2011 – 2014
Laying the Foundations for Success
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Section 1: Introduction and background pages 3 – 16
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Section 2: Finance and Marketing pages 17 - 23
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Section 3: Education and Development pages 24 - 29
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Section 4: Participation pages 30 - 35
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Section 5 Women’s Olympic Handball pages 36 - 39
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Section 6: Key Events and Competitions pages 40 - 43
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Section 7: Performance Programs pages 44 - 52
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Section 1
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“The IOHA is entering an exciting time for Olympic handball domestically and
internationally. There are many changes underway to provide professional support
and structures to all those involved in the sport we love from grassroots to the
elite level.
Without the support of our members and volunteers the growth of our organisation
would not have been possible. Thank you all.
I would especially like to thank the Irish Sports Council, the OCI, the EHF and the IHF
for their continued support.
With so many changes we felt it was time to revise our strategy for the coming years.
I look forward to working with you all for the mutual benefit of our sport”.
Fintan J.Lyons
President
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Following the agreement between the EHF and the IOHA for infrastructure development, a new General Manager
and Development Officer were appointed in mid 2011
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Due to these added resources, it was felt that a redirection of the strategic plan take place
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This plan covers the period 2011-2014 and was developed with the input of leaders in sport at local, national
and international level
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The priorities for the coming years are:
1.
Strong leadership and support for our members
2.
Diversify revenue streams to ensure successful delivery of the plan
3.
Raising the profile of Olympic Handball in Ireland and Ireland in Olympic Handball through an integrated
marketing strategy
4.
Capitalising on the window of opportunity that exists for our sport around the London 2012 games
5.
Increase player numbers at primary, and particularly at secondary and tertiary education
6.
Increase the number of coaches and referees in line with the growth of player numbers and the needs of our
members
7.
Develop strong competitions and events at all levels
8.
Secure a long term facilities solution for Olympic handball in Ireland
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Over 15 million people in 160 countries take part
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The IOHA is the NGB for the sport of Olympic handball for the
whole island of Ireland
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Established in 1975
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Recognised by the Irish Sports Council, Olympic Council of
Ireland, the European Handball Federation and the International
Handball Federation as the sole governing body for the sport of
Olympic handball in Ireland
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The IOHA is undergoing a period of transition from a fully
amateur organisation to a more professional led approach
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Ireland currently ranked in the third tier of European nations
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Excellence
commitment to do our best
in everything we do
Integrity
Teamwork
commitment to be honest,
respectful and accountable
working together to develop
our sport at all levels
Commitment
Openness
we will deliver on our
promises
open to communication and
open to change
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In order to grow the profile of handball in Ireland and Ireland in
handball, the IOHA will strategically position itself as a key player in
European and global handball by regularly hosting of seminars,
tournaments and executive meetings
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Maximising the potential of the London 2012 Games to raise awareness
of handball and to attract teams to train in ROI and NI
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Building performances at underage level to place Ireland in a stronger
position to compete with major European handball nations
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Rationale: Ireland is considered a politically neutral and handball capable
nation within the EHF and IHF.
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Ideal location, professional people, English speaking
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With this in mind, our strategic vision is...
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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER
- Since 1879
Ireland on course for 2020 Games
Youth Olympic Games,
Nanjing, China
Late on Monday night the
Irish Handball Team
shocked the handball
world at the Youth
Olympic Games, scoring
a dramatic 25-24 victory
over Germany.
The result is a major
upset in handball terms
and the result of a long
journey for the Irish
Olympic Handball
Association who have
developed excellent youth
programs.
One of the successes has
been down to the transfer of
athletes from other sports
via the Green Giants
program.
“Every sports person
dreams about the Olympics
and I am just grateful to the
IOHA for giving me the
chance to represent my
country” says Fionn
Ó’Laoire, a former county
footballer with Sligo.
The result will be a boost to
the Senior men’s squad
ahead of their European
Championship Qualifiers.
The future is certainly bright
for Irish handball.
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 For
Ireland to be the best
small handball nation in
Europe
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 To
develop Olympic
handball as a visible and
vibrant national team
sport played at all levels
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Provide excellent support for our members and recognise the efforts of volunteers
at all levels
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Integrated marketing for the promotion of handball in Ireland
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Increase and diversification of revenue streams
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Increase the number and quality of coaches and referees
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Increase the number of players at all levels (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Club)
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Increase the number and geographical spread of handball teams
Grow the women’s game
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Improve the number and quality of events domestically and internationally
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Improve national team performance in a professional manner
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The IOHA is registered as a limited company
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The IOHA articles and memorandums of association follow normal
sporting practice as laid out by the ISC
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The organisation has undergone several external audits and delivered
changes in the areas necessary
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The board is recruiting additional board members and expertise
through www.boardmatch.ie
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Most recent appointments are Vincent Foster
(Marketing/Communications) of AIB and Miriam Byrne of Kerry Foods
(Change Management/PR/Marketing)
Additional working groups and sub committees are being formed to look
at specific areas of the sport
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President Fintan Lyons
Secretary Michael Moloney
Treasurer Fergus Flynn
Competition’s Coordinator (CC) Ciarán Ó Brannagáin
Secondary Schools Coordinator (SSC) Marcus Ó Leanacháin
Primary Schools Coordinator (PSC) Ciarán Cunniffe
Ordinary Board Member Tomás Ó Brannagáin
Child Protection Officer James Murphy
Rules & Refereeing Officer - Vacant
* Ordinary Board Member – Vincent Foster (new board member via Boardmatch.ie)
* Ordinary Board Member – Miriam Byrne (new board member via Boardmatch.ie)
School Competitions
Standards and
Adjudication
Committee
Peter Caulfield
Dave McCloskey
Club Competitions
- Senior Competition’s
Committee
- Junior Competition’s
Committee
chaired by CC
- Primary Schools
Competition
Committee
chaired by PSC
- Secondary Schools
Competition
Committee
Women’s Handball
Sub-Committee
Challenge Trophy
Organising Committee
Stefano Zarpellon
Rules and Refereeing
Andrea Ongaro
Lúcás Ó’Ceallacháin
Vacant Position
Olena Karpenko
Susan Moloney
Susan Moioney
Michael Moloney
Lisa Regan
Lisa Regan
chaired by SSC
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The IOHA launched their new logo
and modern, user-friendly website in
July 2011 www.olympichandball.org
An online registration system
(www.myclubfinances.ie) was
introduced in summer 2011 to more
accurately capture data
In Q2 of 2011 a General Manager and
Development Officer were appointed
as per the terms of the Infrastructure
Development Agreement with EHF
In addition, two internship positions
were created in the areas of event
management and marketing
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Administrator (Susan
Moloney)
Assistant Tournament
Manager Intern –
Stefano Zarpellon)
IOHA Board
General Manager
Development Officer
Lúcás Ó’Ceallacháin
Lisa Regan
Communications/PR
Intern (TBC)
High Performance
Team
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Section 2
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The Finances of the IOHA are in good health but
more revenue streams must be secured to ensure
the continued growth of the game
Diversification of revenue streams will include
local funding (LSPs, local authorities) as well as
sponsorship (benefit in kind, cost covering)
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The accounts are independently audited on an
annual basis (Whiteside Cullinan)
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Strict fiduciary and budgetary procedures are
followed at all levels of the organisation
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Irish Sports Council
7%
9%
34%
Olympic Council of
Ireland
European Handball
Federation
Miscellaneous
36%
14%
Membership
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2%
Coaching &
Development
16%
26%
Domestic
Competitions
Salaries
14%
2%
40%
Admin Costs
HP
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A marketing plan/sponsorship proposal was
developed in May 2011
Raising visibility and awareness of our sports is
central to our marketing strategy
The IOHA is committed to regular hosting of EHF
and IHF tournaments and events
Broadcast of handball is being secured with
Setanta Sports and EHF Marketing. 48,000 people
watched the EHF Final 4 on Setanta Ireland in May
2011
A number of sponsors have been secured and
operating costs have been reduced
Additional board members recruited to provide
support in this area (Vincent Foster – Marketing
Manager, AIB and Miriam Byrne – Kerry Foods)
IOHA Partners
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target
Completion
Financial and Marketing
Year 1 2011 * All percentages based on 2010-2011 levels
Maintain current funding levels from ISC
Mid year review documentation accurately completed
Q3
Develop a marketing strategy
Appointment of a Marketing working group and complete sponsorship presentations.
Appointment of a Marketing Intern
Professionally run press launch for Green Giants, StreetBall and European Challenge
Trophy
Q4
Funding applications for ISC
Complete funding application for ISC Core Grant
Include Women in Sport program – developed with GAA/Camogie/LSPs
Q4
Funding applications for OCI
Annual Report to OCI
Q4
Funding applications for EHF
Annual Report to EHF
Q4
Funding applications for IHF
Annual Report to IHF
Increase registration revenues
Accurately capture registration info online
Q4
Identify additional funding streams
Funding point search
Targeted grants with LSPs, Olympic Solidarity, IHF/EHF Special Projects
Q4
Increase ISC Funding by 15%
Mid year review documentation accurately completed
Q3
Increase sponsorship by 10%
Sponsorship Applications
Annual fundraising event
Q3
Increase OCI Funding by 15%
Annual Report to OCI
Q4
Increase EHF Funding by 15%
Annual Report to EHF
Q4
Increase IHF Funding by 15%
Annual Report to IHF
Increase registration revenues 10%
Increase number of members through participation programs (player registration,
education, events)
Q3
Identify additional funding streams
Funding point search
Targeted grants with LSPs, Olympic Solidarity, IHF/EHF Special Projects
Easter Handball and English Camp
Q3
Year 2 2012
Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target
Completion
Financial and Marketing
Year 3 2013 * All percentages based on 2010-2011 levels
Increase ISC Funding 15%
Mid year review documentation accurately completed
Q3
Increase sponsorship by 15%
Sponsorship Applications
Annual fundraising event
Q3
Increase OCI Funding 15%
Annual Report to OCI
Q4
Increase EHF Funding 15%
Annual Report to EHF
Q4
Increase IHF Funding 15%
Annual Report to IHF
Increase registration revenues 10%
Increase number of members through participation programs (player registration,
education, events)
Q3
Identify additional funding streams
Funding point search
Targeted grants with LSPs, Olympic Solidarity, IHF/EHF Special Projects
Q3
Maintain ISC Funding
Mid year review documentation accurately completed
Q3
Increase sponsorship by 25%
Sponsorship Applications
Annual fundraising event
Q3
Maintain OCI Funding
Annual Report to OCI
Q4
Maintain EHF Funding
Annual Report to EHF
Q4
Maintain IHF Funding
Annual Report to IHF
Increase registration revenues 10%
Increase number of members through participation programs (player registration,
education, events)
Q3
Identify additional funding streams
Funding point search
Targeted grants with LSPs, Olympic Solidarity, IHF/EHF Special Projects
Q3
Year 4 2014
Section 3
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Fundamental
Learn to
Train
Train to Win
Winning
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Winning
Train to Win
Club
Learn to Train
National
Academies
Age Grade Club
Green Giants
National teams
High Performance
Green Giants
Mini Handball
Fundamental
Representative
Sides
Streetball
Green Giants
Schools
Mini Handball
Community Games
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Background:
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The current demands of handball in Ireland in line with the strategic development of handball
mean that there is more of a requirement at introductory level – chiefly with educators and
sports professionals
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A lengthy process of curriculum development has proven difficult for the volunteer coaches
and tutors
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In addition the IOHA was not in a position to deliver courses in Northern Ireland due to
accreditation issues with UK Sport Agencies
Going forward:
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As a result, the decision has been taken to sign a cooperation agreement wit the England
Handball Association (EHA) to adapt their courses for delivery in Ireland. These courses are a
good match in terms of content, level and turnaround times
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Currently these courses are delivered by Sporting Structures UK. The IOHA will work with
Coaching Ireland, Sporting Structures and EHA to train two tutors to deliver these courses in
Ireland on behalf of the IOHA. This will create an additional revenue stream for the IOHA
The IOHA is in the process of signing up to the Rinck Convention – a pathway to a
standardisation of coaching pathways across Europe. The delivery of this pathway is a longterm goal for the European Handball Federation and Ireland is one of the final nations to sign
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Level 2
Sign off in 2014
Level 1
Sign off in 2012
Street handball/
Introduction to Teaching
Handball (agreed with
Coaching Ireland)
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target
Completion
Develop coaching pathway
and resources
Signing of the European Handball Federation Rinck Convention
Q4
Develop coaching pathway
and resources
Signing of cooperation agreement with England Handball Association to develop coaching
resources and pathway
Q4
Increase number of qualified
coaches
Introduction to Handball /Street Handball for 25 coaches in Limerick
Q4
Develop coaching pathway
and resources
Training of two tutors with Coaching Ireland/Sporting Structures
Ongoing – Q4
Develop coaching pathway
and resources
Creation of working group on education
Q1
Develop coaching pathway
and resources
Sign off on education pathways with Coaching Ireland
Q3
Increase number of qualified
referees
Referees course Level 1 x 20
Q3
Increase number of qualified
coaches
Introduction to Handball x 30
Q3
Increase number of qualified
referees
Referees course Level 1 x 15
Q3
Increase number of qualified
coaches
Introduction to Handball x 30
Q3
Increase number of qualified
referees
Referees course Level 1 x 15
Q3
Increase number of qualified
coaches
Introduction to Handball x 20
Q3
Education
Year 1 2011
Year 2 2012
Year 3 2013
Year 4 2014
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Section 4
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Primary
Player
Numbers
Teams
3300 +-
80
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Secondary 550
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Tertiary
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Clubs
270
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(Includes 4
Colleges)
The traditional
strength of IOHA is at
Primary level
More resources and
support required to
develop the game at
post-primary level
Closer relationships
with LSPs, schools and
third level institutions
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• Schools Competition
Secondary
• Streethandball
• Community Games
• Green Giants
• National Academy
Primary
Club
• Intervarsity
• Streethandball
• Schools Competition
• Streethandball
• Community Games
• Green Giants
• Women in Sport
• National Academy
• Feeder schools
• Streethandball
• Community Games
• Green Giants
• Green Giants
• Women in Sport
• Women in Sport
• National Academy
• National Academy
Tertiary
Ireland
Key Events + Feeder Systems
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The clubs will be assisted in growing their numbers through 3 key programs:
StreetBall, Green Giants and National Academy
A volunteer recognition scheme will be introduced from September 2011
Annual awards and event
All members will register online
A database of halls will be created nationally for clubs to access
The IOHA to work more closely with clubs to build relationships with LSPs, local
authorities and feeder schools
Each club will be able to avail of a needs analysis visit from the IOHA staff to facilitate
their growth
The IOHA have received an EHF Gerflor donation for the Challenge Trophy
This floor will be stored in Limerick by Shannon Development and is available for the
Finals Day and hosting of European Club fixtures
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target
Completion
Increase the number of
players at all levels (Primary,
Secondary, Tertiary, Club)
Accurately capture playing and school numbers using online registration system
Work with all potential members to ensure transition to online registration
Q 4 – Ongoing
Provide excellent support for
our members and recognise
the efforts of volunteers at all
levels
Launch of Volunteer of the Month Award and Volunteer of the Year Award
Q4
Meet with each club for needs analysis
Meet with schools for needs analysis
Q4
Q4
Increase the number and
geographical spread of
handball teams
Street Handball program in Limerick as part of Limerick Regeneration, European Challenge
Trophy
Q4
Meet with LSPs and potential new clubs/growth areas
Meet with Sport NI to reinvigorate handball in Northern Ireland
Q4
Q4
Accurately capture playing and school numbers using online registration system
Work with all potential members to ensure transition to online registration
Q 4 – Ongoing
Increase Primary Schools by 10%
Increase Secondary numbers by 10%
Increase Third Level by 10%
Q4
Q4
Q4
Strategic review of the Community Games handball program together with CG and IOHA
Q1
Pilot program for transition year and 1st year
Q2
Development of a third level participation program
Q4
1 new club in Dublin
1 new club in Limerick
1 new club in Galway
Q4
Q4
Q4
Participation
Year 1 2011
Year 2 2012
Increase the number of
players at all levels (Primary,
Secondary, Tertiary, Club)
Increase the number and
geographical spread of
handball teams
Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target
Completion
Increase the number of
players at all levels (Primary,
Secondary, Tertiary, Club)
Accurately capture playing and school numbers using online registration system
Q 4 – Ongoing
Increase Primary Schools by 15%
Increase Secondary numbers by 15%
Increase Third Level by 15%
Q4
Q4
Q4
Increase the number and
geographical spread of
handball teams
1 new club in Northern Ireland
Q4
Accurately capture playing and school numbers using online registration system
Work with all potential members to ensure transition to online registration
Q 4 – Ongoing
Increase Primary Schools by 20%
Increase Secondary numbers by 20%
Increase Third Level by 20%
Q4
Q4
Q4
Participation
Year 3 2013
Year 4 2014
Increase the number of
players at all levels (Primary,
Secondary, Tertiary, Club)
Section 5
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Women’s Sub-Committee Recommendations
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More female representation in the organisation –
Board and Organisational level
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Try Handball taster days
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Compacted season with a two tier focus – social and
competition
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Women’s clubs currently Astra, UCD, Lughnasa
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Women’s Green Giants program – screening days
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Use of underage international competition as
development tool
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Women’s club competing in Europe by 2013-14
season
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Women’s National team in place for 2014
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target Completion
Grow the Women’s
Game
Development of an integrated calendar for women with both social
and competition levels
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Creation of a women’s sub committee to produce recommendations
for the board in policy formation for women
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Friendly International Selection v Scotland
Q4
Grow the Women’s
Game
Development of a Women in Sport program in association with GAA,
LSPs, ISC
The program will target youth and senior players from other sports
to try handball as a winter sport
Application to ISC for Women in Sport funding
Q4
Grow the Women’s
Game
Development of an integrated calendar for women with both social
and competition levels
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Accurately capture number of female participants in online
registration
Q2
Grow the Women’s
Game
U-18 European Open Partille (W)
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Rollout of Women in Sport Program
Delivery of a women only coaching course
Delivery of a women only referees course
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
1 Green Giants Screening Day
1 National Academy Day
Q4
Grow the Women’s
Game
Friendly International Selection v Scotland
Q4
Women
Year 1 2011
Year 2 2012
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target Completion
Grow the Women’s
Game
Development of an integrated calendar for women with both social
and competition levels
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Women’s Champions playing in European Club Competition
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Friendly International Selection v Scotland
Q4
Grow the Women’s
Game
Under 16 European Youth Olympic Festival
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
1 Green Giants Screening Day
1 National Academy Day
Q4
Grow the Women’s
Game
Development of an integrated calendar for women with both social
and competition levels
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Women’s Champions playing in European Club Competition
Q3
Grow the Women’s
Game
Friendly Full International v Scotland
Women’s National team in place
Women’s Challenge Trophy
U18 (W) European Open
Euro Beach U18
Youth Olympics Nanjing China
Q4
Grow the Women’s
Game
1 Green Giants Screening Day
1 National Academy Day
Q4
Women
Year 3 2013
Year 4 2014
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Section 6
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Following consultation with members, it was identified
that IOHA competitions at all levels can be significantly
improved
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In 2011-12 the first annual All Ireland Finals day will
launch
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This will include the men’s, women’s and youth finals all in
one day
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The IOHA will work closely with Community Games to
increase participation in this event
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Champions who qualify for Europe will have their
tournament entry fee paid by the IOHA
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target Completion
Improve the number
and quality of events
Creation of an integrated club calendar for senior men, women,
schools on an annual basis
Q4
Improve the number
and quality of events
Hosting of the European Challenge Trophy
Q4
Improve the number
and quality of events
StreetBall festival pilot project in Limerick as part of National
Recreation Week, European City of Sport, Limerick Regeneration
Q4
Improve the number
and quality of events
Reinvigoration of the Community Games in cooperation with
Community Games Ireland
Q4
Improve the number
and quality of events
Review of intervarsity format with CUSAI and 3rd level institutions
Q4
Improve the number
and quality of events
Creation of a halls database and network
Q4
Improve the number
and quality of events
Annual All Ireland Finals Day – Youth, Senior Men, Senior Women
Annual All Ireland Finals Day – Schools
Q3
Improve the number
and quality of events
Creation of an integrated club calendar for senior men, women,
schools
Q3
Improve the number
and quality of events
Creation of a cup tournament for senior teams
Q4
Improve the number
and quality of events
Hosting of European Club competition – Challenge Cup – qualifiers
Q4
Events
Year 1 2011
Year 2 2012
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target Completion
Improve the number
and quality of events
Annual All Ireland Finals Day – Youth, Senior Men, Senior Women
Annual All Ireland Finals Day – Schools
All Ireland Cup
Q3
Improve the number
and quality of events
Creation of an integrated club calendar for senior men, women,
schools
Q3
Improve the number
and quality of events
Bidding and hosting of an 8 team 2013 European Challenge Trophy
Q2/3/4
Improve the number
and quality of events
Annual All Ireland Finals Day – Youth, Senior Men, Senior Women
Annual All Ireland Finals Day – Schools
All Ireland Cup
Q3
Improve the number
and quality of events
Creation of an integrated club calendar for senior men, women,
schools
Q3
Events
Year 3 2013
Year 4 2014
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Section 7
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The development and growth of grassroots handball remains the top priority of
the IOHA
However, if we are to capitalise on our Olympic status to encourage growth and
attract and retain top level athletes, we need to approach the national team
structure in a different manner
A SWOT Analysis and balanced score card at national team level led to the
following summary conclusions:
Strengths – young squad, good coaches, untapped potential in relation to
conditioning and development
Weaknesses - Lack of facilities, low player numbers at senior level, lack of ranking
competitions, lack of senior international handball, inexperienced team, lack of
profile
Opportunities – identify athletes from other sports, youth international
tournaments, hosting events
Threats – inefficient use of funds for national team programs, lack of planning,
lack of high performance culture
A four part approach to performance was developed
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Ireland Senior
Team
(High
Performance)
Youth
International
Green Giants
National
Academy
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Performance
Director
Performance
Psychologist
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Coaches
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Players
Physio/Medial
Team
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National Team
Coordinator
The national team coaching structure has been
redesigned
Additional support staff were appointed in Q2 of
2011 – National Team Coordinator,
Physiotherapist, Sports Psychologist, Strength
and Conditioning Coach
The position of Performance Director was also
created but this will be filled in Q4 of 2011
The new structure allows for better
communication, planning and accountability of
the group
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Greater accountability for funding
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The players will be better supported
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Strength and
Conditioning
Coach
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The team are developing a High Performance
Plan in association with the Irish Institute of
Sport to be completed in Q4 of 2011
There will be a greater focus on preparing a
national team which can compete at Tier 2 in
Europe by taking part in more youth events
Initial planning meetings were held in Q3 of
2011
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Street
handball/Schools
Open
Academy
Days
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National Academy Days have
been very successful in the past
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These will be extended in 2012
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Club
National
Academy
Days
Underage
Representative
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National academy days will
provide additional specialised
coaching and allow for talent ID
Regional/club coaches will assist
in running these, as well as
national team coaches
This will be used as a tool to
grow the junior club game from
our traditional powerbase of
schools by acting as a feeder
system and helping to build a
relationship between schools,
clubs and communities
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Green Giants is a talent search initiative to attract existing
athletes to handball and a fast track to the Irish national team
Assessment criteria are physical and sporting, but aimed at
building a program for youth leading to a strong squad of
players for Ireland in 2014
It is based on the UK Sport’s Sporting Giants program and
Paralympics Ireland “Para Lions”. An integrated marketing
campaign will interact with athletes from Rugby, GAA, Soccer
and other sports
It will take place over 7 screening days in Ireland from 2011 –
2012 to capitalised on Olympic Spotlight
All athletes will be fed to clubs, but the talent that is identified
will also train with the national team
Development of an international scouting network to identify
Irish qualified players overseas
Initial 12 month trial to gauge success of the program
This will be used as a tool to grow the club game by acting as a
feeder system and helping to build a relationship between
schools, clubs and communities
Raise the profile of Olympic Handball in Irish Sports Community
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The IOHA have no facility of
their own
In 2011 a floor was secured
from the EHF – this can be
stored and used repeatedly
(value €40K)
The IOHA is seeking partners
(Futsal, Judo, Archery) to secure
a long term home which will be
multi purpose
This will enable each sport to
attract international events to
Ireland and make Ireland more
competitive
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Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target
Completion
Improve national team
performance in a professional
manner
Senior international friendly with Scotland, Andorra and USA (?) in Q4
Training Camp
Nov - European Challenge Trophy
Appoint Performance Director
Annual Planning Process
Coaching Review
Full development of Performance Plans for Senior and Junior program with Irish Institute of
Sport
Q4
Q4
Q4
Q4
Q4
Q4
Q4
Green Giants
Development of Green Giants program and pack
Media launch
Integrated marketing campaign
2 Screening Days
Q4
Q4
Q4
Q4
National Academy
Develop Academy Schedule and curriculum
Q4
Facilities Development
Seek interested partners for the development of a multi purpose handball facility
Q4
Improve national team
performance in a professional
manner
March – Festival of Handball (Faroe Islands)
April - Warm Up camps for Olympic qualified teams
Men’s European Championship Qualifiers
Sep/Oct Tri-Nations
Annual Planning Process
Q1
Q2
Q4
Q4
Q4
Green Giants
Screening Days x 2
Screening Days x 2
Review
Q1
Q2
Q3
National Academy
3 Open Academy Days
1 National Academy Day
Q1, Q2, Q2
Q3
Facilities Development
Seek interested partners for the development of a multi purpose handball facility and
develop plans
Q1
Performance
Year 1 2011
Year 2 2012
Goal
Measurement Criteria
Target
Completion
Improve national team
performance in a professional
manner
Euro Challenge Trophy – hosting in Ireland x 8 teams
Annual Planning Process
Q4
Q4
Green Giants
Screening Days x 2
Screening Days x 2
Review
Q1
Q2
Q3
National Academy
3 Open Academy Days
2 National Academy Day
Q1, Q2, Q2
Q3, Q4
Youth International
U16 European Youth Olympic Festival Utrecht
U-19 European Open
Q3
Q3
Facilities Development
Begin construction
Q1
Improve national team
performance in a professional
manner
Tri-Nations
Annual Planning Process
World Championship Qualifiers
Q4
Green Giants
Screening Days x 2
Screening Days x 2
Review
Q1
Q2
Q3
National Academy
3 Open Academy Days
2 National Academy Day
Q1, Q2, Q2
Q3, Q4
Youth International
M U18 Euro
M U18 Beach Euro
Youth Olympics Nanjing China
U20 European Championships
Performance
Year 3 2013
Year 4 2014
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If you should have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact us:
Irish Olympic Handball Association
Sports HQ,
13 Joyce Way,
Parkwest,
Dublin 12,
Ireland
Tel: 01 - 6251165
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.olympichandball.org
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