Club Information Booklet

Contents Page History of Gaelic4mothers

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Key objectives

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Case Study

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Sample Evaluations

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Structure of Programme

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Small Blitz Format

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Step by Step Guide

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Role of the coordinator/club/ coach

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Sample Registration Form

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Insurance Details

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Club actions post programme

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Promotion of the programme

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Fundraising Merchandise Available

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Official Site Registration Form

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Be Part of It

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Contacts

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History • •

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Women in Sport initiative introduced to clubs in 2008 Aimed at women and mothers who may not have played for a long time or who may never have played LGFA (Being a Mother is not a necessity but must be 18+) Clubs may run the programme individually or in conjunction with other clubs in the area

Key Objectives •

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Provide women with an opportunity to be physically active within the non competitive framework of Ladies Gaelic Football Association Provide women with a chance to meet and interact with other women/ mothers in the community or from nearby parishes Create a fun, sociable element to Ladies Gaelic football clubs

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Case Study •

Summer 2008: Kilmovee Area, County Mayo

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1 coach sourced by the local club

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30-40 mothers mainly from the Kilmovee parish

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Some had previously played Ladies football. Many had never played before

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Training session took place every Monday night from 8-9 for 6 weeks.

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At the end of the 6 weeks all participants were invited to attend a small blitz among themselves where small sided games were played

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Senior players from the club got involved to help on the day

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On arrival at the pitch participants who attended were divided into even teams and wearing their club jerseys they played three 10 min games amongst themselves where positions were rotated regularly

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Games were played as 9 a side with the main playing pitch reduced in size using cones, agility poles (to mark the corners) and portable goals

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Following the games each participant received a polo shirt

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Participants, partners, family members and coaches all went to a local establishment for refreshments

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Pictures for the blitz were sent to the local papers and Connacht Ladies Website

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Sample Evaluations

I really enjoyed coaching, especially enjoyed the women’s openness to take on the activities

It brought an enthusiastic group of mothers together in the club, highlighting that our club is a place all the family can play

Great to have this opportunity for mothers, will definitely like to see it continuing for years to come

The laughing each week was like therapy

Have fun with it that’s what the parents are there for

It is great to be active for an hour with like-minded women

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e m m ra g o r P f o re tu c u tr S •

1 session every week for 1 hour

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Introduce women to the basic skills of Ladies Gaelic Football through fun games and drills

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At the end of the 6 weeks the site can hold a small blitz for the group and if possible invite other Gaelic4mothers sites in for small sided non competitive games.

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Organize a blitz similar to that outlined on page 4

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Organize a small sided blitz between other Gaelic4mothers sites within a reasonable distance

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Try to ensure that everybody gets some playing time

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Liaise with the other coordinators in relation to a suitable time and venue

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Ensure to give all groups adequate notice for the blitz

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Arrange assistance with refereeing the game- using senior players from the club can help to create a bond between the gaelic4mothers group and the mainstream club

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The Blitz may be followed by a social evening for all participants: eg: food and drinks in a local restaurant or food and drinks in the local clubhouse if facilities allow

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Step by Step Guide 1. Identify the need for Gaelic4Mothers in your club 2. Contact head office to register your site and obtain pack required to organise programme 3. Appoint a coordinator for the programme 4. Source a coach willing to take the programme for six weeks 5. Choose a suitable day and time (try not to clash with other activities in area) 6. Advertise and promote Gaelic4 Mothers through local schools, shops etc 7. Send article to local newspapers with details of programme and who they can contact 8. Source footballs, bibs and cones 9. Register women on first night and ensure all participants sign form. Also provide information on insurance cover. Remember: participants

must be minimum 18 years of age and it is not a necessity to be a mother. They must not be currently playing adult club football 10. Continue week to week organisation and any further preparation needed for additional activities (i.e. Social nights, provincial/ national blitz days etc) 11. Should your group decide to continue after 6 weeks they must register as official members of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association through their club registrar. This could be fundraised during the 6 weeks. What information is provided in the Pack? • • • • •

Sample registration forms Copy of promotional posters Gaelic4Mothers Coaching programme Coach/ Coordinator/ Participant evaluation forms Sample newspaper articles

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Role of …….

Work alongside Club PRO to promote the programme in as many ways as possible • Explain to participants on the first night about signing disclaimers or option of personal injury cover • Ensure all participants complete the registration form on their first night • Bring equipment and footballs •

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Provision of equipment- footballs, cones, bibs Select a coordinator to liaise with Regional Games Development Officer and or National Games Development Officer Source a coach - suitable to deliver coaching sessions to this group

Be on time Be prepared – know the activities you are going to deliver each week Consult the sample drills booklet provided Collect footballs/equipment and set up your drills Ensure that the activities reflect the ability and fitness level of the participants Keep drills varied and plentiful Plenty of ball contact And remember…..have FUN! Page 8

orm Sample Registration F

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Insurance • •

Option of purchasing Personal Injury Cover for your participants Agreement made with Gogans Insurances to cover members of this programme

Summary • • •

Policy will be in name of club Cost per team is approx. €400 plus administration fee of €70 per club Definition of a team is up to 20 players and 5 mentors however if more players on a team this will be catered for

Policy Benefits • • • • • •

Death Permanent Total Loss of Sight Loss of one or more limbs Permanent Total Disablement Medical, Dental & Physiotherapy Expenses Policy Excess

€75,000 €75,000 €75,000 €75,000 €3,500 €75

When Cover Operates • • • •

Playing or officiating for the club in amateur matches or representative games Taking part in training organised by the club or representative body While proceeding to or returning from matches or training While taking part in any social activity organised by the club or representative

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Frequently Asked Questions Q. A.

Do you require a list of all members of the club? The company does not require a list of members, just the number of players and the number of teams at the club

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What is required to arrange cover? Completed application form (available from Gogans) along with payment

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What is the policy excess? The policy excess is €50

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How do I make a claim? Claim form must be completed by the player and returned to Gogans along with the original receipts for treatment

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I would like to claim for an injury to my knee and the physiotherapy treatment is ongoing, can I send in the receipts that I have to date and send the rest in when the treatment is finished? Yes, you can send in the receipts that you have and we will settle this amount, then when you have the remainder of the receipts we will re-open the claim

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I would like to make a claim for an ongoing injury to my back which was caused by continuous strain, am I covered? No, the policy covers you to claim up to €3000 for medical expenses caused by an accident. The policy is not designed to cover injuries as a result of normal wear and tear of muscles etc as a result of over training and over use For Further Information or to Acquire Insurance Cover Contact: Gogans Insurances Limited Unit A5, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 2990299 Email: [email protected] Page 11

Post Programme • If after the 6 week programme the participants want to continue with

the training it is advisable that the club try to accommodate them in terms of a playing facility and access to equipment and provision of a coach • Some of those who may not be interested in continuing may like to get involved in assisting to coach or become an administrator in the club and therefore the club should look at finding them a meaningful role. A ‘Ready Steady Play’ Volunteer Recruitment Programme can be organised in the club through Head Office to assist with this • After 6 weeks, it is the clubs responsibility to continue running the initiative. All players must register as official members of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association through their club registrar. They do not need to pay into the injury fund.

Club presentation: • If the club hosts a presentation night for all teams in the club this is an

ideal opportunity for them to acknowledge the Gaelic4mothers group and make a small presentation to each participant

Instead the club may make presentations to some of the participants based on certain criteria: attendance, longest kick, most improved, and any other categories that they may think of that are suitable

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Promotion

• Select preferred poster format and contact Regional Development • • • • •

Officer for emailed copy Distribute the posters in local shops, businesses, places of employment where large numbers of females may work Place notice in local papers, on local radio, in church/ club newsletters, websites Give notice to primary school children to take home to their mothers Place contact details for the coordinator and the venue and time of the programme on all promotional material Even following the start of the programme continue to promote it and many will join after 2/3 weeks.

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Fundraising

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Raise funds to pay for activities (eg. Blitz days)

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To organise gear for participants (eg, official hoodies, jersies etc)

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Pay for registration fee to become official members at end of six week programme so do not need to pay all at once

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Organise social outings (eg. Weekends away, nights out etc)

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How much money do the group need to raise?

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How much time do we you have to reach target?

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Who can help with the fundraising?

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What are the best ways of raising the funds needed?

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Complete steps above

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Decide if you want to collect a certain amount of money each week or organise a fundraiser (s) •

By collecting each week it is easier on participants

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Appoint designated co-ordinator to collect money

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Set up committee if organising events/ activities Page 14

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Self Fundraise - Each participant pays a certain amount per session (eg. €2) and all money pooled until end of programme

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Quiz Night/ Night at The Races - Decide on entry fee and source sponsorship. Can also have a raffle on the night

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Family Fun Day - Organise in the club and include activities for all family members. Can have entry fee or charge per activity

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Bag Packing - Apply to local supermarket for the group to go bag packing for the day. Great team building also

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Fashion Show - Organise in conjunction with local fashion stores to arrange fashion show and charge entrance fee and source sponsors where possible

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Coffee/ Tea Party - Can be held on local premises or club and invite all locals to come along and have entrance fee or donations

Your Group will have many more ideas!!

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Merchandise

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l ia ic ff O it e k a M s t’ e L So Site Registration Form Club Name: _____________________________________ Club Contact Name: _______________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ County: ________________________________________ Contact Number: _________________________________ Email Address:___________________________________

Date G4M Site Starting: ___________________________

To be returned to: Paula Prunty, Ladies Gaelic Football Association, Croke Park, Dublin 3

Be a part of it…..

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Useful Contacts

National Games Development Officer Paula Prunty Croke Park Dublin 3 Ph: 01 8363156 E: [email protected]

Regional Development Officers

Lyn Savage Croke Park Dublin 3 Ph: 087 1316944 E: [email protected]

William Harmon, Gortlassa Firies Co. Kerry Ph: 087 9794955, E: [email protected]

Ladies Gaelic Football Association Croke Park Dublin 3 Phone: 018363156 Fax: 01 8363111 Email: [email protected]