BASKETBALL VICTORIA COUNTRY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE 7 December 2009
Chairman Rod Bush thanked all Council members and staff for they dedicated service during a year that saw the Council embark on a review of the governance structure and operational areas that will determine how basketball should be delivered to the Country Associations in 2010 and beyond.
"The BVCC review will conclude in the early part of 2010 and will deliver some very important recommendations to be considered by all involved in Country Basketball." Rod Bush stated. "It is expected that an interim report and recommendations will be tabled at the Basketball Victoria AGM in May 2010." A final report is not expected until later in the year.
Rod reiterated that it will be important to have as many Country Associations as possible represented at the Basketball Victoria AGM. "The opportunity to have your say before a vote by all Victorian Associations on the recommendations is important." Rod said.
The meeting also discussed the many changes that are occurring around basketball in Country Victoria and the need for the sport to remain current and efficient.
Regionalisation
One of the review points that has been debated rigorously is regards to regionalisation of the Country area. "For the past 43 years all services in relation to Country Basketball have been delivered from the Bendigo office." Rod said. One of the proposals being considered by the Review Panel is to establish Regional areas and employ Community Development Officers in the Regions to assist local associations deliver the sport to
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Player Affiliation Fees The meeting also carefully considered the financial report tabled by the BVCC Finance and Audit Committee. The 2009 Financial statement will be tabled at the Country AGM in May 2010. This meeting however did consider the 2010 draft budget and after considerable debate the Executive Committee resolved to increase the Player affiliation Fee from $26 per annum to $29:50. The Referee Licence Fee for the 2010 year was also set at $29:50. "A prudent governing body needs to consider the economic climate and increasing costs associated with the delivery of the sport." David said. "The affiliation fee should increase in line with CPI annually; otherwise the expense budget must be decreased by CPI." "Our costs increase and if we want to just maintain what we do, we need to increase the fees accordingly". David added. The last fee rise was in 2007 and when compared with other Regional sports the new fee is very competitive: This year Basketball Australia has partnered with a new Insurance provider OAMPS and they now provide insurance cover for all basketball participants across Australia which also has some added benefits for local associations. A letter to all Associations will be sent by the Chairman of the BVCC, Rod Bush this week and will detail results of the meetings recommendations.
David advised the meeting that there are a number of initiatives that will be delivered throughout Country Victoria in 2010, that will build on some of the sensational programs that Vic Country is renowned for.
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