2017-07-11 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 3 - Draft Sport & Active Recreation Plan

 In terms of future facility development, the following organisations identified that they are either
 currently undertaking or intend to undertake in the near future State-wide facility development
 plans:
    Queensland Basketball Inc
    Qld Cricket Association Ltd
    Qsquash
    Tennis Qld
    Football Qld
    Hockey Qld
    Mountain Bike Australia Inc
    Qld Netball Assoc Inc
    Qld Little Athletics Association Inc

 The Department of National Parks Sport and Racing (DNPSR) have indicated that future
 funding rounds for State Level Organisations may require the development of state-wide facility
 development plans for each sport. This will have a significant impact on the number of plans
 available for review in the future. Additionally, a significant GIS project is currently being
 undertaken by DNPSR to capture facility, infrastructure investment and membership data of
 local clubs by sport which will map and provide LGA comparative data publically.
 Council and local providers of sport and active recreation activities have a responsibility to
 engage with the peak bodies in the development of strategic and facility development plans to
 ensure Noosa needs are supported in the broader context. Local data should be provided to
 contribute to these plans.


9.   Identified Issues and Needs
 As part of the consultation process for the development of this Plan local organisations were
 surveyed, phone interviewed and NFP clubs were invited to attend a workshop to articulate
 their future needs and suggestions for the development of sport and active recreation in Noosa.
 The public participation survey also provided for general comments and suggestions for the
 sector. The following is a summary list of identified needs and concerns from these
 consultations.
 NFP Clubs
    86% of responding NFP clubs indicated that they face specific barriers to increasing their
     membership. The need for a facility upgrade was the most common barrier listed.
    A perception exists that increasing participation fees to cover operational costs will make
     participation too expensive.
    Significant reliance on volunteers, who are becoming harder to engage, recruit and retain.
    Extended seasons, changing game formats and/or increasing memberships requiring an
     increase in playing spaces or cap on membership growth.
    Conflict between co-located clubs where seasonal use has now extended to year-round
     seasons.
    Need for lighting to extend playing times into evenings, particularly for outdoor sports to
     avoid playing during heat of the day (temperature increase due to climate change) and
     maximising field usage.
    Restriction on growth due to lack of access to indoor court facilities.
    Difficulty in maintaining facilities using volunteer labour and expertise, driving focus away
     from core activity of physical activity provision.
    Lack of local facilities for specific sports, specifically track cycling and water polo.
    Greater communication and collaboration between local clubs to share resources and
     learnings - needs to be council driven.
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