ONTARIO DISC SPORTS ASSOCIATION Overview of Strategic Plan, Operational Plan and Revenue Generation Plan ~ Sept. 27, 2008

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 2 Overview  Approach to plan development  Plan results  Your role  Next steps

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 3 Approach  OTF grant for planning (strategic, operational, revenue generation); consultant  Telephone interviews (n = 15)  Mix of members consulted: disc golf, ultimate, NSO, supplier, Board members  Board retreat in June/08  plans developed  Draft reviewed by Board, circulated to member clubs  Basis of presentation today

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 4 Purpose  Provide overview of documents  Stimulate thought  Encourage input and engagement to the Board members  Volunteers needed to help implement

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 5 ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN “What is the situation?” STRATEGIES “What is to be done?” ACTION / OPERATIONAL PLAN “How is it to be done?” Revenue Generation Plan “How are we going to fund it?” REVENUE GENERATION PLAN “How are we going to fund it?”

Environmental Scan

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 7 Perspectives on ODSA  Mix of views of ODSA: positive or neutral  Good at: Getting organised, grants, RADD tour, multi- discipline  Could improve at: Communications, program development, engaging the big leagues, and the Board

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 8 Opportunities  Promote, grow the sport  NSO roles (LTAD, NCCP, mentor other P/Ts)  Governance document templates for clubs  Standardized disc golf course layout  Summer youth camps, championships  Rostering or ranking players  Provincial championships

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 9 Obstacles  Player apathy/ image of the sport  Not enough staff to make things happen  Big leagues lack of buy-in; unclear benefits

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 10 Revenue Generation Opportunities  Grants; membership  Sponsorships  Selling merchandise  Hosting championship tournaments  Partnership with big leagues “Introduction to…”

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 11 Sustainability of fees  Not sustainable in the long term  Need to create value and obvious benefit  Small number thought they were realistic, some did not know fees

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 12 Final Comments  Good job so far; RADD tour is good  Critical, but willing to participate to help improve the PSO

Strategic Plan (draft)

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 14 Vision “Every Ontarian knows disc sports; every Ontarian has the opportunity to play disc sports; all disc sports players work and play together to achieve a healthy lifestyle in the Spirit of Fair Play.”

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 15 Values: We believe in decision-making and leadership that: Is democratic, inclusive and engaged, open and transparent Reaches out to support and partner with leagues, clubs and other organizations Embodies integrity, accountability and respect for our partners and their concerns Reflects commitment; those who agree to do something, are reliable, responsive and follow through.

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 16 Mission: “ODSA promotes, enhances and develops disc sports in Ontario by adhering to the Spirit of Fair Play, and delivering programs and services to leaders, volunteers and to all levels of participants (both recreational and competitive).”

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 17 ODSA’s Strategic Goals Support participant development and achievement of high performance through development and delivery of programs and services 2. Expand the number and enhance the capacity of member clubs through development support 3. Increase the number of individual members who are participating in the delivery of programs and governance of their clubs by expanding the volunteer base 4. Develop and support good governance within the provincial association and in member clubs

Operational Plan (draft) (How to implement the Strategic Goals)

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated Participant development & achievement of high performance a. Develop an “award winning website” – Christopher Lowcock, Paul Medved (WU), Dusan Nedelko b. Follow up on RADD Tour – Mike Yuhasz, Joanne Gallagher, Bradley Wentworth (TUC) c. Opportunities for regional grants- Christopher Lowcock d. Standardized approach to disc golf course signs & maps – Eric Vandenberg (EDGE), Kim Scott-Wood (TIDGC)

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated Participant development (cont’d) e. ODSA Disc Golf & Ultimate Tournaments- Kim Scott-Wood (TIDGC), Don Lane for Disc Golf, Linda Kudo (HUC), Ryan Briggs (NBUPA) for Ultimate f. Canadian Junior Championships – Eric Vandenberg (EDGE), Kim Scott- Wood (TIDGC), Bob Harris (STDSC) g. Provincial Youth Championships – Christopher Lowcock h. Grant application to support development of a youth/high school league manual for clubs – Christopher Lowcock, Bradley Wentworth (TUC), Marcia Morris (OCUA) i. Discussions with OUA and OCAA re: disc sports – Christopher Lowcock, Russel Douglas (TUC)

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated Club capacity support a. Club needs assessment – Don Lane, Talena Kraus (BUL) b. Engage TUC & OCUA – Joanne Gallagher c. Website to include club development information – Mike Sullivan d. Connect RADD to Clubs – Ryan Briggs (NBUPA), Dusan Nedelko

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated Club capacity support (cont’d) e. Approach Boards of Education re: high school leagues – Russel Douglas (TUC), Dusan Nedelko, Teri-Lynne Belanger (OCUA) f. Club development manual – Mike Sullivan, Dusan Nedelko, Harlon Ward (BDGC) f. Public relations strategy – attract new members to the sport – Karen McQuade, Melissa Lancaster (BDGC)

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated Increase volunteer involvement a. Recruit volunteer coordinator – Brandon Fleming & OCUA b. Job descriptions for volunteer positions – Brandon Fleming & OCUA c. Recruit volunteers to fill positions – Brandon Fleming & OCUA d. Board members document their roles – All Board

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated Promote good governance a. Revise ODSA by-law & constitution – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock b. Create Board portfolios – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock c. Members' only area on website – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock d. Regular financial reporting to monthly Board meetings – Don Lane, Christopher Lowcock e. Two in-person Board meetings per year f. Implement revisions to by-law & constitution

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 25 #TaskYear 1Year 2Year 3 Goal 1: Support participant development and achievement of high performance through development and delivery of programs and services 1aRe-vamp website – Paul Medved (WU), Dusan Nedelko, Chris Lowcock 1bRADD Tour follow-up – Mike Yuhasz., Bradley Wentworth (TUC), Joanne Gallagher 1cYouth members from RADD Tour – Christopher Lowcock 1dApproach OFSAA – Peter Bowman (BUL) 1eTrain the trainer package – Talena Kraus (BUL), Bradley W(TUC), Mike Sullivan 1fDisc golf grants – Mike Sullivan, Dusan Nedelko 1g Standardize disc golf courses – Eric Vandenberg (EDGE), Kim Scott-Wood (TIDGC) 1hDG & U provincial tournaments – Ryan Briggs, Linda Kudo, Kim S-W, Don Lane 1iCanadian Jr. Championships – Bob Harris (STDGC), Dwayne Bereziuk (BDGC) 1jProvincial Youth Championships – Christopher Lowcock 1kYouth conference – Bradley Wentworth (TUC), Marcia Morris (OCUA) 1lAttend Ophea and CIRA conferences – Christopher Lowcock 1m1mApproach OCAA & OUA - Christopher Lowcock, Russel Douglas (TUC)

Revenue Generation Plan (draft)

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 27 Proposals: 1. Privatize RADD tour - $65,000 – Christopher Lowcock 2. Sponsors named for ODSA ultimate and disc golf tournaments recently announced $7,500 – Ryan Briggs, Joanne Gallagher for Ultimate & Kim Scott-Wood, Mike Sullivan for Disc Golf 3. ODSA sponsored tournament fees 4. Membership fees and grants - Christopher Lowcock 5. Website advertisements - $5,000 – Mike Sullivan 6. Online store - $3,750 – Mike Sullivan

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 28 Proposals (cont’d) 7. Bid package for tournaments - $3,000 – Karen McQuade 8. Vehicle and magazine - $10,000 – Christopher Lowcock 9. Affinity cards - $3,000 – Mike Yuhasz 10. Product merchandising using the RADD Tour logo – Ryan Briggs 11. Hotels where touring teams can stay at reduced rates – Karen McQuade, Saverio Gioffre 12. Development of fees-for-service - $6, Development of "How-to" Manuals

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 29 TaskAmountYear 1Year 2Year 3 Privatize RADD tour$65,000 Sponsors named for ODSA ultimate and disc golf tournaments recently announced $7,500 ODSA sponsored tournament fees Membership fees and grants Website advertisements $5,000 Online store $3,750 Bid package for tournaments$3,000 Vehicle and magazine$10,000 Affinity cards$3,000 Product merchandising using the RADD Tour logo Hotels where touring teams can stay at reduced rates Development of fees-for-service$6,000 Development of "How-to" Manuals

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 30 Revenue Generation  Total: $103,250  Need additional revenue  Some proposed sources not estimated  Still work to do.

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 31 ODSA’s Members’ Role  Review the plan  Provide feedback to the Board  Attend the AGM where the plans will be voted on (approved as the ODSA’s direction for the next three years)  Participate in implementation

September 2008The Sutcliffe Group Incorporated 32 Next Steps  Revisions as per your feedback  Annual General Meeting approval  Implementation!