HA 2025
Hockey Alberta CEO Rob Litwinski on the Centre Ice Podcast. |
Based on the Vision. Mission and values, Hockey Alberta’s Board of Directors provided strategic direction for Hockey Alberta to establish objectives, key results and goals for a revolutionized hockey system - HA 2025. Some significant strides were made by Hockey Alberta in 2021-22 towards achieving HA 2025.
EXPECTED WINS
Hockey Alberta expected to complete four Key Results (KRs) as part of the HA 2025 plan. Three were completed, as noted in green in the HA 2025 graphic. One was adjusted to a 2022-23 completion date. Highlights and key learnings include:
- The 75% Attendance metric (Objective B, KR 2) was met. As we look forward, 75% will continue to be our minimum target, with work ongoing to exceed that
level. - A Provincial Championship 50/50 was operated. The key learning was that the format used did not generate added revenue. Future 50/50 draws will utilize a different structure.
- Five Member Liaisons were trained and engaging with MHAs. We are continuing to adapt and have expanded to eight Member Liaisons - including an Indigenous Hockey Liaison - all of whom will be in place in 2022-23.
PROGRESS ON OTHER KEY RESULTS
Work undertaken in 2021-22 was not focused solely on areas to be completed during the year. Work was started on numerous KRs which have targeted completion dates in 2022-23 or beyond. Several of the ongoing KRs have levels of complexity that require numerous steps be completed. Work is underway on the following KRs:
- A new Model for U13 Hockey (Objective A, KR 3): Work progressed much quicker than anticipated with
major steps made in 2021-22. - Participant Satisfaction Survey (Objective A, KR5): The template for the survey was built and implemented in year one, allowing consistent information to now be used in future seasons and a baseline has been established. Survey results continue to be compiled and reviewed for application towards KRs in future years.
Where do we expect to be by 2025? Based on our plan, we will:
- Expand our stakeholders and partners to drive retention, growth and recruitment, and development
- Serve our customer segments, not require everyone to fit into a one-size-fits-all model
- Focus on diversity and inclusion in our game
- Shift to a programming and administration model aligned with leagues
- Have dedicated assessment and development plans for our member organizations. coaches and officials
- Measure the player experience and adjust as necessary to continually improve.
What steps are we taking to achieve these objectives by 2025?
We have built a measurable plan which has five core objectives - all of which are intended to enhance the experience of players in Alberta. Those objectives and key results include the following key areas of focus. Included under each tab are goals and projects already started to help achieve each Key Result:
- A - Choice & Flexibility
- B - MHA Standards
- C - Coach Development
- D - Increase Participation
- E - Increase Revenue