National Squad System Which Identifies and Retains Talented Athletes and Coaches Develop and publish minimum selection and performance criteria for each squad Remove barriers for representation Establish development squads to improve the retention rate of junior international players Individual performance levels are improved Improved competition within squads with multiple players demonstrating the desired qualities and skills for each position within the squad A minimum of 25% of junior national team members are retained within the performance system when they are no longer eligible to compete as juniors Staffing: NDO Budget: £0 Clear performance pathway to be in place by 2020 Performance of junior and senior international teams Quality and retention of junior players in the performance system increases A Share of Resources and Expertise across National Squads Integrate training days where possible Provide joint CPD opportunities Joint planning group for performance programme Host two development workshops per year Staffing: NDO Budget: £550 (annually) A full training resource programme for national squad staff by 2020 Number of training workshops delivered for the national coaches Number of training workshops delivered for the national squad players Core Objective 5: Strong Governance and Business Profile Strong governance and business acumen is imperative for the governing body if the sport of lacrosse in Scotland is to grow meaningfully. This requires that policies and regularly reviewed for best practice and gaps. Board leadership is vital and therefore it is key that the right directors are encouraged to apply for Board positions to fill any skills gaps identified by the Board. If the sport is to develop and financial support is to broaden, then the sport must be viewed as a business and therefore the business acumen of the board needs to improve. This plan looks to improve and enhance many of the products that Lacrosse Scotland offers to its members but also make them more commercially attractive because of the high numbers involved and professional way in which they are run and portrayed. Sponsorship and sporting partnerships will provide significant support and aid delivery of this strategic plan. Target Deliver High Standards of Governance and Develop Business & Sporting Partnerships Outcomes Actions Key Performance Indicators Resources Allocated Measurable Factors
Leadership and Governance that is fit for Purpose and Promotes Best Practice Produce clear roles and remits to support the recruitment of Board members and improve retention Publish an organisational structure outlining areas of responsibility Ensure robust, manageable and transparent financial planning and procedures are in place for all LS accounts and funds Review governance annually to identify gaps and ensure best practice Use committee structure to identify future candidates for Board positions Members are clear on roles and responsibilities within the Board Finance Director spends less time managing finances due to improved processes Gaps are quickly identified and best practice regularly employed Board of Directors Budget: £0 Annual skills audit completed by the Board of Directors to identify skills gaps Lacrosse Scotland has a clear committee structure Financial reports are clear and easily understood Time spent by Board and staff addressing governance matters kept to a minimum Sporting Partnerships to Enhance Programmes and Services Work with local & national partners to increase participation Work with home nation agencies to share best practice and promote lacrosse in the UK Work with international bodies to promote Scottish interests and provide further opportunities Lacrosse participation emerges in new geographical &/or demographical areas The profile of lacrosse in the UK sporting landscape increases Scottish teams, coaches, officials and volunteers are involved in all key international events and committees Staffing: NDO Budget: £0 Lacrosse Scotland develops partnerships with new local and national agencies Regular meetings with home nation partners Scotland is regarded as a world leader in delivering lacrosse within the international lacrosse community Generate a Diverse Range of Business Partnerships and Income Streams Identify and create an extensive range of business and sponsorship opportunities Increase overall investment in Lacrosse Scotland to develop participation in the sport of lacrosse in Scotland Financial barriers to representing Scotland at junior and senior levels are reduced through attracting additional sponsorship sportscotland investment is increased but never exceeds 50% of Lacrosse Scotland’s annual turnover Staffing: NDO Budget: £0 Produce detailed list of sponsorship opportunities to share with potential sponsors Current rate of financial independence from sportscotland is maintained even with an increase in investment 2016-2020 Strategic Plan Outcome Summary:
Professional Competitions & Events Review of Existing Events to Provide an Inclusive Annual Calendar with Playing Opportunities All Year Deliver a Professional Domestic Competitions and Events Programme Build a Positive Reputation for Hosting International Events Structured Coaching & Officiating Develop a Sustainable Training Infrastructure within Scotland Deliver UKCC Coaching at all Levels Across Scotland Embed Performance-led Coaching Principles Throughout the Participation Pathway Develop A Strong Framework that Recruits and Retains Qualified Officials at all Levels Growing the Membership School Members are Supported to Increase their Lacrosse Participation Supporting Universities and Colleges to Grow the Sport of Lacrosse Supporting Clubs to Grow the Sport of Lacrosse Membership Benefits That Retains and Attracts New Members Successful National Teams Successful Representative Teams Who Motivate and Inspire National Squad System Which Identifies and Retains Talented Athletes and Coaches A Share of Resources and Expertise across National Squads Strong Governance & Business Profile Leadership and Governance that is fit for Purpose and Promotes Best Practice Sporting Partnerships to Enhance Programmes and Services Generate a Diverse Range of Business Partnerships and Income Streams