1. FIJI TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2020 OUR GOALS 1.Governance Provide a best practice governance structure. 2.Management Provide efficient management to foster the growth of table tennis. 3.Finance Manage the association’s funds in a responsible manner 4.Events Provide a framework for the conduct of tournaments at a national and international level 6.High Performance Create a High Performance environment conducive to developing internationally successful players. 5.Participation To increase membership and ensure the sport caters for all age, gender and ability groups. 7.Marketing Raise the public profile of the sport and its players including the sports role in enhancing environment issues, gender, education and other socio economic concerns 8.Coaching Provide knowledgeable and skilled coaches suited to coaching players of all levels 9.Officiating Provide knowledgeable and skilled officials. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OUR GOALS 1.1 Review current governance structure. 1.2 Establish well structured committees with clear reporting processes. 1.3 Implement risk management process. 1.4 Timely meetings of executives including AGMs 1.5 Effective and timely communication with Districts and stakeholders 2.1 Ensure two way communication with Member associations. 2.2 Increased use of information technology to improve communication. 2.3 Develop and review applicable policies. 3.1 Establish Finance Sub Committee. 3.2 Provide regular financial reporting to Board and Member associations. 3.3 Establish clear budgetary processes. 4.1 Pursue opportunities to host international events. 4.2 Assess opportunities for additional Fiji tournaments and improving the quality of various local events 4.3 Update National Championships regulations. 4.4 Actively support the ITTF and OTTF calendar of events. 5.1 Establish Membership Growth Sub-Committee. 5.2 Develop alternative competition formats. 5.3 Develop targeted junior and school participation program. 5.4 Develop plan to improve disability access to the sport and integration with AWD. 6.1 High Performance Committee to produce written High Performance plan and budget. 6.2 Provide international tournament opportunities for elite players and attracting top international players and teams to Fiji. 6.3 Provide development opportunities for junior and sub-elite players including hopes/cadets and AWD 7.1 Establish Marketing & Promotion Sub- Committee. 7.2 Assess and pursue sponsorship opportunities. 7.3 Design promotional campaigns for participation programs. 7.4 Identify programs that will benefit environment, gender, education and other socio economic issues 8.1 Coaching Sub- Committee to assist Member associations to run coaching courses and clinics 8.2 Continuous revision of courses to ensure their on- going effectiveness. 8.3 Provide opportunities for the development of High Performance Coaches. 9.1 Review of existing officiating structure. 9.2 Establishment of clear guidelines for the conduct of officiating protocols. 9.3 Assist districts to run events in accordance with national guidelines. 9.4 Proactively target younger individuals and people with disabilitiesto become involved. MONITORING OUR PROGRESS AND KEY INDICATORS Obtain independent assessment on governance Sub-committees established with terms of reference and job descriptions. Risk areas identified and managed. Feedback from Member associations Successful implementation of IT strategies to improve communication Identified policies drafted and implemented. Provision of timely and accurate information to Board and Member associations Adherence to Budget Operate on a sound financial basis OUR VISION To be an innovative, well managed sporting organisation constantly seeking to provide value for our members. OUR PURPOSE To maximise participation in table tennis in Fiji and abroad and produce world class players with equal opportunities for women and people with disabilities OUR APPROACH * Working in partnership with our members and other stakeholders * Transparent administration * Innovative leadership * Continuous improvement * Increase revenue and resources for increased activities and quality programs Feedback provided by hosts of National Championship. Successful completion of event hosting documents Successful bidding for international events. Increased local events in more districts Increased membership numbers overall Successful implementation of alternative competition formats. Increased numbers of junior participants Increased involvement by women Disability action plan and AWD events. Improved international and regional rankings for players and national teams. Qualification of various national teams at international events Achieving performance targets at “benchmark” events. In particular Mini SPG, Commonwealth Games, Oceania Championships, NZ Open, WJC events and the SPG Increased monetary and in-kind sponsorship. Table Tennis “brand” promoted in the community Improved community awareness of table tennis role models. Increased awareness of various issues through table tennis Number of new coaches completing accreditation. Number of coaches upgrading accreditation. Advanced courses approved by ITTF Review conducted, recommendations tabled. Officiating guidelines and protocols established. Number of new officials completing accreditation. Number of officials upgrading to national/ international accreditation. Number of officials officiating in major events OUR VALUES *Integrity *Transparency *Honesty *Consistency *Respect* Inclusion