Gymnastics Victoria Facility Guide & Strategy Plan
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GYMNASTICS VICTORIA FACILITY GUIDE & STRATEGY PLAN Prepared for Gymnastics Victoria by Brian Mott This page is left blank intentionally. 1 CONTENTS 1 PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION ............................................................................................ 6 2.2.1 Survey ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 2.2.2 Further Consultation ................................................................................................................................ 6 2.2.3 Market Research ..................................................................................................................................... 6 3 STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................................................. 7 4 KEY FINDINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 8 4.1.1 Gymnastics Participation and Development .................................................................................... 8 4.1.2 Facilities ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 4.1.3 Facility Operation Findings .................................................................................................................... 9 4.1.4 Economic and Financial Impact .......................................................................................................10 5 ASSESSING GAPS IN GENERAL PROVISION OF GYMNASTICS FACILITIES (PRELIMINARY FOR DISCUSSION)......................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.1 KEY DEVELOPMENT DRIVERS ................................................................................................................ 11 5.2 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................................................... 11 1. STRATEGIC FIT (WEIGHTING OF 5) ............................................................................................................... 12 2. IMPACT ON PARTICIPATION IN THE SHORT/ MEDIUM TERM (WEIGHTING OF 4) ..................................... 12 3. IMPACT ON THE DELIVERY OF GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND IN PARTICULAR GV AND GA PRIORITIES (WEIGHTING OF 3) ...................................................................................................................... 12 4. LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND SUSTAINABLE (WEIGHTING OF 4) ........................................................... 12 5. DELIVERABILITY (WEIGHTING OF 3) ............................................................................................................. 12 5.3 DEMAND ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 5.4 FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES .................................................................................................... 13 5.4.1 Upgrade of Existing Facilities ...............................................................................................................13 5.4.2 New Facilities ..........................................................................................................................................13 5.4.3 Facility Development by Region ........................................................................................................14 5.4.4 Estimated Investment Required for Existing Known Priorities ........................................................15 5.4.5 Other Priorities ........................................................................................................................................15 5.4.8 Growth Areas .........................................................................................................................................16 6 CHALLENGES DEVELOPING NEW OR EXPANDED FACILITIES ..................................................................... 17 7 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES/OPTIONS .................................................................................................. 18 7.1 COMPATIBILITY OF GYMNASTIC DISCIPLINES ........................................................................................ 18 8 FACILITY COMPONENTS AND DESIGN ........................................................................................................ 18 8.1 MAJOR LOCAL CLUB/ REGIONAL FACILITY ....................................................................................... 19 8.2 LOCAL CLUB FACILITY .......................................................................................................................... 20 8.3 ENTRY LEVEL GYMNASTICS FACILITY .................................................................................................. 20 9 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ....................................................................................................................... 20 9.1 Communications and Advocacy ......................................................................................................20 9.1.2 New Facility Developments and Upgrades .....................................................................................21 9.1.3 Club Support and Resource Provision/Allocation ..........................................................................22 9.1.4 Sport Development Initiatives .............................................................................................................22 9.1.5 Strategic Planning .................................................................................................................................22 10 OTHER FACILITY CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................................. 22 10.1 UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLE ............................................................................................................ 22 10.2 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES ........................................ 23 2 Tables Table 1 GV Membership 2004 to 2014 ........................................................................................... 7 Table 2 Operational Capacity, Waiting List and Projected Growth ................................................. 9 Table 3 Organisation Structure .................................................................................................... 10 Table 4 Facility Operation Indicators ............................................................................................ 11 Table 5 Major Population Centres with GV Membership levels 50% or more below state Average 13 Table 6 Growth Areas and Gymnastic s Facility Provision/ Plans ................................................... 16 Attachments Attachment 1 Training and Competition Venues Requirements Attachment 2 GV Facility Priority Criteria Indicators and Measures for Assessment Attachment 3 GV Membership Municipality Analysis Attachment 4 Gymnastics Participation Growth and Program Space Requirements Municipality Analysis Attachment 5 Gymnastics Victoria Gymnastics Clubs Per Region and LGA Attachment 6 Combined Analysis; Region, LGA, Population, Participation, Clubs and Facility Requirements 3 4 Gymnastics Victoria Facility Guide and Strategy Plan 1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to identify priority locations throughout Victoria for Gymnastics facilities and to provide information that can assist organisations develop a business case for the build and operations of Gymnastics facilities. Specifically the purpose of conducting this research is to assist with: • Increasing the numbers of participants in Gymnastics • Enhance the experience of participants in gymnastics • Provide facilities that are inclusive and welcoming • Provide an opportunity for all Victorians to participant in Gymnastics • Demonstrate a compelling business case for gymnastics facilities 2 Introduction This report builds on the work being undertaken to develop a Facility Planning Guide. It includes an update on the Gymnastics Victoria Facility Master Plan initially prepared in 2011/12. This Gymnastics Victoria Facility Guide and Strategy Plan will assist with the future planning of gymnastics facilities and facility funding across the state. Gymnastics Victoria (GV) represents the interests and is responsible for the development of eight Gymsports or gymnastic disciplines. These are Acrobatic Gymnastics (ACR), Cheer-leading (CHL), and Gymnastics for All (GFA), Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG), Sport Aerobics (AER), Trampoline Sports (TRP), Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG). Key components of this guide are to get a better understanding of the optimal management, facility