1. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION MISSION To use the 5 Star Community Achiever Programme as a platform from where organized mass participation will be encouraged at Provincial, District and Municipal level, and in doing so, uncover and develop the talent which might have been overlooked or ignored in the past and develop them as role models in the community. OBJECTIVE The primary target group is the age group 6-13 years, 14-17 years, 19-23 years, seniors, and older. The objective is to identify 5 Star Achievers in the local Municipalities, districts, and provinces, level. 5 STAR COMMUNITY ACHIEVER PROGRAMME

2. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION Life Skills / skills workshops 1-Star Achievers at Talent ID Challenge (clubs, schools, etc) The milestones of the 5 Star Community Achiever Programme 3-Star Achievers at national events 4-Star Achievers at continental and national events 5-Star Achievers at International events IDENTIFYING THE 5 STAR COMMUNITY ACHIEVER 2-Star Achievers at provincial level

3. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION CONTRIBUTION OF PARTNERS Municipalities will provide facilities and equipment Sponsors will: 1.Finance Community Achiever Programme 2.Use projects as marketing opportunities 3.Use projects as social upliftment and development programmes ASA Province will: 1.Host, in collaboration with its clubs, national, provincial and regional events 2.Organize in collaboration with its clubs projects that will develop the skills of the local community such as Coaching, Administration, Technical Officiating and Life Skills 3.Select and present in collaboration with its provinces, representative Teams for District, Provincial and National Champs Clubs and Schools provide human resources to participate in projects

4. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTNERS ASA province create opportunities to develop Community 5 STAR COMMUNITY ACHIEVER Sponsors provide financial support District Clubs & Schools provides human resources Municipalities provide facilities where projects will take place

5. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION NETWORKING AT GRASS ROOT LEVEL The athletics club, as registered member of Boland Athletics, will serve the community by operating within the borders of the Local Governments of the Province they are affiliated too The athletics club, as registered member of Boland Athletics, through affiliation 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 Athletics Club Schools in Municipal District Towns in the Municipal Borders

6. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION NETWORKING AT PROVINCIAL LEVEL Boland Athletics, as registered member of ASA, will serve the affiliated members by operating within the ASA provincial borders Boland Athletics, 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 ASA Province Associated members Provincial Department Sport

7. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION NETWORKING AT NATIONAL LEVEL ASA 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 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 Associated members IAAF, CAA, SASCOC & SRSA

8. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION 1.Role Model Development 2.School Development 3.Recreational Meetings 4.Talent ID & League Meetings 5.Skills development projects 6.Publications 7.Website 8.5 Star Community Achiever Awards 9.Maintaining the ASA Office BUSINESS PLAN - SUMMARY Consist of the following strategies/budgets:

9. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION Role Model Development Select T+F, CC, RR and RW Teams to represent Prov. ASA Champs Objectives: 1.For Athletes to develop life skills for role modeling 2.For Athletes to gain experience of role modeling 3.To present role models to Officials, parents and public BUSINESS PLAN - DETAIL Recreational Mass participation Objectives: 1.To host mass participation events on a weekly basis 2.The host recreational events for the general public 3.To bring fun back into the sport

10. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION BUSINESS PLAN - DETAIL League Meetings Assist talented athletes to prepare for Provincial Champs Objectives: 1.To encourage mass participation at club level 2.To develop a sense of belonging among the clubs 3.The determine the best club 4.To identify athletes that will be developed as role models Capacity Building projects For Athletes, Coaches, TO’s and Administrators Objectives: 1.To improve the quality of service delivery to Members 2.To raise the quality of Coaches, Technical Officials, Administrators and Athletes 3.To develop the life skills of Athletes, Coaches, Technical Officials and Administrators

11. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION TRACK AND FIELD PRODUCTS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR, SENIOR, MASTER Jan. – Mar. Mar Talent ID Meetings (Schools and community) Capacity building meetings (Clubs & schools) Mar.-.May Apr Provincial Championships Elite competitions National Championships Oct. Events in red not hosted by Province May Africa SR Champs Jun - Jul Continental Champs Aug - Sep IAAF World Champs Olympic Games, etc

12. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION CROSS COUNTRY PRODUCTS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR SENIOR, MASTER Jun Aug Meetings (Schools and community) Inter- Provincial Meetings (Clubs & schools) Sep Jan Provincial Championships National Championships National Trials May-Aug Feb Africa SR Champs Mar IAAF World Championships Events in red not hosted by Province

13. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION ROAD RUNNING PRODUCTS JUNIOR, SENIOR, MASTER Apr Provincial 10km Championships Apr Inter-prov. 10km Meetings May SA 10km Championships Events in red not hosted by Province Oct Provincial Mar. Championships Feb SA Marathon Champs Aug-Sep IAAF World Mar Champs, Olympic Games, etc. Jul SA Half Marathon Champs Sep Africa SR Half Mar. Champs Oct IAAF World Half Mar. Champs Jun Provincial Half Marathon Champs 10KM ROAD EVENTS HALF MAR. ROAD EVENTS MARATHON ROAD EVENTS

14. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION RACE WALKING PRODUCTS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR, SENIOR, MASTER Jan. – Mar. Mar National Inter-Provincial Race Walking Champs Capacity building meetings (Clubs & schools) Mar.-.May Apr Provincial Championships Elite competitions National Championships Oct. Events in red not hosted by Province May Africa SR Champs Jun - Jul Continental Champs Aug - Sep IAAF World Champs Olympic Games, etc

15. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION TRACK AND FIELD AND RACE WALKING PREPARATION SQUADS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR Jan Feb-Mar Identify T&F Preparation Squads (Youth Junior & Senior) Revise T&F Preparation Squads (Youth, Junior & Senior) Mar Window Period for Squads to qualify for team Announce Team to 2011 SA T&F Champs May

16. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION CROSS COUNTRY PREPARATION SQUADS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR Aug Sept Identify Cross Country Preparation Squads (Sub-Youth, Youth, Junior & Senior) Window Period to qualify for Provincial team to SA CC Champs Oct-Jan Revise Cross Country Preparation Squad (Junior & Senior) Preparation Squad prepare for SA CC Trials (Junior and Senior) May

17. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION Apr Prov. 10km Champs Identify 10km Preparation Squad Monitor Half Mar. Squad progress May Inter-Provincial 10km Champs Include Half Mar Squad Announce final Team to 2011 ASA 10km Champs Apr Feb-Jun Jun Identify Prov. Half-Mar. Squad Monitor Prov. Half-Mar Squad Jun Feb Prov. Half-Mar Champs Announce Team to SA Half Mar. Champs 10KM SQUAD PREPARATION HALF-MARATHON SQUAD PREPARATION

18. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION SKILLS DEVELOPEMNT May Aug Sep Provincial Coaches and TO Symposium Nov Prov Council Meeting, AGM and Admin Workshop Prov Council Meeting and Admin Workshop Coaching Course Brief Prov Preparation Squad & Coaches, Coaching Clinics, TO Symposium Jan Provincial 5-Star Achiever Awards, Prov Council Meeting and Admin Workshop Oct Dec Workshop for Project Managers, Race Organizers and Referees

19. BOLAND ATHLETICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN BASED ON THE BOLAND ATHLETICS CONSTITUTION THE 5 STAR ACHIEVER AWARD SYSTEM 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 1.Athletes 2.Coaches 3.Technical Officials 4.Administrators 5.Team Managers 6.Clubs 7.Sponsors 8.Best Events 9.Presidents Awards