The GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association have announced the next phase of training for Club Officers.
The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association are pleased to confirm the next phase of Club Officer training scheduled for the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025.
The Planning and Training Committee has worked closely with the Provincial Councils, County Committees, LGFA and Camogie Association to make a range of training opportunities available to both new and existing Club Officers. As part of an effort to acknowledge the contributions volunteers make to our Associations, a scheme will be introduced in 2025 recognising active volunteers by providing meaningful and beneficial rewards.
Recent engagement with Club Officer training is one metric that will be used to determine a volunteers level of activity. This means that volunteers completing Club Leadership Development Programme modules in 2024 and 2025 stand to benefit beyond the valuable skill and knowledge development gained from completing modules.
David Denieffe, Chairperson of the Planning and Training Committee, highlights the considerable benefits of the training courses. "There is support for people fulfilling the key roles within our clubs and counties," he explains.
"The supports are role specific and are in key areas that people need support in. If you look across at the range we've put together, it covers nearly everything you need if you're trying to run a club or fulfil a key role within a club. That is the strength of it.
"You look at the range of training material available online, it really is very powerful and useful. People should make use of it."
Here is a summary of what’s available:
- Role Induction Webinars
Each GAA Provincial Council will lead the delivery of online role-induction training for Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers, PROs and Coaching Officers on the following dates:
- 7 January – Ulster
- 8 January – Connacht
- 15 January – Leinster
- 16 January – Munster
Some GAA Provinces will also provide webinars for other roles, so please refer to the events calendar for more information: https://learning.gaa.ie/club_leadership
- Club Governance
In-person governance workshops will be held in each County next February, giving Club Officers an opportunity to meet, share experiences, and improve their understanding of essential governance tasks for 2025. This training will be offered both in person and as an eLearning module for those who prefer online learning. Registration opens in December.
- Volunteer Management
We are pleased to introduce the first accredited volunteer management course specifically for Club Officers, developed in partnership with SETU Carlow. This micro-credential course will strengthen volunteer management and succession planning skills, and formally acknowledge the dedication of volunteers to their personal development. Applications open in December.
- IT Systems
Webinars and tutorial videos on the Foireann system and Microsoft 365 Apps (including OneDrive, Forms, and Planner) are being developed to support digital proficiency among Club Officers. You can sign-up today for the Foireann webinars via the calendar, while the tutorial videos will be ready in the New Year:
Visit - https://learning.gaa.ie/club_leadership
- Topical Modules
Additional training sessions will be organised based on requests from GAA County Planning and Training Officers. Upcoming modules include:
Essential Data Protection - 27 November and 4 December
From Recruitment to Retention: Optimising Volunteer Efforts in Your Club - 11 December, 30 January and 27 February
Irish Language and Culture Officer - 7 and 8 January
Creating a Safe Club - 13, 20, 27 January and 3 February
Healthy Club Officer Training - 5 February
Player Welfare - 6 February
Critical Incident Response Training - 19 March
- Digital Archives
An extensive library of recorded webinars on topics such as Club Planning, Club AGMs, the Corporate Trustee and more is available to support ongoing learning. Access these resources here: https://learning.gaa.ie/search/all?keys=&f%5B0%5D=category%3A3552&f%5B1%5D=content_type%3Apodcast&f%5B2%5D=content_type%3Awebinar
For any queries, please contact officertraining@gaa.ie
The LGFA will also be rolling out specific training to their units under their Club Leadership Development training. This includes:
- LGFA Club Leadership Webinars
Full details of the winter webinar series with topics for all officers is available at https://ladiesgaelic.ie/learn/upcoming-webinars/
- LGFA Administrator Pathway
The LGFA Administrator Pathway is a self-led development initiative aimed at supporting volunteer administrators at their level enabling them to receive support at a time when they need it, and specific to their role. There are role specific webinars for each officer to support them in their role currently or for future officers thinking of taking up a position. Full details are available at https://ladiesgaelic.ie/learn/lgfa-administrator-pathway/
- Digital Archives
An extensive library of recorded LGFA webinars on topics such as Club Planning, Club AGMs, and volunteer recruitment are available at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaRae0nf71-2BzMIaDSrEe3AnhXtQBkMs&si=KkjaLO8MGM514uXQ.
For any queries in relation to the LGFA training events, please contact niall.mulrine@lgfa.ie