Grass Roots Development Officer
The aim of the programme is to develop Association Football throughout the council area, in accordance with policy for good practice outlined by IFA and UEFA (Governing Body for European Football)
The IFA/DCC grassroots development programme is one of 15 across Northern Ireland. In 2009 the IFA Grassroots Development Programme received 5 star status for the work carried out in Northern Ireland in grassroots football. The four main objectives of each centree are:
- Introducing, increasing & sustaining participation at all levels in football
- Developing players, coaches, teachers & volunteers within football
- Using football to improve quality of life
- Developing & supporting foundations for football
To achieve those objectives the following work programme has been designed:
- Curriculum based coaching-endorsed by NI Education & Library Boards
- Development of ‘small sided games’
- Holiday fun days/weeks
- Coach Education
- Building capacities for volunteers & administrators
- National festivals & leagues
- Development of disability football
- Development of girls/women’s game
- Teacher training & professional development
- Community Relations & Social inclusion
- Grassroots Facility development including capital projects
All programmes are integrated into the Derry City Council’s Sports Development Department.
Contact
More information can be found by contacting
www.irishfa.com/grassroots
IFA Grassroots Development
IFA Unit B
Adelaide Business Centre
4 Apollo Road
Belfast
BT12 6HP
Tel: 02890684710
Email: kevin.doherty@derrycity.gov.uk
Email: kdoherty@irishfa.com
