Attention clubs! Apply NOW for the LGFA's 2019/2020 Club2Gether Programme

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is delighted to launch the next phase of our Club Development Initiative, The Club2Gether Programme. Applications are now open but please note that only 16 clubs will be accepted for this phase.

What is Club2Gether?

Club2Gether is an exciting LGFA club development initiative aimed at strengthening club structures.

This initiative focuses on developing areas such as volunteer recruitment and retention, governance & officer training, sponsorship and fundraising, games development, as well as planning for the future to ensure sustainable structures are in place going forward.

What are the aims of the Club2Gether Programme?

• To support a Club in developing structures from playing to administration level
• To assist struggling or developing clubs to build solid foundations for the future
• To provide high-quality role-specific training for administrators and coaches in clubs
• To increase recruitment and retention rates of volunteers and players.

What are the benefits of running Club2Gether in your Club?

• FREE training will be provided to your officers and coaches in your Club
• Resources will be provided to your Club to assist with building sustainable structures
• Clubs will complete the programme with a basic 2-year plan in place
• Increase in retention rates of volunteers in your club
• There is the potential for your club to become a more vibrant, active part of the local community.

What clubs may apply for the programme?

A Struggling Club – an already registered LGFA Club which is struggling and can show evidence that it wants to improve its structures.

Or

An Established Club – an already registered LGFA Club aiming to improve its structures and can show evidence of this.

Or

A New club – potential for a new LGFA club to form. Clear evidence must be provided to show that potential for a new club exists and appropriate structures can be put in place.

What does the Club2Gether programme entail for your Club if your application is successful?

• All officers of the club committee must be willing to commit to attend the four training dates provided
• All clubs must attend the four National training dates and this training is only provided to successful clubs
• The club must be open to improving its structures and welcoming all new members
• The programme involves 4 training days covering various topics that will assist the club to improve and strengthen its structures. Please see details on topics below.
• There will be a number of basic tasks to be completed by the club between sessions
• The club must monitor its progress through completion of a logbook
• The programme is free but commitment is essential

The Next Steps:

Step 1:

Complete the application form and forward by post or email to Niall Mulrine before Friday 23rd August 2019 (See application form for contact details).

Club2Gether Application Form

Step 2:

The National Development Team will contact all applicants via e-mail to announce the 16 successful clubs before 6^th September 2019.

Step 3:

All club committee members must attend training dates below.

Step 4:

All clubs must commit to work on improving their club structures.

What are the dates the club must attend?

Day 1 6th October 2019 Croke Park

Day 2 23rd November 2019 Croke Park

Day 3 8th February 2020 Croke Park

Day 4 7th March 2020 Croke Park