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Strategic Plan
Central Football (Number Four District Federation of New Zealand Football inc) was established in late 1999 with New Zealand Football getting the mandate from its members at that time to dismantle a large number of association and create seven Federations. The infant years of Central Football have been difficult and not dissimilar to nearly all the other Federations with a number of years of struggle in key areas of finance, human resource management and administration, best practice structures, stakeholder communication, community image, on field performance, schools vs clubs and asset management. For all that football across the Federation is very popular in all our regions with junior numbers stronger than any other sport. This strategic plan underpins the commencement of a new era for Central Football. The board of Central Football is unanimous in its agreement that as a Federation of New Zealand Football we must work in close alignment with the National body whereupon simultaneously we can forge a direction that one achieves the objectives of the Federation to have a sustainable and successful future and two supports the overriding vision of New Zealand Football to be the “number one participant sport” in New Zealand across all age groups and qualify for and be competitive in all major FIFA tournaments. With the change of name to “Football” we are using this opportunity to re-brand and lift the profile of football in our Federation as well as communicate our strategic direction. Central Football’s vision statement is a bold one considering our geographical boundaries and population size however we are a proud Football region with a history of success and which now supports two National league franchises.
This plan provides the essential framework for ensuring a long and continual enjoyment of the game which we hope will realise our vision. Central Football is committed to implementing a totally professional approach to managing the sport both on and off field across our Federation. Because we are committed to supporting the vision and purpose of New Zealand Football this plan has close parallels to that of the NZF strategic plan both in key areas of challenge and the realistic time frame for working towards and achieving growth and success. Central Football is responsible for the operational efficiency and effectiveness of its Regional centres in Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Manawatu, Wanganui and Taranaki. Our Strategic plan covers all these regions and we want to ensure that the same opportunities are available to all our members in all areas of the game whether as a club, player, coach or referee. The key challenges of our Strategic plan are
1. Aligning our sport and control of our game
2. Achieving financial stability
3. Growing the game
4. Achieving National success
5. Improving communications
6. Optimising internal capability
7. Optimising facilities Central Football has learnt important lessons from the initial creation of the Federations; the need for sound governance and skilled leadership, effective communication and community relationships, strong financial management, and importantly the unwavering support of its regions. Central Football has finally overcome shortfalls in its structures and processes and looks forward with confidence to achieving by December 2010 the outcome of this 3 year plan. This strategic plan is however a live document and will continue to be monitored quarterly and reviewed annually to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our Federation. To download a copy of our Strategic Plan 2008-2010 click here
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