Females In Training Development Plan Page

DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1998 - 2001

Key Result Area	Goals	Strategies	Actions for 1998/1999	Active Oz link
1. Community influence	1.1 Influence women in the general community to become physically active	1.1.1 Promote and offer 3 beginner/novice/entry level training programs per year 1.1.2 Promote and offer regular/as appropriate beginner/novice/entry level training sessions	Conduct AWT training program in 1999 Conduct Tour de Femme training program in 1998 and 1999 Identify one additional program for 1999 Develop a "bring an unfit friend along" or "introduce a friend to FITness" membership incentive scheme Conduct monthly session for those who can’t currently swim run or cycle eg walk around the Jogalong loop	Information
	1.2 Provide information to women about FIT activities	1.2.1 Appoint a media and PR coordinator Create a media/information strategy	Advertise in newsletter/website for interested members Contact local media outlets for their prefered means of communication Media coordinator to meet with Committee to devise strategy Develop and produce 1999 FIT calendar	Information Quality Services Client Focus
	1.3 Achieve greater recognition of FIT	1.3.1 Ensure publicity to wider ACT and Australian community 1.3.2 Provide profiles of members on net and in the newsletter	Obtain regular (monthly) coverage of FIT activities (SSSM, Valley View, 2CN, Community Switchboard) One profile in each of 1999 FIT Bits ’n Pieces Establish "member of the month" section on web	Planning Information
	1.4 Maintain integrity and philosophy of FIT	1.4.1 Secure FIT name and logo as a Trademark. 1.4.2 Review, clarify and document what FIT is.	Lodge logo application with AIPO Inverstigate other requirements to safeguard FIT name and logo Review and revise FIT constitution and objectives	Leadership Planning Client Focus Quality Services Human Resources Overall Performance
2. Membership	2.1 Increase diversity of membership		Promote Fit to community organisations such as Koori Sport and Rec, Migrant resource centres, Attach additional words to our brochures "we welcome women from diverse cultural backgrounds" Investigate "Willing and Able" resources for special sessions for disabled women Investigate language skills of membership	Client Focus Human Resources
	2.2 Provide a diversity of activities		Conduct 2 FIT Beyond activities in 1999 Conduct women’s cycling camp in September/October 1999 Establish list of FIT Beyond providers
	2.3 Expand to a National Organisation	2.3.1 Set up a FIT group in Queensland by 2000	(See actions under Strategy 1.4.1 and KRA 4)	Leadership Planning Human Resources
3. Coaching	3.1 Provide quality coaching to members	3.1.1. Increase the number of coaches by 50% across disciplines	target existing ACT female coaches in relevant disciplines promote coaching as worthwhile investment of time	Leadership Quality Service
	3.2 Promote and provide coaching opportunities for women	3.2.1 Facilitate coach accreditation and development	facilitate access to and promote coaching courses for members by providing subsidies across disciplines in 1999 encourage coaches to proceed to higher levels of accreditation review financial assistance ie accreditation fees Each new coach to have access to a mentor scheme	Leadership Client Focus Quality Services Human Resources
4. Administration	4.1 Improve management and administrative processes	4.1 Clarify roles and responsibilities of leaders 4.1.2 Appoint an Executive Officer and establish FIT HQ	Document roles and functions of commiittee members and coaches Investigate 300 member rule Investigate accommodation in ACT Sports House Investigate opportunities of employing/engaging a part time person	Leadership Planning Quality Service
	4.2. Achieve greater financial security	4.2.1. Increase capital 4.2.2 Increase assets	Lodge 3 x relevant grant applications in 1999 Seek out 2 x corporate sponsorship opportunities in 1999 Review membership fees annually Promote OutFIT Acquire more equipment for coaching Maintain OutFIT stocks	Planning Quality Service Overall Performance
5. Individual Member Development	5.1 Provide pathways for member development	5.1.1. Establish FIT Achievement models and programs	Identify levels of achievement within each discipline Create achievement cards or achievement competition in each discipline Design group coaching sessions to accommodate needs of members who wish to be competitive Facilitate access to qualified coaches for members requesting individual programs	Leadership Client Focus Quality Service Human Resources
	5.2 Provide competition support for members wishing to participate in local and interstate races	5.2.1 Establish FIT coach roster to accompany FIT members to competitions	Ensure at least one FIT coach attends 3 x interstate National Selection races in 1998/99 season Ensure a FIT presence at local cycling and triathlon races in which members are present.