Cycling South Africa

March 2005

Presented by

Gotty Hansen – President

David Bellairs – Vice President

Conrad Lesch – Trustee Development

Presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee – 08/03/2005

Introduction - Mr G. Hansen

The Past - Mr C. Lesch

The Present - Current Scenario - Mr D. Bellairs

- Ongoing Initiatives - Messrs Lesch and Bellairs

The Future - Challenges – Mr D. Bellairs

- The way forward – Mr D. Bellairs

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Soccer Running Cycling Cricket Rugby

Background:

The key to success in cycling, as in any sport, is development! It is often said that if you take care of development then the elite side of the sport will take care of itself. However the fact is:

Solid , meaningful and sustainable development are the foundations for the future success of our sport

Cycling participation is on a par with that of Cricket and RugbyFigures quoted in ‘000s

6547

2815

3553

7285

Cricket Rugby Golf Cycling

Demographic split of participants various sporting codes

14.6

4.5 4.4

2.2

Basketball Soccer Cycling Rugby

Cycling’s annual growth compared to other major SA sports

Representation at National Elite Level

A four year synopsis - Athletes

YEAR WHITE NON WHTE

2001 102 2

2002 57 2

2003 83 5

2004 92 7

Representation at National Elite Level

A four year synopsis - Management

YEAR WHITE NON WHTE

2001 17 4

2002 11 3

2003 11 6

2004 17 7

The Present

Current scenario: The Role players

Cycling South Africa

South African Cycling Federation

Pedal Power Association

Gauteng Pedal Power Association

The Present

Current scenario: Ongoing Initiatives

Cape:•Development Clubs established and operating in Kayelitsha, Delft, Masiphumelela, Kuilsriver, Steenberg, Fish Hoek, Bishop Lavis, Paarl, Ceres, Bellville, Hex River and Tableview•The number development of riders totals well over 100 varying in age from 10 to late 20’s•Support consists of financial, logistical and training•Road, Track and MTB

Eastern Province:•Comprehensive Road and Track Programme•50 road bikes 30 track bikes issued 2004•Currently 30 active black scholars on the programme between ages 12 to 19•Provided the first National SA Champion U12 – Malibongwe Manyati in two disciplines

Griqualand West:•Sustainable MTB and Road Programme•80 registered scholars ages 10 to 19 •3 years presented the largest proportion of riders of color in their provincial teams

The Present

Current scenario: Ongoing Initiatives

Gauteng North:•Comprehensive Road and Track Programme•30 scholars on the database between 12 and 19

Kwazulu Natal:•Comprehensive Track, BMX, Road and disabled•35 scholars ages 10 to 18•1st ever black South African to be selected for UCI World Cycling Centre for Training and Development – Sifiso Nhlapo BMX world ranked no 8

Boland:•Track development programme with representation on the National Track team for 2 years running•30 scholars on the programme ages 10 to 18

The Present

Challenges facing Cycling SA for the future:

Alternative Transport

Lifestyle Choice with barriers to entry

Recovery of financial benefits accruing to the private sector

Aspirational and “Cool” – The Youth

Safety/Youth/Development

Elitist / TV

Accountability of Volunteers

Creation of Equity

Potential loss of International Event

Responsibility to rest of Africa

The Future

Cycling SA faces many new and old challenges

With the coming together of the various bodies, the time is now past due to speedily address the needs of all the various role players and stakeholders in SA

Professional Business Plan

Revised Structure

Comprehensive development strategy

Marketing, Media and PR campaign

Creation of commercial opportunities

Financial Partnerships

Value to members / clients

Professional, service orientated, businesslike approach

What does Cycling need:

The Future

Scholars / Development

Recreational

Commuting

Competitive

Elite

The Future

The way forward:

PHASE 1

Cycling SA to be treated as a business and operated as a business along the lines of sound business principles

Restructuring of the organisation with a physical national presence as well as the streamlining / redefinition of roles and responsibilities.

Appointment of a CEO

Creation of equity and financially viable business opportunities to ensure the financial sustainability of our sport

CEO in conjunction with the Board to draw up a five year business plan covering all areas of concern

Introduction of a National database and data management system to facilitate more effective communication

Due Date: December 2005

The Future

The way forward:

PHASE 2

Due Date: January 2006

Implementation of plans ex Phase 1

PHASE 3

Due Date: December 2006

Assessment and Revision of Phase2

In Conclusion

“Cycling for all” across all spectrums of the South African demographic must remain the underpinning philosophy that we move forward with. South Africa can proudly boast the Worlds two largest timed fun rides and also the only International Stage race in sub Saharan Africa. All three of these funded privately through corporate sponsorship and Cycling South Africa initiatives

Thank You