Free Club Pulse Check
How healthy is your club?
The Club Pulse Check is a free, 15-minute check-up for club committees. Score your club across eight areas, see what is going well, and find out where a little support would go a long way.
15 minutes. Free. No obligation.
Why it matters
Busy committees rarely get time to step back
Most club committees spend their energy keeping the season running: fixtures, finances, volunteers, emails. There is rarely a moment to ask how the club is actually tracking. The Club Pulse Check gives you that moment. It is a quick, honest look at your club so you can put limited volunteer time where it will make the biggest difference.
How it works
1. Rate your club Score eight areas from 1 (needs attention) to 4 (going great). Complete it on your own or as a committee.
2. Spot your priorities Your two lowest scores show where your club needs support most, and why.
3. Take one small step Choose one small action for each priority area that your club can take in the next 30 days.
What you will assess
Eight areas of a healthy club
Governance Clear roles, policies and decision-making processes.
Strategic Direction A shared vision, clear goals and a plan to get there.
Financial Health Budgeting, fundraising and grant strategies that are in place and reviewed.
Volunteer Support Defined roles, with active recruitment and retention.
Inclusion and Culture A welcoming environment for everyone, at every level of the club.
Communication Regular, clear communication within the committee and with members.
Programs and Pathways Support for athlete, coach and volunteer development.
Facilities and Equipment Access, maintenance and suitability for current participation levels.
Assessing each category with the following ratings
1 Needs attention | 2 Getting there | 3 Solid | 4 Going great
Who it is for
Built for community sport committees
The Pulse Check is designed for committee members at community sport clubs, whether you are a president, secretary, treasurer or brand new to the committee. It is especially useful when your club is:
Preparing for an AGM or committee handover
Starting a strategic plan
Getting ready for a grant application
Feeling stretched and not sure where to start
Committee tip
Get more from it as a group
Ask each committee member to complete the Pulse Check separately, then compare scores at your next meeting. The areas where you disagree are often where the most useful conversations start.
Your next steps
Want help tackling the gaps?
1. Club Pulse Check (Free, 15 minutes)
Start here. Score your club and find your two priority areas.
2. Club Clarity Call (30 minutes)
Talk through your results with Strive Sport and work out which tools or workshops could help.
3. Club Health Check
Our in-depth four-stage review of your club, finishing with a one-page strategic plan.
Find out more
FAQ
How long does it take? About 15 minutes.
Who should complete it? Any committee member. It works well individually or as a group exercise at a committee meeting.
Does it cost anything? No. The Club Pulse Check is free.
How is it different from the Club Health Check? The Pulse Check is a quick self-assessment your committee does on its own. The Club Health Check is a full review run with Strive Sport, finishing with a one-page strategic plan.
What happens to our responses? Your responses are used to understand your club and share relevant resources from Strive Sport. We never sell your information.
Can we do it more than once? Yes. Many clubs repeat it each season to track progress.
Final call to action
Ready to check in on your club?
Asking better questions. Building better clubs.