1. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Casey Sports Development “the good, the bad and the learnings” Presented by Melanie Pratt, Sports Development Coordinator

2. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y City of Casey at a glance The City of Casey is 410 square kilometers in area and is located 35km to the south east of Melbourne’s central business district. The City of Casey remains one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia, and is the third-fastest growing municipality in Victoria. Estimated total population (as at 30 June 2013) 275,000* Residents aged 0-4 years 7.9% Residents aged 5-17 years 20.0% Residents aged 18-24 years 9.7% Residents aged 25-34 years 14.4% Residents aged 35-59 years 34.9% Residents aged 60-84 years 12.2% Residents aged 85+ 1.0% Expected population of 450,000 by 2036

3. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Sport and Leisure Department 3 teams Recreation Planning Team Leader, 2 X FT Rec Planners, 1 X PT Rec Planner Leisure Facilities Team Leader, 1 X FT Facilities Coordinator, 1 X PT Facilities Support Officer – Council facilities, Myuna Farm, Old Cheese Factory and Wilson Botanic Park – various staff Leisure Development Team Leader, 2 X FT Community Sport Coordinators, 2 X FT Community Sport Officers, 1 X FT Sports Development Coordinator, 1 X FT Inclusion and Participation Officer (NEW Vacant), 1.5 Recreation Access Program, 1 X PT Enhancing Vacation Care Coordinator, 1 X PT Student Internship Program Manager and 1 X FT Administration Support Officer

4. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y City of Casey Sporting Landscape 66 active recreation reserves, some with multiple fields and courts. New facility development - last budget included amounts for capital expenditure related to sport/leisure of approx. $11.2M 208 sporting clubs – not including those who do not access Casey green fields / allocated facilities (ie netball and basketball) Over one third of residents do not meet physical activity guidelines and less than half of Casey’s residents participate in organised sport City of Casey has the ninth highest rate of residents with Type 2 Diabetes out of 79 local government areas in Victoria.

5. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Recent New Facilities Grices Road Recreation Reserve in Berwick in August 2012. The $5.3 million project included the establishment of a new pavilion; three soccer fields; cricket overlay oval and cricket practice nets; an LED scoreboard; and a district playground. The Timbarra Community Stadium, located at Berwick’s Timbarra P-9 College, in September 2012. The new stadium comprises three full- size basketball courts, kitchen, kiosk, toilets, change rooms and showers, umpires room, internal and external storage, office and administration space and multi- purpose room. The Casey Fields Rugby League Pavilion in April 2013. The pavilion includes change rooms, a function room, kitchen facilities, new lighting, a car park and landscaping. In addition to the pavilion, Council reshaped and returfed the main rugby pitch, installed a new drainage system and upgraded the irrigation system.

6. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Underpinned by the Leisure Facility Development Plan (LFDP) and Sports Development Plan, both adopted in 2008 and currently in review due to estimated population increase and an increase focus on physical activity. Casey can be divided into North and South geographically. North is made up of majority community renewal areas with facility renewals / renovations Older committees – sometimes resistant to change. “the poor cousin affect” Lower participation numbers South with predominantly new clubs and newer facilities. Rapid growth, limited club strategic plans and the need for “more” Sporting Landscape Specifics

7. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Sports Development at Casey 7 and a half years Sports Development Coordinator Limited operating budget of approx $15k New club development (Case Studies) Clubs reflective of their community, developed utilising community development principals Club development workshops / club HELP One on one support with clubs, as needed Advocate on behalf of clubs to SSA’s and vice versa Importance and focus in building relationships / partnerships. Currently no formal or specific MOU’s. Increased focus on health with increased physical activity participation

8. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Case Study - New Facility New Club Berwick Springs Sports Club New facility built in 2 stages based on budget allocation, 2 ovals, 1 netball court, pavilion with 4 change rooms, opens to be a social space. Quick club development due to political nature – facility usage Council involvement – 3000 letter box drop, public meeting Existing residents and owners association - Strong community involvement – “community club by the community for the community” Adopted Sports Club Model, 1 incorporation – initially 2 sports, AFL and cricket, after the first year expanded to include netball

9. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Berwick Springs Sports Club Started with summer season – cricket, support from Cricket Victoria. Development programs, In2Cricket Strategic planning templates and other resources supplied by Council and SSA’s Club growth - Cricket commenced with 120 members now have 173 members - AFL 8 teams in 2010, 10 teams in 2013, 12 teams in 2014 total of 220 members - Netball – increased at an alarming rate, currently 50 netball teams approx 450 members Personnel / volunteer changes Issues – incorporated as separate clubs

10. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Berwick Springs Sports Club Learning’s What can Council Sports Development actually control? Foundations, relationships Time factor, resourcing Council Sports Development will still utilise this type of club planning model for new clubs Not to create super clubs which span over multiple facilities Other suggestions?

11. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Case Study Narre South Tennis Club New 6 court community facility next to a P-12 school Council involvement - Letter box drop, public meetings, start up costs (incorporation, TV affiliation) SSA involvement – Tennis Victoria Committee development – non sports focused people Strategic development, numerous workshops with TV and Council, still no business plan completed Constant issues, low membership numbers

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13. Learning's What can Council Sports Development actually control? Foundations, relationships. Time factor, resourcing, respect Council Sports Development will alter this model and potentially have an initial direct relationship with a tennis coach. The contract (1 year) would state while the coach is using a community facility it is the coaches responsibility to develop club minded people and with support from Casey Sports Development, develop the club. Case Study Narre South Tennis Club

14. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Other Facilities and Club Development Grices Road – soccer club move, cricket club expansion Timbarra Stadium – basketball club home, afl club home (previously homeless, developed without a specific facility) Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre – little athletics club move, new senior club development, darts club move Casey Fields Rugby – club move Marriot Waters – AFL and cricket club move. Opportunity to develop netball potentially Carlise Park – first synthetic oval, no specific club allocation but development activities, youth girls AFL, junior league umpires, other allocation by Council Will also have a 6 court tennis facility – new club development

15. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y The Future Review of the Casey Sports Development Plan to become the Sports Development and Physical Activity Plan Continue with club / community support Specific KPI’s around club development and more accountability of clubs in Council facilities Focus on casualisation of sport, new participation options, physical activity and health Analysis of clubs but still creating clubs reflective of the community in new facilities. Limiting ‘superclubs’ Continue to work with SSA’s to strengthen relationship between Council and clubs and have involvement with all new club development Clubs see Council as the positive

16. V i c t o r i a ’ s L a r g e s t a n d M o s t V i b r a n t M u n i c i p a l i t y Finally…… Utilisation of resources currently in existence, sharing ideas and learning from others. For example sports development forums and networks!!!