cycling south africa march 2005
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Cycling South Africa March 2005. Presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee – 08/03/2005. Presented by Gotty Hansen – President David Bellairs – Vice President Conrad Lesch – Trustee Development. Introduction - Mr G. Hansen The Past - Mr C. Lesch - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Cycling South Africa
March 2005
Presented by
Gotty Hansen – President
David Bellairs – Vice President
Conrad Lesch – Trustee Development
Presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee – 08/03/2005
Introduction - Mr G. Hansen
The Past - Mr C. Lesch
The Present - Current Scenario - Mr D. Bellairs
- Ongoing Initiatives - Messrs Lesch and Bellairs
The Future - Challenges – Mr D. Bellairs
- The way forward – Mr D. Bellairs
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Soccer Running Cycling Cricket Rugby
Background:
The key to success in cycling, as in any sport, is development! It is often said that if you take care of development then the elite side of the sport will take care of itself. However the fact is:
Solid , meaningful and sustainable development are the foundations for the future success of our sport
Cycling participation is on a par with that of Cricket and RugbyFigures quoted in ‘000s
6547
2815
3553
7285
Cricket Rugby Golf Cycling
Demographic split of participants various sporting codes
14.6
4.5 4.4
2.2
Basketball Soccer Cycling Rugby
Cycling’s annual growth compared to other major SA sports
Representation at National Elite Level
A four year synopsis - Athletes
YEAR WHITE NON WHTE
2001 102 2
2002 57 2
2003 83 5
2004 92 7
Representation at National Elite Level
A four year synopsis - Management
YEAR WHITE NON WHTE
2001 17 4
2002 11 3
2003 11 6
2004 17 7
The Present
Current scenario: The Role players
Cycling South Africa
South African Cycling Federation
Pedal Power Association
Gauteng Pedal Power Association
The Present
Current scenario: Ongoing Initiatives
Cape:•Development Clubs established and operating in Kayelitsha, Delft, Masiphumelela, Kuilsriver, Steenberg, Fish Hoek, Bishop Lavis, Paarl, Ceres, Bellville, Hex River and Tableview•The number development of riders totals well over 100 varying in age from 10 to late 20’s•Support consists of financial, logistical and training•Road, Track and MTB
Eastern Province:•Comprehensive Road and Track Programme•50 road bikes 30 track bikes issued 2004•Currently 30 active black scholars on the programme between ages 12 to 19•Provided the first National SA Champion U12 – Malibongwe Manyati in two disciplines
Griqualand West:•Sustainable MTB and Road Programme•80 registered scholars ages 10 to 19 •3 years presented the largest proportion of riders of color in their provincial teams
The Present
Current scenario: Ongoing Initiatives
Gauteng North:•Comprehensive Road and Track Programme•30 scholars on the database between 12 and 19
Kwazulu Natal:•Comprehensive Track, BMX, Road and disabled•35 scholars ages 10 to 18•1st ever black South African to be selected for UCI World Cycling Centre for Training and Development – Sifiso Nhlapo BMX world ranked no 8
Boland:•Track development programme with representation on the National Track team for 2 years running•30 scholars on the programme ages 10 to 18
The Present
Challenges facing Cycling SA for the future:
Alternative Transport
Lifestyle Choice with barriers to entry
Recovery of financial benefits accruing to the private sector
Aspirational and “Cool” – The Youth
Safety/Youth/Development
Elitist / TV
Accountability of Volunteers
Creation of Equity
Potential loss of International Event
Responsibility to rest of Africa
The Future
Cycling SA faces many new and old challenges
With the coming together of the various bodies, the time is now past due to speedily address the needs of all the various role players and stakeholders in SA
Professional Business Plan
Revised Structure
Comprehensive development strategy
Marketing, Media and PR campaign
Creation of commercial opportunities
Financial Partnerships
Value to members / clients
Professional, service orientated, businesslike approach
What does Cycling need:
The Future
Scholars / Development
Recreational
Commuting
Competitive
Elite
The Future
The way forward:
PHASE 1
Cycling SA to be treated as a business and operated as a business along the lines of sound business principles
Restructuring of the organisation with a physical national presence as well as the streamlining / redefinition of roles and responsibilities.
Appointment of a CEO
Creation of equity and financially viable business opportunities to ensure the financial sustainability of our sport
CEO in conjunction with the Board to draw up a five year business plan covering all areas of concern
Introduction of a National database and data management system to facilitate more effective communication
Due Date: December 2005
The Future
The way forward:
PHASE 2
Due Date: January 2006
Implementation of plans ex Phase 1
PHASE 3
Due Date: December 2006
Assessment and Revision of Phase2
In Conclusion
“Cycling for all” across all spectrums of the South African demographic must remain the underpinning philosophy that we move forward with. South Africa can proudly boast the Worlds two largest timed fun rides and also the only International Stage race in sub Saharan Africa. All three of these funded privately through corporate sponsorship and Cycling South Africa initiatives
Thank You