CLUB UPLIFT
February
2024
SQUASH NEW ZEALAND POIPĀTŪ AOTEAROA LAUNCHES 2024 CLUB UPLIFT CHALLENGE
Get ready for a game-changing set of initiatives that will help elevate your club to new heights! Squash New Zealand Poipātū Aotearoa is thrilled to introduce the Club Uplift Challenge, a campaign designed to empower clubs to enhance facilities, support more paid coaching, make management of a club easier, and overall provide better experiences for your members and participants.
What’s in it for your club?
1. Clear Guidelines and Resources: Squash New Zealand Poipātū Aotearoa is committed to providing your club with comprehensive guidelines and easily implementable resources. From setting up a new coach at the club to upgrading overall facilities, we will aim to provide clear, easy to follow guidance and support’.
2. Mentorship and Networking Opportunities: Connect with the right experts and experienced mentors. Squash New Zealand Poipātū Aotearoa is building a network where clubs can source services and can share insights, best practices, and collaborate for mutual success.
3. Cost- Saving Deals: We know the importance of financial sustainability for clubs. Benefit from exclusive cost-saving deals negotiated by Squash New Zealand Poipātū Aotearoa, ensuring you can enhance your club and thrive without paying market rate costs.
4. Learning Platform for Volunteers: We understand the value of your dedicated volunteers. Our learning platform is here to nurture and grow their skills, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to contribute effectively to your club's success.
Showcase your club's progress and stand a chance to win exciting prizes recognising outstanding achievements in facilities, programmes and coaching. It's time to let your club shine!
Squash New Zealand Poipātū Aotearoa is here to guide, support, and celebrate your club's journey toward excellence. Together, let's raise the bar for squash clubs across Aotearoa!
Enhancing facilities
1. Special deals
2. Network of contractor contacts
3. Guidelines (more will be added in April)
4. Asset maintenance plan template
5. National Working Bee 9th March
It does not matter what day. We want all clubs to take pride in their clubs and encourage clubs to start the season clean, smart & welcoming.
Also note: 6 x free standing glass back courts
We have six ASB Glass backs available for clubs who want to upgrade their courts. The cost will be $500 per court plus travel and installation costs. If you interested, please contact Neven Barbour either email: neven@barbouronline.co.nz or Tel: 027 4947 298
INITIATIVES
Improving club coaches
INITIATIVES
1. Club Coach Recruitment Guide
This guide aims to simplify the coach recruitment process and enhance ongoing support for coaches within your club.
2. Free SquashSkills Training App subscription
Access a complimentary 12-month subscription to the SquashSkills Training app, facilitating easy entry to Kiwi Squash and Squash Start programmes.
3. Club Coach Mentoring Support
Selected coaches have the opportunity to access personalised mentoring support from seasoned experts to register their interest for mentoring.
4. Online Coach Development Lessons
Online modules that provide the foundation of the coaching process for all coaches regardless of what community they are working in.
Upskilling Volunteers & Programmes
1. Guidelines for club volunteers (x11)
One-page snippets to assist your club achieve in the areas of membership and financial growth, sustainable programmes, and systematic approaches to management.
2. Club budgeting template
Includes guidance around setting club membership fees and planning for asset maintenance
3. Lessons for club committee members (x11)
Deepen your knowledge of the guidelines with our short courses on club management.
4. Shared club programmes
e.g. club nights, ladders, business house, pennants etc. (due April)
5. Tournament controller lessons (due April)
INITIATIVES