Mission Statement
- We aim to promote and encourage participation in recreational and competitive athletics in Wimborne and surrounding areas.
- The focus is on fun and enjoyment to ensure that all abilities for those aged from eight through to adults benefit from the experience.
Club Values
- We offer a friendly and welcoming sporting environment to all members.
- We employ an inclusive approach to all members.
- We provide comprehensive training delivered by enthusiastic, competent and qualified coaches.
- We optimise the abilities of and opportunities for all members.
- We conduct ourselves in a responsible manner and adhere to the rules and accepted practices in athletic competition.
- We encourage both individual motivation and a Team ethos.
- We promote fitness and healthy lifestyle within the community.
Club Strategic Goals
- Participation
1.1. Recruit new members from schools and from within the community.
1.2 Develop and assist athletes to reach their potential.
2. Club and Facilities
2.1 Improve existing facilities and establish a more substantive base from which to operate.
2.2 Maintain the club’s solid financial footing and re-invest growth funds into facility improvement.
2.3 Explore opportunities and ideas which enable us to promote the club and attract funds.
2.4 Ensure the club and its members operate in such a manner that meets England Athletics Club Standard.
3. Coaches, Officials and Volunteers
3.1 Recruit, train and develop coaches, officials and volunteers to support athletes in their development.
4. Competition
4.1 Offer opportunities for athletes to participate and compete in events.
5. Talent
5.1 Work in partnership with other clubs and organizations to provide development opportunities for talented athletes.
Club Objectives
- Participation
- Continue to grow the athlete numbers – Track & Field and Road Runners.
- Recruit and retain more track and field athletes between the ages of 16 and 21 – possible source is private schools.
- Offer opportunities for ex-athletes and sport-orientated individuals to come into athletics/running at a later age.
- Encourage athletes with mental or physical disabilities to participate.
- Continue to provide competitive opportunities to under 11 athletes via sportsHall and quadkids initiatives.
- Club and Facilities
- Ensure that club members are aware of the management structure of the club and afforded the opportunity to stand for office and/or attend committee meetings in order to air their views.
- Ensure that regular committee meetings are convened to discuss the operational and strategic issues facing the club.
- Ensure that the club acts in a legal and proper manner in conducting its affairs.
- Ensure that the appropriate equipment purchased and used by the club is safe and well maintained.
- Ensure that clear and accurate accounts are kept, regularly reported upon and audited and presented at the AGM.
- Ensure that the club regularly communicates with its membership in all matters pertaining to athletics and running.
- Ensure that the club maximises its profile in the local community and through the local press to promote its achievements and those of its athletes.
- Organise social events for the benefit of members to encourage family involvement in the life of the club.
- Promote presentation events to acknowledge the various achievements of athletes, coaches and other volunteers.
- Consider a fundraising event with across-the-club appeal.
- Regularly review club codes of conduct, welfare and safety policies to ensure they meet England Athletics Club Standard.
- Work with partners (i.e. QE school, Blandford Army Camp) to ensure training facilities are sustainable and fit for purpose.
- Coaches, Officials and Volunteers
- Increase coaching coverage to adequately match training offered.
- Encourage and financially support coach education and development.
- Recruit younger coaches (young leaders) for succession and development.
- Promote new blood into officiating by offering mentoring and related courses.
- Encourage parental involvement in the clubs regular operational duties e.g. publicity, fundraising, club statistics as well as assisting leaders and coaches, helping with tasks necessary to participate in or run an athletic meeting, cross country fixture or road race.
- Encourage volunteers to support coaches in training and coaching activities.
- Competition
- Offer opportunities for competition to a wide cohort of athletes with varying abilities.
- Arrange and communicate viable transport opportunities to members to maximise attendance at outlying competitions.
- Continue to organise and run the Wimborne 10 road race and consider involvement in other local races.
- Talent
- Offer appropriate training sessions to Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced athletes.
- Ensure the correct balance between enjoyment and planned development at all training sessions.
- Ensure that training sessions are planned and adequately staffed.
- Facilitate athletes attending training sessions from outlying areas.
- Partner with other clubs through Team Dorset to provide development and competition opportunities.
Development Plan updated Sep 2024
