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CUMANN CAMOGAIOCHTA CUMANN CAMOGAIOCHTA na nGAELna nGAEL

Management. Performance. Programmes. Technology. Training.

A T L A N T I C S P O R T

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Introduction

2. Review findings

3. Implications

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Sports ManagementSports Performance

Sports Programmes Sports Technology Sports Training

A S M T

ATLANTIC SPORTATLANTIC SPORT

Management.Management.

Performance.Performance.

Programmes.Programmes.

Technology.Technology.

Training.Training.

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ASMT CLIENTS

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WHAT WERE ASKED TO DO?

1. Examine structures

2. Consult with members

3. Image and communications

4. Recommendations & report

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Management.Management.

Performance.Performance.

Programmes.Programmes.

Technology.Technology.

Training.Training.

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Process

1. Analysis

2. Solution

3. Momentum

4. Transformation

• Key issues• Report to Ard

Comhairle• Recommendations• Discussion• Way Forward

HOW

ATLANTIC SPORTATLANTIC SPORT

Management.Management.

Performance.Performance.

Programmes.Programmes.

Technology.Technology.

Training.Training.

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THANK YOU

Everyone who contributed

Uachtaran

Ard Comhairle

Provincial Councils

Ard Stiurthoir

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WELL DONE

Over 100,000 members

Great work done by Association – Development – Coaching - Leadership

Massive impact on communities

Changing the lives of young girls and families

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SPORTING TRENDS

Sport in Ireland growing

Women in sport increasing

New ways Of communicating

More competition Changing media

Financial crisis - Impact on Sports Sponsorship - Funding?

Player Power, Player Mobility, Player Rights

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THE TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION

Radical shift in how people source sporting informationThe digital Olympic games

Face book, my space – generation, mobile platform

Creating online – web- based sporting organisations.

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GREAT SPORTS ORGANISATIONS

Long term vision Strong – effective leadership Build great brands Innovation and tradition Mutual co-operation Great competition models

Characteristics of

top

sporting bodies

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2. Review findings

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STRUCTURE IS SOUND

ClubsColleges

Schools

Congress

Ard Comhairle

National Sub Committees Management Committee

Club delegatesArd Comhairle membersCentral CollegesPrimary schoolsOverseas Councils

Provincial Councils & Overseas Units 3rd Level Colleges 2nd Level Colleges & Primary Schools

County Boards

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ISSUESVISION – THE GAME NEED FOR A COMMON

VISION, UNITY, TRUST –

GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

COMMUNICATION

IMPROVING GAME

PROMOTION

CONSTITUTION OUT OF DATE

Reform Association

DISJOINTED – MASSIVE IMPROVEMENT

ROLE OF PROVINCES MUST BE RE-DEFINED

Co BOARD, CLUBS COACHING, REFEREES,

FACILITIES

RAISE THE PROFILE, PRIDE

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GOVERNANCE TYPE OF ENTITY IS NOT CLEAR –

Who Is The Governing Body – Not ClearCongress, Ard Comhairle, Trustees

STRUCTURE OFFERS LIMITED PROTECTION TO VOLUNTEERS, ASSETS, TRUSTEES

In – Our view there is a significant risk

THE GROUND RULES, LEGAL STATUS AND GOVERNANCE MODEL IS NOT

APPROPRIATEConstitution Needs To Be Re-written

Need to look at in-corporation

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PROVINCIAL COUNCILSROLE CHANGING – BUT NOT CLEAR

Needs to be re-defined – post competition reform

POTENTIAL TO BE STRONG AND EFFECTIVE

EMPOWERMENT AND REFORM OF PROVINCIAL COUNCILS IS

REQUIRED• New way of operating is required – strong

leadership• Clear links to development• New relationship with county boards

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COUNTY BOARDS

SHOULD BE WORKING CLOSELY WITH PROVINCIAL COUNCILS

ENGINE ROOM FOR DEVELOPMENT

STRONG COUNTY BOARDS – STRONG CAMOGIE

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COMMUNICATION

MAJOR ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

INFORMATION – NOT EASY TO GET

TIME TO MOVE INTO THE DIGITAL AGE – BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY

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COMMUNICATIONS

“A terrible thing happens if you fail to promote.

Nothing”Paul McGuiness – Manager U2

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IDEAL - IMAGE

PRIDE

COOL - GLAMOROUS

COMMUNITY

AWESOME RESPECT – LIKE

HURLING

CONFIDENT

THE GREATEST GAME FOR THE WOMEN OF IRELAND – FAST, FAIR, SKILFUL, MAGIC

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3. Recommendations

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RECOMMENDATIONS

GREAT LEADERSHIP FROM THE GOVERNING BODY

EFFECTIVE PROVINCIAL COUNCILS

POWERFUL COUNTY BOARDS

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RECOMMENDATIONS

REFORM CONSTITUTION

MODERNISE COMMUNICATIONS

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RECOMMENDATIONS

TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

– PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

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WHERE TO NEXT

COMMITMENT TO MAKING A GREAT ORGANISATION

IMPROVEMENTS BY AUTUMN 2009

REFORM PROPOSALS BY CONGRESS NEXT YEAR

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KEY MESSAGE

Significant IMPROVEMENT is required if the Camogie is to remain strong and deliver on the sporting potential

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EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE

THANK YOU

ATLANTIC SPORTATLANTIC SPORT

Management.Management.

Performance.Performance.

Programmes.Programmes.

Technology.Technology.

Training.Training.