departed participants,
officials to return.
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Development of further infrastructure and facilities for spectators, players
and officials in line with marketing and growth of the Hockey Centre.
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Ensure that all key management areas are managed in accordance with
legislation, policy and rules of good governance.
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Ensure a strong Association and Club Membership to management the
requisite competitions and activities
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Business Strategies
Objectives
Strategies
Performance
1) Re-establish The
Goulburn Workers
Arena Hockey
Centre as a
Centre of Choice
for NSW Hockey
Events including
State
Championships,
AHL Fixtures and
Talent/Elite
Training Camps.
1. Replacement of the two artificial surfaces.
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Replacement of the surfaces by the end
of 2010.
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Nominate for at least 3 state
championships across all the division
and be successful every year from 2012
for at least one.
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Host one elite/regional development
camp every year from 2012.
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Host one professional development
workshop per year from 2011.
2. Hosting state championships.
3. Hosting regional and state based training
camps.
4. Hosting a number of workshops for the
development of officials, coaches and
administrators to increase the level of
knowledge regarding our facilities within
the NSW hockey community.
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Responsibility
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1. Goulburn Workers
Club Inc.
2. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
3. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
4. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
Objectives
2) Increase the
number of
participants in
each hockey
division by
approximately
10% each
year through
the facilitation
of superior
facilities and
services to our
stakeholders.
This includes
stemming the
leakage to
Sydney and
the ACT and
attracting
those
previously
departed
participants,
officials to
return.
Strategies
1. Replacement of the two artificial surfaces
to provide a safe and attractive venue for
hockey within our region.
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Performance
Responsibility
Increase the participants in each
division by 10% each year from 2011.
1. Goulburn Workers
Club Inc.
2. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
3. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
4. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
5. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
6. Goulburn Workers
Club Inc.
2. Maintain modest cost increases to the
organisations which utilise the facilities so
that the sport can remain competitive and
financially viable.
3. Undertake significant marketing exercise
once artificial surfaces have been replaced
to reengage with pervious retired players
and officials, motivate new participants
and sponsors.
4. Establish and sustain partnerships of
importance to the provision of hockey
fields and facilities.
5. Maintain existing fields and facilities to
levels that exceed the standards expected
by stakeholders.
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Objectives
3) Development
of further
infrastructure
and facilities
for spectators,
players and
officials in line
with
marketing and
growth of the
Hockey
Centre.
Strategies
Performance
1. Development of new spectator facilities
including all weather viewing areas.
2. Motivation of clubs to participate in
developing player weather protection
strategies.
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Responsibility
Installation of facilities by 2014.
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1. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
2. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
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Objectives
4) Ensure that all
key
management
areas are
managed in
accordance
with
legislation,
policy and
rules of good
governance.
5) Ensure a
strong
Association
and Club
Membership to
manage the
requisite
competitions
and activities.
Strategies
Performance
1. Development and sign off of formal lease
agreement for use of the centre.
2. Manage GHI budget to ensure that it is
financially well managed, fiscally prudent
and sustainable.
3. Support GHI Business Plan and Polices
which reflect the legislative, industrial and
policy environment within which the GHI
must operate, and provide information
which supports and informs the decision
making of the GHI Committee.
4. Provide and maintain a safe workplace
and facility and safe systems of work.
Maximise compliance with legislative
requirements and best practice standards.
5. Identify strategies and undertake action
to address the opportunities for
improvement.
6. Transparent and consultative approach to
decision making through the GHI
Committee Structure.
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3.
Provide support, advice and guidance as
to requirements under the Associations
Incorporation Legislation 2009 to
constituent Associations and Clubs.
Provide opportunities for fund raising,
sponsor identification and maintenance.
Provide activities and events which allow
the clubs to develop under their
respective action plans.
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Responsibility
Agreement in place by end of 2010.
Increase turn over by 10% each year
from 2012.
Expenditure within budget at end of FY.
Timely compliance with Department of
Fair Trading requirements.
All identified unacceptable risks
addressed in accordance with legislative
requirements.
All requirements under the lease
agreement with Goulburn Workers club
are fulfilled.
All complaint matters managed by GHI
within national guidelines and in
accordance with the principles of natural
justice.
GHI Committee members attend all
scheduled meetings or send
representatives in their place.
Endorsed GHI minutes are made
available to all members.
Increase the participants in each
division by 10% each year from 2011.
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1. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
2. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
3. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
4. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
5. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
6. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
1. GHI Committee
with key
stakeholders.
SWOT Analysis
Internal Influences
External Influences
Strengths
Opportunities
Stable Committee with significant experience
Current reasonable cost of participation –
good for competing with other sports
100 years of Hockey in the district – well
known activity
Significant initiatives in the Men’s Association
Solid player base – particularly in veterans
and senior players
Hockey NSW are engaging significantly more
than in the past
Quality centre for hockey including good club
house and ablutions
Positive consideration for future events has
been indicated
Well maintained Centre – has been looked
after and the current amenities are in good
condition – excluding the playing surfaces
Regional Development packages available
The playing surfaces have lasted 19 years
with an expected life of 10 maximum.
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Regional Sports Academy Engagement
Exploitation of our local schools for
competitions as well as participants
PSSA and Mackillop Competition hosting
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Weaknesses
Threats
Limited income stream due to non ownership
of the complex – significant impost by playing
rent
Non replacement of artificial surfaces
Poor reputation of the state of artificial
surfaces within the state hockey community
Dissatisfied participants seeking to set up rival
competitions.
Player leakage due to increased perception of
risk of the state of artificial surfaces
Serious injury from state artificial surfaces
Weakening local economy and job market
Reliance on affiliation and registration fees for
income
Diminishing sponsorship base
Leakage and targeting by ACT Hockey ,
Sydney Hockey
Litigation from state of artificial surfaces
Participant industrial action – not safe to play
Hockey NSW or Hockey Australia banning play
on the grounds
Insurance cover for players and officials being
revoked due to state of artificial surfaces
Investigation and possible prosecution by
Workcover due to the state of artificial
surfaces
No formal agreement for lease of
premises/facility
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