"It is open to all groups and individuals," Mr McIvor said.
It had been organised in the wake for feedback drawn from national and local surveys.
The key to keeping all sports sparking was that behind most paid sports administrators there were teams of devoted volunteers.
It was keeping the knowledge which could be gained by volunteers through networking via workshops which was essential to keeping standards high, Mr McIvor said.
Latest statistics show there are about 37,000 adults across Hawke's Bay who are involved in sport and active recreation.
In time and financial terms the input was huge - about 3.7 million hours a year contributed to sport which equated to around $53.1 million.
Among one of those who had moved from volunteer to semi-paid and now fully paid in a sporting role is Badminton Hawke's Bay development officer Angus Crawford of Hastings.
"I started in it about two weeks ago," he said, adding that he was effectively in that role last year but the funding (through trusts and foundations) to go full had not been available.
Now it was and the rewards were already emerging.
"The numbers (people playing badminton) were falling off but now they're picking up," he said.
"Everyone has played badminton at some time of their lives and it is important to get them interested young."
Schools therefore were a major focus in his development programmes which were boosted by half-a-dozen volunteers on the committee as well as club representatives.
In terms of volunteering Kathleen Downes from the Kahuranaki Rugby League Club in Hastings is at the top of the game, although she is modest about what she does and has never sought accolades.
But she has drawn them anyway, through the 'Thank a Sport Maker' draw staged last December which drew 768 nominations from around the country - and she made the top 10 finalists.
"We would be lost without her - she has helped get sponsors for our uniforms and looks after all our equipment during the season and the off season," a club member who nominated her said.
"She makes sure the water bottles are always full for every game and practices and she washes all the uniforms after every game."
Ms Downes was also at the forefront of the club's fundraising efforts.
"She is a powerhouse, bursting with energy," her clubmate said.
She was humbled by making the top 10 finalists, which means she is in the running for the $10,000 team experience top prize which will be determined later this month.
"I feel overwhelmed and not deserving of such an honour as there are many others out there that volunteer and I feel they too need to be recognised for their contributions to their clubs."
She said she almost felt guilty in being a national finalist for something she simply just got on and did and took for granted.
"I get the satisfaction of presenting our club as a positive role model for our children and for our marae - the Kahuranaki community.
"I would say to others who want to volunteer to give willingly and unselfishly all that you are able to give."
At Monday's workshop key messages in terms of training and development of volunteers would be discussed.
Business speaker, trainer and coach Robert Miller from Life NZ will be guest speaker, while 'talking points' will be presented by Triathlon HB and Marist FC with representatives sharing tips on how they achieved success in recent years.
There will also be input from Kiwisport about the accessing of funding for new projects.
"It is open to all sporting groups and individuals," Mr McIvor said.
● Sport Hawke's Bay Community Sports Workforce Workshop, Monday at Napier Marist Clubrooms, Park Island from 7pm. $10 per person (register online at sporthb.net.nz)