Club Development Programme Ulster Council GAA Club Development Programme Club Structures and Securing Funding Ryan Feeney -Development Manager Mark Conway- Venture I Saturday October 21st-Loughery College

Format: 10.05am Welcome and Introductions 10.10am Overview- Best Practice for Club Structures-R. Feeney 10.40am Discussion- Running your club 11am Break- Tea 11.15- Issues effecting Rural and Urban Clubs- M. Conway 11.30- Securing Grants- R.Feeney/M. Conway 11.55- Q & A 12noon- Close

Were are we at? Top of the Ladder Ulster Coaching and Games Development Top of the Ladder

Were are we at? Half way up the Ladder Ulster Club Development and Governance Half way up the Ladder

Last Woman/Man Standing Government Policy Shared Future Health/Educ/Planning NGB Modernisation Governing Body County Club LTAD Refereeing Governance Last Woman/Man Standing Family Work Fundraising Facility Dev Culture Admin & Finance Child Protection Coaching Teams Club

Club Development-Core Themes

Club Development- What do they mean?

Balancing Act Club Governance The Volunteer Coaching and Games Development The Volunteer

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!!!!!!!! Club Development Seminars Club Development Workshops Club Development Conference

Resource Development Development of Ulster Council Governance resources and distributed to clubs. Also liked to the Ulster Council resources section on the website where downloads are available for clubs. (password protected for clubs) This will offer our clubs the opportunity to access centrally prepared information such as: Club Development Plan template Coaching and Games Development Planning and Structures Funding advice Sample policies and procedures Advice on club/school liaison Job descriptions for volunteers Committee Roles Valuing Volunteers (And a whole lot more!!!)

Club Mark “The Ulster Council Club Mark scheme is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration, and child protection for clubs working with young people. As a benchmark for quality, it will improve the playing experience for all.”

Club Mark-Process 6-8 week process

And a requirement for future funding application from 2007 Approved by And a requirement for future funding application from 2007

What is the perfect Club structure? CLUB PLANNING Discussion What is the perfect Club structure?

Large Club Structure

Health and Wellness Drugs and Alcohol Management Committee Health and Safety Community Outreach Health and Wellness Drugs and Alcohol

Youth and Child Protection Committee

Development and Fundraising

Coaching Committee

Coaching Committee

Communications Committee

Social and Cultural Committee

FIVE KEY CLUB DEVELOPMENT POINTS FOR 2006/2007 CLUB PLANNING POST-AGM!- NEW OFFICERS-THINK IN! HALF DAY Get a venue-Club/Community Hall FIVE KEY CLUB DEVELOPMENT POINTS FOR 2006/2007

Club Structures FIVE POINT PLAN!! Discussion

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CLUB COMMITTEE MEETINGS ONE PER MONTH- NO LONGER THAN ONE HOUR CLUB COMMITTEE MEETINGS ONE PER MONTH- NO LONGER THAN ONE HOUR!!! Ensure that all officers use e-mail, send out the Agenda and Stick to it. Circulate minutes via e-mail (no more than one A4) sheet with Action Points Fixed time i.e. First Tuesday of every month- Club House

Club Policies and Strategy Club Five Year Strategic Plan Coaching Strategy Child Protection Policy Equality and Disability Policy Health and Safety Policy Community Enhancement Policy Fraud Policy Financial Policy Club/School Links Policy Codes of Conduct for members/players/administrators Conflict of Interest Policy for committee

Club Policies and Strategy Generic Templates on www.ulster.gaa.ie Don’t Panic Generic Templates on www.ulster.gaa.ie

Generic Templates on www.ulster.gaa.ie Don’t Panic Generic Templates on www.ulster.gaa.ie

Issues Facing Rural Clubs Ulster Council GAA Mark Conway Venture I

What? Gaelic games “never better” Competition … and not just the usual suspects! Lifestyle concerns The importance of place Participation/Excellence … the Many/the Few

So What? Coaching … Ulster Council frameworks Whole family focus (Integration) Games as means to ends The hidden majority in our midst Defend the place! Be focused and business-like … a bit more than catch-and-kick!

Securing Funding (26 Counties) THE SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME – 26 COUNTIES Sports Capital Programme Aims & Objectives Integrated and planned approach to development Assist voluntary and community organisations with the development of facilities Prioritise the needs of disadvantaged areas Encourage the multi-purpose use of facilities at national, regional and community level

Securing Funding (26 Counties) Different Categories of Applications National Key Strategic Facilities (Croke Park) Regional Facilities (County Grounds) Local/Community Facilities

Securing Funding (26 Counties) Eligibility under Programme All GAA Club in the Republic, except for clubs located in Gaeltacht areas Projects must have a clearly defined sporting element The cost of purchase or rental of property is NOT eligible Lounge bars and kitchens are NOT eligible Operating costs of club are NOT eligible

Securing Funding (26 Counties) High Priority Projects Pitch development works (drainage, levelling etc.) Development of training areas Dressing rooms, showers and toilets Floodlighting of pitches/training areas

Securing Funding (26 Counties) High Priority Projects Pitch development works (drainage, levelling etc.) Development of training areas Dressing rooms, showers and toilets Floodlighting of pitches/training areas

Securing Funding (26 Counties) Low Priority Projects Spectator stands Landscaping Fencing and entrance gates Entrance roads and car parks

Securing Funding (26 Counties) Making Application Endorsement of project by the Area Implementation Team if in RAPID area Recent letters of support from other clubs/organisations who will use the facility Funding being requested should be realistic as demand for grants far outstrips the level of funding available Outline any programmes catering for social inclusion

Securing Funding (26 Counties) Submission Basics Be clear about participation/performance Be realistic about grant levels sought Local contribution must be in place Ensure all project costs are covered All technical issues must be covered All documentation requested must be included with the application form

Securing Funding (26 Counties) Grant Requirements All grants allocations are provisional Name of solicitor if Deed of Covenant is required Trustees names on Title must be up to date Full Planning Permission (if required) Evidence of funds in place to meet full cost of project Three quotes for each aspect of the works Tender report from Technical Supervisor

Securing Funding GAA Grants Grant Requirements C2/tax certificate for contractor Tax certificate for club if grant exceeds €6,500. Games Exemption certificate no longer acceptable for payment purposes Work should not commence until grant has been formally approved Sunset clause – 18 months to draw down grant Bank account details NEXT DEADLINE NOVEMBER 31st

Coiste na bPairceanna agus Slandala - Grant Scales Securing Funding (GAA Grants) Ulster Council Grants Coiste na bPairceanna agus Slandala - Grant Scales Second/Additional Pitches: Purchase: €4,000 Development: €3,000 Other Club Development: Dressing Rooms: €3,000 Public Toilets: €3,000 Disabled Access: €2,000 Covered Stand: €5,000 Additional Development: €2,000 Handball Alleys: €4,000

Securing Funding GAA Grants Resources: www.ulster.gaa.ie Ulster Council Grants New Categories: Ladies Dressing Rooms (Specified): €4,000 Training Facilities (Specified): €5,000 Floodlights: €5,000 Verti – Draining (Specified): €400 Application Form Resources: www.ulster.gaa.ie

Discussion and Questions Ulster Council Club Development Programme Ryan Feeney rfeeney@ulster.gaa.ie 07920528790 Mark Conway mark@venturei.org www.ulster.gaa.ie