08 IMPLEMENTATION 8.1 Strategically Positioned The Strategy for Sport is appropriately timed to support the current Strategic Plan for the University from 2015. It is unequivocally assumed that the success of the Strategy is dependent on ownership by the University to fully realise identified objectives and anticipated outcomes. It is essential that this translates into support for the lifetime of the Strategy and beyond. This should not be interpreted solely as monetary value, as opposed to tangible recognition of the benefits and impact of Sport within the entirety of the Trinity Experience. 8.2 Funding Strategy The funding strategy takes cognisance of the challenging financial environment within which Trinity now operates. Whilst the sports team will continue to present and plan for robust cases for investment in sport, the resource approach of the Strategy must be realistic. Expertise, collaboration, creative thinking and energy must be levered from relevant University resources to make things happen, the specifics of which have been articulated in the supporting actions of strategic objectives and enablers. The Strategy for Sport will only be possible by investment secured through a ‘cocktail’ of sources, some which already exist and others which will be required to include the student sports levy, the University, self-financing activities, fundraising, alumni support and sponsorships. Some of the strategic priorities will be accounted for in recurrent income sources. It is estimated a total capital investment of approximately €13m (over an agreed number of years) will be required to facilitate for the following programmes and facilities which will enable the achievement of the objectives. “Trinity Sport provides students the opportunity to become part of the college community right from day one, and to get involved and engaged with student life through a wide variety of clubs and interests.” Kacper Coulter, Student and Vice Chair of DUCAC 28 RAISING OUR GAME A Strategy for Sport at Trinity 2015 - 2018
TCD Strategy Document for Sport
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