Information to help market your club
Late 2001 Nexus Research conducted a general public perception survey of calisthenics and the findings provides valuable tips for marketing your club and our sport.
The aim of the research was to determine:
- The general awareness level of calisthenics
- What people think of the sport
The survey involved speaking to 200 mothers of girls aged between 4 and 15 years. Briefly, it showed us that there is a very low level of knowledge about calisthenics in the community. It also showed us however that, when aspects of the sport were described to unaware mothers, the aspects greatly appealed to them. So we believe that there is a market; we just need to educate the market and sell the strong points. Nexus Research believed that there is potential to double participation with the right marketing tools.
A summary of these interesting findings is below, along with their implications to calisthenics.
New Pupil Survey
Conducted: July 2000, Victoria
| Findings | Implications to Calisthenics |
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Where did new pupils hear about calisthenics? 53% introduced by a friend 11% aim to improve fitness 13% ad in newspaper 10% brochures 1.5% school start 0% Cinema |
Bring a friend day a major source of marketing Run an "Ex club" where the club looks after past members. This could be done through: still on the newsletter distribution list invited to help in administration, events or coaching invitation to club activities Keeping past pupils involved will increase your chances of them bringing their children, nieces and nephews to your club. |
If you would like further information to assit you with marketing your club, please contact your State Sporting Organisation. The ACF acknowledge each Member State operate independantly to ACF and have thier own policies and procedures in relation to marketing strategies within their own States.