2016-08-09 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    9 AUGUST 2016


DEFINITIONS

The following terms and abbreviations have the meanings assigned to them:
Table 1 Definitions

Term or abbreviation       Meaning
Sport                      has formalised rules, competition and conditions of play
                           has a formalised structure and a recognised representative
                              body at a regional, state and/or national level
Active Recreation           all other forms of activity that require some level of physical
                              exertion as a core element (above a baseline level) and are
                              undertaken by people for enjoyment in their own free time with
                              a reasonable expectation that participation will increase
                              physical fitness.
                            may include indoor or outdoor activities
RSO                        Regional Sporting Organisation
SSO                        State Sporting Organisation
NSO                        National Sporting Organisation
DNPSR                      Department of National Parks Sport and Racing
ASC                        Australian Sports Commission
Services                   Tangible and intangible mechanisms that provide for participation
                           in sport and active recreation
Facility                   A physical place at which sport or active recreation is undertaken

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

AIM
The aim of this plan
            develop a shared vision for the continual improvement of sport and active recreation
              in the Noosa Shire (in line with Council’s overall vision),
            develop a coordinated action plan with relevant stakeholders; and
              help inform the Noosa Planning Scheme.

OUTCOMES

The following will be the outcomes of the plan:-
a. An understanding of the regional, state and national sport and active recreation sector and how
   it relates to the Noosa Shire.
b. An inventory of existing and proposed sport and active recreation organisations, services and
   facilities in Noosa Shire and adjacent local government areas.
c. A review of sport and active recreation trends and the implications for Noosa Shire.
d. A consolidated and agreed vision for sport and active recreation facilities and services for Noosa
   Shire.
e. Development of a set of guiding principles to achieve the vision.
f. Identification of support mechanisms required for the ongoing development of the community
   sport and active recreation sector with consideration of the constraints and limitations of
   volunteer based organisations.
g. Identification of land requirements for future sport and active recreation opportunities.
h. Identification of shared use of facilities and improved outcomes for community use of schools.
i. Identification of future prioritised facility development and potential funding opportunities (both
   new facilities and upgrades of existing facilities) based on trends, demand and need in the Shire.

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