Dear Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club
Thank you to those Clubs that contacted me directly with feedback and constructive suggestions on the membership model. Clubs that have contacted AV have welcomed the split season and package options now available to the membership. There was concern raised over the increase in fees for DUAL athletes. This has been reviewed based on the feedback and the Athletics Victoria Committee has approved the following changes:-
Based AV Membership $50 (was $60)
XCR Package $55 (was $75)
Track & Field Package $55 (was $75)
Max Pack (Both) $75 (was $125)
This season there were 563 dual athletes registered with 47 competing in XCR, 40 in both XCR and Track & Field and 476 competing in Track & Field only. Reminder that the dual membership is for a maximum period of two consecutive years.
In addition, the MAX PACK for Juniors will decrease to $150. A full list of all fees can be downloaded HERE and the Membership Model pack has been updated to reflect the changes.
Membership Pack PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION
Clubs also asked about the possibility of a “5 week track & field package” that would cater for members who join mid-summer season. Great idea – thank you. I have asked the Shield Committee to look at any rule changes that may be necessary around eligibility and qualification but we will start the process of having this option available online – but unfortunately it will not be available on the 1st April 2016 when the new portal goes live. We will make sure all Clubs are advised when the option is ready to select.
Providing the packages and opening up the membership has meant both an increase and decrease in fees paid by members compared to last season depending upon what package is selected. The membership fees are re-invested back into the sport to fund not only the competition and events that members participate in but also programs including Club Connect, Victorian Officials, Coaching Education Framework along with event and club promotion and marketing to encourage more people to join a club.
Here is a summary of the changes:- note that this diagram does not include club fees.
| Age Group | 2015/2016 | 2016/2017 |
| Open -only competes in XCR | $170 (AV Fee) + XCR Series Ticket ($95) Total $265 | $100 (AV Base) + XCR Package ($125) Total $225 Decrease $40 |
| Open -only competes in Track & Field | $170 (AV Fee) | $100 (AV Base) + Summer Package ($125) Total $225 Increase $55 |
| Open – competes in both XCR and Track & Field | $170 (AV Fee) + XCR Series Ticket ($95) Total $265 | $100 (AV Base) + Max Pack ($200) Total $300 Increase $35 |
| Open (only competes in Championship Events) | $170 (AV Fee) | $100 (AV Base) + Individual Entry Fee ($20) per event Total $120 Decrease $50 |
| | | |
| Junior (13 – 19) | 2015/2016 | 2016/2017 |
| 19 only competes in XCR | $150 + XCR Series Ticket ($75) TOTAL - $225 | $80 (AV Base) + XCR Package ($100) TOTAL - $180 Decrease $45 |
| 19 only competes in Track & Field | $150 ( AV Fee ) TOTAL $150 | $80 (AV Base) + Track & Field Package ($100) TOTAL $180 Increase $30 |
| 19 Competes in both XCR & Track & Field | $150 (AV Fee) + XCR Series Ticket ($75) TOTAL $225 | $80 (AV Base fee) + Max Pack ($150) TOTAL $230 Increase $5 |
| 19 only competes in Championships Events | $150 (AV Fee) TOTAL $150 | $80 (AV Base Fee) + Individual Event Entry ($20) TOTAL $100 Decrease $50 |
| 16 only competes in XCR | $130 (AV Fee) + XCR Series Tickets ($50) TOTAL $180 | $80 (AV Base) + XCR Package ($100) TOTAL - $180 No change |
| 16 only competes in Track & Field | $130 (AV Fee) | $80 (AV Base) + Track & Field Package ($100) TOTAL $180 Increase $50 |
| 16 competes in both | $130 (AV Fee) + XCR Series Tickets ($50) TOTAL $180 | $80 (AV Base) + Mac Pack ($150) TOTAL $230 Increase $50 |
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| Dual (11-14) | 2015/2016 | 2016/2017 |
| Dual athlete only competes in XCR | $55 (AV Fee) + XCR Series Ticket ($40) TOTAL $95 | $50 (AV Base) + XCR Package ($55) TOTAL $105 Increase $10 |
| Dual athlete only competes in Track & Field | $55 (AV Fee) TOTAL $55 | $50 (AV Base) + Track & Field Package ($55) TOTAL $105 Increase $50 |
| Dual athlete competes in both | $55 (AV Fee) + XCR Series Ticket ($40) TOTAL $95 | $50 (AV Base) + MAX PACK ($75) TOTAL $125 Increase $30 |
| Dual athlete only competes in Championship Events | $55 (AV Fee) + Individual event entry ($20) TOTAL $75 | $50 (AV Base) + Individual Event Entry ($20) TOTAL $70 Decrease $5 |
*The comparison does not include Family discounts OR where members select individual event entries to XCR or the ‘5 week summer package’ .
The Membership Model pack will be sent out to the membership next week. Again I thank those clubs who provided direct feedback.
I also need to remind those Clubs who have not completed the required documentation for the Club Connect program that it was due on 31 January 2016. The Club Connect program was set up to help and assist Clubs to meet the certain requirements to protect not only the Club but your members. Clubs were provided with the appropriate templates to complete after the various presentations were conducted across the State within the last 12 months.
Stage 2 of Club Connect will commence later this year and will provide the next level of assistance to Clubs in such areas as succession planning, communication and recruitment. In addition, we are preparing a Digital and Online product to help Clubs with their online presence which we are aiming to launch this season.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to let me know by email or phone or in person.
Mobile 0409530037
Email glenn@athsvic.org.au
Direct Line 8646 4506
Regards
Glenn Turnor
CEO
