As part of our ongoing commitments to the club, this is our development plan that outlines our aims for the club and where we will be focusing our activities. It is also available to download here.
Please take a look and forward any comments to the Club Captain: captain@nullchestertri.org.uk
Previous development plans can be viewed and downloaded from the links at the bottom of this page.
General
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Manage Club Governance by Management Committee | Comply to the objectives set out in Club Constitution & Club Policies | Maintain connections with Sports Recreational Alliance & Review of club policies and procedures by year end |
| Foster Succession for continuity | Identify suitable candidates for management & event roles
All junior coaches & junior volunteers to hold valid DBS certificate |
Observe and support
Monitor and action if/when required |
| Development | ||
| Development of Club Governance | Achieve TriMark Club Accreditation – Silver | Review and define deliverables to meet Silver status over next 24 months |
| Provide Management Committee members with relevant and important club info | Development of Club Operating procedure | Ascertain relevant info and develop by year end and continue |
Review January 2020
Finance & Administration
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| To have stable & transparent finances to allow club to operate | Club Funds to remain stable year on year and identify risk areas | Monitor income and outgoings |
| Ensure club has sufficient savings to cover one year operational costs | Review club finances prior to AGM | |
| Ensure administration is up to date | Affiliations /Club/Star Marks/UK Cycling Contact details BTF/Club websites |
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| Development | ||
| Look at long term ambitions for the club to aim for | Establish Finance subcommittee to scope feasibility of future club activities | Plan and review |
| Align club account with TriMark Silver requirements | Complete Audit of all club accounts | Engage with independent auditor and complete within 24 months |
Review January 2020
Club Membership
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| To encourage the retention of members | Greater than 70% of members renew | Cater for all abilities S/B/R |
| Encourage potential members to join club | Explore various avenues to welcome new members | |
| Encourage team spirit within members and increase the PR of the Club | Increase participation in Club Championships
Participation in National Club Championships/Relays Encourage team entries Encourage members to wear club kit Social Events End of Season Party & Awards |
Publicise & promote Summer & Winter League / Club Championships
Encourage people to join BTF |
| Benefits for Members | Discounts for Members at local stores
Reduced rate at BTF |
Promote on Website & explore new options at local gyms |
| Development | ||
| Encourage new and senior member participation at social events | Social events to be well attended | Advertise and Welcome |
| Improve kit options to members | Long sleeve tri kit | Review designs and deliver |
Review January 2020
Coaching
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure coaches are suitably trained & qualified | Further training / qualification where requested / necessary | BTF 1 & 2 course dates / identify potential new coaches. Club to fund relevant training. Provide relevant courses e.g. First Aid & Risk Assessors. |
| Recognise the efforts of our coaching team | Monitor and provide support. | Regular communication encourage feedback |
| Ensure there are sufficient numbers of coaches in junior & senior sections & consider mixing coaches | Coaches & succession plan for both sections | Coach Co-Ordinator to monitor.
Encourage members & parents to undertake coach training (if required). Recruit coaches to replace any leaving |
| Ensure Club meets BTF Criteria for DBS Checks | All coaches to have DBS checks | All personnel to have completed their DBS Checks by year end |
| Development | ||
| Develop skill sets for club coaches | Ensure the members are receiving dynamic & imaginative coaching
Swim Smooth 3 day course for Technique Lead Coach Progress 1 or 2 active coaches to BTF Level 3 qualification |
Deliver Emma Brunning Swim Smooth Coach Course (March ’19)
Plan and deliver
Plan and deliver |
Review January 2020
Training Sessions
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly coach led activities for all disciplines/abilities | Regular sessions providing for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced
Ensure safety of all sessions Swim / Bike / Run team leaders |
Identify coaches to lead and book venues
Carry out Risk Assessments for any new training sessions Leaders to work with Coach Co-Ordinator to deliver athletic programme for club |
| Encourage newcomers and assist participation | Provide support for newcomers & help develop skills & knowledge of Triathlon | Welcome new members and promote the club |
| Promote club interaction and team spirit; maintain interest in training by variety | Organise:
International Spring Camp UK based Spring Camp UK based Autumn Camp |
Plan and deliver:
Mallorca Camp Lake District Lake District |
| Development | ||
| Other disciplines | Include Brick / Transition Sessions
Include S&C Sessions Nutrition Awareness Foam Rolling Yoga |
Plan and deliver |
Review January 2020
Swim Section
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Provide regular coached swim sessions for members | Sessions to be held on:
Sessions based on 10wks blocks using Swim Smooth methods |
Display session times on Website & Facebook
Sessions will focus on building strength power, endurance & speed. |
| Include coached Open Water sessions as part of training | Sessions to start in summer months | Plan and deliver |
| Development | ||
| Improve swimming technique for members | Highlight weaknesses in stroke and to aid improvements | Emma Brunning Swim Smooth Coaching Courses planned for March ‘19 |
| Increase sessions availability to members | Trial Monday morning session at City Baths | Plan and deliver |
Review January 2020
Bike Section
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Provide weekly opportunities for members to maintain & develop bike skills & fitness at three levels | Provide weekly group rides & social meets
Weekend rides in Winter Provide Thursday evening Turbo sessions throughout the off season |
Promote sessions on Website & Facebook
Recruit more active leads & involvement of coaches |
| Encourage team participation to an event & session | Team entry into local Sportive event, host Velodrome session & Marsh tracks | Identify event/session & promote |
| Provide Time Trial / bike handling specific sessions across all abilities & distances | Promote group rides during race season in TT friendly environment, eg Deeside Ind Est | Assign leads, sessions & promote during race season. Marsh tracks |
| Development | ||
| Improve safety during bike rides / sessions | Provide recognised First Aid training for bike leads & members
Navigation workshop |
Plan and deliver |
Review January 2020
Run Section
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Provide weekly run sessions for members at 3 levels: Advanced, Intermediate & Beginner | Sessions to be held on Tuesday & Wednesday evening
Sessions based on Periodized training plan Regular ad-hoc sessions (e.g off road) |
Promote sessions on Website & Facebook
Track sessions are based on a 6-8 week block and targeted to individual range of paces (e.g 10K, Threshold & Half Marathon) Identify & Encourage new ideas. Promote on Website & Facebook |
| Encourage single & team participation at local events | Men’s & Woman’s teams to regular compete in local events inc. Borders League, Multi Terrain Race Series & XC etc | Promote series / leagues on Website & Facebook. Provide coach for travel to events |
| Development | ||
| Increase awareness of proper running technique and injury prevention | New coaching techniques are delivered to members
Classroom session on approach to track/running speeds |
Run technique workshop at Total Fitness (April ’19)
Plan & Deliver |
| Increase members at Track sessions | Provide Track beginners sessions | Plan & Deliver |
| Improve quality and safety of run sessions | Provide run leads with proper training | Plan & Deliver |
Review January 2020
Juniors
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Welcoming & non-elitist | Welcome all children from the age of 8 | Training sessions to be suitable for all abilities |
| Juniors Section ‘Exec Team’ | Mirror the senior club set up to encourage strength in depth of leadership | Admin. / Finance / Leader / Coach roles Regular team meetings |
| Encourage Team Spirit | Improve communication with members/parents | Weekly newsletter (Simon Greenwood) |
| Encourage more volunteers, maintain existing | Maintain database of contacts (Simon Greenwood) | |
| Organise races: • 1 triathlon • 1 duathlon/aquathlon yearly |
Successful triathlon events
Team Kit, Social Events, Annual Prizes |
Plan events & include key roles with volunteers |
| Pathways to develop into senior club | Juniors to feel welcome in senior sessions when appropriate encourage older juniors moving up to senior session | Identify suitable sessions for older juniors & invite them
Invite junior teams to Relays |
| Financially break even | Correctly charge for use of facilities | |
| Safe & accredited club, to be recognised as a well run club | Maintain BTF Star accreditation and Clubmark status | Awareness and coherence of policies via BTF & associated websites |
| Development | ||
| Ensure juniors have enough coaches | Increase number coaches at junior sessions | Advertise, support and maintain |
| Jenny Meadows Run Workshop
Emma Brunning Swim Workshop Chester Swim Club Classes |
Review January 2020
Events
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| To provide opportunity at all levels for participation in Triathlon & endurance related sports |
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Event teams to plan, deliver, succeed & take credits
Club members encouraged to volunteer at events Promote races via BTF/Tri News etc |
| Historical & Award Winning events to stand on their own and showcase Chester Triathlon Club | All events to be financially stable | Profits from events to be used within the club: equipment, capital projects & event(s) |
| Development | ||
| Continue success of Club Aquathlons | Increase number to 4 Aquathlon events across summer. Each event to >99 participants | Plan & Deliver |
Review January 2020
Club Communication
Objective |
Target |
Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Share club communications easily and effectively to the members | Website www.chestertri.org.uk
Weekly Newsletter & Local Press Social Media |
Regular updates including Results/news/events etc
Facebook |
| Development | ||
| Communicate with members on all topics | Complete survey & review feedback | Plan & Deliver |
| Newsletter | Explore new content ideas | E.g. Membership profiles & link to blogs |
| Develop content | Assign Instagram account owner |
Review January 2020