CLUBS TASMANIA
CLUBS TASMANIA
Reshaping Bowls tournament
Inaugural Clubs Tasmania Conference One of our major focus points in the next 12 to 18 months is to encourage the sector to think differently and we were thrilled with the response to our inaugural conference, ’think differently’. With 167 registrations, 54 sporting clubs, three RSL clubs, eight state sporting organisations, 14 community stakeholders and six Government agencies represented, the overall feedback was positive from the day at Ladbrokes Park.
Sports Breakfast
We were so pleased to assist and support East Launceston Bowls Clubs to shift their thinking around an event they held each year, from a bowls tournament at theirclub toaprofessional community event that will attract visitors to the region. We connected event organisers with EventsTasmania, helping secureanevent grant to help offset marketing costs, costs associated with meeting Covid-19 protocols and a warm introduction to Variety, the Children’s Charity. Proceeds from the event Calcutta were donated to children with additional needs, a great initiative which will continue each year. “Andrew connected us with Government resources that have helped transform our event from a local bowls tournament, to an International Bowls Classic that increase the number of visitors to the Launceston region, as well as suggesting a number of strategies to raise the professionalism bar for the event,” said East Launceston Bowls and Community Club’s Sam Springer.
Stay tuned for our 2022 calendar of events to be advertised later this month across THA social platforms. Every three months we also provide a ‘sector snapshot’ summary to Government, key stakeholders and the community club sector. To obtain a copy of the October snapshot, or for any general assistance in helping to shift your thinking or attract resources to help your club deliver an event in your region, please email Project Manager Andrew Moore at andrew@tha.asn. au or call 1300 125 827
Monthly events at grassroots level enables Clubs Tasmania to provide a platform to engage and discuss what the current issues are for sports, clubs, and volunteers and how we can assist and support current priorities. In September, we attended the Co-Op Toyota Sports Breakfast with Basketball Tasmania, Rugby Tasmania, Netball Tasmania, Touch Tasmania, Tas Trotting, Little Athletics and Golf Australia – Tasmania.
CONFERENCE FEEDBACK
“What I really liked was the way speakers were available afterwards to have a more detailed chat.” Elaine Smith, Domain Tennis Centre “Thank you so much for having COTA at your expo! I had some great discussions with attendees and with other stall holder.” Brigid Wilkinson, Active Ageing Project Officer COTA “Congrats to you and the team for getting the first Clubs Tasmania Conference off the ground. It was a great day with valuable content.” Kylie Green General Manager – Client Services – Disability, Parkside Foundation “I thought the content was spot on and it was great to be at conference where the info was delivered with short, sharp relevance.” Arija Bayles, Buckingham Bowls Club
We know priorities for clubs are getting teams on the park, volunteers, generating revenue, saving money, rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic and remaining viable and sustainable. The 2021 Clubs Conference provided a host of organisations across a variety of sport with access to services, information and support. Efficient accounting procedures, current finance processes and reporting requirements, up to date licensing and compliance obligations were included in the morning session.
The opportunity gave these peak bodies an opportunity to connect and discuss ideas. “We really appreciate Clubs Tasmania connecting the sector SSO’s for a monthly get together so we can collaborate and share ideas,” said Basketball Tasmania’s Gareth Allen. Australian Sailing regional manager Chris Jones agreed on the importance of the sessions, especially for organisations with a lower profile. “Thanks for having me, it was really good to tap into others in the sector.”
Pictured (Top): Helen Langenberg from Communities, Sport and Recreation talks at Clubs Tas Confrence Pictured (Bottom): Minister [ Jane] Howlett talking alongside Bec Thomas
Pictured (Top): Peter Gutwein at Sports Breakfast Pictured (Bottom): Eddie Hidding with Project Manager Andrew Moore at Launceston International Bowls Classic
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