In order to measure the success it is clear that there need to be quantifiable outcomes and targets need defined which can be used to measure progress. These KPIs should be aligned to the meet one of the three aims; governance, participation and excellence.
Although not currently recognised by Sport England, the BSHA has adopted their world-leading community sport system to identify its KPIs. This system is built on three principals;
Grow: Helping people to access sledge hockey and increasing participation numbers.
Sustain: To sustain current levels of participation
Excel: To develop a world class programme delivering Paralympic medal success
Each KPI have a target, timeframe and a RAG status. The status of each KPI will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and will be defined as followed;
RED: Target or timescale will not be met without drastic intervention or has not been achieved
AMBER: Target and/or timescale will be missed by a margin of less than 10%
GREEN: Target and timescale has been or will be met.
Reference: GR1
Principal: GROW
Description: Sledge Hockey will increase the proportion of the adult population (16+) participating in physical activity 3 times per week as recreation or sport.
Target: 20 New Adults participating in Sledge Hockey per annum
Approach
• The implementation of the corporate marketing strategy
• Raising awareness of BSHA nationally with County Sport Partnerships and Community Sports Networks
• Promoting the Sledge Hockey in the education and tourism and leisure sectors nationally
• The development of partnerships with ice rinks, local authority parks, and commercial roller facilities to promote recreational participation.
• Building relationships with other National Governing Bodies, in particular those sharing facilities or who utilize similar coaching methodology
• Working with Project BattleBack to provide injured service people to participate in Sledge Hockey as part of the rehabilitation process.
• Work with the forces Ice Hockey teams to promote Sledge Hockey
• Work with partners such as EFDS ESAPLD and HE institutions to maximise accessibility to Sledge Hockey for all abilities.
• Increasing the number of Ice and Inline Clubs nationally
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: XL1
Principal: EXCEL
Description: Team GB to participate in the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
Target: Team GB to obtain a top 6 finish at 2014 Winter Paralympic Games.
Approach
• Increase the number of players nationally who classify to participate in IPC competitions
• Implement and maintain a Sledge Hockey specific Strength and Condition programme
• Implement, develop and review domestic competition programme
• Recruit and train a medical practitioner to provide classification and medical advice and support
• Team GB participation at appropriate International Competitions
• Target specific milestones in relation to pre-determined world rankings
• Implement a robust, competitive selection policy
• Implement a comprehensive support/medical programme
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: ST1
Principal: SUSTAIN
Description: To introduce a competitive domestic Ice and Inline Sledge Hockey leagues
Target: Competitive National Ice and Inline Sledge Hockey leagues comprising of at least four teams and taking place on an annual basis
Approach
• Ensure that viable teams exist by assisting clubs to sustain and grow their membership
• Develop league structure to minimise financial and logistical constraints
• Work with partners to provide suitable venues and resources
• Develop recognised officials
• Promote leagues and maximise publicity
Timescale: 2012
Status: GREEN
Reference: XL2
Principal: EXCEL
Description: Launch a national junior (under 21) programme
Target: For 20% of Team GB senior team to be made of graduates from the junior programme
Approach
• Increase the number of junior players nationally
• Implement, develop and review domestic junior competition programme
• Junior team to participate in one international tournament per year
• Develop and publish a clear pathway
• Identify and target appropriate funding (e.g. TASS, Sports Aid)
• Develop programme to promote Sledge Hockey at schools in partnership with key partners
• Work with key partners to promote Sledge Hockey at events where disabled children participate (e.g. Wheelpower Junior Camps)
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR2
Principal: GROW
Description: Sledge Hockey will increase the number of sledge hockey clubs in the UK
Target: 1 new Ice Sledge Hockey club and 1 new Inline Sledge Hockey club per year
Approach
• Develop partnerships with existing ice and inline hockey clubs to encourage them to form Sledge Hockey teams
• Develop a club start-up support pack providing information and documents on how to start up a new Sledge Hockey club.
• Market Sledge Hockey to Sports partnerships and Sports Development Units
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: ST2
Principal: SUSTAIN
Description: BSHA will offer a centralised membership scheme to clubs and participants
Target: For all participants and clubs to register with the BSHA
Approach
• Ensure that only registered clubs and participants participate in the relevant league
• Provide regular feedback, information and support to registered participants and clubs
• Develop a Team GB selection policy that incorporates participant registration with the BSHA
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR3
Principal: GROW
Description: Develop and introduce an accredited coaching qualification
Target: A Sledge Hockey specific coaching qualification to be available
Approach
• Obtain recognition by Home Country’s Sports Councils
• Work with UK Coaching to develop and introduce a robust coaching programme
• Implement policy requiring all coaches to obtain the recognised BSHA Coaching qualification within a pre-determined timescale
• Project manage and deliver courses to meet demand
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR4
Principal: GROW
Description: Women and Girls development strategy
Target: To increase female participation to 25% of all participants
Approach
• The implementation of the corporate marketing strategy
• Raising awareness of female participation
• Building partnerships with female orientation organisations and groups e.g. Guiding
• Promoting the Sledge Hockey in the education and tourism and leisure sectors nationally
• Talent transfer from sports with a high proportion of female participants
• Work with the female Ice Hockey teams to promote Sledge Hockey
• Increasing the number of Ice and Inline Clubs nationally
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
Reference: GR5
Principal: GROW
Description: BME development strategy
Target: To increase BME participation to 25% of all participants
Approach
• The implementation of the corporate marketing strategy
• Promoting the Sledge Hockey in areas where the community has a high level of BME members
• Increasing the number of Ice and Inline Clubs nationally
• Engage with promoting Sledge Hockey in BME media
Timescale: 2014
Status: GREEN
