Culture is critical to the fabric of all clubs.
Being part of a sporting club is not just about the time spent on the field each week. A sense of belonging is just as important for members.
Culture is something often discussed within sporting teams and clubs – the word tossed around as an unquantifiable ‘X-factor’, something elusive that teams must catch and pin down. From the Sydney Swans’ famous ‘Bloods’ leadership culture to the Australian Diamonds’ advocacy of personal accountability for each team member, there are many different interpretations of what culture means and how it is integrated into a sporting program.
A lot of people get a sense of social wellbeing from the groups that they belong to. For people who play sport, that team-based membership is a huge motivator and a huge part of that social component of wellbeing.
Good conduct on and off field is essential to maintaining strong club culture.
A well defined code of conduct is essential as is a process to manage each individual case, often involving interviews and a statement of facts from the different perspectives. It may involve some form of mediation between parties.
GRCM can help clubs define what makes them unique and document a cultural framework and a strong code of conduct.
