1. 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

2. 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
Issues effecting Rural and Urban Clubs- M. Conway
Securing Grants- R.Feeney/M. Conway
Q & A
12noon- Close

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

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

5. 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

6. Club Development-Core Themes

7. Club Development- What do they mean?

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

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

10. 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!!!)

11. 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.”

12. Club Mark-Process 6-8 week process

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

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

15. Large Club Structure

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

17. Youth and Child Protection Committee

18. Development and Fundraising

19. Coaching Committee

20. Coaching Committee

21. Communications Committee

22. Social and Cultural Committee

23. 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

24. Club Structures FIVE POINT PLAN!! Discussion

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26. 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 , 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- Club House

27. 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

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

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

30. Issues Facing Rural Clubs
Ulster Council GAA
Mark Conway
Venture I

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

32. 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!

33. 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

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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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:

45. Discussion and Questions
Ulster Council Club Development Programme Ryan Feeney
Mark Conway