Strategic Plan

BUILDING OUR FUTURE, WEARING OUR HEART

Our commitment to Rugby League pathways and communities across South-West Queensland

 

 

HEART: 
HONOUR    ENTHUSIASM     ACCOUNTABLE     RESPECT     TEAMWORK


 


STRATEGIC PLAN 2023 TO 2027 (2025 UPDATE)

 

BUILDING FINANCIAL STRENGTH  

Goal - To improve the Club’s commercial performance year on year to create a sustainable and diverse financial base  

 

Strategies:  

  • Maximise game day revenue through increased attendance, memberships and merchandise  

  • Schedule regular events throughout the calendar year to provide consistent revenue flow  

  • Provide exceptional value and networking opportunities to our partners to encourage continued financial support  

  • Create a regular income stream outside of football operations 

  • Utilise the Foundation and access grants programs to gain funding from a variety of sources  

 

CREATING CLYDESDALES  

Goal - To provide an environment for players, coaches and support staff to reach their full potential in both Rugby League and life  

 

Strategies:  

  • Invest in an elite performer program that leads to players, coaches and support staff achieving higher honours  

  • Create and continually nurture a team and club first culture, by setting clear expectations for both on and off the field behaviour  

  • Grow local area representation in each of our State-wide teams through quality development programs  

  • Engage with South-West Leagues to retain and develop the best regional talent 

 

OUR HOME  

Goal - Secure first-rate facilities that are the home of the Western Clydesdales  

 

Strategies: 

  • Secure facilities to centralise excellence in training and development 

  • Develop relationships with delivery partners to enhance opportunities for athlete outcomes 

 

OUR COMMUNITY  

Goal - Engage and inspire the Rugby League community across our region and develop passionate advocates of the Club  

 

Strategies:  

  • Host regular games and engagement across our Western region  

  • Increase community club engagement and benefits through existing and new opportunities  

  • Create new and diverse fan engagement opportunities  

  • Develop our regionally based community wellbeing program 

 

OUR PEOPLE  

Goal - To build a high-performing culture that supports the wellbeing and development of the Board, staff, players and volunteers  

 

Strategies:  

  • Attract and retain the best people for our Club  

  • Provide pathways and learning opportunities inside and outside of Rugby League for our people 

  • Maintain best practice through leadership, culture and values  

  • Maintain strong and agile Board governance  

 

"At the Western Clydesdales, we don’t just play Rugby League. We build futures, foster community pride and grow HEART across our region."
- Shane Sullivan, Western Clydesdales CEO