Support and Develop the Cricket Network Context Our expectation as a high performing cricket board means we must support the Cricket Network in and enable all stakeholders to maximise their positive impact on the longevity of the game. Our work within this area of developing cricket in has the potential to effect the most significant changes to participation. The network is fundamental in driving participation by ensuring the experiences of players are enjoyable and meaningful. We must work to educate clubs by using the most pertinent insight and expertise that will support their volunteers, as well as providing competitive opportunities that meet the needs of their players. Alongside this, our associations for coaches, groundsman and officials will enable a supportive platform for the continued personal development of these individuals. The work within this strategy will be owned by our Cricket t Officer Team, t Director and the newly formed t Management Team. In the past 18 months our CDO team has made a significant impact in putting Cricket forward as a place clubs can come for support and development. It is essential that we continue this work ensuring we are welcoming, knowledgeable and the first port of call for anything cricket in. Vision: The Cricket network working collaboratively to overcome challenges faced by the game, sharing knowledge, support and resource. Key Areas/Outcomes
t Functioning structure for t, MT and Structure. A relevant affiliation package A programme of supportive and educational club development events Access to CDO support via a variety of platforms, e.g. focus groups, s and 1 to 1 meetings Collaboration with other sports clubs in local geographical areas Use of Mark as a t Tool People t Develop active and inclusive associations for coaches, groundsmen and officials. Educate and support clubs in the recruitment and retention Access to cricket Facilitate and encourage development of leagues based on National Playing Survey Insight Continue to provide innovation in exciting competition format Create non traditional forms of the game to attract a wider audience Developing partnerships with clubs, schools, leagues and associations Facilities in Secure maximum investment for a strategic facility plan for Funding information centrally available for clubs, along with best practice () and on the rise ( ) Static ( ) and on the decrease RAG rating Action Planner/Operational Plans 2015 19 Category Area of t Target How Who Outcome RA G Commentary General Improve our Communication and increase the reach Wide publicity of national initiatives via varied communication channels including electronic and Develop an accurate database of club officer and player communications through a CRM system. All professional staff/directo rs Regular Interaction with s Affiliation is happening at present ; CRM system is not
Cricket has within the CLub Network face to face communications. This will include communication to clubs on local and national themes and events. t Director to Meet face to face with 20 clubs per year. Effective use of electronic communication and social media channels, followed up with club and officer contact time to maximise opportunities. t Newsletter CDO meet on average with clubs across the year 1:1 B 5 per month S 7 per month G 9 per month 100% customer friendly, but functioning. CDOs meeting with 4 6 clubs per month. Developme nt t and support Ensure an effective MT leads on t and Network Support in t Director + Workforce Meet 3 times per year with adequate representation from s and s Met 2 times and have a clear direction. Create a club affiliation package relevant to s in line with guidance from ECB that is reflective of the services a County Board can offer. A purchase that adds value to the clubs, not just a necessity; create a clear offer of support from the OCB, Schools Program, mark, Volunteer Recruitment. Number of s affiliated in any one year B 70 S 90 G all league clubs (Saturday) Increase from 30 (2013) to 66 (2015)affiliated clubs hoping to increase to 70 in 2016 Need to re launch our affiliation package ready for 2017 season. Focus on supporting the development of youth sections within the Oxford ring road; Link Blackbird Leys Project with Street Projects and Oxford Cricket s, Cowley and Yarnton and East Oxford City CDO Exit routes from school pathways City CDO to start shortly who will coordinate City Projects 100% inspire funding achieved for all planned projects.
New clubmark Programme to Launch in Oct 16 to encourage more clubs to join the process. Increase the number of marked s in Educate clubs to the wide benefits of being clubmark accredited CDOs 75% of clubs marked by 2020 Ongoing 4 new clubs signed up for club mark during 15 and 16 to join 22 already clubmarked. Provide County Wide Forums with invitational speakers to guide clubs on excellent governance and administration Ensure program of events are informative and relevant practical advice. To include sessions with specific topics (ie. small grants) and varied topics (session carousels) run both county wide and regionally. committees CDO team Number of attendees to sessions through the year B 50 S 80 G 110 Successful County Wide t Evening during 2015 larger event planned for 2016. Small Grants drop in sessions ran. Develop effectiveness of District Groups to deliver a club support program within new MOU agreement. Further develop and investigate themes learnt at County Forums, as well as Ensure the agenda and purpose of meetings are effective and a valuable and attractive use of club volunteers time Maintain accurate databases for invitations and ensure the discussions Groups Average attendance across s through the year B 15 S 20 G 30 CDO continue to attend and influence groups review process started through
pursuing local excellence in collaboration. have an impact and effect on development work within the county. Review of new MOU and structure in 2015. the t MT Allow access to useful tools for club development one stop shop for anything to develop your club Develop a range of tools to encourage s to help inform and develop themselves for example, pro formers for club development planning, interactive presentations on Marketing Communications; membership forms etc. Number of Visits to area of website (annually) B 2000 S 4000 G 8000 Not started Package of membership benefits for our s members Package of membership benefits through the Ardenia solution with members benefits cards. Cricket to shape what national and local benefits are relevant to our club network, for example, a booker cash and carry membership. s involved in the membership scheme 2016 10 2017 30 2018 50 Partnership with Wormsley and Ardenia about to be finalised shaping the member's benefits with them currently. People t Support and develop (or create) partner organisations, including Coaches Association, Groundsman Association and Officials Association Active and inclusive associations, working in partnership with CCB and promoting membership opportunities working MOU documents. Work with current association committees to create joined up working approach to running sessions and communications. Increase in membership of associations by B 15% S 25% G 40 % Meetings to be organised with OA and CA. MOU done with CA, Needs to be completed with OA Coaches Create accessible opportunities for coaches to train and be supported in their development. Continue to work with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire CB, joined up approach with Coach Education Program Groups Increase membership of CA by Meeting with CA organised to sort the lines of
Use club support sessions to educate Coaches in delivering mass participation, fun cricket for newly recruited players and families, therefore retaining them in the club, adding membership and revenue encouraging membership to CA and highlighting pathway for coaches in. Survey clubs to find most appropriate format of coach CPD. Deliver in club environment to add relevance. Establish strong working relationship and links between the BBO Coach Education Programme and Local CA. Coaches Association B 20% S 30% G 50% Average Thames Valley Course attendance of B 14 S 16 G 18 Migrating players being retained at clubs based on an great first experience comms with new Coaches and CA BBO coach ed programme working well, area, assessment of candidates to be worked on. Coaching CPD offered at t Evening Annual CPD Groundsman Create a support network for Groundsman, encouraging regular training and sharing best practice. Investigation of creating a GA or working group for Groundsman association across BBO Drive economies of scale and buying power and level of training and support. Access and quality of Groundsman Trailer across BBO Average attendance of events B 10 S 15 G 25 2 Regional meetings held, steering group to meet on the 13th Feb across the BBO region (led by Bucks). t Evening session for groundsman. Officials Create accessible opportunities for officials to train and be supported in their development. Create and MOU and joint working Groups Number trained in a year To meet them shortly.
Recruitment drive for officials to train in B 10 S 15 G 25 Volunteers To increase the recruitment of volunteers within Cricket, support/encourage their development and retain their services. Education of the Cricket Network on the principles of successful volunteer working allowing opportunities for sharing best practice. Provide county wide opportunities and support to train and recognise volunteers For example an based OSCAs Groups Based event for OCSAs in 2015 Number of nominations to OSCA s B 10 S 15 G 30 No started Access to Cricket League Engagement Work with leagues operating in to aid in ensuring the most effective and relevant forms of the game are available to Players. Encourage the leagues to remain updated on national initiatives and local insight to encourage a more accessible game more people playing more frequently in teams Number of teams playing in HCPL, Cherwell and OCA Leagues from B? S? G? A number of meetings occurring large presentation with clear vision on integrated structure planned for the 14th March. Cricket Competitions Provide a competitive and accessible competition structure in. Developing current youth competitions to meet needs of players Appealing format, Indoors and out. Accessible to all forms of s and Teams at all times encouraging participation. National formats completed in time for winners to represent regionally Increased entries across all competitions from 2015 Lower percentages of concessions and cancellations A number of changes consulted on and brought in, increasing t Leagues, Pink Balls and Electronic
Youth Competition feedback meetings, following surveys Sharing of players between youth sections to encourage games to be played. Ongoing Number of teams entered in a year B 230 S 260 G 300 scoring; Softball comps Increase in teams 2015 209 2016 225 Indoor comp cancelled in 2016. Facilities in Ensure t of Cricket Facilities Ensure the maximum amount of investment is made from available sources in response to need within the County. Create a strategic facility development plan with ECB on the local area. Work with Leagues and s on Grounds criteria for the best of Cricket. Information across the landscape of funding available in. BM Outcomes of the Facilities plan written and delivered B 50% S 75% G 90% Not started Sharing of best practice from clubs and organisations. Date of review Green Amber Red Key actions / Board Feedback Feb 2016 3 (17%) 10 (59%) 4(24%) Continue to Drive affiliation and comp entries from clubs Meet with CA and OA on MOUs and joint working
Continue to review and work with s on their role moving forward Start a facilities strategic plan for. Start a 's Area on website/ or investigate the national solutions with ECB