1. THIS STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIST OF:
A COMPETITION STRATEGY
AN ATHLETE PREPARATION STRATEGY
A TEAM PREPARATION STRATEGY 1

2. 5 STAR COMMUNITY ACHIEVER PROGRAMME
MISSION
To make a contribution towards Nation Building and Healing of our land, South Africa, and the Transformation of our Society, through the Development of Athletics, from Grassroots to the highest levels of Excellence
OBJECTIVE
(A summary of ASA constitution clause 3.2)
The objective is to holistically identify 5 Star Achievers at local Municipalities; districts; provincial; national and international level. The primary target group is the age group 6-13 years, years, years, seniors, and older. 2

3. The milestones of the 5 Star Community Achiever Programme
5-Star Achievers at International events
The milestones of the
5 Star Community Achiever Programme
4-Star Achievers at continental and national events
3-Star Achievers at
national events
2-Star Achievers at
provincial level
1-Star Achievers at Talent ID
Challenge (clubs, schools, etc)
Life Skills / skills
workshops 3

4. CONTRIBUTION OF PARTNERS
ASA and its Members will:
Host, in collaboration with Members, its clubs, International, national, Inter-provincial, provincial and regional events
Organize in collaboration with its Members projects that will develop the skills of the local community such as Coaching, Administration, Technical Officiating and Life Skills
Select and present in collaboration with its provinces, representative Teams for District, Provincial National and international Champs
Clubs and Schools provide human resources to participate in projects
Municipalities will provide facilities and equipment
Sponsors will:
Finance Community Achiever Programme
Use projects as marketing opportunities
Use projects as social upliftment and development programmes 4

5. WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTNERS
ASA & Members create
opportunities to
develop Community
Municipalities
provide facilities
where projects will
take place
5 STAR
COMMUNITY
ACHIEVER
Sponsors
provide
financial support
Clubs &
Schools provides
human resources 5

6. NETWORKING AT GRASS ROOT LEVEL
The athletics club, as registered member of ASA, through affiliation to the local ASA Province, will serve the community by operating within the borders of the Local Governments of the Province they are affiliated too
Farms and informal
settlements in
Municipal Borders
1&2 Star
Achievers
at club level
Schools in
Municipal District
Towns in the
Municipal Borders 6

7. NETWORKING AT PROVINCIAL LEVEL
The ASA Province, as registered member of ASA, through direct affiliation to ASA, will serve the affiliated members by operating within the ASA provincial borders
Clubs
Coaches
Technical Officials
Volunteers
3 Star
Achievers
In Province
Associated
members
Provincial
Department Sport 7

8. NETWORKING AT NATIONAL LEVEL
ASA as registered member of the IAAF and SASCOC, will serve the affiliated members by operating and networking primarily within the borders of South Africa, and secondary provide licensed members with a support structure beyond the borders of South Africa
Provinces
Coaches
Technical Officials
Volunteers
4&5 Star
Achievers
Nat.-Internat.
Associated
members
IAAF, CAA,
SASCOC
& SRSA 8

9. BUSINESS PLAN - SUMMARY
Consist of the following strategies/budgets:
Role Model Development
School Development
Recreational Meetings
Talent ID & League Meetings
Skills development projects
Publications
Website
5 Star Community Achiever Awards
Maintaining the ASA Office 9

10. BUSINESS PLAN - DETAIL
1. Role Model Development - Consist of T+F, CC an RR Teams
Objectives for ASA:
For Athletes to develop life skills for role modeling
For Athletes to qualify for the National Team to the International Champs
To expose Officials to National and International Competitions
2. Top 10 Challenge for Schools (Track and Field + Cross Country)
Objectives for SASA:
To develop teams sports at school level
To identify the top 10 athletes in Secondary and Primary Schools
Expose Teachers from Schools to National Events
To develop life skills and a healthy life style among children 10

11. BUSINESS PLAN - DETAIL
3. Recreational Road; Cross Country; Trail Running - Mass participation
Objectives for ASA:
To host mass participation events on a weekly basis
The host recreational events for the general public
To bring fun back into the sport
5. Capacity Building projects for Coaches, TO’s and Administrators
Objectives for ASA:
To raise the quality of Coaches, Technical Officials, Administrators and the life skills of Athletes
To develop the life skills of Coaches, Technical Officials and Administrators 11

12. TRACK AND FIELD PRODUCTS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR
Aug - Sep 
IAAF World Champs
Olympic Games, etc
Jun - Jul 
Events in red hosted by ASA
Continental Champs
May 
Africa SR Champs
Apr 
National Championships
Mar - May 
Elite competitions
Mar 
Provincial Championships (Clubs & Schools
Jan – Mar. 
Capacity building meetings (Clubs & schools)
Oct. 
Talent ID Meetings (Schools and community) 12

13. CROSS COUNTRY PRODUCTS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR
Mar 
Events in red hosted by ASA
IAAF World Championships
Feb 
CAA Africa Champs
Jan 
Africa SR Champs
Sep 
National Championships
Aug 
Provincial Championships (Clubs & schools)
Jun 
Inter- District & Provincial Meetings (Clubs & schools)
May-Aug 
Meetings (Clubs & schools) 13

14. ROAD RUNNING PRODUCTS JUNIOR & SENIOR
Events in red hosted by ASA
Nov 
SA 10km Championships
Sept. Oct ?  
Athletes qualify for ASA Champs
IAAF World Half Mar. Champs ?
Sep 
Top SA X-Country Champs qualify for SA 10 Km Champs 
Africa SR Half Mar. Champs
Jun 
SA Half Marathon Champs &
World Champs Mar. Fitness test
10KM ROAD EVENTS
Apr - May
Aug-Sep  
Athletes qualify for ASA Champs
IAAF World Mar Champs, Olympic Games, etc.
Feb
HALF MAR. ROAD EVENTS 
SA Marathon Champs
Jul- Dec 
Athletes qualify for ASA Champs 14
MARATHON ROAD EVENTS

15. TRACK AND FIELD PREPARATION SQUADS
YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR
May Jun 
Announce ASA Teams
Apr - May 
Announce Preliminary ASA Teams
Jan 
Revise T&F Preparation ASA Squads (Youth, Junior & Senior)
Sept-
Oct 
ASA Identify T&F Preparation Squads (After World Champs) for next year 15

16. CROSS COUNTRY PREPARATION SQUADS
JUNIOR & SENIOR
Feb  
Announce final ASA team
Nov 
Identify Preliminary ASA Team
Sep 
Identify ASA Cross Country Preparation Squads 16

17. ASA AGM Council Meeting & Admin Workshop Jan
Nov
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
ASA Council Meeting & Admin Workshop
Oct 
5-Star Achiever Awards
Sep 
National Coaches and TO Symposium
Apr- Sep 
Coaching Courses
Jun 
ASA AGM Council Meeting & Admin Workshop
Jan 
Brief Nat Preparation Squads and Coaches
Nov- Jan 
Provincial Coaching Clinics and TO Symposiums 17

18. THE 5 STAR ACHIEVER AWARD SYSTEM THE 5 STAR ACHIEVER AWARD CATEGORIES
Achiever at club/school level  (1 Star)
Achiever at District Level   (2 Star)
Achiever at Provincial level    (3 Star)
Achiever at National / Continental Level     (4 Star)
Achiever at Inter- National Level      (5 Star)
THE 5 STAR ACHIEVER AWARD CATEGORIES
Athletes
Coaches
Technical Officials
Administrators
Team Managers
Clubs
Sponsors
Best Events
Presidents Awards 18