IT Platform

SNZ IT Platform

The development of the IT Platform(SIT) was highlighted by the Squash New Zealand Strategic Plan in 2008 as a key driver for the development of squash in New Zealand. It is seen as an innovative use of technology as an enabler to clubs and as a sport development tool and will enable squash to work together. Once implemented the IT platform will have massive benefits for users and clubs with a range of tools that will improve the efficiency. It will not just be an access system but will incorporate event and club management tools.

The plan will be to rollout in three stages as below:

Stage 1: 1 November 2009

1. Membership: Database information. This database contains the Squash NZ membership and feeds the other project modules.

2. Grading: The grading list will become a live system with the ability for results to be entered from clubs and districts. The result will mean a system that provides current data without the potential delays.

3. Grading Results Entry: The initial mechanism to enter results.

4. Online Court Booking: A booking system for clubs to use for internal members initially allowing clubs to manage court usage.

Stage 2: 1 December 2009

1. Interclub: Software developed to help district to operate Interclub competition and have the results, draws, and standings all online with results connecting to the grading list.

2. Tournament online entry: Online tournament entry with online payment.

3. Competition Management: Tournament draws and management system linking to online entry and the grading list.

Stage 3: 15 December 2009

1. Access and Security: An online access system linked to the court booking and membership systems allowing clubs to provide for the play for pay market.

Part of the rollout will be comprehensive training and I will be contacting you all to discuss how this will best operate in your region with the hope to have at least one person in each region having the ability to train others as required.

If you are aware of any club that is looking at any software purchase or access system, please contact project manager Vaughan Utteridge on the contact provided below. onto advise them on the upcoming development so they can take advantage of the system.

Contact
Vaughan Utteridge
IT Platform project Manager
P   (03) 383 9344
M   0275 521 281
E    vaughan@seriousfun.net.nz

Important information on changes to the Squash New Zealand Grading List: