- a good club has a geart core of people that work well together to get the job done that will benifit the club as a whole and promote the sport of Outrigger Paddling in a good light.
- A good club is one that caters to it's novice and up and coming paddlers(all grades/age groups) without holding back the elite or those working towards elite status.
- A good club has quality coaches for everyone and can organize the creating/educating of such coaches.
- A good club has good planning so everything is transparent... fundraising, coaching sessions, safety, The club expectations (of paddlers and committee), equipment allocation, regatta expectations and maintenance.
- A good club should have easy access to water, both flat and surf and have the craft and risk management to cater to those condidtions.
- A good club does not have to have clubrooms or all the bells and whistles when it comes to equipment but these are something to strive towards as a whole.
- A good club is one that acknowledges those that do the hard yards or have the skills that make certain aspects of that club a success...and do not run such members into the ground.
- A good club is one where all the club members are happy and proud to move the club foreward and are all willing to do their part to get things done the right way.
- A good club has pride in it's colours and logo and is competitive but has a friendly outlook towards it's competitors... off the water
- A good club encourages the growth of the sport by running the odd regatta or attending as many reggatas as practicle and helping out out these reggatas if needed
-D-Paddler
Now its your turn, what do you look for in a club?
