This document outlines strategies for creating a sustainable sports program called Ahmedabad Ultimate, including addressing potential barriers to sustainability like funding, personnel, and community interest. It notes that funding is not a major focus as the sport of ultimate frisbee requires minimal equipment that has been donated, and there are no salaries as coaches are volunteers. It emphasizes developing the coaching staff through opportunities for personal and professional growth to motivate long-term involvement, and generating interest in the community by addressing needs like conflict resolution through the sport.
3. FundingConsidering our target audience, funding is not a focus of the initiativeLow cost sport – discs and cones all donated by alumni and interns’ networksMinimal operating costs – no dedicated office space or salariesCoaches are all volunteers…ºÝºÝߣ 3
4. PeopleCoaches are key – volunteers, interns, fellows, players, cross-designation of existing staffInvest in a small core team – motivate and empower through something unique to the sportInvestment comes through personal development, not only on the fieldºÝºÝߣ 4
5. Sport for DEVELOPMENTInvest in coaches via transferable skillsSponsorship for self and teamOrganizing and Executing Youth TournamentsProfessional development in sports versus grassroots…ºÝºÝߣ 5
6. InterestChoose a sport or program that is a NEED for the community you’re trying to reachThe need can keep a project going…and serve as directionAhmedabad Ultimate focus area: conflict resolution and anger managementAfter some impact, you’ve created a needºÝºÝߣ 6