Multi Location Hub Planner

Build local participation before regional travel.

Use hubs to create nearby teams, parent leadership and local games. Travel should be optional, not the operating model.

A viable location needs

  • A defined role in the club pathway
  • Secure venue access
  • A named local lead
  • Minimum coach and manager coverage
  • Starter equipment and budget
  • Evidence of local demand
  • Clear launch conditions

Hub model

Hub typeRoleMinimum requirement
Main hubHigher age grades, coaching, officials, storage, events and finals days.Field access, head coach, gear lead, officials lead, game day coordinator.
Junior hubEntry level teams, local school recruitment and family friendly training.Two coaches, two managers, starter gear, field marking and parent roster.
Satellite hubSmall local entry point that can grow when parents step up.One coordinator, one coach, one school connection and safe basic field space.

Multi-location launch checklist

Field access

Confirm days, times, storage, toilets, safety, wet weather and setup responsibilities.

Local lead

Name one hub coordinator before advertising. No coordinator, no hub.

Coach minimum

Start only if two adults can cover training and game day.

Gear kit

Tees, bases, helmets, bats, balls, cones, first aid, score sheets and storage tub.

School entry

One contact person, one flyer, one open day date and one registration link.

Game connection

Each location must connect to the club programme, calendar and reporting system from launch.

Choose your route

Test the location before promoting it

Use the guided planner when the committee still needs to work through the answers. Use the worksheet when the decisions and facts are already known.

Guided planner

Work it out step by step

Work through venue access, people, gear, demand, contacts and launch gates.

Open guided planner

Direct worksheet

Document agreed answers

Record a location plan after the minimum conditions have been agreed.

Open worksheet
Not sure? Start with the guided planner. It saves locally, identifies unfinished sections and can transfer draft answers into the worksheet.