1. Third Level Club Development Workshop
Ulster Council GAA
Club Development
Third Level Club Development Workshop
3rd October 2006

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

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

4. The STUDENT! Work Family DEGREE SOCIAL LIFE Playing Training Club U 21
Third Level
COUNTY
Girlfriend/
Boyfriend
Study
The STUDENT!
Family
Work
Fundraising
Meetings
Plans
Admin &
Finance
Sponsor
ship
Coaching
Teams
Club

5. Supporting the Volunteer the Last Woman/Man Standing Ulster Council Club Development Programme

6. WHAT/WHY?
Strategic Framework 2004
FOUR KEY AREAS

7. 1) CLUB PLANNING DO YOU HAVE A PLAN!!

8. FIVE KEY CLUB DEVELOPMENT POINTS FOR 2006/2007
1) CLUB PLANNING
POST-AGM!-
NEW OFFICERS-THINK IN!
HALF DAY
Get a venue- BOT, Hatfield etc.
FIVE KEY CLUB DEVELOPMENT POINTS FOR 2006/2007

9. 1) CLUB PLANNING FIVE POINT PLAN!! WORKSHOP 1

10. 1) CLUB PLANNING FEEDBACK!

11. 2) WORKING WITH THE MEDIA

12. 2) WORKING WITH THE MEDIA
Key Media s
Irish News
BBC
– Belfast Telegraph
Star
UTV
– Ulster Council Website

13. 2) WORKING WITH THE MEDIA
Match Preview: 2/3 DAYS BEFORE THE MATCH
Follow up with Phone Call- Did you get my ?
Match Arrangements for Media- Camera Access etc
Sigerson/Trench/McKenna Campaign Press Launch
Ensure the Club web-site is updated

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15. 3) CLUB COMMITTEE MEETINGS ONE PER MONTH- NO LONGER THAN ONE HOUR
3) CLUB COMMITTEE MEETINGS ONE PER MONTH- NO LONGER THAN ONE HOUR!!! Ensure that all officers use , send out the Agenda and Stick to it. Circulate minutes via (no more than one A4) sheet with Action Points Fixed time i.e. First Tuesday of every month- Room 114B

16. 4. Events Matches Social Nights Meetings Past Members nights Press Launch-Sigerson Christmas Dinner Dinner Dance .

17. Stages of Event Organisation
Pre-Event – Planning Phase
Day of Event
Post Event – Monitor & Evaluate

18. Pre Event Phase Numbers expected Communication
Organising Committee? – Sub Committees
Event Budget
Event Schedule/Time Line
Sponsorship
Marketing & Public Relations-University Authorities

19. Pre Event Phase VIP Programme – Key College Staff-Press-Special Guest
Book Facilities –Visit site to assess all needs –car parking etc
Order Food for the event
Staff/Volunteers Roles and Responsibilities – Identify team leaders
Health & Safety – Evacuation/ - Emergency Procedures – First Aid
Train committee on their duties on the day of the event
Advise committee and members of the required dress code

20. Day of the Event Arrive Early
Ensure effective communications are in place
Ensure team are appropriately dressed
Ensure all IT Resources are set up and in working order.
Ensure appropriate branding is in place –Club and College
Meet team well in advance of event start time to ensure that:
Everyone knows their role on the day
All required equipment is available
Displays are set up in advance of audience arriving
Staff responsible for children should meet and introduce themselves as soon as the group arrive

21. Post Event
Ensure all equipment is returned and the event site is cleared.
Ensure all invoices are paid
Monitor and evaluate the success of the event:
through coverage in newspapers & on television
In meeting the Key Performance Indicators of the project
Write thank you letters/ s to Staff and VIP Guests
Learn from mistakes for the organisation of future events.

22. Club Mark- Working title!
“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.”
THIRD LEVEL CLUB MARK
Coaching and Games +
Governance, Operations and Structures

23. Other Information Challenge Matches National Fixtures
National Fixtures
Third Level (Ulster)
SMUCB/QUB/SUCB
Education
Other Information

24. The Development Officers will do it all!!!
WORKING WITH THE STAFF
The Development Officers will do it all!!!
THEY WON’T!!

25. Third Level Club Development
Discussion and Questions
Ulster Council Club Development Programme Ryan Feeney
Club Development Coordinator