SWIMMING FOR LIFE Partnerships – Participation - Performance

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MISSION STATEMENT "Swimming Waikato will foster swimming throughout our region by creating strong partnerships, participation growth and performance excellence."

Swimming Waikato Values EXCELLENCE WORKING TOGETHER IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION RESPECT INCLUSIVE

PARTNERSHIPS "Build enduring partnerships with key stakeholders to develop the sport of swimming across our region." Clubs, Teachers, Coaches, Schools, Councils, Volunteers, Officials, Sponsors & Supporters, Associations, Media

PARTNERSHIP GOALS Build relationships with key stakeholders such as Clubs, Regions, Volunteers, Councils, Officials, Potential Sponsors and Supporters, Sport Waikato and SNZ Satisfaction survey: 70% in 2012 Arrange a Regional Swimming Waikato Awards at the end of the season Create Volunteers Programme including induction programme/training/database/acknowledgment Strong relationships – to maximise the opportunities for Swimming Increase Brand Awareness – Continue regular newsletter / Develop Posters in Schools Increase Media profile – Partner with TRN and Waikato Times Promotion – to increase the profile of Swimming in the Region Develop sponsorship opportunities – Secure Principal Partner ($30K - $50K per annum) Sponsorship budget (cash and contra) (a target of $200,000 sponsorship and funding revenue) Commercial and Trusts relationships

PARTICIPATION "Recognising and supporting coaches and clubs as the key delivery channel for swimming, providing them with the resources and expertise to grow our registered swimming base."

PARTICIPATION GOALS Promote pathway - maintain an integrated swim calendar and development pathway including scholarships Improve Engagement at Events – Initiate event feedback survey for participants, volunteers and supporters, >70% satisfaction Increase participation in Swimming Waikato Schools – Support SportsForce Officer and Sport Waikato Aqua Team to utilize the school network as an entry into swimming via promotion and resources to all schools Clubs – Meet annually with all Clubs in region Facilities – Ongoing advocacy for new investment, facilities maintenance, fair lane allocation etc. Arrange a Parents Evening to determine how SW can support Arrange Coach Forum/Workshops Create an Athletes’ Committee Engage stakeholders

PERFORMANCE “Deliver a clear high performance pathway and enhanced opportunities for our swimmers, coaches and technical officials."

PERFORMANCE GOALS Create a clear Development Pathway including events, scholarships and camps Create clear and structured HP Strategic plan for Operating plan for 2012/2013 Sponsorship Plan Create strategies/plans