Development Plan
Trafford Rowing Club
2006 - 2011
Introduction and background:
outline
• TRC’s purpose is to provide opportunities to row in the
region
• Established in 1957
• Located at Walton Park Leisure Centre
• Membership of about 80 and growing
• ARA affiliated
• Written constitution and rules as a voluntary organisation
• Safety management system, including Child Protection
Policy
• Qualified coaches
• Fully insured
Introduction and background:
specific features
• Uniquely offers non-University rowing in
catchment area (Trafford mainly)
• Safe water: free from current and strong
wind exposure; always close to a bank
and in shallow water
• Diverse membership: 2:1 male/female
ratio; ages from 12 to OAPs
• Compete in local and national events
Introduction and Background:
Swot analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
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unique to catchment area
still canal water: free from current and
strong winds
safe water: always close to a bank and
shallow water
active and involved membership
diverse membership: from aged 12 to
70+; opportunities for all levels and
both genders
safety culture
ARA affiliated
growing qualified coaches
compete in local and national events
friendly environment
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high fixed cost base of rent charges
little scope for raising fees which are
already at a ceiling against nearest
competitor clubs (who have nominal
rent charges etc)
membership fluctuation
top oarsmen poached by larger
clubs
finances unable to support club
growth
entirely dependant on volunteers
small club facilities
Introduction and background:
Swot analysis
Opportunities
Threats
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strong recruitment from novices and
juniors
developing qualified coaching
strength
find a new site giving more space
and lower rent
raise money for additional
equipment
look at free equipment from recently
combined University clubs
develop new membership packages
to customise attractive options
improving competitive results
attracting new members.
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roof replacement costs to force
relocation or new building
new ownership of Walton Sports
Centre, possibly looking for higher
rental
conflict over allocation of limited
resources
loss of competitiveness if fees rise
significantly
Development Projection:
membership trends
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Senior
Development
Veteran
Recreational
Junior
Development Projection:
membership trends
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
19
20
23
23
23
24
26
32
33
34
Development
2
10
20
27
25
26
27
30
32
36
Junior
5
12
14
10
7
10
15
17
20
20
Veteran
8
10
14
15
16
16
18
19
20
22
Recreational
9
10
9
10
10
11
12
18
26
30
43
62
80
85
81
87
98
116
131
142
Senior
Total
Development Projection:
membership assumptions
• New/enlarged boathouse in 2009
• No loss of membership during transition
• Senior crews performance will continue to attract
new members
• National initiatives to encourage more healthy
life styles will boost Recreational numbers
• Greater opportunities for Juniors to participate
will secure additional people
• Veteran growth trend will continue
• Females will continue to be attracted to the sport
in growing numbers
Development Projection:
membership
Senior
Development
Junior
Veteran
Recreational
TOTAL
2006
M
11
13
11
14
5
54
66%
F
9
10
3
0
4
26
2011
M
17
18
16
14
15
80
F
17
18
4
8
15
62
34%
56%
44%
Development Projection:
financials
2006
• Income matches running costs
• New equipment is dependent
on external sources (grants
etc.)
• Head Race adds c10% to
income
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2011
Membership income to rise to
£12,000pa.
Extra income to cover probable
exposure to increases in rent,
insurance and running costs
Funds to be raised by grants,
company sponsored events,
raffles, advertising and so forth
for new equipment.
Lock in such funding where
possible as regular income.
Development Projection:
facilities
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2006
Walton Park Leisure
Centre
Property owned by
Trafford Council
Building shared with other
sport/leisure activities
Shared changing rooms
Low ‘peppercorn’ rent
Space fully optimised
Adequate parking spaces
Good access to canal
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2011
Purpose built building,
same canal
Built-in land training
facilities/gym
Secure basis of tenure
Modern changing
facilities
Easy access and parking
Beside canal
Development Projection:
equipment
2006
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4 VIIIs
5 IVs
2 pairs/doubles
4 singles
6 playboats/virus
Oars and sculling blades
Trailer
2 ergos
2 bikes
2011
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6 VIIIs
10 IVs
6 pairs/doubles
10 singles
10 playboats/virus
New set every 2 years
Trailer
8 ergos
2 bikes
Appropriate safety
equipment
Development Projection:
alignment
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TRC will develop in line with ARA’s national and regional
strategy, specifically
Recognising and rewarding volunteers
Supporting coaching under the ARA standard
Expanding Junior rowing
Expanding Recreational rowing
Use Sequential Training Model for athlete development
TRC will also maintain suitable links with Trafford
Metropolitan Council, the CSP and the North West
Rowing Council
Development Projection:
rowing activities
Seniors
Head races
Regattas
Training
Recreation
al
Learn to
row
Corporate
events
Land
Training
Developmental
Recreation- Veteran
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Junior
Development Projection:
main development routes
Rowstart
(Novices)
Junior
male
New
Members
Junior
female
Development
Men
Development
Women
Senior
Men
Senior
Women
Veteran
Men
Veteran
Women
Recreational
Crews
Development projection:
training and coaching outline
Category
Coaching
By whom
Duration
1. Novice
Rowstart
2 outings in
playboats then 6 in
crews
TRC experienced member,
preferably with ARA accreditation
Available twice a week up to 6
weeks.
Then transferred to relevant crew,
below.
2. Junior
Rowing or sculling
in VIIIs, IVs or
singles
TRC experienced member,
preferably with ARA accreditation
Outings will vary with crews’
commitment / availability. Each
crew will have an organiser .
3. Developmental
Organised by Dev
Squad Comm.
Member (men) and
Vice Captain
(women)
TRC experienced member,
Outings will vary with crews’
preferably with ARA accreditation. commitment / availability. Each
Coaching will be aligned with
crew will have an organiser.
racing plans
4. Seniors
5. Athlete
Training week- Aligned to racing
ends, ARA
schedule
coaches and
video analysis.
Also experienced
Club volunteers
Sequential
Training
Model
At least 2 outings per week,
plus land training.
Qualified coach
As defined
Development plan:
actions
Item
Action
Responsible
Target date
Resources
New Boat House
1. Liase with TMC
over plans to
rebuild on Walton
site
2. Liase with Urban
Splash over
Altrincham
development
3. Brief ARA
regionally over
developments
Chairman to report to
Committee
Likely decisions in
2009
No quantified costs are
identified at this time
New equipment
1. Make applications
to SportEngland,
Awards for all, and
other funds as
appropriate
2. Run corporate
fund raising
activities
3. Expand the TRC
Head entry
Overviewed by
Committee
(Dependant on
suitable space and
storage)
One VIII in 2009,
one in 2010; one
IV in 2008, one in
2010 and one in
2011.
Pairs/doubles and
singles after 2009
with new
boathouse.
Playboats in 2006
Cost to TRC will vary
with nature of
grant.Purchases will only
be made as finances
allow.
Development plan:
actions
Membership
increases
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juniors
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recreational
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females
1. Keep membership
briefed on
boathouse
developments
2. Develop flexible
membership
packages
3. Encourage current
juniors to bring
friends along
4. Expand 1000m
race at TRC Head,
and similar
activities for
Juniors
5. Maintain existing
school links
6. Recruitment drives
in the community
7. Friends of
members
Broadcast successes
of current women’s
crews
Committee minutes
On going
Treasurer
For summer 2006
Ad hoc
No additional
resources required
TRC Head Committee
Sept each year
Summer hol.s
Teacher members
Newspapers etc
Newspapers etc.
4 times a year
£60 max
None
Development plan:
actions
Coaching
Volunteers
1. Obtain ARA
coaching
qualification for 4
more members.
2. Be able to deliver
locally Sequential
Model training
3. Add adaptive
rowing to our
coaching skill set
Supply appropriate
By 2011
incentives to complete
training
ARA to advise
Raise recognition and
reward for volunteers
Create new TRC
award
£1k est.
In 2006
£500 est.
In 2007
None
In 2007
£30
ARA course or
equivalent