Camogie Development Plan 2019 - 2022 Vision ‘an engaged, vibrant and successful camogie section in Kilmacud Crokes – 2019 - 2022’ Camogie Development Ecosystem; 5 Development Themes Pursuit of Camogie Excellence Funding, Underpinning everything we do: Part of the Structure & ➢ Participation Community Resources ➢ Inclusiveness ➢ Involvement ➢ Fun ➢ Safety Schools as Active part of the Volunteers Wider Club • A player centric approach based on enjoyment, skill development and sense of belonging provided in a safe and friendly environment • All teams are competitive at their age groups and levels • Senior A team competitive in Senior 1 league and championship • All players reach their full potential as camogie players • Players and mentors enjoy the Kilmacud Crokes Camogie Experience • Develop strong links to the local schools and broader community • Increase player numbers so we have a minimum of 40 girls per squad OBJECTIVES • Prolong girls participation in camogie (playing, mentoring, refereeing) • Minimize drop-off rates • Mentors coaching qualifications are current and sufficient for the level/age group • Mentors are familiar with best practice in coaching • Well represented in Dublin County squads, from the Academy up to the Senior County team • More parents enjoying attending and supporting our camogie teams Milestones in Kilmacud Crokes Camogie The Camogie A dedicated section was nursery started U16 Division 1 Teams went from started in 1973 by County 12 a side to 15 a Promoted Eileen Hogan Champions Bunny Whelan side- camogie in local schools by Senior Division 2 and Cora Cregg. Matches could providing coaches County Finalists Eileen had played then be played on and organising for Dublin and full sized hurling Minor Division 1 Primary Schools won an All Ireland pitches County Finalists Milestones in medal in 1955 blitz Kilmacud Crokes 1973 1998 2016 Camogie 1973 1990’s 2004–2005 2018 Entered 2 teams in Feile Senior Division 3 County Champions 24 girls, 2 teams, 8 beginners U12 and Junior (children under Minor B Division 6 County 10) Champions No juvenile league higher U15 Division 1 County than u14, Finalists 14 year olds U14 Division 1 County played adult Champions Increase in participation in past 10 years 2019 Player and 500 Team Numbers 450 400 350 • 454 camogie players 300 Adult • 50+ girls starting every year 250 u13-u16 • 200 U10 players u11-u12 Numberof Players 200 u5-u10 • Fielding teams: Total 150 • 3 x U8, 3 x U9, 3 x U10, 2 x U11, 3 x U12 100 • 2 x U13, 2 x U14, 1x U15, 50 2 x U16 0 • 2 x Minor 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 • 2 x Junior Year • 1 x Senior • Good numbers coming through in nursery • Increasing numbers in primary schools • Small committed core group in the club • Good support from other sections • Brand is strong • Joint Camogie and LGF in nursery can grow numbers Strengths • Good momentum at senior level • Good success at juvenile levels • Location in community • Healthy club • Links to Dublin County Board • UNESCO recognition for Camogie • National support for women in sport Too many girls to give individual attention Not enough participation / involvement from parents Not enough camogie evangelists at joint Camogie & LGF sessions in nursery Not enough engagement with all parents No dedicated club camogie coach in the club Lack of Funding Poor access to facilities / equipment / gear WeaknessesLosing girls to other sports with competition from within Weaknesses (LGF) and without the club (esp. hockey) Lack of support for each other (cross teams and codes) Not enough knowledge sharing across teams Lack of consistent coaching and coaching standard No enforced coaching improvement plan (skills, s&c and fun) No process for allocating coaches to teams Senior players not staying beyond early 20s Status of camogie nationally Poor national promotion Lack of visible role models (club / nationally) Competition from other clubs/sports We live in the hockey belt – Camogie played in only one local secondary school High attrition rates of girls in sport, 3 key pinch points: 1. Entering Secondary school 2. After 14 years (JC time) Threats 3. Moving from Juvenile to Adult (junior/senior) Increasing popularity of LGF in Dublin and country overall Difficulty associated with skill development particularly in slow developers Perceived physicality bruising, hand injuries • Get more sponsorship • Significant opportunity to get more sponsorship and money from the 7s; we run a brilliant 7 competition but income is low • Learn from other clubs • In addition to growing organically get more camogie players based in Dublin to join the club • Playing more games outside Dublin • Twin with clubs down the country Opportunities • More summer camogie • Increase / Develop our links at County and National level • Try to capitalize on UNESCO recognition for Camogie • To Link in with Movements & initiatives to increase female participation in sport • To Link In with Movements to promote female sporting achievements • To Link In with Movements to increase visibility of female sporting role models • Mentors for each group should be required to submit a high-level outline of their plans for the year ahead to the committee • Get more of the older players involved in coaching, mentoring and management of teams and in local schools. We should be flexible to cover referee expenses • Ensure each team has 2 mentors who have completed the camogie association Recommendation 1 Level 1 coaching course and these mentors take refresher coaching courses • Structure knowledge sharing of best practice between each year/age group • 4 mentors in the club have completed the camogie association Level 2 coaching course • Application of statistical methods and tools to enhance coaching Pursuit of Camogie • All mentors have taken the Safeguarding course and complete refreshers and Excellence all mentors have up to date Garda Vetting • Access to a full-time Camogie Coach • Senior A players have at least 1 session a week on their own as an A squad on a suitable pitch , however, it is all important that all groups have full squad training sessions • Have a juvenile rep on the Camogie committee, similar to JCC rep, who is familiar with all the juvenile teams setup • From u12 upwards ensure all teams have a minimum of two challenge games outside Dublin per year • Engage with County and National Association for additional support and initiatives • Introduce a special introductory “Kilmacud Crokes Camogie Taster Session” from Sept-Dec for U5s each year • Endeavour to ensure we keep as many girls as possible participating in camogie for as long as possible. Key emphasis on Recommendation 2 different transition stages; primary to secondary school, post Feile, juvenile to minor/senior. Our ambition is the have 2-3 teams in every age group • Take initiatives to give younger girls and their parents a greater sense of belonging in the Kilmacud Crokes overall, e.g. u12 blitz on day of camogie 7s Part of the • Social activities • Encourage Team bonding activities • Organise a Camogie Section Club Day out Community • Organise a Camogie Fest blitz weekend – Nursery-u11 ages • Encourage wear of the Club colours socially as well as at matches • Improve posting of information regarding club camogie fixtures and results on the KC Facebook page and the regular KC emails, etc. • Girls to wear club tops and track suits when travelling to games • Strengthen support to primary schools by offering additional mentor support to increase camogie in some Recommendation 3 and establish in others, e.g. Our Lady of Mercy Convent School, Booterstown • Make extra efforts to welcome girls who join Kilmacud Schools as Crokes from outside the typical catchment schools and who may not have a school friend group in the club part of the • Lobby local secondary schools with high number of club camogie player to form a camogie team. Wider Club • Target 3 schools initially: Muckross Park, Mount Anville and Our Lady’s Grove with others to follow once these are established • Continue to try to get parents more involved in helping Recommendation 4 with camogie, as a key weakness identified is a lack of volunteers • Institute a Formal Transition Year programme where club camogie players from local schools are given Coaching training so they can be allocated to mentor younger girls Active in the club and Primary schools as part of their Gaisce Volunteers • Appoint a Social Officer to organise team / section social activities • Appoint a nursery camogie liaison officer • Establish a group separate to the Camogie committee to Recommendation 5 organise the annual Camogie 7s • Increase efforts on fundraising to facilitate the camogie section’s development needs including more sponsored ads for the 7s and one major fund raising event per year Funding, • Rent bigger training space for the senior teams so they can train in an environment which equips them to win Structure & important games on bigger pitches, e.g. Abbotstown. Potential location and cost TBD, €4000 in budget 2019 Resources • Implement Performa Sports or equivalent with 2 teams so we have comprehensive statistics tracking as input to improving our team analysis for training plans and competitive performance. €1600 in budget 2019 Next Steps 1. Publish this Development report to encourage broader discussion throughout the camogie section on the development of camogie in Kilmacud Crokes 2. Begin execution of the recommendations contained in this report through the Camogie Committee 3. Remain open to continuous feedback