St James's Montefiore Cricket Club's five year plan
The plan is based on the England and Wales Cricket Board template.
This plan is still in draft form - it has not yet been submitted.
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Section 1 of the plan is shown below as an excerpt - the plan is 12 sections in total - download the plan to read the full details.
Section 1.
Club Mission Statement and Objectives.
Club Mission Statement.
To provide competitive and recreational cricket within the local community for both sexes from ages 6 and upwards for all abilities.
Club Objectives.
Aim 1: Harness and develop all young cricketers so they have the opportunity to contribute to the game of cricket at all levels and play a central role in club cricket life
Develop a structured and professional approach to long term athletic development
Nominate at least three players for the area age group trials from Under 10 to Under 15 age groups
To develop and educate coaches and volunteers to provide the highest level of junior development
Make the prospect of playing and developing cricketing abilities appealing against competition from other sports
Aim 2: Develop and strengthen a structure and pathway for women and girls to actively participate in and follow cricket
Continue to support the area coordinator in development of girls and womens cricket from the age of eight, and to include nomination to county squad trials
To integrate girls into senior sides as a method of improving standards
Continue to develop initiatives with local primary schools under the Chance to Shine Programme.
Progress the partnership with Burgess Hill school for Girls
Continue participation in local Under 16's girls league and look to develop Under 11 and Under 13 sides when numbers allow
Aim 3: Develop and strengthen the whole club environment, promoting cricketing opportunities for disabled people
To successfully apply for grant aid to refurbish fully accessible changing rooms and clubhouse
Form a relationship with local special needs schools to offer coaching to leaders and carers
recommendation to county squads
Continue chance to shine scheme with local special needs school
To ensure that special needs provision within the club is fully publicised through the local community
Aim 4: Develop and promote cricket for black and ethnic minorities
To ensure that there are no barriers to the inclusion of any potential member from all known ethnic groups
Positively encourage application for coaching development from all ethnic groups within the community
To operate a positive selection policy for all
To promote and encourage overseas exchanges of varying ethnicity
To encourage contact with local ethnic groups / associations to promote the playing and participation within the club
Aim 5: Ensure that our cricket club is an integral part of the local community, contributing an invaluable service to all sections of the local community, developing club members, supporters and volunteers
To provide all year round coaching and playing opportunities for all
Enter local and county wide summer competitions at various age groups during the week
To provide specific skills coaching to all local schools / clubs
To facilitate the transition of school to club opportunities for all ages
To operate an open ground policy for all spectators and interested parties within the local community
To offer the playing facilities to local associations and individuals
Aim 6: Develop and strengthen senior playing teams, providing positive roles models to all club members, leading achievement and success
To establish the first XI in the Sussex Premier League for a sustained period
To continue to run up to six Saturday sides in three separate league competitions
To enter national Knockout competitions such as the Cockspur cup.
Continue to run two Sunday sides with a view to mixing senior players and promising youngsters
To attract quality players to our club through the club ethos to strengthen both playing abilities and to provide the correct cricket role model
To provide top quality professional coaching to senior players
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