Club Operating Calendar
This is a club guidance resource which will assist clubs in becoming sustainable and or progressing over the coming years. This club operating calendar is not exhaustive but highlights key themes which may assist with club development. Successful implementation of these tasks and timings will greatly assist in ensuring the club is ready for the upcoming season & continuously prepared to recruit, retain and upskill volunteers and participants.
| Timescale | Tasks | Strategic Fit |
| September to February | Register teams with NWCU for upcoming season
Agree club development plan Audit club volunteers Identify volunteering gaps & recruit Assign club roles Train, support and vet volunteers |
Readying club for busy season |
| February to March | Register players with NWCU for upcoming season
Begin or continue pre-season playing preparations Begin underage pre-season club training Assist schools with playing modified matches (see ‘schools’ section) Assist schools with coaching expertise (where possible) |
Creating partnerships & increasing participation |
| April to June |
Assist schools to play matches & host games where possible Deliver an informative ‘club presentation’ to feeder schools Deliver a ‘Smash it’ cricket program Involve parents through invites and appropriate activities Organise, play and enjoy cricket |
Generating more volunteers and participants |
| July to August | Organise, play and enjoy more cricket
Organise family fun days/events/tournaments Deliver a summer coaching program (series) Deliver a summer scheme (a week or so) Deliver something with another organisation (community group) |
Creating a family friendly, fun welcoming environment |