Setting Up A Club

[stevie gee]

Obviously there is a few blokes on this board that have played an integral role in setting up some of the SAASL clubs. From someone on the outside, I thought it would be interesting to gain some insight into the challenges of creating & developing a club, starting from the initial steps. I'm interested to know the basics in setting up the club such as processes, finding grounds, players etc, and then implementing strategies to keep the club viable and what-not. Perhaps clubs could learn a thing or 2 from others.

[swannsong]

Obviously there is a few blokes on this board that have played an integral role in setting up some of the SAASL clubs. From someone on the outside, I thought it would be interesting to gain some insight into the challenges of creating & developing a club, starting from the initial steps. I'm interested to know the basics in setting up the club such as processes, finding grounds, players etc, and then implementing strategies to keep the club viable and what-not. Perhaps clubs could learn a thing or 2 from others.

SAASL indicated they may receive Government funding for a Club Development Officer to help with these issues !

[Ernie Cooksey]

Do they really need funding to make that happen?

[swannsong]

Do they really need funding to make that happen?

You seem a little backwards these days
The Government funding was to fund a position for someone to assist new clubs in setting up....not for any one particular club !

[Ernie Cooksey]

Do they really need funding to make that happen?

You seem a little backwards these days
The Government funding was to fund a position for someone to assist new clubs in setting up....not for any one particular club !

I thought the league had enough in their coffers as it is. Waiting for funding sounded like an excuse for cbf to me.

[Blue Mastiff]

When cooking the BBQ make sure to have.............No Added Hormones!!!!!!!

[Steve#4]

When cooking the BBQ make sure to have.............No Added Hormones!!!!!!!

Poor old Normie, how low can one go

[swannsong]

When cooking the BBQ make sure to have.............No Added Hormones!!!!!!!

Poor old Normie, how low can one go

Heard that Michael J Fox wants to do a cover of Normie's big hit Shaking All Over !

[KING NUGGETT]

With 160 odd existing Amateur Clubs & many of those Clubs struggling with money, infrastructure, players, sponsors, & volunteers to help run those Clubs, I'm not sure why new Clubs are needed at this time in our Association!

[AnotherMilanFan]

That isn't very constructive.

[Jay Walking]

Obviously there is a few blokes on this board that have played an integral role in setting up some of the SAASL clubs. From someone on the outside, I thought it would be interesting to gain some insight into the challenges of creating & developing a club, starting from the initial steps. I'm interested to know the basics in setting up the club such as processes, finding grounds, players etc, and then implementing strategies to keep the club viable and what-not. Perhaps clubs could learn a thing or 2 from others.

Hardest thing would be to find a ground initally. Then having the help and support to run a bar and canteen, set up the pitch on Sat/Sun, find coaches not just for the A's but all teams, raise enough money to stay afloat and find enough time to do it all without your missus killing you.

Pretty easy really

Agree with Nugget, we don't need to many more new clubs, more help is needed at exsisting clubs by those clubs need to be able to embrace change.

[Delete Your Account]

It's the saturation of the Norfern clubs is why you can't find people.

[KING NUGGETT]

It's the saturation of the Norfern clubs is why you can't find people.

Most of those "NORTHERN" Clubs, are foundation Clubs & are responsible for the million plus dollars that our Association has in the bank, they are the strenght of our Association as shown by the number of Div.1 & 2 Clubs from the NORTH, & the Titles & Championships they have Won!
Don't worry BaconBOY most of them have plenty of help, volunteers, players SUPPORTERS & dollar$ & will be around for years to come!
I was talking about taking on No more Clubs in our Association for your two bit Clubs benefit...

[sirstevieg]

I agree with Nugget here the Amateur League already have enough clubs going around...

Can't see the point of new clubs trying to develop.

[BlackHammer]

It's the saturation of the Norfern clubs is why you can't find people.

Most of those "NORTHERN" Clubs, are foundation Clubs & are responsible for the million plus dollars that our Association has in the bank, they are the strenght of our Association as shown by the number of Div.1 & 2 Clubs from the NORTH, & the Titles & Championships they have Won!
Don't worry BaconBOY most of them have plenty of help, volunteers, players SUPPORTERS & dollar$ & will be around for years to come!
I was talking about taking on No more Clubs in our Association for your two bit Clubs benefit...

the only reason the NORTHERN clubs have volunteers, players and supporters, is because most of the NORTHERNERS have no jobs. and have nothing better to do with their time.

[Ernie Cooksey]

The further north you go, the worse they get, fucking parasites.

[Rodent]

Obviously there is a few blokes on this board that have played an integral role in setting up some of the SAASL clubs. From someone on the outside, I thought it would be interesting to gain some insight into the challenges of creating & developing a club, starting from the initial steps. I'm interested to know the basics in setting up the club such as processes, finding grounds, players etc, and then implementing strategies to keep the club viable and what-not. Perhaps clubs could learn a thing or 2 from others.

Stevie G is your question....

asking about setting a new club up..?
or
asking those that have, how is it done sucessfully...????

[stevie gee]

Obviously there is a few blokes on this board that have played an integral role in setting up some of the SAASL clubs. From someone on the outside, I thought it would be interesting to gain some insight into the challenges of creating & developing a club, starting from the initial steps. I'm interested to know the basics in setting up the club such as processes, finding grounds, players etc, and then implementing strategies to keep the club viable and what-not. Perhaps clubs could learn a thing or 2 from others.

Stevie G is your question....

asking about setting a new club up..?
or
asking those that have, how is it done sucessfully...????

A little from column A, a little from column B perhaps.

It seems a reoccurring story in the SAASL that clubs join, have their 'honeymoon' period so to speak, of competing well and good numbers etc but then really start to struggle on and off the field. I'm sure there are little pointers when setting up the club and keeping it successful over a period of time to keep clubs viable.