1. WOMEN’S UNDER-19 FINAL TOURNAMENT NORTHERN IRELAND 2017
STATUS REPORT
WOMEN’S UNDER-19 FINAL TOURNAMENT
NORTHERN IRELAND 2017

2. Presentation Content Main Contact List Tournament Structure Hotels
Match Schedule
Participation & Legacy Programmes

3. MAIN CONTACT LIST

4. LOC Peter Gilpin – Marketing Manager (Commercial)
Direct line
Mobile
Chris Bondi – Accommodation / Hospitality / Quality Manager
Direct line
Mobile
Jonathan Michael – Participation & Legacy Manager
Direct line
Mobile
Stephen Grange – Safety, Security & Welcoming Manager
Mobile
Sara Booth – Tournament Director
Direct line
Mobile
Leanne McCready – Tournament Coordinator
Direct line
Mobile
Craig Stanfield – Operations Manager
Direct line
Mobile
Sara
Leanne
Craig
Peter
Jonathan
Chris
Stephen

5. PROJECT PHASES Dec 2014 – Feb 2016 March 2016 – March 2017
PHASE 1 Strategy
30 to 16 months before
PHASE 2 Operational Planning
16 to 4 months before
PHASE 3 Preparation
4 to 1 months before
PHASE 4 Event
30 to 2 days before incl. FT
PHASE 5 Post-Event
MD to 3 months after
Dec 2014 – Feb 2016
March 2016 – March 2017
March – June 2017
July - August 2017
August – Oct 2017

6. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

7. Tournament Structure Host Cities & Stadiums

8. Tournament Structure Stadium / Hotel / Airport Distance chart (km)
Europa Hotel (HQ)
Stormont Hotel (Ref)
National Football Stadium
Ballymena Showgrounds
Mourneview Park
Shamrock Park
Belfast Int Airport
6.8
3.0
48.3
40.2
18.2
13.4
55.0
50.9
59.7
36.5
39.5
18.5
51.2
61.8
75.2
35.0
40.0
60.9
13.3
26.7
47.6
73.2
12.1
39.0
29.7
26.5
17.2
34.2
26.8

9. Hotel / Training Ground Distance Chart (km)
Tournament Structure
Hotel / Training Ground Distance Chart (km)
LOC to complete
Europa Hotel
Stormont Hotel
(Ref)
UUJ
Knockbreda FC
Queens
Billy Neill
Antrim Forum
Bangor Sportsplex
Ulidia
Danny Blanchflower
Stormont Pavilion
6.8
12.2
8.0
5.7
11.3
30.8
19.7
2.7
8.1
Stormont Hotel (Ref)
19.3
6.9
13.2
4.6
37.9
13.1
8.3
4.2
17.1
18.6
23.6
30.1
27.4
14.4
15.8
19.6
7.3
17.3
9.6
6.4
35.9
15.3
16.1
28.7
24.0
5.0
13.5
42.0
11.9
12.1
46.2
33.2
34.6
38.4
12.9
8.9

10. HOTELS

11. HQ Hotel (Teams and UEFA/LOC Staff)
Address: Contact person:
Europa Hotel Belfast
Great Victoria Street,
Belfast BT2 7AP,
United Kingdom Tel:
Mob:
30 minutes from Belfast airport
4 stars
No fitness/pool/sports
Free WiFi
Accommodation 8 teams, staff & UEFA/LOC
UEFA/LOC office
UEFA storage room(s) (adidas and match organisation)
Internal UEFA meeting room
Dining for all 8 teams, staff & UEFA/LOC
Meeting rooms for 8 teams
Player recreation area

12. Referees’ Hotel Address: Stormont Hotel 587 Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT4 3LP
T +44 (0)
Contact person:

13. MATCH SCHEDULE

14. Match Schedule

15. PARTICIPATION & LEGACY

16. Participation & Legacy Objectives
To raise the profile and interest of the Championship resulting in engagement and attendance
To offer increased opportunities to participate in football combined with strategic objectives within the Girls and Women’s Plan and Let Them Play
To increase female football club membership particularly amongst player of Primary School age
To increase capacity within female football clubs across Northern Ireland ensuring continued growth

17. Participation & Legacy Projects
Mascot Visits and Trophy Tour – Primary and Post Primary
After Schools Coaching Programmes – Primary Four and Year 8
School and Club Festivals – Junior and Senior Participants
Club Development Programmes – Equipment, Coach Education, Coach Mentoring
Regional Small Sided Games Programme – Four Regions across Northern Ireland
Art and Photography Competitions – Colleges and Universities
Fan Zones / Street Parties – Match Day Events

18. Partners
Local Authorities – particularly Belfast City, Mid and East Antrim and ABC Councils
Government Department – particularly Executive Office and Department for Communities
Primary and Post Primary Schools
Junior and Senior Clubs – Male and Female (Support from NIWFA & NIFL)
Colleges and Universities – Art and Design projects
Sponsors – on going discussions
Community Groups and Residents Groups – Fan Zones and Street Parties

20. THANK YOU