The Camogie Association are seeking expressions of interest for a Chairperson and members of the Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Sub Committee, which will run from April 2024 to April 2027.
The Camogie Associations Strategic Plan Implementation Committee is a voluntary sub-committee of the Ard Chomhairle – the Governing Body of the Association. The committee will be responsible for evaluating progress on the Strategic Plan, during its lifetime, from January 2024-December 2026, with a final report to be prepared in Q1 2027.
Context
The Camogie Association, is the national Governing Body for Camogie, responsible for promoting and developing the game, and is an independent voluntary organisation founded in 1904.
Camogie is the most popular female team sport in Ireland with 619 registered Camogie clubs, and through the work of a vast volunteer network, provides a range of training and competition outlets for players of all ages. Camogie has been recognised as making a significant contribution to Irish Sport, as part of the family of Gaelic games with over 2% of the population volunteering in hurling and camogie (Source Irish Sports Monitor), and more than 100,000 people playing the game.
Camogie operates at a club, county, provincial and international level with teams of all ages participating in the sport. The Camogie Association works closely with colleagues in The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), at all levels. In 2018 Camogie and Hurling were included on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Strategic Plan 2024-2026
The Strategic Plan 2024-2026 – Our Game, Our Passion is being formally launched in Q1 2024 and will run until year end 2026.
The new Strategic Plan builds on the progress of previous plans and is based on a thorough consultation process which engaged with over 500 respondents to a baseline research survey, and consultation with a variety of stakeholders including funders, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders through 2023.
OUR VISION
Camogie empowering all to reach their full potential.
OUR PURPOSE
Developing and growing the game of Camogie, through inspiring people and providing opportunities for all.
STRATEGIC PILLARS
- The Game – Membership Growth/ Quality Playing Time/ International Development
- People – Development of Coaches/ Officials/ Volunteers/ Players/ Volunteers and Staff
- Engagement – Commercial Development/ Increased Attendances/ Growth of Fan Base/ Promotion of Camogie
- Leadership – Enhanced Communication/ Integration of Gaelic Games Family/ Strong and Positive Leadership/ Sustainability of Camogie
Strategic Plan Implementation Sub Committee
The Strategic Plan Implementation Sub Committee are an essential element of the effective implementation and delivery of the Strategic plan. Members will be part of an exciting phase of development for the Camogie Association, and will join a dynamic and progressive team of staff and volunteers.
Members will be appointed by Ard Chomhairle following receipt of expressions of interest. Membership will be made up of individuals with expertise and interest in the key areas of the plan, as well as members of the wider Camogie Community and Staff representatives. Members will be part of an exciting phase of development for the Camogie Association. The proposed make up of the Committee is set out below:
| Implementation Team Members | Roles & Skills |
| Implementation Director / Leader | Responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of Evaluation activities. This includes supervising the evaluation / implementation team. S/he must have sound knowledge and experience in evaluation, including data analysis and interpretation, and writing and editing of reports.
The ideal candidate will be an External and Independent person, with business management experience. |
| Specialist(s) in the fields related to the plan | Has knowledge of the planning and development of the strategic plan and excellent understanding of the goals of the plan. Provides technical support and helps develop sound recommendations / findings. The key areas within the plan are:
– The Game – People – Engagement – Leadership |
| Staff Member | Responsible for implementing the program, but because they are critical stakeholders in the process, they should be included in the evaluation planning, analysis, and interpretation processes. |
| Provincial Delegate | This plan, from the start focused on listening to and engaging with the members of the Camogie community. This implementation plan should be inclusive and give ownership to all of our members. As such a suitable representative from a provincial level is sought |
| County Delegate | This plan, from the start focused on listening to and engaging with the members of the Camogie community. This implementation plan should be inclusive and give ownership to all of our members. As such, a suitable representative from a county level be included. |
| Club Delegate | This plan, from the start focussed on listening to and engaging with the members of the Camogie community. This implementation plan should be inclusive and give ownership to all of our members. As such, a suitable representative from club level be included. |
Expectations
- The committee will be in place from April 2024 to April
- This committee will meet 4 times per year, and will feed back to Ard Chomhairle, and prepare a report each year for Annual Congress (April). Meetings may take in person or online as required.
- This is a voluntary role, travel expenses will be provided.
- A Mid Point Evaluation mechanism will be required, with data returned to the committee for review and
- The primary means of communication will be by email.
Please find the Expressions of Interest Form HERE.
Submission closing date is 12 noon on Thursday 14th March 2024.
For further information , please contact Sinead McNulty, Ard Stiurthoir sinead.mcnulty@camogie.ie.
