Water Polo WA Strategic Planning 2017 - 2020 November 2016

Purpose Statement - WPWAI WPWAI exists to: Primary measure of performance: This should describe our purpose; the difference that we make Advance water polo in WA. This is the single most important measure of whether we are realising our purpose Participation NPS

WPWAI’s core values Focused Single-minded focus on a shared goal Prioritisation Efficient allocation of resources Fair Transparency and consistency of decision making Equity (no favouritism) Friendly Effective communications Forge connections & build relationships Approachable & welcoming

To be WA’s most enjoyable team sport. Vision Statement WPWAI’s long-term vision is: To be WA’s most enjoyable team sport.

Strategic Pillars We will achieve this vision via WPWAI’s four key focuses: Talent Development Sports Development Finance Management & Governance

Strategic Pillars Defined Talent Development: Pathway clarity, understanding and compliance High Performing clubs. HP providers and programs are supported and accessible Sports Development: We are growing participation through promotion of, and access to, the sport. We are developing our clubs and people as the sport grows. Excellent competitions and events are moving us towards our goal of being WA’s most enjoyable team sport. Finance: We have developed a sustainable financial model. We will have developed alternate revenue streams We will have explored commercial business models Management and Governance: Our data collection is aligned with our strategy. Our management and governance processes are optimising cooperation throughout the sport.

Talent Development WPWAI's 4 year vision is to: Talent Development WP High Performance programs are well –defined and accessible. The pathways for athletes, coaches and officials are clearly defined. Structural changes relating to the talent pathways are implemented. We are measuring the performance of our talent pathway. Our talent pathway is delivering the best outcomes to athletes, coaches and officials. We are meeting our pathway’s performance targets. Mechanism in place to allow our regional athletes, coaches and officials to access and progress through our talent pathway Access to NWPL Clubs is available to all participants Transparent selection processes in place for athletes, coaches and referees

Finance WPWAI's 4 year vision is to: Finance We have reviewed the financial sustainability of our business model. We have developed strong, new and diverse revenue streams. Our sponsorship strategy incorporates a sports-wide and/or club sponsorship skills package Our sponsorship strategy is meeting its targets. There is a defined range of participant fees to guide clubs

Sports Development WPWAI's 4 year vision is to: Sports Development We have a plan in place for broadening water polo’s geographic footprint in WA. We have a coordinated promotional plan in place for water polo in WA (between WPAL, WPWAI and clubs). We have a coordinated marketing and communications plan in place in WA (between WPAL, WPWAI and clubs). We understand the skill set that people and clubs require to advance water polo in WA. We understand our retention issues and have identified strategies to implement. Our data collection system is capturing every player. The competition structure and formats recognise social change and are supporting growth, innovation and the number of clubs and players.

Governance and Management WPWAI's 4 year vision is to: Governance and Management The clubs have completely bought into the WPWAI vision and strategic plan. Our Board are a high performing team. WPWAI has best practice governance processes in place. We have decided and executed our position on “shared aquatic services” using a business case approach. WPWAI and the clubs (including the national league clubs) are reaping the rewards of taking a cooperative approach to strategy implementation. We have a plan to leverage our relationships for the long-term health of the sport. WPWAI is continuing its involvement in the Aquatic Sports Strategic Group and acting on relevant and agreed recommendations.