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@emmarose
Sorry guys did not realise there was a deadline to let you know what i think and what I can do.
First off I think we should put all our efforts in getting numbers up, improving players abilities and making people aware that Manchester bike polo does exist!
So many people have never heard of it and have been cycling for years in Manchester. It should be something that everyone who cycles knows about, and has seen or had a go at and wants to support even if they dont want to play.
For Manchester polo to have this presence, I think we need...
Identity - logo
Simple and reconisable, makes us look organised and like we take it seriously
Flyers/ spoke cards/ stickers - with info about court location/ time (maybe just sunday) etc and a monthly social meet up/fund raise opportunity
Thought as we all live in different areas, we could all adopt an area to flyer each and keep on top of. We should all make an effort to talk to anyone we see about Polo when doing this, perhaps we could have a mailing list. Maybe offer to meet up with them to cycle to Powerhouse.
Posters - outside powerhouse court, bike shops, gyms, colleges, universities etc.
(I have an A4 laminator)
Blog/ facebook page with all the above info, and regular reminders and updates to everyone. Profiles on players in Manchester polo, recommendations on equipment etc.
Workshops for mallet making/ wheel discs/ bike stuff
Then once we have some regulars, or at least numbers of 12-24 every sunday. Then we can get into teams and have team games regularly. This will be the time to start organising a tournament.
An indoor court would be good too, as the weather is rubbish a lot this time of year and puts people off.
Camping Easter time? even if we dont find a nearby court to play in, think we should go anyway!
Can help with any Advertising/ organising stuff and I can take photos.