Sports Integrity Australia

Sport Integrity Australia

Sports Integrity Australia App upgrade and maintenance 

Sports Integrity Australia 

Sports Integrity Australia is the national organization focused on addressing integrity issues in Australian sports. SIA provides guidance, education, and assistance to athletes and sports environments on issues including prohibited substances, abuse, competition manipulation, and overall protection within sports. 

Project Goals

  • Maintain and upgrade the Sports Integrity App.
  • Ensure the app remains a valuable resource for users to access medication information, report issues, and receive guidance on sport integrity issues.
  • Successful implementation of maintenance and upgrade tasks.
  • Positive user feedback and continued app engagement. 
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Challenges/Opportunities:

Challenges:  

  • Need for ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Sports Integrity App to keep it updated and functional.
  • Ensuring smooth integration with existing Firebase services and maintaining the app’s performance and security.

Opportunities

  • Leverage existing app popularity (nearly 50,000 downloads) to enhance user experience and functionality. 
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Strategy

  • Focus on maintenance and upgrades to improve functionality and user experience.
  • Implement a governance structure to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.
  • Regular updates to app functionalities and user interface.
  • Improve reporting and feedback mechanisms.
  • Ramp-up activities including team familiarization with the app’s codebase and environment.
  • Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback and new requirements.
  • Iterative design process using Figma for prototyping and ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
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Conclusion

The project successfully upgraded the Sports Integrity App, significantly enhancing its features, functionality, and user experience. This included streamlining feedback and reporting processes, resulting in positive user feedback and increased engagement. The implementation of scheduled updates and bug fixes was successful, ensuring the app continued to be a vital resource for SIA's target audience. Client feedback highlighted satisfaction with the quality of the maintenance and upgrade work.  

Key lessons learned emphasized the importance of clear communication and governance structures for long-term project success, as well as the value of leveraging historical app knowledge for efficient upgrades. 

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