Junior Organisers Handbook: Money Matters - England Golf

The Money Junior Matters Organiser 31 4IntroductionRunning a junior section requires financial support in orderto carry out all of the relevant activities. By having an annual budget anda development plan for the future, any junior funding requests can be considered asan investment in the golf club’s future.The golf club secretary/manager, the men’s and ladies’ captains and the professionalat your golf club could be your best allies when it comes to fund raising, butapproach them with a plan, as they are more likely to consider your funding needsif it is evident that you have spent time researching the various options.There are many sources of funding, internally funds can be raised by the golf cluband externally from organisations such as the EGU and ELGA. The key is tounderstand how to access this funding, who can support you in the process andhow the money can be spent.The

Money Matters 32Costs associated with runninga junior section:There are a number of costs associated with running a successful junior section:• Administrative costs and expenses.• Recruitment (advertising and creating links).• Coaching fees.• Coaching qualifications.• Trophies and prizes.• Publications such as a handbook or newsletter.• Producing a club development plan.• Hospitality to visiting teams.• Team travel expenses.• Volunteer expenses.• Subscriptions to the county and local leagues.• Team clothing.• TIME!Sources of funding:Internal sources of funding -• Direct funding from the club’s main budget – some clubs ring fence anamount, for example £1 from the annual subscriptions collected frommembers to contribute to the running of the junior section.• Organise fundraising events – for example a Pro-Am or nearest the pin ina monthly medal.• Funding from the juniors themselves for coaching and transport costs– most juniors will pay fees to other sports they participate in and thereforeare unlikely to be expecting to receive coaching for free – £1 to £4 per groupsession is not unreasonable.Money Matters 33• Sponsorship from individual golf club members – some members may beable to help with sponsorship from their own business or the company theywork for, which could perhaps be ‘sports matched’. Remember you need tooffer the sponsor something in return so have a proposal ready.• Entry fees for junior competitions or skills challenges.• Contributions from club members through a golf ball and equipment(club) bank – second hand golf clubs and used golf balls could be collectedand used by the junior section.• Solicit golf companies through your professional or other companiesin your local area for donations – for example clothing, competition prizesand raffle items.External sources of funding –In general, financial assistance for individuals is less likely than for organisations,thus the information provided is mostly relevant for organisations and bodies suchas a golf club. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of thisinformation, please note that sources and conditions of grant aid may changerapidly and individuals should check all appropriate conditions prior to application.EGU & ELGA -• Junior Club Coaching Grant (JCCG) – to help promote golf to boys andgirls. The grant allows affiliated golf clubs to hold coaching sessions forjuniors in a group environment. £125 is offered to golf clubs that can matchthis amount from their own funds to support a junior coaching programme.• Free Golf Coaching Grant (FGC) – affiliated golf clubs can receive £200 tosupport free beginners’ taster sessions for non-members. Sessions shouldbe open to all ages (clubs may wish to offer specialised sessions such asgirls’ only).• ELGA Trust – supports female golfers that are 21 years (or younger) or in fulltime education, providing financial support to assist with the cost of golfingequipment plus coaching and competition expenses for listed national anddivisional championships.(For a summary of these requirements contact the EGU/ELGA).

Money Matters 34County Unions & Associations –• County Golf Partnerships (CGP) – these are an effective and structuredway to support the development of golf within a county (Union andAssociation working closely together with other appropriate bodies, suchas County PGA). A maximum of £2,500 is available to assist a CGP in theproduction of a county development plan and a maximum of £10,000(per year for 3 years) is then available to support the implementation ofa CGP plan.• ELGA Development Grants – these are intended to support activitiesorganised by County Associations for girls in their early stages of the game orto support initiatives, which indirectly benefit these girls.• ELGA Subscription Grants – this grant supports the County Associationactivities for girl golf club members.(For more information contact the EGU/ELGA).Golf Foundation –• Golf Roots – up to £3,000 is available to provide youngsters in inner cityareas with a golfing experience, empowering individuals and providingappropriate resources.• Starter Centres – up to £500 is available to affiliated and non-affiliatedfacilities that actively promote golf to young people through a programme ofcoaching courses, providing a sound base for regular participation in a safeand friendly environment.• School & Community Discretionary Grants – designed to support PGAprofessional coaching for beginner groups in schools and the community.This grant is available to schools (£180), special needs schools (£360),golf clubs (£90) and county beginner groups (£360).(For a summary of these requirements contact the Golf Foundation).England Golf Partnership (EGP) –• Community Club Development Programme (CCDP) – a new programmefunded by the DCMS for small capital grants for sports facilities, creatinghigher quality facilities to provide increased golfing opportunities.Money Matters 35• Physical Education School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) – up to£2,000 is available for a partnership that forms a sustainable link betweenschool sport and golf clubs.• Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) – a Government fundedprogramme to assist UK elite sportsmen and women to develop theirsporting skills whilst in higher or further education in England. Up to £3,000for a scholarship and £1,000 for a bursary.(The EGP has produced a fact sheet entitled ‘Sources of Funding & Resources for Golf’ which canbe obtained from the EGU/ELGA).Other potential sources of funding –• Awards 4 All – www.awardsforall.org.uk• Foundation for Sports and the Arts – www.thefsa.net• Local Authorities & Community Groups – www.direct.gov.uk• Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews – www.randa.org• Sport England (including Regional Sports Boards & County SportsPartnerships) – www.sportengland.org• Sports Aid – www.sportsaid.org.uk• Sportsmatch – www.sportsmatch.co.uk• Various Bursaries & Scholarships (see Section 10 – Education& Careers)An EGU/ELGA RDO is available toprovide advice on funding and otherresources available to your golf club.The most effective way for a golf clubto access this support is byregistering for the GolfMark award(see Section 12 – GolfMark).

Money Matters 36 Money Matters 37Insurance for junior organisers:It is important that junior organisers liaise with the golf club secretary or manager inorder to find out if they are covered under the golf club's public liability insurancepolicy. This would ensure that cover is provided in the event of injury or damage tothird parties or third party property resulting from alleged negligence of the juniororganiser.In addition the junior organiser should check their own insurance, because they maybe similarly covered under their household insurance policy. In terms oftransportation of juniors to matches and competitions then the CiG grouprecommend that a person should have fully comprehensive car insurance(see Section 11 - Child Protection & Equity) and that they check their individualpolicies.FACT: “The number of golf clubs that allocate specific funds totheir junior section has increased”(Based on questionnaire returns since 2000) .SummaryThere are many different ways of sourcing funding,both internally and externally. Make sure youinvestigate all funding opportunities that are availableto the junior section.The EGU/ELGA junior club coaching and free golfcoaching grants are easy for golf clubs to access andare an excellent way of supporting the clubs’coaching requirements.Think about what you can provide a potentialsponsor with and find out what their aims are.Have an action plan ready to show what you hopeto achieve with the funding - this could be in the formof a junior development plan.Make sure costs are accurate before approachingthe club committee or other bodies, as this will helpthem assess your needs more effectively.The