Junior Social Play Overview Quiz Script.docx

Welcome to The Junior Social Play Overview training module. In this course, we are going to start by covering an overview of the Junior Social Play program. This will explore the key elements, it\'s purpose, the four social play events and the desired output of these events. We will then explore t...

Welcome to The Junior Social Play Overview training module. In this course, we are going to start by covering an overview of the Junior Social Play program. This will explore the key elements, it\'s purpose, the four social play events and the desired output of these events. We will then explore the recommended scheduling and pricing guidance for the events. Next, we will look at the recommended implementation steps and how to access the further support available to you. The training course will conclude by exploring the key next steps for you after completing this module. The Social Play program consists of four event types that can be run at specific points in the calendar year. You should aim to offer each event type at least once per year and aim to link these to your other programs, in order to maximize engagement and drive further participation. Within the Social Play program, there are four different event types with differing objectives and target participants. The Social Play Events can be targeted towards new juniors who are yet to be exposed to the Junior Golf Academy programs. It is an ideal opportunity to welcome juniors and their families from the local community, as well as friends and family members of junior currently participating. The events are also ideal for participating juniors who are enrolled in other JGA Programs. It will provide the opportunity to develop friendships, build confidence at the club and develop skills, as well as on course experience. Within each event we recommend that you include a short award ceremony to celebrate the success and participation in front of family members. You have the flexibility to develop your events to suit your club and program. Events are recommended to be chargeable on a per event basis with the exception of the Master the Challenges Event, and the exact pricing will depend on your club and target demographic. Events are recommended to be scheduled once per year, ideally with one event taking place within each quarter of the calendar year. Social Play events are designed to be an outreach activity for attracting new juniors to your program, as well as to provide additional opportunities for those already participating. They also provide an opportunity to engage the wider family in life at the club and build the confidence of juniors on the course. They are designed to be FUN events, to inspire and engage juniors, their families and their friends. Those already on your programs will be able to supplement the opportunities within other programs by attending the Social Play events. Social Play events provide the ideal environment for juniors engaged in the JGA programs to meet each other, forge new friendships and strengthen social connections. All of the events welcome the family to attend the club and support their junior and other participants. One of the events actively engages the family to participate. These events will allow you to help develop the junior's confidence at the club through a fun and welcoming experience. Finally, these events will also provide the ideal opportunity for you to guide juniors and their parents to the next step on their coaching journey with you. You can direct them to the programs within phase 3 of the coaching pathway in order to engage juniors at your club for the long term. Within the Social Play program, there are four event types that you can run at your club. All of these event types have been designed to give you variation in your program calendar and to drive activity into your program. The first event is the Family Greensomes. This event utilises the greensomes format and is open to teams of between two and six family members. Only four family members can participate in each hole at a time. There is also a fun additional challenge element on each hole and the event uses the Academy Adapted Course to drive engagement and enjoyment. The Master the Challenges event provides an additional opportunity for you to offer the chance for juniors to engage in the challenge element of the JGA Program, away from your weekly classes. It provides a chance for those enrolled on your program to attempt the challenges across the Mastering the Game skills and earn various rewards built into the program. The Team Matchplay event is aimed at introducing participating juniors on your program to the Matchplay format. Juniors are split into two teams to play Betterball or Scramble format over 9 holes. It also provides a fun, competitive and social experience to those attending. The Halloween Scramble is all about driving and harnessing friendships between juniors. Juniors are combined to make a team of four and play in a fun scramble format using an adapted golf course. Participants are also encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes to bring a fun twist to the event. The Social Play events are built to drive new participants into your club and your other Junior Golf Academy Programs, as well as provide a supplementary experience for those already engaged in your programs. The events should broadly be targeted towards four customer types. Social Play Events should be open to juniors and families without any connection to the club. These may be found through engagement activities in the local community, marketing activities or through customer driven enquiries. Participating Juniors should be encouraged to engage their friendship circle. Juniors should also be welcome who are close or extended family members of current club members or related to a child that is already participating in your Program. Finally, juniors who are already actively engaged in your coaching programs such as the Junior Academy weekly program should be encouraged to attend so they can continue to develop their skills, gain confidence at the club and form new friendships. Social Play events play an important role within the JGA programs and cater for welcoming new participants to your club, giving them a fun first experience of learning the game, as well as provide a supplementary experience to those already participating in your programs. They are intended to be building blocks for new juniors to sign up to your Junior Academy Weekly program or at least convert into a taster class. Through these events you are also able to promote upcoming Junior Camp opportunities and Playing Events. We understand that each club is different in regards to access to the course, size of the coaching team and the climate in which you operate. This will influence the size, precise dates and times of your events. However, there are some key elements which we recommend when organizing your events. Firstly, we recommend that you offer the 4 events per year and one event across each of the formats for variation in your program. You should aim to schedule your events evenly across the calendar year in order to maximize participation and to drive new activity into your JGA Programs. You have the flexibility to decide on the number of events running across the program year, when they are scheduled and also the places available per camp depending number of coaches delivering. All events should be scheduled and bookings processed through your GLF Connect system. This will ensure that you can add value to the juniors experience, track your camps sign ups, engage with parents and measure the camps success. On the specific event page on the Coaches Toolbox, you can access a step-by-step scheduling guide that will assist you with recommended actions during this implementation phase, and this links to a number of supporting resources. As indicated, you should try to schedule your four Social Play events evenly across the calendar year to align with your other JGA Programs. The Halloween Scramble should be linked to Halloween in October and the three other events scheduled evenly through the year to suit your club and team. In the example, the Master the challenges Event is scheduled in April. The event is recommended to be 3 hours in length giving enough time for the juniors to attempt each of the challenges and move around each of the stations. You should aim to schedule this at off peak times, due to demand on practice facility access. The Family Greensomes is scheduled in June to align to Fathers Day. You should set aside a minimum of 2 hours for your event. This will allow enough time to welcome those who attend, allow for a short warm up, complete 9 holes on the course, and for you to run a short award ceremony. You should consider running the event at an off peak time on the course. The Team Matchplay is scheduled in September, aligning to the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup which occur biannually and will add an additional theme to your event. Your event should be a minimum of 3 hours to allow juniors to warm up, play up to 9 holes on the course and attend a short award ceremony after the conclusion of the event. The final event is the Halloween Scramble. This is scheduled in October and your event should give the juniors participating an opportunity to play 9 holes on the course. It is recommended that 3 hours is allocated to the event giving you enough time to cover all elements. You should aim to schedule the event as close to Halloween as possible. All Social Play Events should be scheduled and bookings processed through your GLF Connect system. Program booking filters have been created for you on your system and the GLF Connect Support Team has built a range of training material to help you get the camp scheduled correctly. All Social Play Events should be categorized under the Junior Golf Events Program filter and the Junior Social Play Sub Filter. When building the specific event, the event name should be specific to the event type you are running and also include the date and start time. Further training is available from the GLF Connect support team to help you setup your event correctly. Also, a specific training video is available within the Scheduling section in the Coaches Toolbox on the specific Social Play Event page. The price of your Social Play Event will vary depending on a number of factors that will be specific to your coaching business and club, as well as the event type you are running. You also need to consider that these events are designed to engage new juniors into your programs and therefore should be a low barrier to entry program. They are also events where you should be playing a supporting role in organising and supervising the event rather than providing coaching. For the Family Greensomes event you will firstly need to consider whether golf course access is chargeable to those attending, specifically non members of your club. You will need to consider if equipment use is chargeable and you may also decide to include food or refreshments during your event, which will need to be factored into the price. Finally, you should ensure you cover your time for supervising and organizing the event. For the Master the Challenges Event we recommend that you offer this free of charge to Junior Academy Weekly participants. This will help to maximise attendance and drive engagement within the tracking element of the program as well as offer an added value benefit of enrolling onto your program. For the Team Matchplay event you will need to consider the same elements as the Family Greensomes when pricing the event with the exception of charging a fee per junior attending. Finally, the consideration for the Halloween scramble will also be similar to the Team Matchplay. After completing this part of your program training you will be ready to get into action and start your journey to getting the Social Play events up and running at your club. The recommended implementation stages should start Immediately by scheduling your four event types to ensure you have them planned into your program calendar. Around 7 Weeks prior you should view the event training module specific to the event type you are running. Around 5 weeks prior you should work with the team at your club to utilise the marketing resources and get prepared with the content required to market your event through a variety of channels. At around four weeks prior, it\'s time to push the button and get your first camp out to your customers. Work with the team at your club on getting everything out to the right places. At around one week prior to the event, you should engage with your participants on key information you require from them and the next steps ready for delivery week. A range of communication templates are available for you to use. On delivery week, It's time to get prepared for your event and ensure everything is in order to deliver a great experience for your participants. The next day or the following week, you should action crucial steps for re-engaging with your participants, capture feedback and communicate information on your JGA programs and the date of your next event. Through the Coaches Toolbox on the GLF Connect system, you can access a variety of supporting resources that are specifically tailored to each of the Social Play Events. We recommend you follow the step by step guides and utilise the resources for each step of implementation. Firstly, select the Social Play Event page from the Junior Academy Home or the Menu Navigation. Next, on the Social Play Event page access the scheduling resources for each event. Select the specific event your are running from the Social Play Page to access the further step by step guides and resources. Now you have knowledge of the Social Play programs, it is time to get started. Within the Coaches Toolbox, you will find step by step guides for each step of implementation. We have identified the next steps to get you started with your Social Play program and your first event. After completing this training, we recommend you schedule your four event types to ensure you have them planned into your program calendar. Use the scheduling resources on the Social Play page. Then, view the event training module specific to the event type you are running, 7 weeks prior to the event date. This will help you to understand the specifics of your event so you are ready to follow the implementation stages. Lastly, follow the step by step guides in line with the stages of implementation. This includes marketing, communicating with your participants, running your event and post event tasks.