Improved communication helps Bay of Plenty sports clubs - Sport Bay of Plenty's point of view
Sport Bay of Plenty's point of view
Sport BOP CEO Wayne Werder has seen solid progress with clubs. “Lots of clubs were getting frustrated – they didn’t understand the processes of council,” he says.
“The sporting sector relies on volunteers who generally work during the day - they don’t have time to work their way through council processes and even to find the right person to talk to. Sport BOP knows the right channels. We assist clubs by taking the mysteries out of dealing with councils,” he says.
“Sport BOP also assists by being a central port of call for the Council rather than them having to talk to a large number of different sports and different organisations.”
Wayne says one of the biggest milestones of the relationship has been work on planning for the $44 million Tauranga Indoor Sport and Exhibition Centre. Construction is due to start next February. “We have talked to users about their needs, and made sure they are represented and get what they need,” he says.
Progress with the Sport and Exhibition Centre has been just one of many significant achievements reached as a result of the partnership. Other key accomplishments include:
- Assistance with the Mount Greens Sports project – a major “Sportville” project which will see two bowling clubs and a croquet club combine in a shared facility. Sport BOP has been integral in leading club discussions, advising regarding needs and trends in the codes and aspects such as constitution development. “The Sportville” concept is a strong direction of the Council based on its “Sportville” policy developed in 2005.
- Completion of a feasibility study regarding BOP Cricket Association’s proposal to build four indoor lanes underneath the pavilion on Blake Park. Sport BOP presented to the Council who gave permission to BOPCA to build the lanes.
- Facilitation of a meeting between Papamoa Football and Papamoa Rugby regarding problems at Gordon Spratt Reserve – a major shared use sports field. An amicable outcome was achieved.
- Support of the Millennium Track Trust with regard to fundraising and design.
- Club development assistance to over 40 sports clubs including Tauranga BMX, Synchronised Swimming, Inline Hockey, Matua Bowls and Papamoa Bowls.
Updated | 10 Sep 2008.
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