Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Strategy updates SEPTEMBER 202

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC – Strategy updates SEPTEMBER 202 O TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Playing Business as usual page 1 Aim Project Deliverables More people involved and playing We will confirm the fixture list for the coming season for all sections GMS will be used Qtr 3 Contingency plans will be developed for bad weather provisions May update: provisional fixture lists have been produced. Will be dependent on return to rugby dates July: Awaiting info from RFU Sept: Ready 4 Rugby day took place successfully on Sept 12 th for senior men and ladies. RFU have confirmed that no league fixtures will take place until January at the earliest Les Briers We will undertake all of the necessary administration tasks in readiness for the new season The teams will have been registered for the leagues May update: Complete Qtr 2 Les Briers implement a coordinated system for pitch allocation Changing room issues identified Sept: NK has allocated pitches and times for each night throughout the week. Reaseheath booked for November Qtr 3 TEAMWORK PASSION By Month Owner PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Playing Business as usual page 2 Aim Project Deliverables To produce winning teams The rugby appointments, coaches, captains, managers etc will be finalised May update: Captains and Coaches appointed Qtr 2 July: Ian Merrill and Andy Young for 2 nds, 3 rds TBC, Tom Winskill co-ordinating friendlies. Nick Kennedy We will develop the playbooks and training programmes for the upcoming season June update: training plans in place for return to training Qtr 2 trial. Sept: Given the delay in returning to competitive rugby, the focus will be on Thursday nights becoming a more “structured” session. It has been agreed that these will be planned in advance Nick Kennedy Increased revenue and investment By Month Owner We will improve the process of paying and Subscriptions have been paid by every member of the monitoring the payment of subs throughout the club. July: Tom Winskill chasing men’s, Naomi/Nick Kennedy? Tom to meet on GMS. Sept: subscription levels holding up We will consider the feasibility of pulling forward social events when allowed to do so TEAMWORK July: Nomination required for person to manage club events. EG 7’s tournament. Jorge to ask Helena. Sept: any social events are subject to Covid regulations. Sportsman’s Dinner rescheduled to March 26 th 2021 PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT Nick Kennedy

Finance and structure Business as usual - page 1 Aim Project Deliverables Increased revenue and investment We will seek to protect and maximise current sources of revenue Sponsorship plan has been implemented to increase the Qtr 2 range of sponsors to the club May update: The majority of our sponsors have confirmed support for next season June update: Shirt sponsors confirmed for next season July: Jon update sponsors re international tickets, renegotiate plans for longevity/retention. TEAMWORK By Month Subscriptions have been paid by every member of the club. Sept: subscriptions are holding up so far Qtr 2 New sources of revenue have been identified and implemented May update: Grants secured June update: Crowd funding proposal being progressed Qtr 3 PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT Owner Andy Pemberton / Jon Cockburn Jorge Richards

Finance and structure Business as usual - page 2 Aim Project Deliverables We will recruit an appoint members into key roles pending the AGM An AGM will have been held to confirm the roles and Qtr 2 appointments May update: All major roles appointed and communicated. Will be ratified at AGM when it is allowed to take place. Sept: AGM currently pencilled in for Nov 26 th tbc The Committee will meet fortnightly to manage the club during the Covid crisis May update: Zoom meetings arranged on a fortnightly basis Complete July: Club now open, move board meetings back to monthly with availability to attend via zoom. Sept: the Committee is now meeting on a monthly basis TEAMWORK PASSION By Month PROGRESSION Qtr 2 SUPPORT Owner Cttee

Facilities Business as usual Aim Project Deliverables By Month Owner Increased revenue and investment We will continue to work on the pitches in readiness for the new season May update: Work is continuing on the pitches Sept: Groundforce day held on September 5 th Qtr 2 Stewart Simmons We will review the funding and timing of the major facilities projects Plans will have been proposed for • Refurb of changing rooms • Moving the storage container • Moving the lorry onto site for conversion into a stand Sept: project proposals for improving facilities to be developed. Short term funding a concern. Qtr 3 Stewart Simmons TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Playing Protect – page 1 Aim Project Deliverables We aim to protect everything that makes CNRUFC so special We will implement A Covid – 19 plan to ensure a safe return to rugby throughout our club Risk assessments and method statements have Qtr 2 been produced and implemented. Return to training and playing has been based upon government and RFU guidance. May update: Draft risk assessments have been produced in line with RFU guidelines June update: RA updated in line with RFU infographic. Return to training trial took place 18/6. Sanitisers in place Sept: Risk assessments updated in line with RFU announcements. Cliff Christie Records of training attendance have been recorded June update: training records are in place July: pods of 6 and sanitisers continue to be used Sept: Attendees are training continue to be recorded DOR TEAMWORK PASSION By Quarter Owner PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Playing Protect – page 2 Aim Project Deliverables By Quarter Owner We will live by a set of values, developed by the players and coaches, to create an ethos where everybody feels valued and supported A set of values has been written and implemented across the club June update: 21 attendees from across the club at values meeting. Very positive meeting. July: Draft available Sept: values statement briefed across club and posted on club social media sites Nick Kennedy Dan Cheesebrough Graham Jackson We will create an environment in which we ensure the safety of children and adults through best practice safeguarding July: Hannah Lewis going on RFU inclusivity/LGBT training. invite Aaron Baxter to next meeting. Wellbeing officer/Safeguardin g Officer We will implement a coordinated system for pitch Sept: Pitch allocation system in place. Reaseheath allocation booked for November TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Playing Engage – page 1 Aim Project Deliverables Engage – we aim to engage We will implement a clear policy for the with new participants recruitment and retention of players throughout while developing deeper the club relationships with those already involved in the club By Quarter A targeted recruitment plan has been implemented Qtr 3 June update: Advertising campaign underway to attract new players. All members challenged to recruit 1 new member each. July: Insight into external comm’s channels required A transparent policy of measures that encourage player Qtr 2 retention has been implemented May update: Proposals are being developed regarding kit allocations to players. June update: Proposal for “kit allocation” agreed. To be implemented across the club we have been running 3 senior men's teams on a regular basis Sept: Ready 4 rugby dates to be scheduled for each of October and November TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT Qtr 4 Owner Jorge Richards Andy Pemberton

Playing Engage – page 2 Aim Project Deliverables By Quarter We will improve the matchday experience at the club to encourage more people to attend To have enhanced the match day experience at the club Qtr 4 • Members lunch events • Sundays • International days at club July: Tea/coffee and gate fees to be reviewed prior to season start. Alternative to gate fees to be explored with potential suggestion of voluntary fee to buy raffle ticket, driving spectators into the bar to support Vagrants. Working group required We will engage with the local community to inspire Links to schools etc more people to play and support CNRUFC TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION Qtr 4 SUPPORT Owner ? Nick Kennedy/Jon C/Stuart Banks ?

Playing Grow Aim Project Grow - We aim to We will improve the pathways to transition from grow through junior to senior rugby providing more opportunities for rugby for more people in our community We will engage with the local community to promote the availability of rugby at CNRUFC TEAMWORK Deliverables By Quarter Owner May update: Nick Kennedy has attended M&Js cttee mtg. June update: dates in place for return to training for colts. July: Nial Mc. Greggor volunteered to be school coordination Sept: M&Js have returned to training during September. We are seeking to rebuild the U 12 team. Qtr 4 DOR, Dan Cheesbrough Relationships have been established with local Qtr 3 organisations to increase awareness of CNRUFC aimed at attracting new players and members for all sections July: To promoteclub to local businesses, board asked to book tables under the Club’s name. PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT ? All

Playing Win Aim Project Deliverables By Quarter Owner Win – We aim to achieve sustainable success for CNRUFC We will implement a consistent approach to coaching at all levels throughout the club To have encouraged our coaches to attend the relevant RUFC courses May update: John Farr reappointed as club coach Qtr 2 DOR We will continue to provide support for players welfare The relationship with CTC physiotherapy has been extended Sept: Physio clinic established on Tuesday nights. Strict Covid booking protocols in place Qtr 3 Wellbeing Officer TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Finance & structure Protect Aim Project We aim to protect everything that makes CNRUFC so special Protect our club • Risks to sustainability • Meet statutory and regulatory requirements Deliverables By Quarter Owner Crewe and Nantwich RUFC will operate with a one club mentality in which each section of the club will support and promote each other Qtr 4 All We will undertake a governance health check in line The actions identified from the audit have been with RFU guidelines actioned and monitored Qtr 4 Chairman We will create consolidated annual business plans for the club that clearly allocate budgets and funds for each section A regular P&L is produced to monitor revenue and expenditure June update: Consolidated accounts have been produced for last year July: Stuart Banks to support moving forward Qtr 3 Treasurer Stuart Banks A budget has been produced for each major section of the club Qtr 3 Treasurer Stuart Banks TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Finance & structure Engage – page 1 Aim Project Deliverables Engage – we aim to engage with new participants while developing deeper relationships with those already involved in the club We will improve communications across the club making use of the various communication channels that are available The strategy has been communicated throughout Qtr 3 the club May update: Strategy presented to both main committee and M&Js June update: Strategy presentation made to Men’s section. Ladies planned for first training session. July: Ladies being delivered next week Graham Jackson A “communications” team has been established to manage and improve communications throughout the club May update: Jorge will coordinate comms across the club Qtr 2 Jorge Richards Regular updates on the strategy and progress have been provided for the club Sept: First quarterly update to be produced and published throughout the club Qtr 3 Graham Jackson Social media platforms have been used to create greater awareness of the club Qtr 3 Jorge Richards TEAMWORK PASSION By Quarter PROGRESSION SUPPORT Owner

Finance & structure Engage – page 2 Aim Project Deliverables We will encourage greater participation and engagement with our local communities to encourage more people to play and support CNRUFC We will engage with the Vagrants to improve communications and relationships TEAMWORK By Quarter Owner Qtr 3 ? May update: Board unanimously elected Graham to attend/represent/negotiate with the Vagrants on the club’s behalf. June update: Initial meeting held with Dawn Littler July: Renegotiations on the table Sept: constructive conversations taking place with members of Vagrants committee PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Finance & structure Grow Aim Project Deliverables By Quarter Owner Grow - We aim to grow We will apply for the club to have CASC through providing more (Community Amateur Sports Club) status. opportunities for rugby for more people in our community CASC status has been achieved Qtr 3 June update: Cttee has approved applying for CASC status. July: Circulate docs for progression Stuart Banks We will actively seek additional sources of revenue and funding for the club Qtr 3 Stuart Banks Les Briers We will create a set of social activities that encourage all club members to participate Qtr 3 TEAMWORK PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT

Finance & structure Win Aim Project Win – We aim to achieve We will implement an organisation structure of sustainable success for sub – committees that supports the “one club” CNRUFC approach TEAMWORK Deliverables By Quarter Owner May update: Organisation structure proposed and agreed. Built into strategy presentation. Complete Qtr 2 Cliff Christie Graham Jackson PASSION PROGRESSION SUPPORT