Transcript Canadian GAA in Association with Ulster GAA Strategy and Action Plan OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION By the end of the day we will have.

Canadian GAA
in Association with
Ulster GAA
Strategy and Action Plan
OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION
By the end of the day we will have worked to develop
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A clearer understanding and appreciation challenges that the GAA in
Canada face moving forward.
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An appreciation of the need to work together as a Team in Canada.
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A recognition of the need to deliver on the Strategic Vision in Canada and the
need to reduce the degree of the dependency on Ulster GAA.
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A strategic framework and action plan that will empower volunteers in the
delivery of coaching, games, refereeing, administration and governance and that
matches vision, goals and objectives.
Meet and Greet
Rules of Engagement
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Opinions valued
No put downs
Open Mind
Listen... Listen
Communicate concisely
Achieve an action plan
Outside box
Blue sky thinking
Consider how we deliver
Bring Solutions...
Canadian Perspective
From East to West
ULSTER GAA Contextual Overview
“To foster and grow the GAA across Ulster, strengthening its
position as the Province’s leading amateur sporting; cultural;
community; and volunteer driven movement”
YOUR STATEMENT…..
ULSTER GAA CORE VALUES
Community
Volunteerism
Identity
Inclusion
Excellence
Canadian GAA - Core Values
CANADA GAA CORE VALUES
Volunteerism
Governance
Growth and
Development
Community
and
Inclusion
Culture and
Heritage
Respect
Team Work
and
Collaboration
CANADIAN
ENVIRONMENT
COMPETITOIN WITH
OTHER SPORTS
LENGTH OF THE SEASON
FACILITY ACCESS
HELP TO DELIVER
CHAMPION AND DRIVER
Building and Developing a Working Relationship
Challenges????
Working Together
Where is Canadian GAA?
1. What are the good things we do that we must
keep doing?
2. What do we do occasionally that we need to do
consistently?
3. What are the bad things we do that we must
stop doing?
4. What didn’t we do- that we must start doing?
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?
Summary
What
What
are the
good
things
we do
that we
must
keep
doing?
What
are the
bad
things
we do
that we
must
stop
doing?
do
we do
occasion
ally that
we need
to do
consisten
tly?
What
didn’t
we dothat
we
must
start
doing?
Discussion around the Challenges and Issues
Put the big Pillars in Place
• What are the BROAD Themes for Your Strategy
IDENTIFY THEMES + vote if required
Volunteerism
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Community and
Inclusion
Governance
Growth and
Development
Culture and
Heritage
Respect
Teamwork
Theme - Area
EXAMPLE
2011
2013
Governance
Review Committee System
Communication Teams set up
Communications Plan in
Place
Coaching and Games
Competitions
Coach Development
Tutor Development
Facilities and
Infrastructure
Culture and Heritage
Community
Development, Inclusion
and Cohesion
Health and Safety
Assessment
Partnerships identified
Referee Development
Games Programme
Summer Camp Programme
Teachers Programmes
Camogie Camps
Access GAA money
GAA Facility in each region
2015
Referees Assessors
Young Whistlers
Schools Competitions
Theme –CANADA
2012
2013
2015
Volunteerism,
recruitment, retention,
coach development,
games development,
child protection
Audit Clubs
Recruitment & retention strategy
Club structures & roles of officers
Identify & train new tutors
Foundation Course offered
Police Vetting initiated for coaches
Develop 4 team leagues
Audit Report and Seminar
Consolidate structures in clubs.
Review impact of audit work
Community, Inclusion,
added value, open
doors to others, quality
product,
Engage Irish Community
One event that adds value
Engage Canadian Community
Two events supported by all clubs
that add value.
Engage extended community
Three events supported by all
clubs that invite the extended
community in (music, song, dance)
Growth and
Development
(Governance –
marketing, promotion,
finance, recruitment
Define roles and increase
volunteers for club executives.
Review expenditure and Income.
Review current marketing and
promotion strategy for the games.
Develop a marketing and
promotion strategy for GAA in
Canada.
Explore the development of a
minor team to represent divisional
board
Plan for the development of Hurling
Camogie and Handball
Canadian team(s) travel to CYC
Games annually>
Canadian All Stars visit Ireland Bi
annually.
Canadian Championship is vibrant
Divisional Minor teams established
Respect
Refereeing, Spectators,
Players
All club players sign up to a Code
of Behaviour.
Promote Respect at the Club
All Executive members education
club members and enforce Code.
All spectators embrace Code of
Behaviour and Respect
Culture and Heritage
language, history
Cultural Officer appointed at
Canadian Board
Develop idea of a Community
based event
Scór competition delivered
Deliver Community based event to
reflect cultural and heritage of GAA
in Canada
Offer Irish Language Class
Divisional Scór Event
Signage in Irish, English and
French at games and events
Facilities????
Refurbishment, health
and safety
Audit of Clubs to include facility
review.
Explore potential new partnerships
for facility development
Discuss access to financial support
with National Infrastructure for
partnership programmes
Target partners and present the
Facility development with partners
Completed by
Bank of tutors available
Foundation and Level 1 run out
Police Vetting enforced junior club
coaches
Outreach officer to development
Club structures training to all clubs
Tutor active in course delivery
Level 2 Course Delivered
Police vetting enforced for all club
members with access to children
Outreach programme reviewed
Theme:
Coaching
Action
Timing
Outcome sought
Committee / Person
responsible
Led by
1. Tutor Development to
help deliver programmes
within Canada
March 2011
• Tutors Identified
• Training delivered
Ulster GAA and
Coaching Committee
Joe Bloggs
March 2012
•Tutor In-service
June 2011
•Foundation Course
delivered Vancouver
Ulster GAA and
Coaching Committee
•Foundation course
Calgary
Ulster GAA and
Coaching Committee
September 2011
•Level 1 Children’s
Course Ottawa
Ulster GAA and
Coaching Committee
March 2012
•Level 1 Youth and
Adult Programme
Vancouver
March 2013
•Level 2 Programme
2. Course Delivery at
foundation and awards 1
and 2
3. Summer Coaching
Programme in major
clubs
4.
Action Planning
WHAT Needs doing in each theme
• Key Actions (that will be delivered)
• Theme 1: Facilities
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Action 1: We will develop a new pitch in Ottawa
Action 2: We will refurbish a pitch in Toronto
Action 3: We will upgrade changing facilities in Vancouver
Action 4:We will work with local authorities and get joint use of facilities
• Theme 2:
• Theme 3:
• Theme 4:
Theme:
Volunteerism (to be completed in final plan)
Action
Timing
Outcome sought
1. Audit Clubs
December 2012
Complete audit on
governance and
coaching
2Seminar re club
structures and roles of
officers
December 2012
Workshops
throughout Canada in
Clubs
3Identify existing Tutors
and train new tutors
December 2013
Use existing tutors to
deliver
Train new tutors
4 Coaching Programme
offered
December 2012
Foundation
Level 1
Level 2
5
Police Vetting Procedure
initiated
December 2015
All Volunteers active
vetted
Children's Officer in
each club
Procedure clear
Action Planning
Committee Person
responsible
Led by
Theme:
Respect (will be completed in the final plan)
Action
Timing
1.
2
3
4
5
Action Planning
Outcome sought
Committee Person
responsible
Led by
Theme:
Culture and Heritage (will be completed in the final plan)
Action
Timing
1.
2
3
4
5
Action Planning
Outcome sought
Committee Person
responsible
Led by
Theme:
Governance – Growth and Development ( detail in final plan)
Action
Timing
1.
2
3
4
5
Action Planning
Outcome sought
Committee Person
responsible
Led by
Theme:
Community and Inclusion
Action
Timing
1.
2
3
4
5
Action Planning
Outcome sought
Committee Person
responsible
Led by
Theme:
Facilities
Action
Timing
Outcome sought
Committee Person
responsible
Led by
1. Focused Facility for
Gaelic Games
2015
One facility for
Games in each city
Provincial Council
County Board
Divisional Boards
2. Explore potential for
partnerships
2013
Partnerships with
Schools
Partnerships with
cities
Maximise the GAA
network and
Department of
Foreign affairs
Capital Development
Budget
Maximise
professional
expertise within AA
County Board
Divisional Board
3. Negotiate
partnerships funding with
National GAA
2013
Formal presentation
to Overseas and
National
Infrastructure
Committee
County Board
County Board
Action Planning
Building for Excellence – Focus on whole System.......
Leadership
10%
People
Satisfaction (9%)
Players
Spectators
Coaches
People
Management (9%)
Education
Training
Vetting
Process
Canadian
Board
County
Board
Policy &
Strategy (8%)
Vision and Direction
Action Plan
Juvenile
Boards
Ulster GAA
Resources (9%)
Finances
People
Facilities
ENABLERS 50%
14%
Governance
Administration
Discipline
Competitions
Customer
Satisfaction (20%)
Players
Spectators
Coaches
Results
14%
More Playing
Good
Discipline
Administration
Governance
Structures
Coaching
Facilities
Competitions
Refereeing
More Clubs
Impact on
Society (6%)
Health
Social
Cultural
RESULTS 50%
OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION
By the end of the day we will have worked to develop
•
A clearer understanding and appreciation challenges that the GAA in
Canada 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 Canada and the
need to reduce 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 that
matches vision, goals and objectives.
Summary – What Next
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Foreword – President (100 words) - TBD
Background – GAA in Canada - TBD
SWOT Analysis
Key Themes Identified
Key Actions Required
Delivery by to be agreed
Submission to Canadian Board AGM 2 Dec.
Submission to GAA International Committee
Delivery starts January 2012