Devonport Hockey Club Strategic Plan 2023-2033

Executive Summary

Devonport Hockey Club was formed in 1981 and has a history traceable to 1918.  It has enjoyed on-field success, has a large contingent of past players and has been prominent in the North West hockey community.

In 2022, the Club faces urgent challenges that threaten its survival. The clearest indication of those challenges is the steady decrease in player numbers to a point where the Club fielded 4 teams in 2022.

The Devonport Hockey Club Strategic Plan 2023-33 has been developed to ensure the survival and rebuild of the Club.  The Plan identifies 4 challenges:

•   participation

•   financial sustainability

•   club community

•   on field success

The Plan states 4 objectives for the Club committee and members to pursue to ensure the survival and rebuild of the Club. They respond to the 4 identified challenges and are:

1)   By 2033, Devonport Hockey Club will field 6 senior teams and 4 junior teams

2)   By 2033, Devonport Hockey Club will be low cost to players and will remain financially sustainable

3)   By 2033, Devonport Hockey Club will be a fun, welcoming and inclusive family club where our members have a strong sense of belonging and purpose

4)   By 2033, Devonport Hockey Club will win a premiership every year and will supply players to Tasmanian teams

The Plan describes a new organisational structure for the Club Committee and relies on input from a larger contingent of club members, although roles outside the Executive Committee are designed to suit a broad range of club members and possible contributors. For anyone willing to contribute, there is a role that suits their skills, passions and availability.

The Plan is a call to action to Club members to contribute in the best way they can to the running of the Club, ensuring its survival and rebuilding it through the achievement of the four objectives.

The Plan includes an action plan that provides guidance for the Club Committee, assisting them to focus on what is required to achieve the 4 objectives.

The Plan includes some measures of success that can be reported on at future AGMs to demonstrate to Club Members that the Plan is being delivered, ensuring the survival and rebuild of the club.