Hampshire Sports Club Conference

Test Valley Borough Council and Eastleigh Borough Council are working in partnership to deliver this year’s Hampshire Sports Club Conference. The conference will unite sports club representatives, industry professionals, and local authority leaders to address the evolving challenges facing community sports. This year's theme is Sustainability and Forward Thinking.

Key Features:

• Panel Discussion with leading voices in the sports sector
• Expert-led Workshops offering practical strategies
• Networking Opportunities to foster collaboration and innovation

The event aims to equip clubs with tools for long-term sustainability and strategic growth.

WORKSHOP: Getting Investment Ready

This workshop will explore the key themes that sports clubs should consider along the journey to make themselves investment ready. The funding landscape is very competitive, and it can be difficult to know where to start. During this workshop we will explore how to recognise what exactly it is your club requires and how to ensure the foundations are in place to give your club the best possible opportunity to successfully achieve the investment it needs. This engaging workshop will provide new ideas and insight to support the growth and development of your club for the future.

WORKSHOP: Marketing and Social Media

This workshop is designed to empower local clubs with digital confidence by equipping volunteers with the skills and free tools they need to create effective and engaging content, even without a technical background. Participants will be introduced to accessible platforms like Canva for producing professional-looking visuals, learn the fundamentals of social media strategy, and gain clarity on which platforms best suit their goals and audiences. They will also be guided in developing simple communication plans.

Info: Collect your delegate pack, grab a tea or coffee and find yourself a seat.

Info: A warm welcome by Andy Ferrier, CEO of Test Valley Borough Council, followed by short panel presentations by a range of industry experts. Opportunities to ask questions will follow the presentations.

Info: A light buffet will be provided, along with an opportunity to network with other Sports Club representatives, industry experts, National Governing Bodies, Local Authority representatives, GoPhysio, Buddle and Places Leisure.

Info: Please attend the workshop you have been allocated first, you will then swap to the other workshop afterwards. Workshop A: Marketing and Social Media. Workshop B: Getting Investment Ready.

Info: Workshop A: Marketing and Social Media. Workshop B: Getting Investment Ready.

Info: Closing speech with an opportunity to provide feedback on the event. Thank you for attending!

Host or Publisher Test Valley and Eastleigh Borough Council