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Minutes of the executive meeting Held in the Donegal Celtic F.S.C., Belfast on Saturday 6th February 2010
The Chairman welcomed will fire assessments. Although was also in attendance to pose their entertainment due to the members upon opening the it is not law in Northern Ireland questions covering the legal recession perhaps clubs should meeting with apologies received yet it is soon to be introduced. implications. make an application in order to from Philip Mallon who was Nevertheless clubs are advised reduce fees. unable to attend. as a matter of good practice to Joe Patterson informed us have a fire risk assessment put about changes in employment It has been requested we host a The Secretary then read the in place. legislation. He will of course CORCA conference in Belfast. minutes of the last meeting provide a briefing at the Arrangements are ongoing to which were passed, being Michael Flowers of Aviva forthcoming AGM outlining host the event at Belfast City proposed and seconded by Jim Insurance has agreed to provide changes in such items as holiday Hall on Wednesday 26th May Hanna and Tom McMinn. an address at our AGM on this entitlement which is to be 2010. matter to alay any unecessary extended from 20 to 28 days, Correspondence was read fears clubs may have. (to include statutory holidays) A financial report was out and expanded on where etc. presented by the Treasurer necessary. Importantly, any assessment is with copies distributed to only required to be executed He did emphasise that in the those present. The report was The Chairman listed meetings initiatially with annual reviews event of employment problems, proposed and seconded as a that have taken place, to follow. the clubs insurance company true record by Jim McCaul and commenting on area meetings should be notified immediately. Brian McCartney. in Newry and Downpatrick. Although there are numerous The Labour Relations Agency The remaining list was extensive companies offering a service to can also be helpful and their As there was no further on which there was much provide such assessments we advice will be accepted by the business the meeting was closed discussion. have found Aviva to be very insurance company. with thanks being extended helpful and importantly highly to Brian McCartney and the At a meeting with S.D.L.P. competitive in respect of costs. There was also some discussion committee of Donegal Celtic M.L.A.’s P.J. Bradley and Mary Although a club delegate has to on rates relief in areas of for hosting the meeting and for Bradley it appears that we are be appointed to be responsible clubs used for sporting the hospitality which preceeded on more positive ground in this is not a difficult task. activities. Any club wishing and followed the meeting. respect of what we are hoping to to obtain information on the achieve by way of amendments The cost of entertainment requirements for such relief Bob McGlone to current legislation. licenses will be judged on a should contact the Federation. Secretary to the Federation sliding scale in accordance with We are aware that the Accounts the number of people at events. PRS fees were discussed. With Regulations will be brought many clubs having cut back on into line with normal business An article was read out, giving practice. advice about the type of insurance cover clubs should We are seeking amendments have in respect of employment to the area of Children’s issues. Details of a meeting Certificates, asking for young with insurers ‘DAS’ who persons to be permitted on club cover employment issues, premises, in the company of encompassed as part of the a parent/guardian, until one club insurance package provied hour after the completion of a by Rollins, has clarified that sporting event. the cover provided by ‘DAS’ is much more easy to comply with There was also a discussion when compared to previous about particular areas of arrangements. entertainment licenses. Another requirement for clubs Our solicitor Maura McKay
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Federation travel to Newry
catchment area together with Parliamentary office. actively engaged in contacting some political representatives. Newry Council to throw some Indications of late seem to light on the period covered for The business tabled indicate there is a rather more electrical checks and the rating for discussion included positive attitude to amending issue; having discussed matters amendments to the 1996 Clubs clubs legislation in respect with Charles Casey of Newry (N.I.) Order. Also covered in of the accounts regulations INF and legislative matters some detail was the rating issue and opening hours with the with Mr P.J. Bradley M.L.A.. and electrical testing periods possibility that other factors who invited us to meet him which appear to be at variance may also be included for at Stormont on Monday 25th with other council areas. consideration. January 2010 (see p5).
Opening the meeting the At the meeting the Federation Mr John Davidson Federation Chairman, John emphasised the importance Chairman, NIFC. Davidson, provided an in-depth of the Minister recognising update on developments thus the important and undeniable The Federation travelled far, highlighting the importance link between the social club to Newry on Saturday of lobbying the Minister, infrastructure which provides 16th January 2010 where a Margaret Ritchie M.L.A. the all important financial meeting was hosted by Newry support of sport throughout Shamrocks Clubs. It is thought that it may well the province. be beneficial to lobby the In attendance were a number Minister via the constituency Since the meeting in Newry the of clubs invited from within the route rather than through her Federation Chairman has been
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N.I. Federation of Clubs officers throw some light on a number now it may already be too late John Davidson, Chairman, of the items discussed. An open for many clubs. Bob McGlone, Secretary, David and frank debate ensued with Larmour, Treasurer and Harry general agreement that although Mary Bradley M.L.A., a Derry Beckinsale, PRO were invited the Federation represents the City F.C. supporter, had an to meet S.D.L.P. representatives social aspect of clubs, it is excellent understanding of P.J. Bradley M.L.A. for South equally important to recognise the importance of the support Down and Mary Bradley, that there is an inextricable link generated by the social club in M.L.A. for Foyle at Stormont on between the social club and its support of the sporting ethos of Monday 25th January 2010. associated sport. a club. The PRO highlighted the position of Derry City F.C. P.J. Bradley M.L.A., South Down. Following his introduction the Following the meeting the who have recently secured a Chairman went on to elucidate general consensus is that registration and the active role on aspects of amendments we are seeing rather more played by Gerry Gallagher, the the Federation are seeking to understanding of the plight Federation representative in the the 1996 Clubs Order and faced by the private member, area. Accounts regulations and sports club sector and the the reasons for which these precarious position many clubs All we can do now is hope that amendments are required. are in. difficulties at the Legislative Assembly are resolved and Michael Kearney, advisor to the Hopefully we will see we can finally secure the Minister Margaret Ritchie, was developments sooner rather amendments we have pursued invited to join which proved than later as the Chairman for so long. Mary Bradley M.L.A., Foyle. very helpful as he was able to pointed out that if introduced
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Gambling law review
As former Northern Ireland guaranteeing that those taking those playing fulfil Minister David Hanson M.P. part fulfil age requirements. age requirements. stated, private member clubs should be encouraged to play In conclusion we are mindful In consideration an increasingly important of the comment by Dr Brian of the aforesaid it role within their respective Gaffney, when he was Chief seems a folly not to communities. With this in Executive of the Health consider increasing mind we were pleased to submit Promotion Agency, when he current monetary the following in response. said that access to alcohol and limits and of course gambling are best placed within to review the matter of In our view gambling is a controlled environment such Sunday opening. All these influenced by access to online as that which exists in a private issues are unenforceable since and televised gambling with member non profit making the introduction of online and virtually no restriction or the club. televised gambling. possibility that it can ever be current effectively policed. Moreover BINGO CLUBS Although we realise clubs are satellite there is no time restriction There seems little point in the currently permitted to play systems. on opening hours for these requirement to enforce the 24 bingo on a small scale, we This facilities. hour membership rule in view seek changes to this aspect of would provide an important of the numerous other avenues legislation allowing private revenue stream with which What is most alarming is the via which members of the member non profit making to generate much needed fact that young and vulnerable general public can play bingo. clubs to be permitted to play income to underpin the various people have access to such Moreover online and televised linked-up bingo across the sporting activities and associated gambling with no way of gambling cannot ensure that network of clubs utilising facilities/grounds.
6 Club Review Issue 1 2010 nifederationofclubs.com BOOKMAKING Furthermore there should be Ireland would benefit from protection required. Again access to televised and an increase in monetary levels having its own independent online gambling has created in respect of other games such Gaming Board similar to that We however acknowledge the a situation which navigates as poker, the reason being that which exists in GB. concerns expressed and feel around enforceable law. the private member non profit that although responsible in making clubs running poker LICENSING SYSTEM our outlook, with the wider A bookmakers license in the nights and the like do so to raise The courts should have overall public having easy access to ROI and N. Ireland should be funds to support their sporting authority with licenses being all forms of gambling, we feel completely separate as they are ethos and the charitable and issued to cover a five year that we’re not best placed to in separate jurisdictions. worthy causes they support on period. provide an adequate opinion on an ongoing basis. how to protect those referred Paying out of football pools ENFORCEMENT to throughout the wider winnings should not be It is evident that the present We believe the measures in community. restricted to one type of outlet. levels are not fit for purpose and place in GB should be sufficient evidently belong to a bygone age. to meet requirements in INCREASING CHOICE GAMING IN LICENSED Northern Ireland. If we are to compete on a world PREMISES GAMING MACHINES stage we believe that Northern It is not believed to be in the Yet again permitting machines PROTECTING CHILDREN Ireland should benefit from an wider public interest to permit such as automated roulette & VULNERABLE PEOPLE open minded view in regard gaming such as poker and bingo machines should be permitted It is recognised that the private to allowing the establishing of even with modest monetary limits as it provides a degree of control member non profit making casinos and the other forms in licensed premises as this would not afforded if the end user is club sector is a controlled of gambling mentioned, but present the danger of exposing left no alternative other than environment and as such is under very strict licensing young and vulnerable people to to play online or via television more able to provide for the control. the dangers of gambling. gaming stations.
GAMING IN REGISTERED In respect of private member CLUBS non profit making clubs we As already stated it is essential to submit that the number of recognise that private member machines permitted should be non profit making clubs operate in line with the size of a clubs under a controlled environment membership with consideration operated by respective being given to implementing a management committees which sliding scale to a maximum of are elected by the membership five gaming machines. and of course are also controlled via the extremely strict financial LOTTERIES controls set out in the 1996 As stated the monetary levels Clubs Order and Accounts in Northern Ireland are Regulations. much lower than those in the remainder of the UK. It would In the main the make-up of a seem common sense to align clubs membership reflects a with UK as we are either part family orientation and consists of the UK or not. Is there a of a large percentage of the good reason for having different adult population. levels?
In reference to gaming within TRACK LICENSING clubs they should indeed be We are not qualified to provide permitted to enjoy the benefits an opinion on this area of of increased monetary levels in licensing. respect of linked-up bingo with other member clubs via satellite LICENSING OBJECTIVES etc. We believe that Northern
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Club insurance Do you know what is required?
ARE YOU COVERED? then refuse to indemnify under the incident is recorded by All clubs must have Public the policy. those on duty. Liability insurance to cover There are three main types of (c) If possible a list of other personal injuries suffered by persons present who could visitors to their club premises. insurance cover governing Clubs’ affairs as follows:- act as witnesses on behalf They are also obliged to carry of the club should also be 1. Public Liability/Employers Employers Liability insurance made. in case of injury to their Liability – This type of policy (d) Digital cameras are now employees. covers the cost of compensation and legal expenses for claims by relatively inexpensive. The club should consider keeping Many clubs will have additional any visitor or employee injured a camera in the club so insurance cover for legal on the club premises. photographs of the location expenses, either as part of a Steps to take when circumstances of the accident can be taken global policy or as a separate arise which may give rise to a claim:- and stored on computer and Maura McKay, policy. Some clubs however kept for future reference in Shean Dickson Merrick. fail to take advantage of their (a) Any incident which is likely case a claim is made. entitlement under their Legal to give rise to a claim should The following editorial has been Expenses policies, either be reported to the insurers (e) If a letter of claim is received provided by the Federation solicitor, because they are unaware that immediately. it should be passed on to the Maura McKay, to provide advice they have cover, or because they (b) An accident log should insurers immediately. and guidance for management fail to notify their insurers until be maintained in which a (f) If a writ of summons or other committees. it is too late and the insurers contemporaneous account of legal proceedings is received,
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it should be passed on to the comprehensive minutes of to defend the claim but the cover legal costs incurred insurers immediately. disciplinary meetings as this insurers will not meet any of the before they are notified so will assist in proving what additional legal expenses. if you are instructing the These steps, if taken, will assist happened and what was said club’s solicitor, ask them to a club and their insurers in at the meetings, if challenged 3. Indemnity for Officers – immediately seek cover for dealing fairly with genuine in the future. This cover normally includes their fees from your insurers. claims and in defending (c) If an employee informs a legal and other expenses spurious claims. Prompt club officer that they have a incurred by officers in Normally a claim form has reporting will also prevent the grievance, whether expressed performing their duties on to be completed setting out insurers refusing indemnity on orally or in writing, again behalf of the club. This type of the nature of the claim, the grounds that they have been consult the helpline for cover is likely to form situations confirming the date the club prejudiced by late reporting of advice on procedures. If where members challenge the first became aware of it and the incident. the correct procedure is not actions of the committee for the chances of success. The followed and the employee example where a member is sooner this is completed the 2. General Legal Expenses resigns as a result and claims suspended or expelled and takes better. Prompt completion Cover – This type of cover constructive dismissal, the action against the club seeking should mean that the club normally covers the legal club could find that the reinstatement. It may also cover do not have to pick up any expenses involved in defending insurers refuse to indemnify claims against the club relating shortfall on fees between a claim by an employee of the because advice was not to elections and constitutional the time of instructing their club that they have been unfairly sought at the relevant time. issues. solicitor and the date that dismissed or discriminated (d) If a claim form is received the insurer confirms cover. against by the club or its from the Office of Industrial Steps to take when circumstances officers. Some policies will also Tribunals it must be sent arise which may give rise to a claim:- If your club does not have cover an award of damages legal expenses cover, it is still with all relevant documents (a) If a challenge to the actions to an employee if they prove vital to act promptly when and correspondence to of any officer or member their claim. This type of cover notified of a potential claim, the legal expenses insurers of the committee is made also includes the legal costs of especially an employment immediately. There are only by a member or visitor dealing with prosecutions by claim, as there are strict time 28 days to enter a response to the club the insurer the PSNI for breaches of the limits for dealing with such a to a Tribunal claim and if should be notified. This Registration of Clubs Order. claim. You should therefore the time limit is missed, will prevent the insurers instruct a suitable solicitor as the club could find itself refusing indemnity on the Steps to take when circumstances soon as possible. barred from defending the grounds that the issue was arise which may give rise to a claim:- claim and without cover for not referred to them at the T. Oscar Rollins has been the major (a) If an employee has to be any compensation awarded appropriate time. force in club insurance for the past disciplined, contact the clubs because of their failure to (b) If a letter of claim is 25 years. If your club insurance does broker or legal expenses advise their insurers of the received from a member not provide cover for the following insurer and establish if they claim in time. or a solicitor, or if legal we recommend you contact Rollins have a consultancy service (e) If the police visit the club proceedings are served, Club Insurance as a matter of or helpline for employment and take statements with notification must be given urgency to insure that you are fully issues. If so the club officer a view to prosecution, the to the insurers immediately. protected. concerned should ring them insurers should be informed Most insurers will refuse to BEFORE TAKING ANY directly. The club should ACTION. Some insurers not wait until a summons is will refuse to indemnify issued. clubs when they have an N.I.F.C. HELPLINES employment claim if the club Clubs should be aware that O7889 800329 officers fail to seek advice many legal expenses policies give from the helpline before the insurers the right to settle 07889 800331 taking action. Keep a record claims if they believe the club 07889 681714 of any advice given. will be unsuccessful. If the club 07889 800325 (b) Keep a written record of do not agree with this course of all actions taken, including action, they can opt to continue E-mail: [email protected]
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Don’t Miss the Miami Showband Ensure at the King’s Hall on 17th April your club is represented Showband and I’m quite sure everyone will be looking forward at the AGM to turning the clock back. Members are reminded Clubs wishing to attend this that the N.I. Federation major event in the club year of Clubs A.G.M. will are encouraged to contact us take place on Saturday as soon as possible to avoid 13th March 2010 in disappointment. the headquarters of the R.A.O.B., 17 Church Who’s laughing now? Street, Belfast, BT1 1PG which is just off Lower ‘Big O’ is making a welcome North Street. return since his last appearance The sensational Miami Showband will be at the King’s Hall on 17th April. around ten years ago since We express thanks to the which he has become one R.A.O.B. for making their of Ireland’s highest profile The news that the fabulous This is an evening which will club facilities available for comedians. Miami Showband are to appear take us all on a trip down the meeting. at the Federation dinner and memory lane bringing back dance on 17th April has spread wonderful memories of quickly. Although the letters to Romano’s, the Boom Boom members have just recently gone Rooms and the Fiesta. Let’s out we have already received be honest, bands don’t come calls enquiring about tickets. much bigger than the Miami Federation bid farewell to Terry Enjoyment mixed with sadness However the real presentation was a feature of an evening was a commissioned caricature hosted by the Federation depicting many facets of Terry’s executive committee to mark the time in Diageo together with retirement of Terry Loughins aspects of his private life. from Diageo. It is fair to say that Terry was We have enjoyed many more than a little bewildered enjoyable hours, in many as to how our research was different locations, in Terry’s conducted and how we were company so it was wholely able to uncover a detailed appropriate that on this history of his past working occasion we hosted the evening. and personal life. Still, it was The Executive Committee with Terry Loughins at The Duke of York, Belfast. all in good taste and provided Nick’s Warehouse provided the perfect start to what was a the setting for the presentation most enjoyable evening in the which initially took the form company of a true friend. Although packed to capacity We all sincerely hope Terry of a rather elaborate watch the atmosphere was excellent, remains in the trade and that courtesy of Federation Treasurer Following the meal we moved allowing the company to we have the opportunity to meet Davy Larmour. This raised to Dukes, adjacent to the recall some of our experiences again in the not too distant quite a laugh when opened. restaurant. together. future.
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Leading NZ winemaker The WKD approach to tutor’s local enthusiasts Valentine’s Day
Ever keen to make life easier generate a tactical sales for the modern male, Northern opportunity for outlets. The Ireland’s No.1 ‘ready to drink’ poster kits are a fun way to brand, WKD, has produced a support Valentine’s Day in a set of Valentine’s Day posters to suitably witty manner. guide men through the pitfalls surrounding the most romantic “Bloke Rules are great for day of the year. communicating with our target audience in a very tongue-in- Under the theme of ‘Bloke cheek style. The messages will Rules’, the snippets of male strike a chord with guys who wisdom support WKD Red and will instantly recognise the are intended to set minds to rest insights into male thinking and when dealing with matters of will generate wry smiles amongst the heart, all in a suitably WKD females way. who will (unfortunately) Blair Gibbs from Spy Valley, Ian Carmichael, Carmichael Group, Lynda The posters offer such know that Cochrane, Bangor and Colm McGarrigle from Diageo NI. humorous insights as ‘This these are all absolutely, totally counts as ‘a just a little Blair Gibbs, General Manager, Wholesale Marketing Manager, nice bottle of red’; ‘Why give too close to Spy Valley Wines of New Diageo NI, said, “It was a her a ring when a text will do’ the truth for Zealand was in Belfast recently fantastic opportunity to have and ‘It’s a bottle. And it’s their liking,” to lead a selection of local wine Blair come and showcase the bubbly. Sorted.’ The useful concludes reviewers and trade enthusiasts outstanding quality of wines posters include space for outlets Carter. in a tutored tasting of the Spy his team is producing and I’m to display Valley range of wines. delighted he was able to visit prices, Northern Ireland to discuss and are The tasting event was hosted by the variety of its range with our available Diageo Northern Ireland, the guests. His knowledge of the free from world’s leading drinks company. intricacies of winemaking is the POS Each dish included in the five fascinating and his dedication Hotline on course meal was accompanied and passion are reflected in the (0800 917 by an appropriately selected high quality of the Spy Valley 3450). wine from the Spy Valley label.” portfolio, providing an Debs opportunity for guests to sample Blair Gibbs added, “I am Carter, a broad section of the range. extremely passionate about Marketing winemaking and I always enjoy Director at The Spy Valley winery is one of the opportunity to discuss our Beverage the most advanced winemaking range with wine enthusiasts. Brands, facilities in New Zealand Many people within Northern owner of and is situated on the sunny Ireland have an educated palate WKD, southern side of Marlborough’s and I was delighted to hear said, “This Wairau Valley. Established such positive feedback on our cheeky in 1993 it has become one wines. We pride ourselves in approach of Marlborough’s finest cool producing youthful, exuberant gives WKD climate vineyards with ten wines with fruit flavour and the chance varieties of grapes over 380 aroma and we believe our wines to make acres of vineyards. will continue to prove popular topical within the Northern Ireland comment Colm McGarrigle, Wine and marketplace.” and
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Rory Clinches Sports Star of the Year Award
Top golfer Rory McIlroy was was unable to attend the awards awarded to Ballynahinch Rugby GB and Northern Ireland named Sports Star of the Year ceremony last month. Rory’s team. on the international stage at this year’s Magners backed award was collected by his and the NI Sports Forum WJ Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards proud parents Gerry and Rosie Up and coming young athlete ‘Paddy’ Patterson trophy was for 2009. The twenty year old McIlroy. Ciara Mageean won Young awarded to veteran badminton Holywood golfer is the youngest Player of the Year and Armagh administrator Bob Colhoun ever winner of the top award Also honoured were Olympic Minors clinched the Young who has chalked up over 50 and follows in the footsteps of athlete and international hockey Team of the Year trophy. This years of outstanding voluntary fellow golfer Darren Clarke and legend Maeve Kyle O.B.E. who year’s Sports Person with a service to Ulster and Irish other sporting icons including was inducted into the Belfast Disability award, sponsored by badminton. Wendy Houvenaghel, David Telegraph Hall of Fame and Disability Needs was presented Healy, Tony McCoy and the Special Award winner Ireland to World Dwarf Games The 2009 Sports Awards late Joey Dunlop. Rory is also cricketer Kyle McCallan. competitor Niall McVeigh welcomed over 400 guests a former winner of the George with Antrim GAA coach Liam including high profile stars Best Breakthrough and Young This year’s ONE 1918 George Bradley taking the Sport NI from the world of local sport Player of the Year awards. Best Breakthrough Award Manager/Coach of the Year. including former Northern was presented to Celtic and Ireland footballers Pat Jennings Rory, who is currently ranked Northern Ireland footballer This year’s Sport NI Local and Gerry Armstrong, rugby 10th in the world, was in Dubai Niall McGinn, whilst Irish rugby Heroes award was presented stars Paddy Wallace, Tom Court, preparing for his first major international Stephen Ferris to Londonderry based Darren Cave, Chris Henry and tournament of 2010, the Abu won Player of the Year and the wrestler Mohammad Ali Rory Best. Former Ireland rugby Dhabi Golf Championship and Linwoods Team of the Year was who has represented both players Mike Gibson, Willie
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Congratulating all the winners Belfast Telegraph editor Mike Gilson said, “The Belfast Telegraph is delighted to honour so many top sporting heroes at our annual awards and 2009 has undoubtedly been At the recent Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards sponsored by Magners, Rory McIlroy won ‘Sports Star of the Year’ an outstanding year for local sponsored by Magners. In his absence his parents Rosie and Gerry McIlroy (centre) collected the award that was sports people both at home and presented by Nicola McCleery from Magners, and Mike Gilson (far right), Editor of the Belfast Telegraph. abroad. The Belfast Telegraph would also like to pay tribute to our lead sponsor Magners Irish Cider as well as Sport Northern Ireland who have been a key supporter of the awards this year and of course all our category sponsors Linwoods, Disability Needs, ONE 1918 and NI Sports Forum.”
This is the eighth year that Magners Irish Cider has Maeve Kyle won the ‘Belfast Telegraph Hall of Fame’ Ballynahinch Rugby Club who had plenty to cheer partnered the Awards as title Award. about when the side was named Team of the Year. sponsor and Nicola McCleery, Head of Marketing said, “At Magners we acknowledge the Sports Awards as a very special occasion which acknowledges the outstanding sporting achievements that have been attained over the last twelve months by so many of our talented sports men and women. Magners continues to play an important role within Celtic and Northern Ireland footballer Niall McGinn Sport NI Chief Executive, Eamon McCartan (right) the Northern Ireland sporting pictured receiving his ‘George Best Breakthrough Award’. with John Davidson (centre) and Harry Beckinsale. arena and we’re delighted to partner the Belfast Telegraph as title sponsor and congratulate programme and Chief Executive Awards again this year, as an Ireland. We wish all nominees all the winners tonight.” Eamonn McCartan said, opportunity to acknowledge and the best of luck and hope to see Sport Northern Ireland are also “Sport Northern Ireland are celebrate the wealth of sporting many more rising stars in the supporting this year’s awards delighted to support the Sports talent we have in Northern forthcoming year.”
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Fire risk assessments George Dawson and your club elected as new CIU make sure you’re covered President
Please be assured fire risk initially with West Yorkshire Branch assessments are here to stay and subsequent annual Secretary and National while prosecutions haven’t been reviews which can Executive member George taken the power exists to do so. be conducted by Dawson has been elected the appointed club President of the Club & The law is in place in the committee person Institute Union. remainder of the UK with or at a small cost its introduction in Northern if carried out In a three-cornered election he Ireland imminent. by the company narrowly defeated the acting providing the risk President Colin Wright and We have been contacted by assessment. Wessex Branch Secretary John a number of risk assessment Wood. The new President says providers however due to their Do not take he will be vigorous in putting association with Rollins Club the view “it will the Union’s case to politicians. Insurance, major insurance never happen to me”. I say company Aviva have come this because, should your club to the fore to provide a risk be unfortunate enough to assessment at a very competitive encounter a fire, would you cost. not feel more reassured in the CCTV code of practice knowledge that your fire risk Obviously major companies will assessment had been carried out Following a query by one of provide some reassurance that by a major company? our member clubs regarding all requirements will be fully the CCTV Code of Practice complied with. Any club requiring further we have been informed by the infomation on this matter is invited Information Commissioner’s We are informed that a risk to contact the Federation PRO on Office (ICO) that wherever assessment is only required 07889 681714. CCTV is in operation appropriate signage should be used so that members are made aware that they are in an area Gaming machine where a camera is in operation and the reasons for this. be recorded and may be used at refunds an appeal hearing. The ICO have made it clear that individuals must be made This does not apply to voice We can inform clubs who made Revenue & Customs (HMRC) aware that their movements are recording, which, under the a claim for a refund of VAT on are however, appealing the first being recorded, and that any ICO’s rules can never be used gaming machine takings back leg of the Tribunal which is still misappropriate behaviour will in the same way. in 2006 that the Rank Group proceeding and they are likely to was successful in the second leg appeal this second leg also. The of its Tribunal hearing where Federation continues to receive Rank’s claim of breach of fiscal updates and further progress neutrality was upheld. will be reported as and when PAYE goes online available. This is good news for those Amended PAYE Regulations have been doing this for some clubs who made their claims for HMRC can be expected to now require employers with time. From May 2010 you may VAT refunds, back in 2006, for declare their intention about fewer than 50 employees have to pay a penalty if you do periods up to December 2005 paying out claims and/or a (ie most clubs) to file their not pay PAYE due each month and who requested that their further appeal in the near Employer Annual Returns (P35 on time and in full. claim be stood behind Rank. future. and P14s) online. Larger firms
14 Club Review Issue 1 2010 nifederationofclubs.com Let music help you bring your club to life
A members’ club needs regular radio or a TV (even if you just visitors to maintain a great have the TV on for sport or atmosphere, so it’s only natural other programmes, you will that a club would want to do require a Music Licence as well as much as possible to keep as a TV licence). members coming through the door. Where the money goes PRS for Music plays a vital role Many clubs have found that in ensuring that music creators playing music can be a great are rewarded for the use of their way of doing just that. Recent work. We’re a not-for-profit studies† have shown that 91% organisation. Nearly 90% of of customers like to hear some our income is re-distributed background music played in a amongst our songwriter and club or bar, and 82% of those composer members who would buy more drinks and stay write the music you listen to, longer if music they enjoyed including artists from Northern was being played. 82% also feel Ireland. that hearing good music makes them more sociable. For more information or to buy a Music Licence, call us Playing music for your on 0800 068 4828 quoting customers and staff does Club Review or visit come with an upfront fee, as www.prsformusic.com all businesses using copyright music require a licence from †Music Works survey of 2,000 people, conducted PRS for Music. However, this in March 2009. Visit www.musicworksforyou.com can be balanced out nicely by for more details. the benefits that playing music for customers can bring, such as increased bar sales.
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Federation ‘Cheques for Charity Day’
Harland & Wolff Staff Club provided the setting for the Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs Cheques for Charity Day.
Ten local charities each received £500 with Chest Heart and Stroke Chief Executive, Andrew Dougal, speaking on behalf of recipients.
Andrew, a club man himself, spoke in glowing terms of the Federation, its members, and the important role they play in supporting the charity sector. It is of course important to recognise that these donations are made on behalf of our member clubs.
Despite the economic climate the Federation Chairman NI Federation of Clubs Executive Committee members with the happy recipients.
told those present that the facilities available for the N.I. Federation of Clubs event and for the outstanding were delighted to continue hospitality which followed the supporting charities in a presentations. tangible way. Federation delegates travelled The Chairman extended thanks from across Northern Ireland to the Management Committee to be at the event and of Harland & Wolff Staff Club their attendance was also for making their excellent appreciated. NDOOESOITNBETTER...
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16 Club Review Issue 1 2010 nifederationofclubs.com Another Successful Charity Day at the Welders
The annual charity show at Harland & Wolff Welders F.S.C., which is held each year in association with Dundela F.C., was as expected, a resounding success.
On the day, a host of artistes were at the club to offer their services free of charge. Playing to a packed house, everyone enjoyed the day in true holiday spirit whilst in the knowledge that they were supporting a range of local charities.
The cheque presentation took place in Harland & Wolff Welders F.S.C. on Thursday 28th January 2010 when eight charity representatives A very happy Christmas for the beneficiaries at the charity day. each received a cheque for £510. The charities were: their gratitude and provided Macmillan Cancer Support, an insight to the works of their Fleming Fulton School, respective organisations. Be part of an Harberton School, Dee Street Community Centre, Island Day Fred Magee, H&W Welders amazing Centre, Marie Curie Cancer F.S.C. Secretary and IFA Care, Tudordale Homes and representative, and Tommy team Beechfield School. Donnelly, Dundela F.C., expressed thanks to all those The representatives expressed involved.
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nifederationofclubs.com Issue 1 2010 Club Review 17 Carling Presents
Presents an evening of football legends
The first six ‘Carling Presents Carling Premiership fans an Evening of Legends’ events can look forward to eight have been a resounding further highly entertaining success with fans giving all the events in 2010: players and legends a fantastic reception. Glentoran kicked Portadown: 10th February off the proceedings followed by Ballymena Utd: 24th Lisburn Distillery, Glenavon February and Cliftonville. The players Newry City: 10th March and legends were grilled by Coleraine: 24th March football fans on topics ranging Dungannon Swifts: 14th from “Best Manager” to “Career April Highs and Lows” and had the Crusaders: 28th April opportunity to get autographs and pictures with their heroes Tickets for these exclusive and the Gibson Cup, all washed events are free but places down with pints of ice cold are limited. To apply Carling. for a ticket go to the Ian Gibson and Robert Miller from East Belfast are pictured with
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BBC Sport’s Jackie Fullerton, host of the Carling Legends nights is pictured with Cliftonville legends Marty Tabb, John Platt and striker Chris Scannell with Carling’s Lisa Morrow.
Gordon Jamison from Dromore and Sam Bowman from Hillsborough are Phil Grattan and Lee Redpath from Banbridge is pictured with Glenavon pictured with Linfield’s David Jeffrey, Peter Rafferty, Martin McGaughey, legend Gerard McMahon, Manager Marty Quinn and Carling’s Lisa Noel Bailie and Carling’s Catherine Milligan. Morrow at Mourneview Park.
Lisburn Distillery legend Roy Welsh, current players Glenn Ferguson, Philip Matthews and manager Tommy Wright joined Jackie Fullerton and Carling’s Lisa Morrow at the New Grosvenor Stadium
nifederationofclubs.com Issue 1 2010 Club Review 19 GAA Report
Success for Irish junior handballers
The 53rd USHA Nationals took Winners: Johnny Woods & (Wicklow) & place in Chicago from 27-30 Ryan Mullan (Tyrone) Catriona Casey December 2009, and proved to (Cork) Boys 17 & Under Doubles be a very successful experience Winners: Killian Carroll (Cork) for the Irish junior squad under Whilst in & Conor McElduff (Tyrone) the Irish Management team of Chicago, the Ryan Daly (Tyrone) and Frances Girls 15 & Under Singles team had the Ní Churraoin (Gaillimh). Winner: Ciana Ní Churraoin opportunity to (Galway) travel to Gaelic A total of 8 titles were won by Park thanks to members of the success at the World Girls 17 & Under Singles Irish participants: North American GAA Board. Championships last October in Winner: Catriona Casey (Cork) Boys 15 & Under Singles A tour of the grounds and Portland for Irish handball and Winner: Denis O’Neill (Cork) Girls 19 & Under Singles facilities was provided, and it leaves handball in this country Winner: Shauna Hilley (Wicklow) was a very enjoyable experience. in good stead for the 2012 Boys 17 & Under Singles World Championships. Winner: Killian Carroll (Cork) Girls 19 & Under Doubles The accomplishment in Boys 13 & Under Doubles Winners: Shauna Hilley Chicago builds on previous Calling all club officers for county training sessions
Armagh was the first county including: Chairpersons, officers with all the information Anyone wishing to stay for in Ulster to receive the Ulster Secretaries, PROs, Treasurers, and advice needed to carry lunch should let your County GAA’s new Officer Training Children’s Officers, Coaching out their role as a GAA club Secretary know by RSVP to Programme on Saturday 9th Co-ordinators, Development official, while developing the email addresses below: January 2010. Officers and Cultural/ skills and talents of those tasked 6th February, Tyrone, Community Officers. with ensuring good governance Loretto Grammar, Omagh The training session was open within their clubs.” [email protected] to all GAA clubs within County Ahead of the event, Ulster GAA Armagh and the Ulster Council President Tom Daly said, “This Secretary of Armagh County 20th February, Fermanagh, urged all club officers to attend, Programme will provide club Board Paddy Og Nugent said, St Michael’s Enniskillen “We are delighted that Armagh [email protected] will be the very first county in 6th March, Down, Ulster to receive this training St Malachy’s Castlewellan and I urge all clubs to ensure [email protected] that they are well represented on the day. This half-day event 13th March, Cavan, will provide clubs with essential St Patrick’s information and useful advice [email protected] about running a GAA club. 20th March, Donegal, This is an event not to be venue TBC missed for clubs.” [email protected] All Clubs are asked to make 27th March, Monaghan, a special effort to attend the St Macartan’s College training in their own county. [email protected]
20 Club Review Issue 1 2010 nifederationofclubs.com Sadness at death of Cavan GAA hero
Championship medal outside of son John, daughters Terry, and I knew it was my lucky day”, Ireland! Jean and Brenda, his clubs recalls Mick in an interview Mountnugent and Kilnaleck, specially prepared for the Ulster As part of the 125 Anniversary Cavan, Ulster and the Gaelic Council video website. celebrations, Mick attended Athletic Association. We were the seminar at the Cardinal privileged to have known him Mick Higgins also revealed that Ó Fiaich Library on the 13th and are the richer for it.” he had been suffering from March and only 6 months ago, flu in the lead-up to the game the 86-year-old took his place Mick, who lived in Virginia, but recovered to lead Cavan to on the pitch on Ulster Final was the oldest surviving captain glory. Modest Mick maintained day alongside all of Ulster’s All from Ulster to have lifted the that being the All Ireland Mick Higgins, a true legend. Ireland winning captains or a Sam Maguire cup. The Cavan winning captain did not ‘excite’ representative. great won three All Ireland him as Cavan had plenty of The Ulster GAA community is medals, including one from the successful captains before him saddened to hear of the death President of Ulster GAA, Tom famous Polo Grounds final in and he was the captain because of Mick Higgins. Mick was Daly stated the following, “It is 1947 when the Breffni Blues the honour always fell to the a member of the Cavan All with great sadness that the GAA beat Kerry in New York. oldest player on the team. Ireland winning teams of 1947, in Ulster learns of the death of 48 and 1952 in which he was Mick Higgins. He was a true In fact, Cavan played in nine When asked what he would like the team Captain. He was the gentleman, a great sportsman, All Ireland Finals between to be remembered for, Higgins last surviving Cavan player from an outstanding player and a 1933-52, with Higgins sealing replied, “That I never hit the famous All Ireland final lifetime committed member victory in the ‘52 decider after anyone, I played the game clean played at the Polo Ground in of the GAA. He will be long an exhibition of free-taking in a and I never was put off”. New York. remembered for his playing replay against Meath. He scored ability and his successes as seven of Cavan’s nine points in You can view a special interview Mick was born in New York player for Cavan and Ulster but the 0-9 to 0-5 triumph. with Mick Higgins on the Ulster and became the only player my abiding memory is of a quiet GAA website at: to be born outside of Ireland and forthright man that was “It was a wet day but I kicked a www.ulster.gaa.ie/2010/01/28/ to win an All Ireland Senior committed to his wife Margaret, long point after four minutes mick-higgins-rip/ Gaelic Star celebrates 1st anniversary They said it would never last, in the middle of a recession but Gaelic Star magazine, is but we were passionate about celebrating a year in existence. our publication and believed It’s testament to the driving that GAA fans would support force of publisher Francis us. It has been a tough year but McNally and the great support we have been amazed by the of the wider GAA community interest and goodwill shown that Gaelic Star continues to go towards Gaelic Star magazine. from strength to strength. As we look ahead to 2010, Gaelic Star magazine is only The magazine, featuring an going to get bigger and better. eclectic mix of features, opinion and lifestyle stories has proved For more information visit our to be a winning formula with www.gaelicstar.com the readers. (L-R) Gaelic Star Sales Manager Sean Judge with Kilkennys Michael Francis McNally said, “It was a Fennelly, and Kerrys Darran O’Sullivan with Gaelic Star Editor and huge risk to launch a magazine founder Francis McNally.
nifederationofclubs.com Issue 1 2010 Club Review 21 Football News
Carling NI football writers’ awards
Neil McCafferty named Eddie Patterson named Player of the Month Manager of the Month
It’s no coincidence that While Boxing Day will be Dungannon Swift’s shock remembered for chaos and a success story this season has flurry of red cards, it was easy to arrived at the same time as Neil forget Cliftonville were the big McCafferty’s rise to prominence winners on the day. at the club. Liam Fleming goal took secured The former Charlton Athletic victory in the north Belfast and Derry City midfielder has derby against Crusaders, the taken the Carling Premiership Reds’ sixth league success on by storm since his switch from the bounce. the Brandywell. The Solitude men are now His exploits have not only shot being talked about as serious the Stangmore Park club up to Dungannon Swift’s Neil McCafferty receives the Carling Northern Ireland title contenders and boss fifth in the table and into the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Month Award for December Eddie Patterson has been semi-final of the Co-Operative from Carling’s Aisling Duffy and Carling referee Catherine Milligan. named the Carling Northern Insurance Cup, he has now Ireland Football Writers landed the Carling Northern Championship Manager of the Ireland Football Writers Month award for December Player of the Month award for in acknowledgement of their December. stunning form. In a month besieged by cancellations, McCafferty was “I want to pay tribute to, first the stand-out performer, scoring of all the hard work, time and two goals from the centre of effort put in by my backroom midfield along the way, bringing staff because this is not an his tally for the season to nine. individual honour just for me,” said Patterson. “It has been a good month for me but all the credit has to go “The players are fantastic too. to the rest of the lads, it really is They are the ones who have a team effort at Dungannon,” to go across the white line and said McCafferty. perform and I am so proud Cliftonville Manager Eddie Patterson receives the Carling Northern Ireland of what they are doing at the Football Writers’ Association Manager of the Month award for December. We didn’t play as many games moment. as we would have liked but things are moving in the right “The freezing weather and it came as no surprise when Championship Player of the direction for us. I’m glad to conditions have halted our Glentoran called him back to Month award for December. have scored a few goals this progress but hopefully we the Oval this month. season too, even if most of can quietly get on with our Carling’s Aisling Duffy said, them have come from the progression and see where it Burrows enjoyed a second “Carling is delighted to be penalty spot. Winning this takes us. I also want to thank successful loan spell at at the heart of local football, award means a lot and I want to Carling for their continued Loughgall and played a huge supporting local talent, and thank Carling for their support support of our game.” part in sending them to the bringing local people back to of the game.” top of the table. After bagging the game. Championship Player 10 goals in just five games, Portadown striker Gary of the Month including two hat-tricks, the McCutcheon finished second in former Dundela striker has been the poll, with Kieran O’Connor Matty Burrows’ goals have lit up named the Carling Northern of Cliftonville third. the Championship this season Ireland Football Writers
22 Club Review Issue 1 2010 nifederationofclubs.com GREAT SPORTING EVENTS NO. 41
hit the post, then Brazil went ahead just after the half hour. Ten minutes after half-time Pele killed off the Swedes with a wickedly cheeky goal. In the midst of the penally box he caught the ball on 1958 his thigh, hooked it over his head, spun round and crashed it into the net. Brazil got a fourth, Sweden a second, then Pele crowned the event with a majestic header and Brazil had their first World Cup, Pele explodes on to the the first to be won by a country outside the host’s continent. world’s stage Sobers arrives with The sixth World a big bang Cup in Sweden saw the explosion on to the world Garry Sobers was the stage of arguably brightest star in a twinkling the greatest talent galaxy of young West Indian that has ever cricketers when Pakistan graced a football arrived for their first tour field, a 17 year- of the Caribbean. However, old Brazilian it was the little Pakistani called Pele. opener Hanif Mohammad The line-up in the final match against Sweden: who dominated the first Test For the first Vicente Feola (coach), Djalma Santos, Zito, Bellini, in Bridgetown by scoring time four British Nilton Santos, Orlando and Gilmar; 337 runs in 16hr lOmin, the teams qualified: Garrincha, Didi, Pelé, Vavá, Zagallo and Paulo longest innings in a Test. England, Amaral (physical instructor). Gary Sobers on his way to 365 not out. Scotland, Sobers had to wait until the Northern Ireland and Wales. Before the Munich air crash great third Test at Sabina Park to reach his century. The pitch was true things had been expected of England, but the loss of Duncan and fast and Pakistani bowlers were in short supply. Mahmood Edwards, Roger Byrne and Tommy Taylor, then the omission of Hussain pulled a thigh muscle in his fifth delivery and the 16 Stanley Matthews and Nat Lofthouse, an injury to Tom Finney in year-old Nasim-ul-Ghani had an unmemorable debut cut short by a the first match and the refusal to pick Bobby Charlton saw England fractured thumb. eliminated, without winning a game, in the play-offs for the quarter- finals. Scotland also failed to win a game and finished bottom of Sobers and Conrad Hunte put on 446 for the second wicket and their group, but they did get their first World Cup point, a 1-1 draw when Hunte was run out for 260 Sobers was joined by Everton with Yugoslavia. Weekes. Soon after he had settled, Weekes played a shot to mid- wicket and Sobers set off for a run. To his horror his partner had Northern Ireland and Wales did much better, both going through not moved and he was fortunate to regain his ground. It was the to the quarter-finals, with Wales, with the indomitable John Charles only chance he gave. On and on he batted ... 250 ... 300 ... 350. out with an injury, only losing 1-0 to a goal by Pele. Pele scored three more goals in Brazil’s 5-2 defeat of France to take them to the final. When he had reached 363 Hanif was called up to bowl. Sobers struck the ball to long off and his single took him level with Sweden, without doubt the slowest team in the tournament, had Len Hutton’s record. Hanif asked the umpire if he could bowl been a European power for a decade. To reach the final they had left handed. “You can bowl with both hands if you like,” Sobers overcome Hungary, the Soviet Union and West Germany - and they suggested. The next ball was pushed into the covers. Sobers took were at home. When the tournament started their supporters had a single to reach 365 not out and the crowd invaded the field to given them little chance, but as the team progressed a national orgy congratulate their hero. of chauvinism had been whipped up, which even threatened to prevent the semi-final against West Germany being played at all. Also this year... Before the final, Sweden’s manager predicted that “Brazil would Golf - Sam Snead failed to qualify for the last 36 holes of the US Open panic all over the show if they conceded an early goal”. He got the for the first time in his 18 appearances at the tournament. Swedish goal he wanted in just four minutes, the first time Brazil had been behind in the tournament, but not the panic. Football - Everton were the first club to install underground heating at a cost of £70,000. The experiment was not successful. Within six minutes Brazil had equalised, and raised the tempo. Pele Motor Racing - Juan Fangio retired after the French Grand Prix.
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