BUILDING GOLF COMMUNITIES

Try Learn Play

Why Are We Here?

• Industry Status• New Beginnings – link golf & community• What has been done in Barrie to date?• Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund

(OSRCF)• Allocation of funds• This is a movement for the Barrie community and golf

industry

The Idea: Long Term Strategy

• Stabilization Plan • Betterment of Golf• Rebuild Association Programs (Future Links, Golf in

Schools, etc.)• Active Assistance for Facilities• Toolbox & Training• Facilities will drive the movement through program

opportunities

The Three P’s: People. Partners, Pathways

Golf Champions (People)

Community PartnersGolf Pathways

Building Golf Communities Hierarchy

TRY Golf

• GAO Driven – Facility Supported • Grassroots Level• FUN• Bring Golf to the Community• Outcomes of the TRY Opportunities…

1.Non-golfers engaging through try opportunities2.Ability to showcase to the golfer/non-golfer where

they can go to LEARN and PLAY

TRY Golf - Family Golf

• Community Events• Winterfest• Kempenfest• Canadian Tire Parking Lots• Barrie Colts Games

• Golf Festivals• Family Golf Week

TRY Golf - Youth Golf

• She Swings She Scores/ He Swings He Scores• Barrie Women's Hockey Assn./Barrie Minor Hockey

Assn.• Barrie Soccer League• Barrie Colts

• Golf in Schools

TRY Golf - Partnerships

GAO Roles

• Events team to attend 40+ events promoting golf

• Identify community volunteers to run help staff events

• Develop online portal

• Train individuals to run Golf in Schools

• Provide necessary equipment and materials to run Golf in Schools

Facility Roles

• Promote that Golf Barrie team will be at community events

• Get certified to run Golf in Schools

• Sponsor school(s)

LEARN Golf

• Facility Driven – GAO Trained and Supported• When the Community Arrives to a Facility • Programing – what you are already doing?• Gaps – where can we help fill? • Building a Golf Community Inventory

LEARN Golf - Adult Golf

• Women’s Clinics • The Business Women

• Senior Golf• Women’s Leagues• Men’s Leagues• Get Golf Ready

LEARN Golf - Family Golf

• Take a Kid to the Course • House League Golf• Family Lessons/Clinics• Open House

LEARN Golf - Youth Golf

• NXTEE• Camps• Lessons• Future Links – Learn to Play, Girls’ Club• Clinics

LEARN Golf - Partnerships

GAO Roles

• Analyze program inventory and offer assistance

• Ensure individuals at taster events are provided with the proper information and next steps

• Develop online portal

Facility Roles

• Provide inventory of programs

• Identify gaps in your inventory

• Work with other facilities to minimize the gaps in your inventory

• Host Learning Series programs during Family Golf Week

PLAY Golf

• Facility Driven – GAO Trained and Supported• Long Term Financial Benefits• Leagues – adult• Interclubs• Junior Leagues – minor sports model• Regular Green Fee Play

Recap - Partnerships

GAO Commitment• Events team to attend 40+

events promoting golf

• Identify community individuals to run events

• Develop business partnerships

• Develop online portal

• Train individuals to run Golf in Schools

• Analyze program inventory and offer assistance

• Organize Family Golf Week

Facility Commitment • Promote Golf Barrie – community

events

• Help create a clear golf pathway

• Sponsor school(s) in your area

• Provide inventory of programs

• Identify gaps in your inventory

• Work with other facilities to minimize the gaps in your inventory

• Host Learning Series programs during Family Golf Week

Next Steps

1. Community Golf Inventory2. Fill Gaps in Inventory3. Build Community Portal4. Get out to the People

LET’S DO THIS TOGETHERWHO’S IN?