1. B UILDING G OLF C OMMUNITIES Try Learn Play

2. Why Are We Here? Industry Status New Beginnings – link golf & community What has been done in Barrie to date? Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund (OSRCF) Allocation of funds This is a movement for the Barrie community and golf industry

3. The Idea: Long Term Strategy Stabilization Plan Betterment of Golf Rebuild Association Programs (Future Links, Golf in Schools, etc.) Active Assistance for Facilities Toolbox & Training Facilities will drive the movement through program opportunities

4. The Three P’s: People. Partners, Pathways Golf Champions (People) Community PartnersGolf Pathways

5. Building Golf Communities Hierarchy

7. TRY Golf GAO Driven – Facility Supported Grassroots Level FUN Bring Golf to the Community Outcomes of the TRY Opportunities… 1.Non-golfers engaging through try opportunities 2.Ability to showcase to the golfer/non-golfer where they can go to LEARN and PLAY

8. TRY Golf - Family Golf Community Events Winterfest Kempenfest Canadian Tire Parking Lots Barrie Colts Games Golf Festivals Family Golf Week

9. TRY Golf - Youth Golf She Swings She Scores/ He Swings He Scores Barrie Women's Hockey Assn./Barrie Minor Hockey Assn. Barrie Soccer League Barrie Colts Golf in Schools

10. TRY Golf - Partnerships GAO Roles Events team to attend 40+ events promoting golf Identify community volunteers to run help staff events Develop online portal Train individuals to run Golf in Schools Provide necessary equipment and materials to run Golf in Schools Facility Roles Promote that Golf Barrie team will be at community events Get certified to run Golf in Schools Sponsor school(s)

11. LEARN Golf Facility Driven – GAO Trained and Supported When the Community Arrives to a Facility Programing – what you are already doing? Gaps – where can we help fill? Building a Golf Community Inventory

12. LEARN Golf - Adult Golf Women’s Clinics The Business Women Senior Golf Women’s Leagues Men’s Leagues Get Golf Ready

13. LEARN Golf - Family Golf Take a Kid to the Course House League Golf Family Lessons/Clinics Open House

14. LEARN Golf - Youth Golf NXTEE Camps Lessons Future Links – Learn to Play, Girls’ Club Clinics

15. LEARN Golf - Partnerships GAO Roles Analyze program inventory and offer assistance Ensure individuals at taster events are provided with the proper information and next steps Develop online portal Facility Roles Provide inventory of programs Identify gaps in your inventory Work with other facilities to minimize the gaps in your inventory Host Learning Series programs during Family Golf Week

16. PLAY Golf Facility Driven – GAO Trained and Supported Long Term Financial Benefits Leagues – adult Interclubs Junior Leagues – minor sports model Regular Green Fee Play

17. Recap - Partnerships GAO Commitment Events team to attend 40+ events promoting golf Identify community individuals to run events Develop business partnerships Develop online portal Train individuals to run Golf in Schools Analyze program inventory and offer assistance Organize Family Golf Week Facility Commitment Promote Golf Barrie – community events Help create a clear golf pathway Sponsor school(s) in your area Provide inventory of programs Identify gaps in your inventory Work with other facilities to minimize the gaps in your inventory Host Learning Series programs during Family Golf Week

18. Next Steps 1.Community Golf Inventory 2.Fill Gaps in Inventory 3.Build Community Portal 4.Get out to the People

19. LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER WHO’S IN?