AFL GOLDFIELDSAFL GOLDFIELDS REGIONAL REGIONAL STRATEGYSTRATEGY KEYFINAL FINDINGS DRAFT REPORT | DECEMBER | MARCH 2016 2016 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PROJECT PARTNERS The preparation of the AFL Goldfields Regional Strategy has been a collaborative effort by a number of partner organisations including AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria and the fourteen Local Government Authorities comprising the AFL Goldfields Region. Input and advice from the AFL Goldfields regional football and netball communities has also assisted the development of this document. PROJECT CONSULTANTS insideEDGE Sport and Leisure Planning Whitten Oval | 417 Barkly Street Footscray West | VIC 3012 | Australia Telephone +61 3 9680 6370 Email
[email protected] Web www.ieslp.com.au AFL GOLDFIELDS | FINAL DRAFT REGIONAL STRATEGY | DECEMBER 2016 PAGE | 2 THE AFL GOLDFIELDS REGIONAL STRATEGY IS CONTENTS DELIVERED IN THREE SEPARATE VOLUMES. AFL Goldfields Regional Strategy (This Document) The AFL Goldfields Regional Strategy provides the principles and strategic framework to support the future development, governance and growth of football and netball throughout the Goldfields region. SECTION PAGE It also provides key regional strategic directions and recommendations as well as identifying critical ► EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 05 priorities and actions for AFL Goldfields, AFL ► CONTEXT 10 Victoria, Netball Victoria, AFL Goldfields Leagues, Clubs and Netball Associations and project partner ► FACILITY PROVISION 19 LGAs. ► KEY FINDINGS 25 Key Findings Report ► THE STRATEGY 35 ► VISION 36 The Key Findings Report completed in June 2016 provided an overview of issues and focus areas that ► STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 37 were identified through extensive research, analysis, ► PRIORITY 1 38 facility investigation and consultation. The Key Findings Report included an overview of team ► PRIORITY 2 42 statistics and demographics for the region, ► PRIORITY 3 46 commentary on the state of local clubs and netball associations, future directions as well as capital ► PRIORITY 4 49 investment into football and netball facilities.