New Zealand Cricket signal next phase of development
The Black Caps are recognised as the dominant team in the cricketing world, both in Tests and ODIs
New Zealand Cricket is not satisfied with the successful completion of the restructuring of its game as prescribed by the Hood Report in 1995 - it is setting out on the next phase of its advance, as outlined in its strategic plan released today called 'Pushing the Boundaries.'
Clearly defining its objectives NZC believes that by 2007 the boundaries will have been pushed to the point where:
- The Black Caps are recognised as the dominant team in the cricketing world, both in Tests and ODIs.
- The White Ferns will have retained the World Cup and are regarded as the best team in the women's game.
- NZC is recognised at the best administration within the cricketing world, and within New Zealand's sporting environment.
- The game will be prospering at all levels within New Zealand with the large number of participants supported by a strong infrastructure.
- NZC will have a strong and sustainable financial base underpinnings its sporting and commercial programmes.
- NZC will have the best people working for it within a challenging and rewarding environment.
- Major Associations will be working in tandem with NZC, with district associations and with clubs and schools so that the game is serviced to a high standard at all levels.
"The numbers playing cricket have increased steadily in recent years and this year, for the first time ever, more than 100,000 registered players were actively participating in what is New Zealand's leading summer sport.
"New Zealand Cricket's flagships, the Black Caps and the White Ferns, have experienced considerable success at international level in recent years...There has also been significant growth in the commercial base of the game. The revenues now being generated by NZC help to underpin the growth of the sport nationwide.
"Cricket's successes in New Zealand, both on and off the field, have been achieved despite having less resources than the other leading powers in the cricketing world. However, NZC recognises that if we are to press forward to higher levels of performance in all areas of the sport and business we must continue to 'push the boundaries' so that obstacles and limitations can be overcome.
"'Pushing the Boundaries' sets out the strategic direction for NZC to move to higher levels of performance and provides a pathway for cricket in New Zealand to do the same.
"Central to the success of NZC's strategic vision will be our partnerships both at home and abroad. Maintaining quality international relationships will be essential but, perhaps even more importantly, there is the need for the relationships within the New Zealand cricket family to be strong and vital. Cricket is a sport that depends on a huge amount of goodwill and commitment from parents, teachers and volunteers who underpin the work undertaken by professional administrators. It is the people who contribute to our sport at its many levels - national, Major Associations, district associations, clubs and schools - who make up the family of cricket in New Zealand," Anderson and Snedden said.
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