1. Increasing Participation and Supporting Club Development
“Playing The Game”
Saturday 28th August 2010
Aviva Stadium
Michael Crowley
Cork Sports partnership

2. ISC – NGB Support Kit
Available online as a resource to all clubs
Chapter 9 – Membership Development
Sports Development is ensuring that structures are in place…….
Sports Development is about building partnerships…..

3. Cork Sports Programmes
A new initiative supported by the Irish Sports Council
Working with Co. Boards or other regional structures.
Currently 9 Sports Programmes operational
4,500 + Participants
250 newly trained coaches
8 new clubs
Feedback - V. Positive
Brand recognition of Cork Sports Partnership
Links established and developed

4. Cork Sports Programmes- Model

5. Questions we need to consider
Is the project targeted & sustainable?
What are the likely outputs?
Are the outputs sensibly linked to funding request?
Can we forecast the impacts of this project?
Who are the other partners involved?
Does the applicant have the capacity to deliver??

6. Cork Sports Spikeball Programme. (Volleyball)
Outputs
11 Schools on the programme.
22 teachers trained
In excess of 500 Children introduced to Spikeball over 6 week period.
4 fun blitz days
Additional blitz days planned from September

7. Spike Ball Fun Blitz day
Impact!!
School Partnerships
Davis College hosted Blitz days
Linked/designed with LSP but
Operated locally independent of LSP staff
Local Interest developed
Junior Club to be established

8. Cork Sports Spikeball Programme Phase 2
Support new Club Development in Mallow area
Provide funding for local Coach/Volunteer education
Engage with NGB as the regional structure.
Roll out phase 1 in a second targeted area in Cork.

9. Cork Sports Boxing Programme
Response to queries from local communities
Partnership with Cork Boxing Board and Cork Youth Service
2009/ new clubs established
Start-up gear purchased in bulk
Commitment from Co. Board to facilitate and support club registration
Supported locally through youth service
Support new club coaches/volunteers with training & education opportunities.

10. Cork Sports GAA Programme
In partnership with Cork Co. Games Dev. Team
3 different initiatives
Primary Schools
Mayfield Academy
Hurling in Duhallow
Significant numbers & exposure
Existing infrastructure
A very strong working relationship

11. Some Conclusions Make contact with your LSP now – personal engagement
Discuss and explore what they can offer
Highlight what you can deliver
Be open and honest
“Manage” the newly developed relationship/partnership