The club development team has a wealth of knowledge of the club and sporting world. The team also have a number of networks and strategies that can improve a club's membership base.
Whether it's sponsorship opportunities, fundraising, subsidies or operational audits - our club development team can assist in a range of ways to help your club financially.
For both summer and winter seasons, the club development team provide a swift turn around with seasonal allocations for all clubs.
If you're holding an event, the team can point you in the right direction.
KidSport make it possible for Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. KidSport allow eligible youth aged 5-18 years to apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs participating in the project through their participating local government. Find out more on the KidSport website.
How inclusive is your club?
Does your club membership reflect your communities diverse range of members?
If your club could do with assistance you can contact a Club Development Officer; or a selection of information and resources from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries have been provided below that can assist your club in its endeavours to attract and retain its members.
How inclusive is your club?
Participating in sport and active recreation
Safe Clubs 4 Kids
If you feel that your club has been playing an active role in diversity and/or inclusion then you may wish to be recognised for your clubs work through the award opportunities below.
RAC WA Sports Federation Awards
As a guide, each year the WA Sports Federation Awards open in October and close in November with the awards event to be held in February of the following year.
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries - Sport and Recreation Industry Awards
As a guide, each year the Sport and Recreation Industry Awards open in May and close in mid-June with the awards event to be held in August.
For further information on shared use arrangements or mediation between clubs, please phone our Contact Centre or email Reserves@stirling.wa.gov.au
Being successful in governance provides clubs with guidance and strategic direction. It influences how the objectives of the organisation are set and achieved, spells out the rules and procedures for making organisational decisions. It's also important that clubs implement proper risk management.
The following documents will help ensure your club is going in the right direction.