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Strategic Plan
  NELSON MOUNTAINBIKE CLUB
STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 - 2015 Posted November 5th 2009
This document represents the 2nd version of the NMTBC's strategic plan and focus, after the issue of the first 2008-2010 plan. It reviews strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities; presents a series of statements relating to the NMTBC vision, mission, values and objectives; and sets out the club's proposed strategies and goals.
The strategic plan's purpose is to guide the Club in its operational focus. As such, the plan is a living document and will be amended over time to take advantage of strategic opportunities and improvements.
Vision
The vision of NMTBC looking forward 5 years is:
To be actively managing an extensive and continually developing and expanding network of beginner, intermediate and advanced MTB trails, in active co-operation with NCC, TDC, Hancocks and other interests.
Mission Statement
The central purpose and role of our club is defined as:
Great Trails; Great Rides; Great Events, with a focus on providing a quality MTB riding facility that suits all abilities from the young kids, through to the older generation; from the beginner to the seasoned professional rider.
Our Values
The values governing the Club's development will include the following:
Enjoyable MTB rides
Affordable MTB events
Inclusion of all abilities
Our Objectives:
Longer term objectives of our Club are summarised as:
Growing membership
Significant strategic partners - forestry, local government and corporate
Sustainable infrastructure of trails
Development of talented riders
Events portfolio relevance to local community
Events portfolio desirability for out of region participants eg: NZ MTB Cup/National Champs etc
Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats & Opportunities
This strategic plan addresses the following key strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities for the Nelson Mountainbike Club:
Strengths:
Membership numbers
Membership networks
Popularity of sport
Experience of committee
Relationships with land access partners
Existing trail network
Managed 'cluster' approach to trail management
Finances
MTBNZ affiliation
Local Body support
Threats:
Forestry industry for access
Relevance to members
Rapid evolution of sport
Weaknesses:
Trail maintenance
Recreational events programme
Member communications
Member support of events
Opportunities:
Further trail development
Relationships with 'outside industry'
Member new-trail building
Further corporate event/club sponsorship
Broad-appeal events
Key Strategies:
The following strategies will be pursued by our Club:
New trail building
Member-volunteer mobilisation to help build new trails
Utilisation of Contractors, PD workers and Council for trail building
Managed 'cluster' approach to trail maintenance programmes
Organised recreational rides
Tailor all club organised events and races to meet members needs
Relevant website, letterhead, logo, newsletter
Assist members in organising Club Race and Recreation MTB events
Continue with management of Hancocks Forest Access Permit for members
Continue expanding formal agreements for access within Tasman
The following important strategies will also be followed:
Efficient committee meetings
Realistic expectations of committee members to ensure retention
Formalise and adopt club constitution at 2009 AGM
Seek membership input for important decisions and initiatives
Regular newsletter and update emails to members
Major Goals:
The following key 'Great Trails' projects are earmarked for the next 10 years:
End 2009
Completion of Sharlands Valley Trail Stage One (Wiggles - Bob's Fern). Hira forest, Hancock FM key partner
Reinstatement of Meades Rd trail (twin bridges, Aniseed Vly). Hancock FM key partner
South Branch upgrade completed. NCC key partner
Mid 2010
Completion of Sharlands Valley Trail Stage Two (Bob's Fern to 3km mark). Hira forest, Hancock FM key partner, intermediate level
'629' project completed. Sunshine Ridge to Smiths Ford, Maitai Vly. NCC key partner, advanced level trail
Completion of Barnicoat Stage One (Jenkins firebreak to weir). Marsden Vly, NCC key partner, intermediate level trail
End 2010
Completion of Sharlands Valley Trail Stage Three (3km mark to main carpark). Hira forest, Hancock FM key partner, beginner/intermediate level.
Completion of Barnicoat Stage Two (full traverse). Marsden Vly, NCC key partner, intermediate level trail
2010-2011
Codgers Trail Network expansion to Hancocks estate (Sharlands Hill). NCC and Hancock FM key partners, beginner/intermediate level
2010-2012
Richmond Trails expansion. TDC and PF Olsen key partners, beginner/intermediate level
2010-2015
Rabbit Island Trails expansion. TDC and PF Olsen key partners, beginner level
2010-2020
Ex-Doc Reserve management, Hira Forest. Management programmes implemented in this 28ha block including pest control. Key partners NCC, DOC, Hancock FM
2011-2012
Development and completion of Battletrack, Kaka Hill. Hancock FM key partner
Development of Piper≠s Reserve loop trail under NCC Resource Consent. NCC key partner.
2011-2013
Codgers Trail Network expansion to NCC estate (Sharlands Hill/Cleveland Tce ROW). NCC key partner, intermediate level trail
2011-2020
Corridor suburban edge routes planned and developed in line with pace of residential development in Marsden/Enner Glynn valleys and through to Richmond.
2012-2013
Third House to Jenkins Hill link reopened, parallel to Brook Sanctuary fence section. NCC key partner, intermediate/advanced level trail
2012
Fringed Hill alternative descent to existing ŒClassic≠. NCC key partner
2013-2016
Comprehensive Fringed Hill trail network developed (pending NCC land purchase after logging). NCC key partner, full range of different level trails including cross country trails and downhill trails
2015-2020
Full time, paid Nelson Trail Care Crew responsible for management and maintenance of MTB assets. NCC and TDC key partners  
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