Topic: Starting your own club (Read 1826 times)

amoboko · « **on:** May 20, 2010, 11:49:55 AM »

Hi guys,

Me and some friends decide to try and form a cricket team in my hometown.
So far we have 18 players, and we play cricket every weekend outdoor and we also have indoor facilities in the winter.
I also had contacts with people who can provide grounds and indoor facilities.
But in other to be part of the league there's a lot of administration that we have to go thru. Before jumping in an unknown adventure I would like to present a kind of business plan to the people with whom we will co-operate. So they know our visions for the next 3-5 years.
Would you be so kind to inform me what I do need to put in my plan.

I'm thinking of: members, insurance, training sessions, games, transport, tea's etc....
Our aim is 2011, so we still have one year to make it our goal.

Thanks for your help.

Kind regards.

T.

Howzat · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2010, 11:54:31 AM »

Not entirely sure but you might need to appoint roles...
Treasurer
Secretary
Child Welfare Office etc.

A bank account will possibly need to be set up

Also a constitution will need to be written

Edit: Just found this page, seems really useful http://www.helpforclubs.org.uk/How+to+start+a+sports+club.htm

Mr Cricket · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2010, 11:59:26 AM »

where are you doing this mate?

amoboko · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2010, 01:01:48 PM »

Cheers guys,

I'm planning to start a club in leuven, Belgium.
Most likely in co-op with the local university.
So students and locals are more then welcome.

mdl_1979 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2010, 01:06:33 PM »

Good stuff - why not get in contact with some of the other clubs in Belgium, and see how they did it?

We went over and played Antwerp a few weeks ago at Rumst - Dennis there is a nice guy and has been playing cricket and running a club for years.

amoboko · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2010, 01:09:14 PM »

I did contact the other clubs, I 'm just collecting as much information as possible.

Mr Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2010, 04:03:08 PM »

leuven, thats stella teritory!

amoboko · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2010, 04:32:02 PM »

Idd :-)

Might ask them to sponsor us, in beer

Mortimer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2010, 04:56:22 PM »

I would suggest you do it in stages

first play a season of friendlies to show that your team is credible; you turn up for fixtures, you can organise pitches, teas etc, your playing standard is acceptable. Once you have built up your credibility, then apply for a place in a league.
You might want to consider doing even that in two stages, firstly as a wandering team, then as a team with some kind of home ground, even if it's only rented on a match by match basis

For a business plan, you will need to show;

that you have enough interest to create a credible team

a suitable venue for home games, plus changing and catering facilities if needed.

back up staff such as umpires and scorers if needed.

a financial plan to show income from match fees and subscriptions, along with expected costs.

You also need bags of enthusiasm, especially for a fixture secretary as you try to get started, and a captain as he or she, gets people to commit to practices and matches.

Also a decent treasurer to make sure all cash due to club is collected, bills paid promptly and proper records kept.

Good luck!

thedon · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2010, 08:32:27 PM »

I've set up my own club from scratch. You need a core of people, say 5 that need to be committed 100%.

Appoint a fixture secretary, determine your standard before you arrange fixtures. Mortimer has outlined exactly what you need to do. Dont jump into leagues too quickly. Famialize yourself with the whole organising thing first. Make yourself good contacts. Try and save as much money from subs and match fees, as possible.

Try and charge as little as possible for subs and match fees in the first few years of the club. This will generate interest from players, and they will want to join. The first year I started the club ( 2002) I charged �30 for subs and �5 match fees. We have 10 home fixtures and 12 away fixtures. we just about broke even.

One thing I have learnt, is that you need to be abit thick skinned, because nobody will ever appreciate exactly how much work you will have done to set your team up!!! Good luck

amoboko · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2010, 06:29:15 AM »

Cheers mate,

So far we have 4-6 people who would like to help out, more will follow.
If the club can start next year, we start in 4th division and the aim is to have 1 game a weekend and two training sessions.
With some clever thinking it should work out great.

Thanks

amoboko · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2010, 06:32:02 AM »

Quote from: Mortimer on May 20, 2010, 04:56:22 PM

I would suggest you do it in stages

first play a season of friendlies to show that your team is credible; you turn up for fixtures, you can organise pitches, teas etc, your playing standard is acceptable. Once you have built up your credibility, then apply for a place in a league.
You might want to consider doing even that in two stages, firstly as a wandering team, then as a team with some kind of home ground, even if it's only rented on a match by match basis

For a business plan, you will need to show;

that you have enough interest to create a credible team

a suitable venue for home games, plus changing and catering facilities if needed.

back up staff such as umpires and scorers if needed.

a financial plan to show income from match fees and subscriptions, along with expected costs.

You also need bags of enthusiasm, especially for a fixture secretary as you try to get started, and a captain as he or she, gets people to commit to practices and matches.

Also a decent treasurer to make sure all cash due to club is collected, bills paid promptly and proper records kept.

Good luck!

We have the luck that both the Belgian Cricket Federation and the University are keen on helping out.
That's the reason why I'm aiming at next season, enough time to plan everything.
At this stage we already have 36 people, interested in joining the team.

steiner · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2011, 09:21:04 AM »

Apologies for digging up an old topic but it seemed more sensible than creating a new one (don't worry this is not a race to 50 attempt).

This season coming will be our 2nd 'official' one within a league now, after setting up on our own. To be honest I'm struck by how (relatively) easy it's all been and was wondering whether anyone had sustained this long term and taken the next step with regards sponsorship, recruiting members, grants, coaches etc? Or whether it's best to keep it as a little 'for us by us' operation going forwards?

Author Topic: Starting your own club (Read 1826 times)

amoboko

Starting your own club

Howzat

Re: Starting your own club

Mr Cricket

Re: Starting your own club

amoboko

Re: Starting your own club

mdl_1979

Re: Starting your own club

amoboko

Re: Starting your own club

Mr Cricket

Re: Starting your own club

amoboko

Re: Starting your own club

Mortimer

Re: Starting your own club

thedon

Re: Starting your own club

amoboko

Re: Starting your own club

amoboko

Re: Starting your own club

steiner

Re: Starting your own club