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Developing Better Club Structures
Step by Step Guide
1. Identify club(s) in your County that require assistance regarding Better Club Structure
2. Once there is a general agreement set up a meeting with the club(s). All members must be in attendance.
3. Get club(s) to record Where they are NOW regarding:
A. Club Officials List the current number of volunteers involved in the Committee and the role each volunteer plays
B. Members How many members does club have at present?
C. Schools List Number of schools in the area and identify number of girls attending
D. Club/School Links Establish is there a school/club link at present.
E. Facility What facilities does the club have at present?
F. Teams List number of teams involved in the club at present and numbers of girls/ladies involved in each team
G. Coaches/helpers List the number of Coaches and helpers associated with each of the teams in the club
H. Link with GAA Club Does the club have an established link with the Bord na nOg section of the club?
I. Finances What are the clubs finances like at present? Does the club have a sponsor?
4. Get Club(s) to discuss WHERE they want to be in 1 year's time regarding?
Club Officers (Discuss what key roles within the club are needed)
Members
School Links
Facilities
Teams
Coaches/Helpers
Links with GAA Club
Finances
5. Clubs devise a plan on HOW they are going to achieve above?
Suggestions:
Open Night
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Have forms available for all parents with info to include name, contact number, would you liketo be part of X LGF Club?, If yes in what capacity would you like to be involved?
Forms for players will be available too in order to build up database
Night will involve parents/players being informed of the aim of club and where they hope to go and how they hope to achieve it.
In addition the importance of volunteers and assistance for the club to run efficiently will be highlighted
AGM
Putting in place new officers.
Prior to AGM it would be important to head hunt few volunteers as it is of vital importance that club have good working committee.
All personnel should receive LGF Club Officer booklet prior to AGM to understand roles and responsibilities before seeking election
All officers will receive training at club leadership programme organised by County Board
Ensure all officers do the basic 4hr code of ethics course
Ensure Children's Officer does the required code of ethics training
Launch Club / Registration Night
Invite distinguished guests and inter County players to attend night.
Indentify role of club in community etc
Hold registration on same night. Ensure all relevant forms are signed.
No players can play with club unless registered
Coaches / Helpers
Approach personnel to assist with helping out the various teams
Organise Ladies Gaelic Football Ready, Steady Play Volunteer Programme for persons who will be assisting with coaches for year ahead
Coaches who would like more in depth coach training can attend FUNdamentals Coaching Course that will be organised by County Board in New Year.
Finances
Budget costs for the year
Identify and approach potential sponsors
Club/School Link
Can you appoint school liaison officer to create link in local schools?
Has the club a notice board in the school?
Does the school participate in Cuman mBunscoil and could Club assist with coaching teams?
Promotion:
Appoint quality PRO with appropriate skills
Get information out there about the club
Initiatives:
Use initiatives such as the examples below to get people through the club gates and to create interest in your club
Come and Try Days
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