Stephen McGeehan, Ulster GAA Project ‘Build It’ - GAA Style

Pitch Development

Floodlighting

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) Purpose of Workshop Introduce representative from Sport NI Approach to planning, developing and operating new capital builds Funding opportunities within GAA and externally Support from Ulster GAA for Clubs taking forward projects

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) Brief History – Where we have come from Radical since our formation in Ulster 1903 Recognised as leading amateur sporting, community and cultural organisation in Ireland (World) Local Authorities not historically always helpful GAA Clubs did our own thing (Good & Bad) Lottery funding and Sports Lotto arrival – GAA in drivers seat !!

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) Capital Projects Sources of Funding Application Processes Sports Councils approaches (North and South) Help from Ulster GAA www.ulster.gaa.ie

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) PROJECT MANAGEMENT Appoint a Club Development Officer / Committee Consult with potential funders Seek Technical advice (Design Team – issue for funders?) Draft a Master Plan for the project Prepare and Submit Planning Application Develop Fundraising Plan

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) Application Process for GAA funds Club progress project Club Development Officer takes forward County Development Officer support Matters approved by County Board before proceeding to UCGAA Club Development or Parks Committee

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) SPORT NI – PLACES FOR SPORT Minister Statement to Assembly Finance available through Government Under-spend Budget not determined Timescale for programme very restrictive as projects are to be completed by March 2009 ULSTER GAA SUPPORT – RESULT: 14 PROJECTS PROCEEDING

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) PROJECT MANAGEMENT Appoint a Project Manager Seek Permission to Proceed Complete Project Ulster GAA Club Maith / Toolkit www.ulster.gaa.ie/fundingadvice www.ulster.gaa.ie/technicaladvice

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) SOURCES OF FUNDING Sport NI / DCAL Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism GAA Club Development Applications Local Authorities DSD Modernisation Programme Foundation for Sport and Arts PEACE 3 Funding

PROJECT BUILD IT (GAA) INTRODUCTION TO SPORT NI – HELEN DONNELLY INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENT OF ARTS SPORTS AND TOURISM PROGRAMME www.sportni.net/fundingprogrammes www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie/sportscapitalprogramme

Capital Build Programmes Due to uncertainties surrounding the development of a multi-sports stadium SNI does not have a budget for ‘Places for Sport’ programme in 2009/10 and 2010/11 Budget for any new ‘Building Sport’ programme is also unconfirmed at this date

Need for the Programme Strategy for Sport prioritises participation Lack of facilities – barrier to participation SNI facilities audit and needs analysis carried out Identified shortfall in pitches Places for Sport: Surfaces 08/09 would help to address this need -decisions imminent Places for Sport: Surfaces 09/10 programme - if budget approved spend will be necessary by 31 March 2010

Objectives of Programme Develop facilities to address the current perceived shortfall within Northern Ireland Increase participation in sport Be sustainable Tackle social exclusion Encourage partnership working Provide the structures for long term athlete development.

Who Can Apply? A range of applicants can apply: Sports Clubs Local Authorities Governing Bodies Education authorities on behalf of schools Community groups Charities

What we Will Fund Pitches: Grass Synthetic pitches (3G or sand dressed) Water Based (full size or training) Floodlighting only to second pitches unless a County Ground Changing rooms Sports hall For synthetic pitches and sports hall there must be a multi-sports or multi-club angle to the development

What we Will Fund All projects must conform to minimum Governing Body dimensions Please refer to GAA website for further details ELIGIBILE PROJECTS UNCONFIRMED AT THIS STAGE FOR ANY FUTURE ‘PLACES FOR SPORT’ PROGRAMME.

Assessment Assessment criteria: Strategic fit – partnerships, participation, under represented groups Sports Development Need Facility need Finance Previous experience with capital projects

Limitations Likely to be short timescale if a budget is confirmed as it is ‘end of year sensitive’ Potentially large amount of applicants Business case requirement over £250k Maximum award and indicative limits unconfirmed at this stage

What to do Now Appoint a ‘Development Committee’ to include legal, technical, financial, and sports development expertise; Ensure you secure the site via a lease or outright ownership (unless you are applying for land ownership) Consider potential development options Ensure you comply with minimum dimensions if/when preparing plans

What to do Now Prepare your 5 year Sports Development Plan/Action Plan (templates available) Devise Fundraising Strategy SNI will notify all governing bodies of sport when/if a new programme is launched

Disclaimer UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL SNI ENCOURAGE YOUR ORGANISATION TO INCUR ANY COSTS IF YOU DO INCUR COSTS YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK

Sport NI Contact Details Sport Northern Ireland House of Sport 2A Upper Malone Road Belfast BT9 5LA Tel: 028 9038 2222 Fax: 028 9038 3822 Email: lottery@sportni.net Webpage: www.sportni.net THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

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