ASA MISSION STATEMENT To make a contribution towards Nation Building and Healing of our land, South Africa, and the Transformation of our Society, through the Development of Athletics, from Grassroots to the highest levels of Excellence.
The milestones of the Community Achiever Programme Achievers at continental and national events Achievers at International events Achievers at national events Achievers at provincial level Excellence / Career workshops Achievers at Talent ID Challenge (clubs, schools, etc) Life Skills / skills workshops
CONTRIBUTION OF PARTNERS 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 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
WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTNERS ASA province create opportunities to develop Community Municipalities provide facilities where projects will take place COMMUNITY ACHIEVER Sponsors provide financial support District Clubs & Schools provides human resources
NETWORKING AT GRASS ROOT LEVEL The athletics club, as registered member of ASA, through affiliation to the local ASA Province, 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
NETWORKING AT PROVINCIAL LEVEL The ASA Province, 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
NETWORKING AT NATIONAL LEVEL 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 SASA, USSA, SACS, SANDF, SAPS, DISA, SAMA IAAF, CAA, SASCOC & SRSA
BUSINESS PLAN - SUMMARY Consist of the following strategies/budgets: 1. Role Model Development 2. School Development 3. Recreational Meetings 4. Talent ID & League Meetings 5. Skills development projects 6. Publications 7. Website 8. Community Achiever Awards 9. Maintaining the ASA Office
DETAIL 1. Role Model Development - Consist of T+F, CC, RR, RW Teams Objectives for Athletics: I. For Athletes to develop life skills for role modeling II. For Athletes to qualify for Teams to the International Events III. To expose Officials to National and International Competitions 2. Top 10 Challenge for Schools (Track and Field + Cross Country) Objectives for Provincial Athletics: To identify the top 10 athletes in Secondary and Primary Schools Expose Teachers from Schools to National Events To develop life skills and a healthy life style among children
DETAIL 3. Recreational - Mass participation Objectives for Athletics: I. To host mass participation events on a weekly basis II. The host recreational events for the general public III. To bring fun back into the sport 4. Excellence Objectives for Athletics: I. To host prestige events showcasing our talent II. To develop a sense of belonging III. To plough back 5. Capacity Building projects for Coaches, TO s and Administrators Objectives for Athletics: To raise the quality of Coaches, Technical Officials, Administrators and the life skills of Athletes To develop the life skills of Coaches, Technical Officials and Administrators
COMPETITIONS TRACK AND FIELD PRODUCTS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR Jan. Mar. Mar Mar.-.May STRATEGY (ROLL - OUT PLAN) Apr Elite competitions Provincial Championships National Championships Capacity building meetings (Clubs & schools) Oct. Talent ID Meetings (Schools and community) Aug - Sep IAAF World Champs Olympic Games, etc Jun - Jul Continental Champs May Africa SR Champs Events in red not hosted by ASA
COMPETITIONS CROSS COUNTRY PRODUCTS Mar SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, IAAF World Championships JUNIOR & SENIOR Feb Africa & SR Champs Jan National Trials May-Aug Jun Aug Sep Provincial Championships Inter- Provincial Meetings (Clubs & schools) Meetings (Schools and community) National Championships Events in red not hosted by ASA
COMPETITIONS ROAD RUNNING PRODUCTS JUNIOR & SENIOR Dec SA 10km Championships Oct Oct Nov Inter-prov. 10km Meetings Provincial 10km Championships 10KM ROAD EVENTS Aug-Sep IAAF World Mar Champs, Feb Olympic Games, etc. SA Marathon Champs Provincial Mar. Championships MARATHON ROAD EVENTS Jun Jul Sep Oct IAAF World Half Mar. Champs Africa SR Half Mar. Champs SA Half Marathon Champs Provincial Half Marathon Champs HALF MAR. ROAD EVENTS Events in red not hosted by Province
SQUADS TRACK AND FIELD PREPARATION SQUADS SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR May-Jul Announce Team to SA International Events May-Jun Window Period for Squads to qualify for team Apr Revise T&F Preparation Squads (Youth, Junior & Senior) Sept Identify T&F Preparation Squads (Youth Junior & Senior)
SQUADS CROSS COUNTRY PREPARATION SUB-YOUTH, YOUTH, JUNIOR & SENIOR Feb Announce Teams (Junior and Senior) Jan Revise Cross Country Preparation Squad (Junior & Senior) Sept Identify Cross Country Preparation Squads (Sub-Youth, Youth, Junior & Senior)
SQUADS ROAD RUNNING - May Announce final Team SENIOR Feb Reduce/update Squad Jun Jun Announce Team to SA Half Mar. Champs Prov. Half-Mar Champs Sept Identify Marathon Preparation Squad Monitor progress Feb MARATHON Feb-Jun Monitor Prov. Half-Mar Squad Identify Prov. Half-Mar. Squad HALF-MARATHON SQUAD PREPARATION
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Nov Oct Admin Workshop Role Out Plan for next year Sep Administrators approve next year programme Nat. Coaches and TO Symposium ASA Level 3 Jul May Coaching Courses ASA Level 1 & 2 1. Brief Preparation Squads & Coaches 2. Administrators plan for next season Jan Brief Preparation Squad & Coaches