CREATING A CLUB Level 2, 140 King StreetMelbourne VIC 3000 PO Box 13285 Law Courts VIC 8010 Tel: +61 3 8621 8600 Fax: +61 3 9614 4308 Email: infonet@netball.asn.au Web: www.netball.asn.au All Australia Netball Association Ltd. ABN 66 001 142 818 Trading as Netball Australia Introduction Netball clubs are established for many reasons. Typically however, new clubs are formed as communities grow or as a result of existing organisations expanding their operations. The process of creating a new netball club is a complex one and needs to be carefully planned if the club is to succeed in the long term. Fostering a wide cross ‐section of community involvement is vital for the long ‐term viability of the club. Flowchart – Creating a Club Initial interest or reason for establishing a new club Collect and review community information Key community contact input No Do not Is the club viable? proceed Create Awareness Yes Hold public meeting No Do not Motion to establish club passed? proceed Yes Establish interim committee Develop Club Plan Yes Hold inaugural annual general meeting Establish Club Extract from Sport & Recreation Queensland - establishing a club.