NSC Annual Priorities

Strategic Priorities (from 10 yearplan)

• Create a strong TEAM NEPEAN founded on the values of espirit de corps, sportsmanship and respect.
• Provide our skaters with the best possible facilities and programs to realize their individual potentials and dreams.
• Provide a safe, progressive, adaptive and balanced off and on ice program that develops each skater as a complete athlete.
• Provide a strong and progressive learn to skate program that teaches fundamental skating skills to support active participation in any skating related sport or activity within our community.
• Provide a comprehensive Talent Identification Program to support skater development and success at any level.
• Foster a knowledgeable and well-informed NSC community having ample opportunities to participate in developing our athletes.
• Create an environment that provides for the continuing development of coaches and evaluators at all levels

Two Year Priorities (starting 2003-2004)

• Establish a Program Coordinators team to commence working towards the longer-term objective of achieving an integrated coaching team
• Continue efforts to build pairs program at the introductory and competitive levels with the aim of establishing Nepean as a Pairs Centre of Excellence. Attract an additional top pairs coach
• Prepare for the next generation of senior/competitive skaters
• Work with City to address ice allocation and cost issues in order to progress skating programs and limit financial burden on our membership
• Develop an awareness package and expand communications program to improve the Club's visibility within the community
• Promote Recreational Program to further demonstrate Nepean as a community focused Club and serve as a feeder to Senior Program
• Improve Club administrative and management practices in order to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible
• Revisit 10-year plan and establish priorities for 2005-2008 based on the progress made during 2003 and 2004 and other influencing factors

Updated: March 2004