The research which I have conducted in 3 NSAs in Singapore indicates that participation base and achievement of the national team are the most important factors for a non-profit sports organisation to become an NSA. These are some of the recommandations for UPA(S) if it is going to be a sustainable non-profit sports organisation.
1. Strengthed ties and collaborations with UPA from other countries - learning from other organisation's best practices.
2. Developed a structured coaching systems which involves proper certification, systematic assessment and produce professional coaches who are really keen to promote the sport. The focus of the coaches should be sharing his/her knowledge of the game rather than making a profit out of this process.
3. Focus on Youth Ultimate - develop a structured coaching system for our youths to feed our national team.
4. Develop a group of core of players for the National Team. Provide platforms and support (financial, etc) when players travel overseas for tournament. This means working closely with SSC and ensures the orgnisation's processs are structured so that UPA(S) can become a National Sports Association. Less reliance on foreign players and focus on youth development. Quick fixes does not help an orgnisation in the long run.
5. Provide more platforms and opportunities for people to play and pick up the sport.
6. Increase effectiveness and credibility of leagues. The objectives must be clear, whether the league is for increasing participation base or be competitive. There is no such thing as friendly competition. You cannot cater to so many different groups of people.
7. Spirit of the Game (SOTG) is one of the compelling selling point of Ultimate. However, as the game gets more competitive, violations kills the game! The observer system is good but needs more serious refinement. There needs to be a plan for full implemenation or we will move towards umpires or referee system, which does not differentiate us from other sports.
8. Need for a more established sponsor.
9. Accessibility of fields
10. Membership for UPA(S) - a source of revenue (Minimal), tracking of the numbers of members(active)
11. A more structured club system - all clubs should be governed by the NSA to reduce issues such as poaching of players, conflict of interest with the National Team and allcation of resources such as fundings, players and representation during World Club Tournament.
Disc In! The Games Concept Approach to Teaching Ultimate Frisbee
"Disc In!" was launched on the 3rd of November 2007 during the National Sports Conference. This book is supported by the Singapore Physical Education Association (SPEA) and Icon books and multimedia pte ltd.
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance has kindly written the foreword to support this book.
This book aims to share best practices with physical educators, specialist, coaches and players. It also emplifies how teachers can contribute to ongoing research in sports and other fields.
This book is also written to increase the awareness of Ultimate Frisbee in Singapore.
Besides the description of skills involved in the game, you will also understand the skill developmental process (systematic flow chart), tactical problems, cutting for disc and handling framework. You will also find 12 lesson plans for teaching Ultimate Frisbee at the back of the book!
What can you do with this book? You can read it, keep it, share it, recommend it, but do not PHOTOCOPY it!
Each book cost $25 and proceeds from this book will cover the publishing cost and support SPEA in future events to increase the status of Physical Education in Singapore. Please support me even if you feel that you already know a lot about Ultimate. You might find something interesting.
If you would like to have a copy of this book, please e-mail me at discin@gmail.com to order.
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance has kindly written the foreword to support this book.
This book aims to share best practices with physical educators, specialist, coaches and players. It also emplifies how teachers can contribute to ongoing research in sports and other fields.
This book is also written to increase the awareness of Ultimate Frisbee in Singapore.
Besides the description of skills involved in the game, you will also understand the skill developmental process (systematic flow chart), tactical problems, cutting for disc and handling framework. You will also find 12 lesson plans for teaching Ultimate Frisbee at the back of the book!
What can you do with this book? You can read it, keep it, share it, recommend it, but do not PHOTOCOPY it!
Each book cost $25 and proceeds from this book will cover the publishing cost and support SPEA in future events to increase the status of Physical Education in Singapore. Please support me even if you feel that you already know a lot about Ultimate. You might find something interesting.
If you would like to have a copy of this book, please e-mail me at discin@gmail.com to order.
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