Boland Ladies Golf Union The Transformation Charter 2010

Boland Ladies Golf Union The Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 1

Boland Ladies Golf Union Introduction • Because of a widespread and common understanding and acceptance of the need for golf to transform, Boland Ladies Golf has adopted the custodianship of this transformation charter. • Ownership of the charter needs to be embraced by the broader golfing fraternity in South Africa and all golfing stakeholders need to be active participants in the implementation of the goals of the charter. Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 2

Boland Ladies Golf Union Preamble Boland Ladies Golf accept that the Transformation Charter for golf is different from other sports for the following reasons: Wide age range of participants Social player to competitive player ratio inversely proportional to that of other sports Detachment between social, competitive & professional play Perceptions around societal status of participants Spectator participation Cost of equipment, amenities & facilities Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 3

Boland Ladies Golf Union • “Transformation is a conscious, deliberate, planned and goal-directed process of SRA fundamentally changing conditions that in the past have led to the deliberate exclusion of the majority of our people from meaningful participation in sport and recreation and from taking their rightful place in the sports movements of the world. ” • “Transformation is SAGA WGSA a consciously planned process of creating conditions and opportunities that in the future will lead to the inclusion of any South African in meaningful participation in golf, both socially and competitively and thus enabling them to earn their rightful place in the golfing community of the world. • “Transformation Boland Ladies is a consciously planned process of creating conditions and opportunities that in the future will lead to the inclusion of any South African within the jurisdiction of the Boland Province in meaningful participation in golf, both socially and competitively and thus enabling them to earn their rightful place in the golfing community of the world. ” Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 4

Boland Ladies Golf Union Advantages of Transformation • Promotes good relationships • Exposure to All • Erosion of currently held perception that golf is “white elitist”. • Broaden the talent base and facilitate the unearthing of talent • Healthier society • Fight the scourge of drugs and other addictions • Allows people to participate in the sport of their choice • Optimal access & utilisation of facilities • Accessibility will improve • Advantageous access to government & commercial resources • Promote golf as a “sport for all within the Boland Province Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 5

Boland Ladies Golf Union Aims & Ambitions Inclusivity Access to All Representation Acceptance “Opening Doors” Equal Opportunities Healing Transparency Promotion of Talent Leadership Development “Level Playing Fields” Populising Golf Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) Changing Attitudes 6

Boland Ladies Golf Union Junior Golf aims to promote, integrate & encourage the development of golf for all. Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 7

Boland Ladies Golf Union Aims to introduce girls to the game of golf Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 8

Boland Ladies Golf Union Our Focus • Transformation Charter & Scorecard SAGA • Unification Programme • Golf Development Programme / Girls Love Golf • High Performance Programme & talent spotting • Team Selection & Composition • Executive Composition • Fair & transparent transfer & use of funds • BIS 16 WGSA Boland Ladies Affiliated Clubs • Membership Composition • Golf Development • Team selection & composition • Committee composition • Staff Composition Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 9

Boland Ladies Golf Union Transformation Priorities • To Implement a sustainable Transformation Charter • To improve the demographic representation within the sport of golf • To promote golf for females • To promote and encourage golf as a school sport • To liaise and integrate student golfers • To further standards and increase the numbers of high performance golfers • To educate and enable talented golfers to proceed successfully in the sport • To raise funding to facilitate the participation of all within the sport of golf • To encourage affiliated golf clubs to ‘open their doors’ to all with affordable membership packages • Awareness and education programmes for members of the golf industry Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 10

Boland Ladies Golf Union Transformation to date 16 BIS structure was establishes to encourage representation on the Boland Executive Clubs are being guided by Boland to implement representation within Club Committees Transformation Charter implemented at Club and Executive level Good representation at Provincial and National level Demographic representation is reflecting transformation favourably Fuller integration throughout all level of golf. Good players are emerging from PD areas Development programmes implemented successfully Developing relationship with SAGA & SADGA Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 11

Boland Ladies Golf Union Action Plan Priority Phase 1 Key Action Stages Role Players Proposed date of completion Administration Implement 16 BIS at Executive Level SAGA & Boland Golf Union Year 1 Development Programmes Draw up and publish a Transformation Charter & Development Programme plans Boland Golf Union Year 1 Junior Golf Development & furthering of Girls Love Golf programme Boland Golf Union Year 1 Peak Performance High performance golf training and monitoring Boland Golf Union organised by University of Stellenbosch Girl’s Leadership and Sport Academy Year 1 Ladies Golf Development of competitive inclusive tournaments / leagues Boland Golf Union & Affiliated clubs Year 1 Increased representation at Club Committee level To provide and guide affiliated clubs with regards to the Transformation Charter and development programmes Boland Golf Union in conjunction with affiliated club committees 1 -3 years Increase participation at Club level of PDI’s Encourage and promote club membership of PDI’s Boland Golf Union with affiliated clubs Unlimited Development of new facilities Develop practice facilities within educational and municipal areas Boland Golf Union and Boland Municipalities Year 1 -5 Phase 2: - Monitoring & reporting Phase 3: - Evaluation Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 12

Boland Ladies Golf Action Plan Priority Phase 2 Key Action Stages Role Players Progress Report Administration Implement 16 BIS at Executive Level SAGA & Boland Golf Union Actively promoting Development Programmes Draw up and publish a Transformation Charter & Development Programme plans Boland Golf Union Charter circulated & Captains requested to produce plans for their clubs. Junior Golf Development & furthering of Girls Love Golf programme Boland Golf Union Scheme at starter level growing, there is now active promotion of the progress toward club membership & the achieving of a golf handicap. Peak Performance High performance golf training and monitoring Boland Golf Union organised by University of Stellenbosch Girl’s Leadership and Sport Academy On going. Boland Golf Junior & Squad development based at Devonvale Golf Club. Ladies Golf Development of competitive inclusive tournaments / leagues Boland Golf Union & Affiliated clubs Achieved Increased representation at Club Committee level To provide and guide affiliated clubs with regards to the Transformation Charter and development programmes Boland Golf Union in conjunction with affiliated club committees 1 -3 years Increase in representation on club committees and in the role of Captain. Increase participation at Club level of PDI’s Encourage and promote club membership of PDI’s Boland Golf Union with affiliated clubs Unlimited Development of new facilities Develop practice facilities within educational and municipal areas Boland Golf Union and Boland Municipalities Year 1 -5 Transformation Charter (20102016) 13

Action Plan Priority Phase 3 Key Action Stages Role Players Progress Report Administration Implement 16 BIS at Executive Level Boland Ladies Golf & Womens Golf South Africa SAGA & Boland Golf Union Actively promoting Representation at Executive Level Development Programmes Draw up, publish & update a Transformation Charter & Development Programme plans Boland Ladies Golf Union Charter circulated & Captains requested to produce plans for their clubs. Meetings held at affiliated clubs. Actively promoted at Union meetings. Junior Golf Development & furthering of Girls Love Golf programme Introduction of a C Squad to enroll golfers from the Girls Love Golf Programme. Boland Ladies Golf Union Active progress at grass routes, programme growing, and there is now active promotion of the progress toward club membership & the achieving of a golf handicap. Continuous monitoring to maintain progresss. Peak Performance High performance golf training and monitoring Boland Ladies Golf Union organised by University of Stellenbosch Girl’s Leadership and Sport Academy Womens Golf South Africa. – Elite & Development Squads On going. Boland Golf Junior & Squad development based at Devonvale Golf Club. A, B & C squads receiving regular coaching. Success at procvncial and national level. . Players accepted into the WGSA Elite, Junior and Development Squads Ladies Golf Development of competitive inclusive tournaments / leagues Boland Ladies Golf Union & Affiliated clubs Achieved and percentages of all ethnic backgrounds increasing. Increased representation at Club Committee level To provide and guide affiliated clubs with regards to the Transformation Charter and development programmes Boland Ladis Golf Union in conjunction with affiliated club committees 1 -3 years Increase in representation on club committees and in the role of Captain. % of representation increased. Increase participation at Club level of PDI’s Encourage and promote club membership of PDI’s Boland Ladies Golf Union with affiliated clubs Unlimited potential. Clubs now actively encouraging development & inclusion Development of new facilities Develop practice facilities within Boland Ladies (2010 Golf Union and Transformation Charter educational and municipal areas Boland Municipalities 2016) Year 1 -5 14

Boland Ladies Golf Union “The future belongs to us!” Transformation Charter (2010 -2016) 15