A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Backup The word used for copying computer files onto disk or CD-Rom for safe keeping so that they are kept in more than one place. Bandwidth The amount of data that can be carried per second by your...
Each section of Running a club has a checklist – so you can make sure you are on the right track. Getting started Has your club: held an initial meeting? decided who will do what? decided whether or not to become an incorporated society? drafted a...
Have you considered: ways the club can support its officials and coaches? contacting your national sports organisation about specialised training for officials and coaches? ways the club can thank and give credit to...
To ensure that a sports club runs smoothly and efficiently, a management team/committee must be formed. The management team or committee should have a president or chairperson, a secretary, and a treasurer. These peopl...
Checklist - here are some things to consider: ways the club can support its officials and coaches contacting your national sports organisation about specialised training for officials and coaches ways the club can thank and give credit to volunteer...
Have you? Formed your club's committee and assigned roles? Given each committee member a clear job description so they know what's expected of them? Planned regular meetings and your AGM? Been planning agendas for each...
Checklist - some things to consider Have you: Formed your club's committee and assigned roles? Given each committee member a clear job description so they know what's expected of them? Planned regular meetings and your AGM? Been planning agendas for ea...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Cash Book A cash book is a journal in which all of a club’s receipts and payments are recorded. ‘Cash’ includes actual money, credit card slips, cheques and money orders. A cashbook can be kept in a...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Database A program that stores information in tables. This allows you to search, sort and use it in many different ways. Dial-up Internet connection using a phone line. You have to dial a number (usin...
If your club is planning an event, here are some suggestions and things to consider: the fours steps to running a good event staff/volunteers to manage the event tailoring Sport New Zealand’s sample event checklist to...
Checklist - some things to consider: the fours steps to running a good event staff/volunteers to manage the event tailoring Sport New Zealand’s sample event checklist to suit the event Sports and recreational clubs are involved in event management at a...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Email Electronic mail. Messages (sometimes with attachments ) sent over the internet from one email address to another. Emergency Procedures Written procedures outlining what people should do in the...
Does your club have facilities? Below are some issues to consider. The type and size of the facilities the club will need Is funding available to help buy or lease facilities? Leases and tenancy agreements.
Has the club: established a Sponsorship and Fundraising committee or co-ordinator? identified the kinds of sponsors it needs and what to offer them? developed a customized sponsorship proposal for potential sponsors?...
Checklist - here are some things to consider: Appointed a treasurer? Established the right accounting system for your club? Opened bank accounts for your club? Written an annual budget and cash flow forecast? Appointed an auditor, if appropriate?...
Have you? Appointed a treasurer? Established the right accounting system for your club? Opened bank accounts for your club? Written an annual budget and cash flow forecast? Appointed an auditor, if appropriate? Acquire...
Checklist - some things to consider The type and size of the facilities the club will need Is funding available to help buy or lease facilities? Leases and tenancy agreements . The size and activities of the sport and recreation club will determine the...
Checklist - some things to consider Have you: established a Sponsorship and Fundraising committee or co-ordinator? identified the kinds of sponsors it needs and what to offer them? developed a customized sponsorship proposal for potential sponsors?...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Firewall Program which sits between your computer and the internet and watches for hacking, viruses or unapproved data transfer. Fundraising Fundraising is the systematic process that your club goes...
Increasing membership to your club maintains its viability. Here are some things to consider: can people of all abilities become members of the club? the resources available on the Sport New Zealand website. partnering...
Has your club: held an initial meeting? decided who will do what? decided whether or not to become an incorporated society? drafted a constitution? started its registration process?
In New Zealand, gaming machines have been permitted to operate since 1988. Their number and popularity have grown considerably during this time. There are now more than 20,000 such machines operating in this country. These are all owned and operated by...
Checklist - some things to consider Can people of all abilities become members of the club? The resources available on the Sport NZ website . Partnering with organisations in your community – schools, businesses, and local councils – to help boost your...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ACC Accident Compensation Corporation. ACC is New Zealand’s statutory insurer for any injuries caused by accident. Accident An event that causes harm or injury to a person. Accounting System The way i...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Governance Governance is the process of overall management of a club. The management committee or board of your club provides governance for your club. Grants Grants are funds received from statutory,...
Does the club have a health and safety policy? a health an safety co-ordinator? a regular time to review hazards at the club? an incident/accident report form? a time to regularly review all accident/incident reports a...
Checklist - some things to consider Do you have: a health and safety policy? a health an safety co-ordinator? a regular time to review hazards at the club? an incident/accident report form? a time to regularly review all accident/incident reports and...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Hardware The physical stuff to do with computers like chips, keyboards, monitors, printers, modems, scanners, CD-Rom drives etc. Health and Safety Committee This is a committee established to support...
Does the club need: a computer? specialist accounting and database software? a network (for more than one computer)? a website and email address?
Checklist - here are some things to consider: a computer specialist accounting and database software a network (for more than one computer) a website and email address Information technology (IT) refers to the use of technology – computers, hardware,...
Establishing the type of structure for the club is a bit like getting the financial management club underway – it sounds daunting but it’s not if you have the right checklist and process to follow. To start with, you’l...
Sports and recreational clubs provide a meeting place for people with common interests and goals. They provide young people with a positive outlet that benefits them physically, socially, and mentally. Establishing and...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Incident A minor event, which has the potential to result in more serious outcomes if the circumstances were slightly different. Incorporated society A group of at least 15 people can apply for...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Job description A job description is a list of duties and responsibilities a job requires. A good job description should explain to everyone what needs to be done, how it should be done, and why it...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Key performance indicators (KPI’s) Performance measures that, when achieved, signal strategic outcomes have been successfully accomplished. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Compliance considerations: the Privacy Act or a privacy officer ACC obligations a liquor license (if the club intends to sell alcohol) employees. Can you afford to pay minimum wage, and do you know about PAYE and ACC...
Checklist - some things to consider The Privacy Act or a privacy officer ACC obligations A liquor license (if the club intends to sell alcohol) Employees. Can you afford to pay minimum wage, and do you know about PAYE and ACC levies? Health and safety ...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z LAN Local Area Network. Describes a network, usually (but not always) within an office, building or closed geographical area. Lease A lease or tenancy is the right to use or occupy personal property o...
Has the club: appointed a marketing and promotions officer or committee? developed a marketing plan? considered how to involve club members in promoting the club to their friends and family? made useful contacts at loc...
Does the club have: A volunteer co-ordinator or committee to co-ordinate volunteers? A Volunteer Management Plan in the business or strategic plan? Position descriptions or duty statements for each volunteer position?...
Checklist - have you: appointed a marketing and promotions officer or committee developed a marketing plan considered how to involve club members in promoting the club to their friends and family made useful contacts at local newspapers and radio...
Checklist - here are some things to consider: A volunteer co-ordinator or committee to co-ordinate volunteers A Volunteer Management Plan in the business or strategic plan Position descriptions or duty statements for each volunteer position Adequate...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Mailbox The folder that contains a person’s individual items such as an inbox, outbox, sent items, notes and calendar. Marketing Marketing is the process by which individuals and groups obtain what th...
If you’ve decided to go ahead and set up a new sports club, you’ll find it a really worthwhile exercise that brings a lot of satisfaction. It’s a fantastic way to get directly involved with your community. Your initial...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Net Another word for internet. Network A group of computers communicating together via a server along cables or wirelessly. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z OSH Occupational Safety and Health. The government organisation responsible for ensuring the health and safety of people at work in New Zealand. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Has the committee: identified objectives for the club? written a strategic plan, including the club’s goals? written an operational plan for the club? decided whether a business plan is appropriate?
Checklist - some things to consider: identified objectives for the club written a strategic plan, including the club’s goals written an operational plan for the club decided whether a business plan is appropriate Planning is the key to the long term...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z PDF Portable Document Format. These files will print exactly as they appear on the screen. You need the free Acrobat Reader program to open a PDF file. Personal information Information about an...
Now you've decided to set up a sport or recreation club, you'll need some information about how to run it and what to do next. Or you might have already set up a sports club and want some extra information about runnin...
Back to top Volunteers are the backbone of sports and recreation clubs around New Zealand. Without volunteers, many of our clubs would cease to exist. This section will give your club useful advice and helpful tools to attract good volunteers and keep...
These links will take you to extra resources, PDFs and Word templates that you can use for your club. PDF WORD Volunteers Survey: Questionnaire (Appendix A) Accident Investigation Form Volunteers Survey: Tables (Appendix B) Accident Register Codes of...
If you’re thinking of setting up a sports or recreation club this section will take you through what you need to do initially. Getting started doesn’t need to be difficult or hard work. This section will show you what...
Every day hundreds of thousands of kids and adults around New Zealand enjoy their sport and recreation in a fun and supportive environment. We’re rightly proud of our reputation for sporting integrity and it’s important we maintain that reputation. W...
A constitution is a basic set of rules for running your club. It details for your members and others the name, objects, methods of management , and other conditions under which your club operates and generally the...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Search engine A search engine is usually a website which allows you to search the internet for information. The search engine lists results that relate to your search phrase. For example, inputting th...
It’s important that you accommodate the whole range of club participants when drawing up codes of conduct. For the most part, you want everyone to stick to the same general rules of participation and fair play. But there will be some items in a code of...
I will: create pathways for club members to participate as players but also as coaches, referees, administrators etc ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of player...
I will: remember that players participate for enjoyment and winning is only part of the fun never ridicule or yell at players for making a mistake or not winning be reasonable in my demands on players’ time, energy, and enthusiasm operate within the...
I will: place the safety and welfare of players above all else show concern and caution towards sick and injured players be impartial, consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions accept responsibility for my actions and decisions condemn...
I will: encourage my child to play within the rules and respect officials’ and coaches’ decisions teach my child to respect the efforts of their opponents remember that children learn best by example, so I will applaud good plays and performances by bo...
I will: always play by the rules never argue with an official. If I disagree with a decision I will inform the captain, coach or manager during a break or after the competition. control my temper. I understand that verbal abuse of officials and other...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Tenancy Agreement There are three basic types of tenancy agreement recognised by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. These are periodic tenancies, fixed-term tenancies, and service tenancies. The type...
Making Club Kit work for you - About Club Kit– Brendon Pongia Finance tools available to clubs - Paula Browning, Business Manager, Sport Auckland How using Club Kit can save time - Saving Time and Energy with Club Kit – Paula Browning Business Manager,...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Values Cherished beliefs and principles that are intended to inspire effort and guide behaviour. Virus Pieces of code that are designed to reproduce and damage data or system performance. There are...
Checklist - some things to consider Do you know what a good club history is and why your club should have one? Have you made a plan to develop your own club history? Have you made a plan to publish the history, so that as many people as possible can...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z WWW World Wide Web (or the web). The web provides a way of linking the computers on the internet through HTML tags and using hyperlinks that allow you to click on a link and advance to another locatio...
It’s a good idea to arrange an initial meeting to get your club up and running. Meetings are the most simple and effective method of reaching agreed decisions about the sports club. If your meetings involve the necessa...