Free Club Pulse Check
How healthy is your club?
The Club Pulse Check is a free check-up for club committees that takes about 10 minutes. Score your club across eight areas, see what is going well, and find out where a little support would go a long way.
About 10 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 including doing fixtures, finances, volunteers and sending 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 (not yet in place) to 4 (strong and working well). 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
Direction A shared sense of where the club is heading and why.
Governance and Compliance Clear roles, rules and decisions, documented and up to date.
People and Volunteers The right people in the right roles, supported to stay.
Finance and Sustainability Knowing where the money comes from and being ready for a tough year.
Members and Community Attracting, welcoming and keeping the members you want.
Facilities and Equipment Facilities and equipment that are fit for purpose, maintained and planned for.
Programs and Pathways Clear pathways for players, coaches and officials to start, develop and stay involved.
Operations and Continuity A club that keeps running smoothly if a key volunteer steps away.
Assessing each category with the following ratings
1 Not yet in place | 2 Getting started | 3 Mostly in place | 4 Strong and working well
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, about 10 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.
FAQ
How long does it take? About 10 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.