On behalf of all our riders, I extend a sincere invitation to be a part of our supportive cycling community. Our club has a rich history and celebrates achievements since 1894. To go through individual successes would be too lengthy but it is worthwhile mentioning such athletes as Viv Young, Jim Cross, John Oxenham, Jay McCarthy, Mal Rudolph, Ben & Kurt Jensen, Hayden Josefski, Josh Rogash, Dylan
Newbury, Oscar Schoff and Jorden Kerby. These riders have all achieved significant status both at a local and State level. Many of these riders have successfully achieved at both National and International level and celebrate memorable titles such as World Champion. We, as a club, hope to continue to encourage, promote and advance safe and competitive cycling in the Fraser Coast Area. President’s vision: To develop, promote and encourage cycling participation and racing within the Fraser Coast, Maryborough and wider areas in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment. Mission
Provide an environment which nurtures, develops and encourages youth and adults in the Maryborough and Hervey Bay District to ride, race & support the sport of cycling.
5 Priorities for 2024
2024 - EMBEDDING GOOD PRACTICE AND CREATING OPPORTUNITY
1. Provide high quality and well-planned seasonal race opportunities (aligned with AusCycling)
2. Increase club membership and opportunity (youth to adult)
3. Increase the number of and training opportunities for: commissaires/ coaches/ first aid officers/ drivers and
interested club stakeholders
4. Increase opportunity to engage FCRC regarding FCRC Sports Precinct development
5. Provide meaningful value to our sponsors (local bike shops, local organizations, businesses and FCRC)
Values
Inclusiveness, Honesty, Fairness, Passion, Safety, Excellence
Strategic Platforms
Strategic platforms are the key themes through which we will focus our efforts over the coming four years to drive the Vision. The platforms represent four core areas that have been identified as being key to the delivery of the vision and the growth and sustainability of the FCCC organization. A range of Strategies & Goals have been identified for delivery under each platform. The goals describe our end points and the strategies provide the focus areas where we see greatest opportunity to improve. PARTICIPATION & PERFORMANCE
More members joining FCCC club to enjoy their ride or compete in Local, State, National & World Competitions
COLLABORATION
Provide the best outcomes for our members & our stakeholders through progressive and mutually beneficial relationships (local cycling businesses, FCRC, clubs and organizations)
GOVERNANCE
Embrace best practice governance principles of sustainability, transparency, accountability and safety
COMMUNICATION
Clearly communicate our cycling Vision and Values to our members, the cycling community and immediate population
Key aims expanded:
· Increase memberships
· Retain more of our members
· Promote safety as non-negotiable
· Increase participation in AusCycling sanctioned events
· Increase participation in Championship events
· Increase support staff (Volunteers, Officials, Coaches etc.)
· Provide cyclists with competency, improvement and performance pathways
· Implement support staff pathways through alignment with Auscycling and financial incentives (Volunteers, Officials, Coaches etc.)
· Provide events which participants want to enter, and spectators enjoy watching
· Support Affiliated Clubs i.e. Local Tri Clubs, HB Bugs, Bundaberg Cycling Club
· Develop and build relationships within the cycling community
· Provide great value to our sponsors (local bike clubs and FC Regional Council)
· Partner with Local and State bodies to develop and grow the sport
· Harness our member’s knowledge and experience
· Work with our National and other State Cycling associations (Auscycling) to grow our influence and strength
· Build financial stability through revenue strength and diversity and thorough cost management
· Implement sound administrative oversight
· Assess our risks to know our opportunities
· Modernize our structure and constitution
· Offer clear, consistent, well informed and transparent communication
· Have a good, simple and consistent message
· Engage the media and have them assist us in spreading our message
· Reach our audience, listen and learn from the feedback.
· Advocate for our members through AusCycling and key Stakeholder to improve cycling outcomes
FCCC Executive 2024
The FCCC executive committee is responsible for governing cycling participation in accordance with the objects as set out in the FCCC Constitution adopted and ratified in July 2021. The current board members (directors) bring a diverse range of professional skills and a passion for cycling to the organization. Members of the committee develop the strategies & goals. Each committee member (Director) then assists in the delivery of the strategies with the support of the club. President: Steve Case
Vice President: Adam Hawkins
Secretary: Dave Trevorrow
Treasurer: Toni Perkins
Club Captain: Warren Gus Ware
Chief Handicapper: Tim McDonnel
General Operations:
· Club meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at an advertised venue. The AGM is held in March of each year.
· Club Races are held on Sunday commencing between 7am and 9am
o Crit: 7:00am Start summer months
o Winter road races: 8:00 am-9:00 am
· The club officiates both Road races, ITT events and Crit races
· All road races are conducted under the regulations set out by AusCycling (All courses must be supported by a current QPS permit and sanctioned by AusCycling)
· Crit races are held at the Industrial Estate in Enterprize Cct in Maryborough, Astro Slab Hervey Bay and the HB Airport Industrial Estate
· All riders MUST have a current AC license
· All riders MUST wear an Australian approved helmet
· Riders must present their license prior to racing
· All riders will be provided with a number prior to racing
· Junior riders must use restricted gearing
Concluding comments
I trust that this document provides a useful overview regarding the opportunities and functions that the FCCC offers. We trust that you will enjoy the fellowship and competition the club provides. Kind regards
Steve (President)
March AGM 2024
