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Club FrameworkA Framework to Support Basketball Clubs in Scotland

The basketballscotland Club FrameworkThe basketballscotland Club Framework has been developed to support the growth of basketball clubs

in Scotland.

The framework has been created to provide a reference point to improve your club setting and help

establish priorities for improvement. It has also been designed to support the design of a club

development plan.

The framework is designed to be flexible and easy to understand. basketballscotland understand that

each club is different, and what may work in one club may not work in another. The framework is not a

stringent method to running an effective basketball club in Scotland.

How to use the Framework

There are 7 club framework principles. The principles could be used as the pillars for

a development plan. For each principle, we offer a number of action statements. The

statements are designed to be expansive, so clubs of different sizes can utilise them

based on their own needs.

For each of the action statements, the club’s leadership should ask themselves if the

club already do this. If the statement does not currently relate to the club, the

leadership should consider if the statement could be actioned into the club setting

moving forward.

The club’s leaders reflecting on these statements will help the club identify actions

the club need to put in place in the development plan to progress. These actions will

be appropriate to the scale and size of the club.

As the club review the action statements, consider what the club are striving to

achieve, the club’s vision and mission.

The 7 Principles

PEOPLE GOVERNANCE

PLACES ORGANISED

PATHWAY SUSTAINABLE

PROFILE

PEOPLEPeople are the heart of the club and central to all that they do. Through support and

recognition a club can ensure they have capacity and skills to deliver experiences

which engage, inspire and motivate. Understanding their people and community will

help clubs develop their workforce, offer appropriate opportunities, address

inequalities and address social inclusion.

Our Clubs:

understand the importance of and shape a positive culture for their people

have volunteers with the right skills to fulfil their role and provide appropriate

training opportunities where required

programmes are inclusive and open to everyone in their community

empower and support young people as leaders which encourages succession

planning

value and celebrate the contribution of all club members

employ people to help achieve their aspirations

GOVERNANCE

The club's leadership takes a lead in adopting appropriate policies, procedures and

practices. As part of the club's vision, the leadership creates a safe environment for

the club's people whilst ensuring a robust plan is in place for the future.

Our Clubs:

have relevant policies and procedures which are reviewed annually

meet basketballscotland's standards for child wellbeing and protection in sport

have leadership positions with clear guidelines and roles with suitable succession

planning

have a clear and transparent leadership structure

understand the organisational risks and develop a plan to manage these

adopt the appropriate organisational legal entity

PLACES

Basketball facilities which provide a positive environment, are in appropriate

locations and welcome all will help attract new and retain current members. Working

proactively with local partners to provide the best possible facility access will improve

and maintain the basketball environment.

Our Clubs:

where appropriate, have facility development plans to meet club aspirations

facilities meet competition requirements

provide a warm and welcoming environment for the community at their facilities

facilities meet the needs of the club and provide opportunity for growth

facilities cater for everyone as they are accessible and inclusive

engage with their members and the local community to understand their facility

needs

ORGANISED

Being well organised will help the club achieve their ambitions. One way to achieve

this is through applying suitable processes and efficient club administration. This

allows the club to effectively focus attention on growing the club in the form of

membership and revenue streams.

Our Clubs:

have a clear vision of who they are and what they aim to achieve

plan accordingly with basketball games and events in Scotland

use effective systems to manage member payments, registrations,

communications and queries

have the right people doing jobs through the club pathway

regularly assess the quality of what they offer their members

PATHWAY

A consistent approach to player development across the club pathway will contribute

to players reaching their full potential. The club's people should be connected and

working together to achieve common goals regarding skills and behaviours.

Implementing this approach will take time and perseverance is essential to make this

happen.

Our Clubs:

recognise that players develop at different rates and offer them a wide range of

opportunities to develop

commit to help all players develop a clear understanding of the development

process and how they can improve

provide additional support to players committed to maximising their potential

access the right competitive outlet, providing the opportunity for their players to

improve

commit to working together and reviewing progress against world class standards

ensure their players drive their own development

SUSTAINABLE

Securing the club's long term future can be aided through planning. A robust

development plan which supports the club's vision will increase the likelihood of this

vision being achieved. Effective planning should be in place to deliver the club's key

projects. To assist planning and day to day operations, accurate financial systems

are important.

Our Clubs:

have financial management systems and processes which are fit for purpose

develop at a rate which allows them to maintain high standards

have suitable methods for monitoring club's key projects

promote retention and proactively seek ways to increase membership

seek additional revenue through non-membership income (i.e. fundraising &

sponsorship)

reflect on their work and aspire to continuously improve

PROFILE

A wide range of methods are now availble to increase the club's profile and to make

your community aware of what the club offers. Increasing the exposure of the club

and demonstrating the power of physical activity has the potential to inspire new

people to become involved in basketball, growing participation.

Our Clubs:

communicate information about opportunities they offer players, coaches,

officials, and administrators

communicate their success stories and the impact they have on their community

have an in depth knowledge of their community and they understand the impact of

their activities

have values which are communicated to the community that underpin the culture

of the club and the behavior of it's people

are aware of other organisations who could be engaged as potential partners to

achieve common goals

What We Should Do Next

Commit to Improve

The club’s leadership should be committed to working together to drive growth

throughout the club. There are expertise and resources that can help progress

growth. Growth doesn’t need to cost a lot, neither does it have to take a lot of time.

The club will only grow successfully if every leader has the same desire to grow and

is committed to the same vision. This framework can be used to shape your clubs

development plan.

Work with Partners

Seek what support is available from basketballscotland, local and national partners

to identify the support that can help the club improve. The club can connect and

collaborate with other local clubs, schools and other organisations. The club should

actively look for new organisations to share resources and expertise with as the club

grows.