ASWD clubs receive Track and Field Equipment 

ASWD clubs receive Track and Field Equipment

Five clubs from Athletics SWD were identified to form part of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS WC)’s three-year Club Development Program. They are:

• Beaufort West Runners
• Hartenbos Drawwers
• Oudtshoorn AAC
• Outeniqua Harriers
• Sedgefield Striders

The Club Development Program (CDP) focusses on Governance, Capacity Building and Support.

Governance
Clubs must have the following in place to qualify:
• Elected committee
• Active bank account
• Formal leagues on the federation’s fixture list
• Governed by a club constitution
• Annual General and Special General Meetings on an annual basis
• Have a junior and senior division

Capacity Building
DCAS will assist the clubs with the following:
• Empowerment of athletes and administrators through education and training opportunities
• Basis sport and recreation / administrative courses
• Sports specific coaching courses
• Technical courses

Support
DCAS will assist the clubs with the following:
• Year 1 = Basic Equipment (Training and Competition)
• Year 2 = Kit (Participation Clothing)
• Year 3 = Tracksuits
• Transport Assistance towards attending league events, education and training courses and other Club Development Programs in conjunction with Federations.

A hearty thank you goes to DCAS for being our partner in Sport Development.

The End

MICHéLLE JACOBSZ
(Athletics SWD – General Manager)

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