Promoting Basketball

Promoting Basketball. 3rd person pov.

Background of the plan. A group of friends who spent their childhood obsessed with watching and playing basketball in their local community in the outskirts of New Delhi, India, now share a common passion for elevating their sports popularity and participation.Thier aspirations extend beyond influencing the sport in their village, aiming to possibly leave a mark on the entire city of New Delhi..

What is their aim. Their aim is to create a dynamic platform for the sport that could not only increase the participation of players but also improve the standard of athletes produced in the sport. This could potentially lead to contenders at both national and international levels and even open up exciting career prospects for aspiring professionals. But most importantly their goal is to share their love for basketball with their whole community.

Layout. Upon opening, the facility will feature two equally sized outdoor basketball courts, as well as two dressing rooms with basic changing areas, storage areas, and bathrooms. Additionally, there will be a separate building designated for management purposes. Apart from that there is a lounge with a tv screen which will be used for watching live basketball matches in order to create a passion for the sport within the community..

Plan. The facility will kick off with a five year plan split off into various phases: To start things off a free membership for the first month will be offered to all individuals, regardless of their financial status. And those who sign up within the first three days will enjoy an extra month of membership free. Local radio ads and posters will be beamed across the community to spread the word. Local schools and charities will be visited to get the youth involved. The goal of this phase will be to raise awareness about basketball and show everyone the amazing benefits it offers both for personal enjoyment and as a pathway to future career opportunities..

In the second month fees will be set at 2599 rupees per month which will be aimed at ensuring the consistent growth of the facility. For children under the age of 7 fees will be set at 499 rupees per month and for the youth under charity, admission will be generously covered through sponsorships and fundraising initiatives. From then all membership fees will be reduced by 20% during seasoned holidays..

Fundraising Plan. Around the same time, the next phase commence with the beginning of fundraising activities scheduled for Saturdays. The participation fee for each team will be set at 1000 rupees to facilitate the inclusion of a large number of teams. Local sponsors will provide sportswear and equipment, while income will be primarily generated from admission fees, spectator beverage sales, and donations for the facility improvements at the time of the event. This will serve as the primary means of generating funds for the maintenance and expansion of the facility. The fundraising event will include a variety of tournaments for both male and female participants. Specifically, there will be U10,U13,U16 and U20 tournaments for the youth, as well as a 3v3 adult tournament to conclude the event. In addition to donations for the facility, the tournament will also raise funds for local charities..

Major Facility Upgrades. Major developments and enhancements to the current facility will kick off just three months after the grand opening once sufficient funds through admission fees, fundraising events, and sponsorships are generated. The first of the major changes will be the addition of an indoor training center with 2 basketball courts and storage rooms, making It possible to store more equipment and to continue training sessions in the time of bad weather. The second major change will be the expansion of the management building. Which will introduce the addition of rooms designated for courses for professional and youth coaches in basketball, increasing the number of employees for coaching From there proposals for major developments to the facility will be frequently discussed and worked on when enough funds are raised..

Minor Facility Upgrades. Minor improvements will be made monthly by means of voting polls given to members to decide what they want to be added. The main purpose of these upgrades will be to improve the atmosphere of weekend fundraisers and to improve the quality of the existing facilities Before voting comes to effect the main the main project under this category will be the addition of a mini restaurant, spectator seats for the weekend fundraisers and the addition of more professional basketball coaches from around India..

Session Times. The weekly sessions will primarily focus on educating and inspiring the younger generation about the sport, aiming to open up opportunities and create a passion for basketball. Daily sessions within the week will be conducted after school hours. The first session will hold primary students from 1pm to 3pm, while the session for secondary students will run from 4pm to 6pm.Technical sessions will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while tactical sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday. On Sundays the facility will be opened for just 299 rupees with an open access to all basketball courts primarily for entertainment purposes or individual sessions. On weekday holidays the same access will be offered at the same price. However any damage caused to the facility will result in a fine of 499 rupees, plus potential replacement costs..

Bidding Proposal. This group of friends are reaching out to local fundraisers for sponsorships, seeking support through equipment, sportswear and funds for facility maintenance. They are also reaching out to local fundraisers to organize and manage weekend fundraising events to raise money for the facilities growth. Finally they are requesting the Basketball Federation of India to provide funds for major expansion projects..