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GAA Rounders Strategic Plan 2013-2016 N GAA Rounders Strategic Plan 2013-2016 CONTENTS GAA ROUNDERS STRATEGIC PLAN 2013-2016 n GAA RoundeRs Strategic Plan 2013-2016 CONTENTS Introductions 3 Methodology 4 History and Background 6 Where Are We Now and Where We Would Like To Be 7 Mission, Vision and Values 8 Strategic Framework 9 THEME 1 – STRUCTURES AND ADMINISTRATION 10 Theme 2 – FINANCE AND FUNDRAISING 11 Theme 3 – COMMUNICATION & PR 13 Theme 4 – CLUB AND COACHING DEVELOPMENT 15 Implementing and Reviewing the Plan 17 Reviewing the Plan 17 Acknowledgements 18 2 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 3 INTRODUCTIONS teachtaireacht liam O’neill – Uachtarán gaa Joe O’Donoghue – Uachtaran gaa rounders 2 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 3 n GAA RoundeRs Strategic Plan 2013-2016 METHODOLOGY OF THE PLANNING PROCESS he brief for the association planning parents—and have clear and understandable process was clear. gaa rounders objectives. the executive committee twanted a plan that would be acted as an advisory team to the process developed by its members and would allow and added value, developed ideas and it to grow and reach its potential over the encouraged participation throughout the next three years. project. the executive committee comprised of: the plan would: 1. Uachtaran - Joe O’ Donoghue • Be constructed around the values and 2. Cathaoirleach - ger Proctor traditions of gaa rounders 3. Less cathaoirleach - Michael Dowling • Be volunteer-led; 4. Runaí - alice clarke • Be managed with excellence; 5. Leas runaí / registrar - Shirley roche • Maximise participation across all areas of 6. Cisteoir - Philip Keane the association; and 7. Oifigeach Forbartha - Peadar • Provide a roadmap for the association for O’tuatain the future. 8. Oifigeach Poiblí - grainne Farrell 9. Ball o comhairle - liam Haverty, When completed the plan would be clear, Dannielle Keane, grace Doyle, Sean practical and ready to put in place. the plan Hughes should be for everyone—most importantly 10. Laighean ionadaí - christy Hughes the players, ordinary members and 11. Oifigeach idirchaidrimh – Martin Skelly 4 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 the process began with listening to workshop also asked people to describe the membership of the association. in the ideal association of the future. late2012, a planning workshop was held with players, administrators, members and a draft of the document was produced and parents which took part. the workshop, was presented to the executive committee included members from all levels of the for consideration and review. this resulted association: in a number of additional inputs and the detail of the plan was agreed by all parties. Working in small groups, the teams shared stories of their experiences of the plan has been completed and it rounders gaa in every aspect of their outlines detailed goals and aspirations in the lives, on and off the field. through each of following areas: this listening process the workshop 1. Structure & administration developed a deeper understanding of 2. club and coaching Development what was important for people and what 3. Finance and Fundraising gaa rounders was really about. 4. communications & Marketing a wide range of areas were discussed the targets and milestones will be reviewed at the workshop including player annually against the targets defined and will development, coaching, finance, be refined and developed. Other areas may fundraising, communications and well emerge and be included as the planning governance. each person was given an process evolves. the plan will be tabled at opportunity to outline areas where the executive monthly meeting to ensure improvement could be made. the progress is being tracked. “When completed the plan would be clear, practical and ready to put in place. The plan should be for everyone—most importantly the players, ordinary members and parents—and have clear and understandable objectives.” Strategic Plan 2013-2016 5 n GAA RoundeRs Strategic Plan 2013-2016 HISTORY AND BacKGROUND aa rounders is one of the four lúthchleas gael. antrim club erins Own to try and offset this the annual Feile official gaa sports. along with approved the running and funding of a weekend for Juveniles was introduce hoping ggaelic Football, Hurling and Handball, rounders match under the rules in the to increase participation level at this age rounders was included in the original gaa Official guide. Over the next twelve years, would the progression of players staying on charter back in 1884. rounders is a bat and ball the national Development Officer kept to fill Minor and Senior panels. game and is not that dis-similar to baseball. the initiative alive with efforts which led Progression of the game is on-going and indeed it is now generally accepted that to the formation of teams in the air corps over the past 5 years participation of the Baseball is derived from rounders in some in Baldonnell, co. Dublin and in St. Joseph’s game has been introduced in to Some cul form or other, as it has been played on this teacher training college in Belfast. camps and primary school, with the biggest island for a couple of hundred years now and During 1970 the game of rounder’s was success to date been the cumann na was probably brought over to america by the introduced to the Munster and leinster mBunscoil competitions held in county laois early settlers. regions by way of a national rounder’s and Sligo. clubs have been formed also in rounders is played by all age groups, from league from which many clubs were formed. West meath, laois, Meath and roscommon national School children all the way up to castlebar rounder’s under the guidance of late, and the outlook for increased and including senior level. there are mixed of John golden progressed the game to participation over the foreseeable future is teams, where boys and girls, men and women many areas in the Munster region, while in looking very good indeed. can play on the same team. as rounders leinster you had limekiln, lakelands, and in 1970, erins Own club were again to is a limited contact sport it is perfect for many more clubs introduced to the game. the fore, supporting the launch of the both recreational and competitive play. it it was at this time the all-ireland Senior and Primary Schools rounders championships also draws on a different set of skills than Minor championship was introduced and in the toomebridge area of county antrim the conventional gaa games and is very continues in this format to this day. rounder’s and county Derry . those championships good for developing hand eye coordination. was also introduced into the community have continued yearly since then and have gaa rounders was included in the original games, which has been of great help to our become more widely played in Derry , gaa charter back in 1884, along with gaelic organisation. antrim & tyrone Schools. Senior & Minor Football, Hurling and Handball. in the early eighties dwindling numbers championships are played across ireland and Until 1958, no initiatives were evident in in many of the rounder’s playing areas and there is an annual Féile weekend for juvenile clubs to play rounders despite the availability long distance travel slowly took a toll on the players. in 2008, gaa rounders celebrated 50 of written rules in an chlár Oifigiúil, cumann numbers participating in the championship. years since its revival. 6 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 7 WHERE ARE WE NOW AND WHERE WE WOULD LIKE TO BE NUMBER NUMBER OF NUMBER OF OF CLUBS PLAYERS SCHOOLS CURRENT 2013 21 600 100 2016 35 2000 250 GAA ROUNDERS CLUBS 14 1. Bagenalstown, Co.Carlow 2. Cushenstown, Co. Meath 3. Erne Eagles, Co.Cavan 4. Ballintubber, Co.Roscommon 5. Athenry, Co.Galway 6. GlynnBarntown, Co.Wexford 7. Clonaslee/St.Manmans Co.Laois 3 8. Killucan/Raharney, Co. Westmeath 9. Moydew, Co.Longford 4 9 17 10 2 9 19 10. Walterstown, Co.Navan 8 20 11 11. Erin Go Bragh C.L.G, Co. Dublin 15 16 12. Cuchulainn, Co. Carlow 5 21 13. The Heath, Co.Laois 7 13 14. Naomh Mhichil, Co.Derry 18 15. Greenhills, Co.Dublin 12 16. Limekiln, Co.Dublin 1 17. Ballycomoyle, Co. Westmeath 18. Roscrea, Co. Tipperary 6 19. Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath 20. Portmarnock, Co. Dublin 21. Killenard, Co. Laois. 6 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 Strategic Plan 2013-2016 7 n GAA RoundeRs Strategic Plan 2013-2016 MISSION, VISION AND VALUES aa rounders has fully adopted the Mission, Vision, Values of the association. the gaa’s values are the heart and gsoul of our association. in every club across the country they are what binds us, what makes us unique and what attracts more and more players, members, volunteers and supporters. Mission “the gaa is a community based volunteer organisation promoting gaelic games, culture and lifelong participation.” the gaa is a volunteer organisation. We develop and promote gaelic games at the core of irish identity and culture. We are dedicated to ensuring that our family of games, and the values we live, enrich the lives of our members, families and the communities we serve. We are committed to active lifelong participation for all and to providing the best facilities. We reach out to and include all members of our society. We promote individual development and well-being and strive to enable all of our members to achieve their full potential in their chosen roles. Vision Our vision is that everybody has the opportunity to be welcomed to take part in our games and culture, to participate fully, to grow and develop and to be inspired to keep a lifelong engagement with our association. Value What THIS MEANS COMMUNITY IDENTITY - Community is at the heart of our Association. Everything we do helps to enrich the communities we serve - We foster a clear sense of identity and place Amateur Status - We are a volunteer led organisation - All our members play and engage in our games as amateurs - We provide a games programme at all levels to meet the needs of all our players INCLUSIVENESS - We welcome everybody to be part of our Association - We are anti-sectarian - We are anti-racist RESPECT - We respect each other on and off the playing fields - We operate with integrity at all levels - We listen and respect the views of all PLAYER Welfare - We provide the best playing experience for all our players.
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