Dates for your diary
SEPTEMBER 2010
04 - 05 SEPTEMBER - Lough Agency Annual Pike Angling Festival - Barnescourt Estate, Netownstewart. For more information contact the Loughs Angency at general@loughs-agency.org or visit www.loughs-agency.org
16 - 18 SEPTEMBER - Internation Sheep Dog Trials - Massereen Farm. For more information visit www.internationalsheepdogtrials.co.uk
27 - 29 SEPTEMBER - Golf Classic Seniors - Bundoran, Donegal and Castle Hume Golf Clubs. For more information contact denispjdoyle@hotmail.com
OCTOBER 2010
02 - 03 OCTOBER - NHL Icehockey - Odyssey Arena. NHL Icehockey tam the Boston Bruins will visit the Odyssey Arena to play a Challenge event against the Belfast Giants squad, made up of the best players on the Giants curret roster and a cast of European stars from the UK Elite Legaue. For more information and to book tickets visit www.odysseyarena.com
02 OCTOBER - Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland host "A Journey Through the Chakras" with Anne Marie McGlinchey at NICVA, Duncairn Gardens from 10am - 4.30pm. For more information please visit www.yfni.co.uk
08 OCTOBER - Euro 2012 Qualifier: Northern Ireland vs Italy at Windsor Park. For more information visit www.irishfa.com
10 OCTOBER - Women's Runher 5k and 10k at Stormont. Women can either walk, jog or run either distance all in support of Cool FMs Cash for Kids. For more information of to register for the event please visit: www.runher.co.uk
16 OCTOBER - Zero Balancing workshop with Alan Hext at NICVA, Duncairn Gardens from 1pm-4pm. For more information visit www.yfni.co.uk
19 OCTOBER - Special Olympics Ireland (Ulster Branch) Motor Activities Development Day at Melvin Hal. For more information email ulster@specialolympics.ie
21 OCTOBER - NI New Age Kurling (Special Schools Championships) at the Antrim Forum Sports Centre frin 11am. For more information contact Aubrey Bingham DSNI on 028 9038 7062 or visit www.dsni.co.uk
23 OCTOBER - DSNI Nationwide Swimming Championships, Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn. For more information contact Elaine Reid, DSNI on 028 9038 7062 or visit www.dsni.co.uk
DEVELOPING GOOD GOVERNANCE
'DIYCOMMITTEEGUIDE' gracks the Good Governance Code.
The DIY Committee Guide - developed by NICVA in association with the Developing Good Governance Group is a very useful resoucrse for groups to develop their good governance priniciples.
All of the DIY Committee Guide's online resources have been mapped to each of the seven principles of the Code to assist groups to use the Co
Roy McGivern from the Charities Implementation Team in the Department of Social Development speaking at the launch of the new website from the impending Charity Commissions’ point of view about how the Code can be used to help Charity Trustees fulfil their duties, while Walter Rader, Director of the Big Lottery Fund, spoke on how important an organisations governance is to a funder.
This tool is useful for any Governing Body or sports club struggling to get to grips with Governance principles! .
The Code of Good Governance has been developed by the Developing Governance Group and can be downloaded from www. www.diycommitteeguide.org
It was launched earlier this year by Margaret Ritchie MLA, Minister for Social Development and has been welcomed by organisations as it is a key piece of work in developing standards of good governance in the voluntary and community sector.
IRISH SPORTS COUNCIL- 2009 NGB GRANT
Additionally support for 25 sports was announced under the Women in Sport Programme.
€11.47 million supports the core activities of governing bodies covered including administration of the sports, the employment of professional staff, coach development, hosting events and programmes aimed at increasing participation.
In addition, 25 sports were allocated grants totalling €1.53 million under the 2009 Women in Sport Programme, a specific initiative aimed at increasing sports participation by women. The programme commenced in 2005 and has proved extremely successful with the sports bodies that have rolled out a number of innovative programmes to attract women of all ages into sport.
Ossie Kilkenny, Chairman of the Irish Sports Council commented; "The work of the Governing Bodies is essential to the sports sector. There is outstanding work being carried out by them all and we have sought to protect those sports that are most reliant on our funding. We want to pay tribute to Minister Martin Cullen who has been strongly supportive of our work and he has ensured that we can continue investing in the sports of Ireland".
The core grant for Special Olympics Ireland has been reduced following negotiation and agreement. At €2.5 million it remains the single biggest core grant of any sports organization in Ireland. The IABA also saw a reduction as it was funded in 2008 for the recruitment of a CEO. That appointment has not yet been made. Funding will be made available to the IABA when the position is filled.
John Treacy, Chief Executive of the Irish Sports Council, commented: "€13 million is a significant investment in these sports. The sports organizations understand the financial situation and are committed to the continuing provision of excellent services to the sports community in 2009".
The Irish Sports Council has made no decision on the 2009 allocation for the Athletics Association of Ireland at this time. The Council will have further discussions with AAI in the coming weeks.
Some highlights for 2009:
€30,000 awarded to Triathlon Ireland to part fund a new CEO position on an all Island basis with investment also coming from Sport Northern Ireland.
€23,000 to support Mountaineering Council of Ireland's "Girls Outside" programme aimed at teenage girls.
A 20% growth in membership of the Irish Table Tennis Association is primarily due to the success of its Women in Sport schools programme. A further investment of €43,800 will continue the roll out of this schools programme and support the recruitment of a national Women in Sport Co-ordinator.
€35,000 was awarded to the Irish Sailing Association to roll out its Match Racing Programme which will be targeting over 500 young women to participate in the first year alone.
The Irish Judo Association has received assistance to move towards employment of a full time business manager in its allocation of €82,000.
Cycling Ireland has received €31,315 to roll out its Mountain Biking Coaching Framework in conjunction with Coaching Ireland.
€52,450 was awarded to Cumann Peil Gael na mBan to roll out its coaching programme for Ladies Gaelic. It has also been allocated €250,000 through the Women in Sport programme as continued support for its Regional Development Officer network.
Comhairle Liathroid Laimhe (handball) has received €15,900 for phase 2 of its Ball girls programme and to support its Wall Ball programme.
Badminton Ireland received €25,000 to implement its Buntús Badminton, Junior Badminton and Club Development programme.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SPORTSWATCH
SportsWatch is a fortnightly ezine for all those interested in sport, from governing bodies, to clubs, to athletes, to sports fans!
It provides information for the voluntary sector of sport and those interested in sport and was developed by the Sports Forum in order to spread the word about what's going on! It has been operational for just over a year and in that time has seen a positive and increasing level of usage.
We are now launching our short SportsWatch Review Questionnaire to see if any changes / additions are needed to improve our service to you.
Please contact Lyne to receive a copy of the questionnaire or to discuss any features of SportsWatch on E: lynegreenwood@nisf.net T: 028 9038 3825
UK SCHOOL GAMES
The UK School Games is an exciting initiative designed to encourage more young people to take part in sport and provide them with experience of being involved in a major multi-sport competitive event.
Glasgow hosted the inaugural event in September 2006 which included over 1,000 talented young athletes in five sports over four days. Notable success was enjoyed by the Northern Ireland participants in Athletics with a Gold in the Womens High Jump, Womens Long Jump and Mens High Jump, and a Silver in the Womens Shotput.
The 2007 UK School Games will be hosted by the city of Coventry between the 23 - 26 August 2007 and will involve the following:
- 4 days
- 5 venues
- 8 sports
- 35 events
- 4 home countries
- 1,300 athletes
- 50 teams
- 500 volunteers and officials
A total of eight sports will take part in this year's event:
- Badminton
- Judo
- Volleyball
- athletics
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Table tennis
- Fencing
Northern Ireland will provide a mixed team of boys and girls to compete in each of the eight sports. Selection for the event is co-ordinated by the Governing Bodies of Sport. There will also be disability events in athletics and swimming.
Funded by the Millennium Commission and co-ordinated by the Youth Sport Trust, six key themes were created to ensure the UK School Games bring about systematic change in the way in which competitive opportunities are developed for young people and that a lasting legacy is created:
Ongoing planning and delivery of a UK level sports event showcasing talented young sports people;
To bring about change in the content, structure and presentation of competitive sporting opportunities for young people;
Use the event itself and themed branding of local and regional competitions to raise the profile of school age competitions and the young people taking part, and to promote the work undertaken in each nation to improve P.E. and school sport;
Integrate Olympic and Paralympic themes into the UK School Games by ensuring that the Olympic and Paralympic values are promoted through, including volunteer training, opening and closing ceremonies and an athlete village;
Create opportunities for young people to become engaged in volunteering at major sports events both as technical officials and event volunteers; and
Ensure the event advocates and demonstrates the highest level of child protection and welfare systems.
Future host cities have been announced as being:
- 2008 The West of England (Bath & Bristol)
- 2009 Wales (Cardiff, Swansea & Newport)
- 2010 Tyne & Wear (Newcastle, Gateshead & Sunderland)
- 2011 Sheffield
- 2012 London
Further information can be obtained from:
UK School Games website - http://www.ukschoolgames.com
Youth Sport Trust - http://www.youthsporttrust.org
MANAGING AND MOTIVATING VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Management - Managing & Motivating Volunteers
This course is for those people who are responsible for managing volunteers with their organisations and resolving any difficulties that may arise through involving volunteers. It aims to explore the principles and procedures for the effective management and motivation of volunteers.
OCNNI accreditation is available (3 credits at Level 2) but accreditation is optional. Participants can decide individually whether they wish to work for OCNNI credits or simply attend the training.
When: 16 & 23 October (09.30 - 16.30)
Where: Volunteer Development Agency, 129 Ormeau Road, Belfast
Costs - £40 non-accredited / £70 accredited.
For further information, please contact Paula Hackett on 028 9081 8305 or paula@volunteering-ni.org
COACH EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Sport Northern Ireland is currently in the process of reviewing the management and delivery of non sport specific coaching courses.
While this review is taking place, Sport Northern Ireland will deliver a range of coaching courses in communities throughout Northern Ireland between 01 September 2007 and 31 March 2008.
Courses being delivered include:
Child Protection Awareness;
Child Protection Officer Training;
Equity Workshops;
Sport For All Leaders Award;
Junior Sport For All Leaders Award;
Skills 4 Sport, and;
Junior Club Development.
To find out how you can take part in up and coming coaching courses in your area or for more information, contact Saranne Gallagher on 028 9038 3809.
A full list of courses is also available at www.sportni.net.
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