1. Provincial Council for Britain in Association with Ulster GAA WELCOME Strategic Review and Action Plan
Welcome from the Chairman
Introductions (if required)

2. Chair of GAA Council for Britain
Welcome

3. Ulster GAA
Purpose of the Day

4. 10.10am OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION
By the end of the day we will have worked to develop
A clearer understanding and appreciation of the challenges that the GAA in Britain face moving forward.
An appreciation of the need to work together as a Team in Britain.
A recognition of the need to deliver on the Strategic Vision in Britain and the degree of the dependency on Ulster GAA.
A strategic framework and action plan that will empower volunteers in the delivery of coaching, games, refereeing, administration and governance.
Outcomes for the sessions
Emphasis that this is not a talk shop and that if you bring a problem to the table you also bring a solution (that is realistic and financially feasible)

5. Communicate concisely Achieve an action plan Outside box
Opinions valued
No put downs
Open Mind
Listen... Listen
Communicate concisely
Achieve an action plan
Outside box
Blue sky thinking
Consider how we deliver
Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
Opinions valued - No put downs
Work within the time limits efficiently and effectivey
Open Mind – anything goes initially
Listen... Listen to others and see it from their perspective
Communicate concisely – get your point across
Achieve an action plan at the end of the day
Outside box - Blue sky thinking
Consider how we deliver – finance and logistics

6. Why does Britain need an Action Plan
Allows the Province/ County/ Club to go in same direction
Allows Members to understand the aspirations
Your input - creates Ownership & Identity
Identifies Goals & Focus for your activity
Assists with the recruitment of new members
Helps identify obstacles and ways to negotiate them
Allows Ulster the opportunity to plan support
Assist with budgeting for support – what is realistic
Helps to move towards Sports Council recognition
Challenge….. That its your plan
Read through the Slide
Present the Challenge that you feel ownership and that it is your plan.
A plan that works – some previous work we did in Scotland – some things achieved and some put on hold until this process has taken place

7. Ciaran replaced - yes
Contact details to clubs - yes
Tutors trained - yes
U16 V Scotland – no issues with costs
Girls travelling to Ulster – yes
Coaching Conference - January

8. in the community and sporting fabric of Britain”
VISION
“ … to have Gaelic games and related GAA activities embedded in sustainable ways
in the community and sporting fabric of Britain”
“An Bhratach in Airde sa Bhreatain” is not an action plan. It is instead a framework for the way ahead. p7
Agenda for the day

9. MISSION
The mission of the GAA in Britain is to provide the leadership and support needed to help achieve that vision.
It will do that by:
building and developing its organisational capacity
strengthening the GAA Club; County and Provincial infrastructure
developing Gaelic games in schools and Third Level institutions
emphasising the cultural and heritage aspects of the Association
promoting the GAA and its work positively and consistently
securing the resources needed to deliver this work
maintaining strong links with the GAA in Ireland.

10. in the community and sporting fabric of Britain”
Output – An Action Plan
“ … to have Gaelic games and related GAA activities embedded in sustainable ways
in the community and sporting fabric of Britain”
Agenda for the day
“An Bhratach in Airde sa Bhreatain” is not an action plan. It is instead a framework for the way ahead. p7

11. Pressure on the Volunteer.
How can we support them more:
Eg: Time is very precious:
– management of meetings / use of technologies

12. Social Capital, Health and Well being, Regeneration, Renewal
“ … to have Gaelic games and related GAA activities embedded in sustainable ways
in the community and sporting fabric of Britain”
10.30am Provincial Council for Britain- Core Values: Guiding Principles
BRITAIN GAA CORE VALUES
Inclusion, open and welcome
Irish Identity and role of Games
Community and Place
Sense of Purpose
?????
inclusiveness, being open and welcoming to all
the Irish identity and the role of Gaelic games in it
the strong underpinnings of the GAA that are based in community and in place
the sense of purpose and belonging that the GAA offers.
Social Capital, Health and Well being, Regeneration, Renewal

13. An Bhratach in Airde sa Bhreatain 2007-2012
Structures and Governance
The Games
Schools and Colleges
Grounds & Physical Development
Promotion and Marketing
Relationship with Ireland
Resources and Finances
what we have learned”
Open debate
Handout

14. Recommendations: Structures and Governance
Retain the current Province/County/Club structure and associated roles/remits
Seek a derogation from the “five year officer rule” until 2010 in Britain
Put in place a “Feile 2012” Planning Committee
Provide structured Officer (Chairs; Secretaries; Treasurers; and PROs) and management training at County and Club levels
Train facilitators in to deliver the Comhairle programme
Use the twinning arrangement with Ulster to help roll out the Cumann Maith accreditation process (at Club and County levels), under national GAA guidance
Appoint, on a three/five year contract, a Director for the British Council
Appoint, on three-year contracts, Development Officers who will work to clear job descriptions, covering the full GAA spectrum from administration to coaching
Host a biennial Club Forum, rotated around , to discuss strategic issues; improve GAA net-working; and maintain an overview of the implementation of this Strategy
Use ICT to help combat the distance issues in
Develop structures and arrangements which will accommodate the full family of Gaelic games, for both men and women
All Counties and Clubs to have three/five year developments plans in place by the end of 2008

15. Recommendations: The Games
Each County should publish and implement an annual fixtures programme which provides (a target number of???) games for players of all ages; genders; and gaelic codes: cross-County boundary fixtures should be used where feasible
Host an biennial “Coaching the GAA in ” seminar, rotated around , to keep up to date with leading-edge GAA coaching; share good practice within ; and identify new priorities for action
Encourage Britain-based coaches to attend the GAA’s annual Coaching Conference
Recruit Third level College students to coach in Clubs (and prepare/support them via in-College coach training programmes)
Organise games between Clubs and Third Level Colleges
Introduce new competitions at U16 and U18 levels
Appoint, on three-year contracts, seven County-based Development Officers who will cover the full GAA spectrum from administration to coaching
Develop and deliver, possibly based on successful models developed in , week-end/blitz-type competitions for players at all levels
Each County should put in place at least one underage Development Squad
Every British Club should set the target of having a team in the 2012 Feile
The British GAA Council, supported by the GAA overall, should take the lead on obtaining recognition of Gaelic games from the Youth Sports Trust and the National Schools Sports Association
Each County should aim to be self sufficient in the delivery of GAA coaching awards
Every British Club should set the target of having a team participating in each available level of hurling by 2012

16. Recommendations: Schools and Colleges
Each Club in should put in place a structured Club/school link, based on, at a minimum, the appointment of a dedicated Club/School Support Officer
Roll out the “Warwickshire Schools Model” ( including the “Bishop Challoner Eight Week Programme”) across the rest of , as appropriate to local circumstances
Develop a pro-active approach to the recruitment of parents to assist with the development and delivery of gaelic activities in the school setting and beyond
Recruit Third Level students to provide coaching in school and Club settings
Maintain and develop the participation of British Colleges in Third Level GAA competitions
Establish Cumann na mBunscol and second level schools Committees and integrate British schools into overall Cumann na mBunscol and second level schools competitions
Implement a coaching license system where each teacher and Third Level student delivering Gaelic games in schools has a Foundation Level coaching award; a child protection certificate; a First Aid badge; and a police check
Encourage teachers and pupils/students to develop projects on GAA-related themes
Liaise with local education authorities re potential support for Gaelic games in education settings

17. Recommendations: Grounds and Physical Development
An audit to establish the number of proper GAA pitches (and associated facilities) either owned by, or available to, GAA units in should be carried out
Each Club should set and work to a target of having at least one dedicated gaelic games pitch (with appropriate accompanying facilities), vested in the GAA
Each County should have reasonable access to a vested , possibly via twinning arrangements with other Counties
GAA should agree a programme of support with DION

18. Recommendations: Culture and Heritage
Counties and Clubs should develop and partake in a “Scor An Bhreatain”, at junior and senior levels
“Scor An Bhreatain” winners should be invited into the All-Ireland Scor Finals
All GAA premises should be “branded” as gaelic and Irish, for example via the use of Irish language signs and gaelic art
Elements of Irish music; dance; and/or drama should form part of all major GAA programmes in , eg at Finals; NFL/ games; etc
The GAA in should collaborate with like-minded organisations in the cultural area, eg CCE and Conradh na Gaeilge
Links should be developed with indigenous English, and other, cultural activities
An annual “The Irish in ” event (eg a lecture; conference; exhibition) should be hosted by the GAA, and rotated around
A cultural aspect should be included in all Britain/Ireland GAA exchanges and tours and as part of all intra-Britain weekend/blitz-type games competitions

19. Recommendations: Promotion and Marketing
All Counties and Clubs, and the British Council should appoint an active PRO, for whom structured training should be provided
All GAA units’ strategic plans should include a focus on PR and marketing, leading to the rolling out of local PR and marketing programmes
All units of the Association should put in place, and keep updated, their own dedicated but inter-linked websites
The British Council should produce a high quality “This is the GAA” leaflet, outlining what the GAA is and what it does
A dedicated page should be sought in both All-Ireland Senior Final match programmes for editorial covering GAA affairs in (the editorial to be provided by the British Council)
Positive links with the TV; radio; and press media should be developed at national; County; and Club levels across
Specific PR programmes should form part of the competitive visits of all Irish GAA teams to
ICT options (eg texting) should be used to full effect
A specific PR and marketing strategy should be developed for the Feile na Peile in in 2012
The possibility of holding major “national” GAA events in should be considered
The British Council and each County should publish a newsletter at least twice a year whilst Clubs should publish one at least four times a year
Marketing of the GAA in should reflect priorities set and guidance given by the GAA nationally

20. Recommendations: Resources and Finance
All units should put in place a pro-active volunteer recruitment programme
All County and Club plans should include a clear sense of the costs of their activities and proposals, with an accompanying outline of how those costs will be met
The Council of Britain should agree with the Irish government a needs-based three year funding programme for the GAA in Britain
Counties and Clubs should open discussions with local government and education to investigate joint-working and how added resources could be obtained for the GAA
The Council of Britain should develop, in association with , a sponsorship strategy for the GAA in Britain
The Council of Britain should open discussions with the various Sports Councils, using the experience gained in the northern six Counties in Ulster , as to how Gaelic games can be recognised and supported as an established part of Briain’s sporting fabric

21. 10.40am Where is GAA in Britain today?
What are the good things we do that we must keep doing?
What do we do occasionally that we need to do consistently?
What are the bad things we do that we must stop doing?
What didn’t we do- that we must start doing?

22. 3 1 2 4 What are the good things we do that we must keep doing?
What are the bad things we do that we must stop doing? 3 1
What do we do occasionally that we need to do consistently?
What didn’t we do- that we must start doing? 2 4

23. 12.00pm /REVISE/MERGE/RETAIN THEMES + vote if required
Structures and Governance
The Games
Schools and Colleges
Grounds & Physical Development
Promotion and Marketing
Relationship with Ireland
Resources and Finances K E Y T H M S
Agree them to set Actions

24. Facilities and Infrastructure
12.15pm Consolidate THEMES
Coaching / Refereeing
Games Programme
Culture & Heritage K E Y T H M S
Governance
Facilities and Infrastructure
Community & Inclusion
Agree them

25. Delivery Against the Themes each year
Theme - Area
EXAMPLE
2011
2013
2015
Governance
Fit for Purpose
Review Committee System
Communication Teams set up
Communications Plan in Place
Coaching and Games
Increase and Improve our Games
Competitions
Coach Development
Tutor Development
Referees Support
Referee Development
Games Programme
Summer Camp Programme
Teachers Programmes
Camogie Camps
Referees Academy
Referees Assessors
Young Whistlers
Schools Competitions
Facilities and Infrastructure
Increasing and Improving the GAA Plant: Facilities
Health and Safety Assessment
Partnerships identified
Access GAA money
GAA Facility in each region
Culture and Heritage
Enhancing the Gaelic in the GAA
Reenergise Scór
Increase visibility of Irish Language
Development of Cultural links with Ulster Scots
Opportunities to learn the Irish language
Community Development, Inclusion and Cohesion
The End Game, working with Ladies Codes
Strengthen health and wellness and community health
Establish better link with ladies codes
Integrated Confederation of GAA Codes
Integrated fixtures scheduled
Integrated coach development programmes

26. Theme - Area
BRITAIN
2012
2013
2015

28. Provincial Council of Britain in Association with Ulster GAA Lunch back 1.15pm

29. 1.15 – 3.13 Action

30. Consolidate and Agree THEMES
Coaching / Refereeing
Games Programme
Culture & Heritage K E Y T H M S
Governance
Facilities and Infrastructure
Community & Inclusion
Agree them

31. WHAT Needs doing in each theme
Key Actions (that will be delivered)
Theme 1: Facilities
Action 1: We will develop a new pitch in Glasgow
Action 2: We will refurbish a pitch in Cardiff
Action 3: We will upgrade changing facilities in Birmingham
Action 4:We will work with local authorities and get joint use of facilities in Dundee
Theme 2:
Theme 3:
Theme 4:
Handout
Ideas Prompts

32. Coaching and Refereeing
Coaching & Refereeing
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Third Level Education
Tutor Trainers
Tutor Development
GAA Courses Foundation and Level 1
Code of Ethics and Child Protection
Referee Development

33. Action Planning Action Theme: Coaching and Refereeing Timing
Outcome sought
Committee / Person responsible
Led by
1. Tutor Development to help deliver programmes within Britain
March 2011
March 2012
Tutors Identified
Training delivered
Tutor In-service
County Boards
GDA and Ulster GAA
2. Course Delivery at foundation and awards 1 and 2
June 2011
September 2011
March 2013
Foundation Course delivered Birmingham
Foundation course Glasgow
Level 1 Children’s Course Manchester
Level 1 Youth and Adult Programme Cardiff
Level 2 Programme
3. Summer Coaching Programme in major clubs
August 2012
two week programme
Support from Ulster GAA
County Board
GDA 4.
Action Planning

34. Games Games Programme Primary Schools Joint Fixtures with Ladies Codes
Secondary Schools
Third Level Education
Summer Camps
Referees
Parental/ Coach Recruitment
Respect and Discipline
Joint Fixtures with Ladies Codes
Games

35. Action Planning Theme: Games Development Action Timing Outcome sought
Committee Person responsible
Led by 1. 2 3 4 5

36. Governance Governance and Administration Committee Structures
COMMUNICATIONS
Full-time Staff Management and Performance Reviews
Finance and Marketing
Code of Ethics and Best Practice
CASS
Confederation fro Gaelic Games
Governance

37. Action Planning Theme: Governance and Administration Action Timing
Outcome sought
Committee Person responsible
Led by 1. 2 3 4 5

38. Facilities and Infrastructure
Health and Safety
Facility Development
Financing Facilities
National Infrastructure Committee
National Lottery Applications
CASS
Integration and Joint Facility Development
Facilities and Infrastructure

39. Action Planning Theme: Facilities and Infrastructure Action Timing
Outcome sought
Committee Person responsible
Led by 1. 2 3 4 5

40. Culture and Heritage Culture and Heritage Scor
Irish Language
Irish Dancing
Links with Ulster Scots
Local Authority – culturally significant groups

41. Action Planning Theme: Culture and Heritage Action Timing
Outcome sought
Committee Person responsible
Led by 1. 2 3 4 5

42. Review of themes and actions proposed

43. Results 14% ENABLERS 50% RESULTS 50% Leadership 10% Process Council
3.45pm Next Steps - Building for Excellence – Focus on whole System
Results
14%
More Playing
Good
Discipline
Administration
Governance
Structures
Coaching
Facilities
Competitions
Refereeing
More Clubs
People
Management (9%)
Education
Training
Vetting
Leadership
10%
Council
for Britain
County
Boards
British
Universities
GAA
Ulster GAA
Process
14%
Governance
Administration
Discipline
Competitions
People
Satisfaction (9%)
Players
Spectators
Coaches
Policy &
Strategy (8%)
Vision and Direction
Action Plan
Customer
Satisfaction (20%)
Players
Spectators
Coaches
Resources (9%)
Finances
People
Facilities
Impact on
Society (6%)
Health
Social
Cultural
ENABLERS 50%
RESULTS 50%

44. Summary – What Next Foreword – President (100 words) - TBD
Background – GAA in Britain - TBD
SWOT Analysis
Key Themes Identified
Key Actions Required
Delivery by to be agreed
Submission to Council for Britain.
Submission to GAA International Committee

45. OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION
By the end of the day we will have worked to develop
A clearer understanding and appreciation of the challenges that the GAA in Britain face moving forward.
An appreciation of the need to work together as a Team in Canada.
A recognition of the need to deliver on the Strategic Vision in Britain and the degree of the dependency on Ulster GAA.
A strategic framework and action plan that will empower volunteers in the delivery of coaching, games, refereeing, administration and governance and matches their vision, goals and objectives.