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Contents
Introductions:
Executive Summary
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Part Two: Developing Third Level Football
2.0 The Development Of Third Level Football
2.1 The Process
2.2 Mission Statement
2.3 Eligibility Document Statement
2.4 Development Framework
2.4.1: Participation
2.4.2: Education And Training
2.4.3: Competition
2.4.4: Promotion And Marketing
2.4.5: Organisation Structure
2.4.6: Links
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Part Three: Implementation And Review
3.1 CFAI Structure
3.2 IUFU Structure
3.3 WSCAI Structure
3.4 FAI Technical Department Structure
3.5 IFA Technical Department Structure
3.6 3rd Level Development Framework - Implementation Roles
3.7 Measurement And Review
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Appendices
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Cover Photographs:
Sean Ward, University of Ulster Jordanstown
Niamh Fahey, NUI Galway
Eoin O Brien, University College Cork
Bernard Daniels, ITT Dublin
Shane Long, Colaiste Stiofáin Naofa Cork
Background: Trinity College Dublin
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CONTENTS
Part One: Background Information
1.0 History Of The Womens Soccer Colleges Association Of Ireland
1.1 History Of The Colleges Football Association Of Ireland (CFAI)
1.2 History Of The Irish University Football Union
1.3 Colleges And University Sports Association Of Ireland (CUSAI)
1.4 Umbro Colleges & Universities Football League
1.5 Current Status:
1.5.1 National Programmes
1.5.2 International Football
1.5.3 Challenges
1.5.4 Opportunities
1.6 Integration With FAI Programmes
1.7 Integration With IFA Programmes
1.8 Representation
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Introduction by John Delaney, FAI CEO
The publication of this third level Development Plan marks
an historic moment for the development of football in this
country. Football has been organised in Universities since
1914, Technical Colleges since 1972 and Womens Soccer
since 1983.
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This Plan is both exciting and comprehensive. It has been
formulated after detailed consultation involving lecturers,
students, coaches, volunteers, and other interested parties. It also represents
the outcome of many hours discussion between the FAI Technical Department,
the Irish Football Association, the Irish Universities Football Union, the Colleges
Football Association of Ireland, the Womens Soccer Colleges Association of
Ireland and the Colleges and University Sports Association of Ireland.
There are greater opportunities for engagement with third level institutions than
ever before. The number of institutions and students have increased dramatically
in the last 20 years, where now everyone in Ireland who wishes to be educated
has an opportunity to do so. There are now 136,719 registered students at
third level in Ireland compared to 89,693 in 1995. The FAI aims to make football
accessible to anyone and everyone who wishes to play the game. Working closely
with all affiliates, leagues, clubs, local agencies and the Irish Sports Council, the
Department of Sport, UEFA and FIFA, the FAI has demonstrated clear purpose in
achieving this goal.
The benefits of participation in football are well proven. They extend beyond
an active lifestyle and improved health and well being. Football acts as a great
tool to assist social inclusion and the game provides significant community gain
throughout the country. Football has grown strongly in recent years and is now
the most popular team sport in Ireland. The ESRI surveys since 2004 have shown
that people with third level education are less likely to drop out of sport. This plan
will increase the number of opportunities for males and females to participate
in Football activities. Support for this plan by the Football Association of Ireland
is a very public and explicit commitment to invest in the third level game for the
benefit of future generations.
John Delaney FAI Chief Executive Officer
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Introduction by Howard Wells, IFA CEO
The promotion and development of football in modern
society dwarfs any other sport. It is played in more countries
and the women’s game in particular is the fastest growing
participation sport world wide. The power and influence of
the media has been significantly responsible for its dramatic
rise. In the USA the third level education sector has always
been a hot bed for talent development and the system of
drafting players into the major league programmes now
extends to football, or soccer as our cousins prefer to call it.
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There is pressure from government for sport to play its part in the social well
being of the community. The spiralling problems associated with obesity – heart
disease and in particular type 2 diabetes suggest that unless physical activity
becomes more an everyday part of people’s lives and in so doing, a form of
preventive medicine, the challenge for the medical profession will be impossible
to meet. The learning of skills, both physical and technical must start at the
primary school level. The football agencies must recognize this and press for
better teaching standards from this point in the curriculum. The IFA’s engagement
with the Education Department which from February 2008, will place 20 teachers
in primary schools to teach the rudiments of the game is testimony to that.
There will need to be a greater emphasis at the secondary level on the continuing
development of those skills if at the third level of education, sport in general and
football in particular, is to be more than a nice thing to do at the weekend when
the weather is nice. The development of the senior game throughout the island
of Ireland, at both men’s and women’s levels will depend more and more on a
structured approach to coaching and development within the universities and
colleges. The game needs more players, better coaches and referees, professional
administrators and volunteers.
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Football can be a very fulfilling part of everyone’s life if kept in proportion to other
challenges and obligations. It will not alone, solve the problems of health, but the
social aspects provide the opportunity of developing good lifestyle habits which
in turn highlight the fact that participation and involvement are down to personal
choice. That all parties and agencies have worked together to highlight this in a
structured way within this strategy is a massive and impressive step forward.
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Joint Statement from third level
Working Group
The launch of the third level Football Development Plan marks a watershed in the
development of the game in Ireland. The FAI and IFA commitment to support and
resource the Plan and its implementation creates an opportunity to improve and
expand the game at third level.
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In 2006 a working group was set up with members from the FAI, the Colleges Football
Association of Ireland, the Irish Universities Football Union, the Womens Soccer
Colleges Association of Ireland and the Colleges and Universities Sports Association of
Ireland with the goal of developing a strategic plan for all football at third level. Working
group discussions, a consultation workshop and consultation with member institutions
took place. This group has shown they are willing to work together to develop football
at third level with a student centred approach. From recreational football to the
international teams and World University Games great work is being done to promote
football at third level.
The Plan outlines many challenges and actions for football at third level. The aim is to
provide more opportunities to play football, improve competitions, increase the number
of qualified coaches, develop links with external stakeholders, raise the profile of the
game and improve structures.
By the end of 2010 students should have more opportunities to play football in their
institution in well organised competitions and recreation events. Coaches and students
who wish to improve their coaching skills should have an opportunity to do so and
student teachers will be leaving college having already been introduced to the game.
The third level working group will now hand the running of this plan to the third
level development group who will work together to manage all aspects of this plan.
The implementation of the Plan will require hard work and commitment from all
organisations currently developing third level football and from the FAI and IFA.
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Above: Action from the Annual Representative match, CFAI V IUFU 2005 at the Mardyke, UCC
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Keith Dillon Colaiste Ide Dublin closing in to challenge Colaiste Staoifan Naofa Cork’s Eoin Forde
during the Umbro Colleges and Universities semi final at Tullamore, Co. Offaly, January 2008
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Executive Summary
The Football Association of Ireland in conjunction with the Irish Universities
Football Union (IUFU), the Colleges Football Association of Ireland (CFAI),
the Womens Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland (WSCAI), the Colleges
and Universities Sports Association of Ireland (CUSAI) and the Irish Football
Association (IFA) has devised the Colleges and Universities Football Development
Plan to operate in conjunction with the FAI’s Technical Development Plan.
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The results of the extensive study and stakeholder consultation for the FAI’s
Technical Development Plan, as well as a dedicated third level consultation,
were used to determine the content of this document. In 2006 IUFU, CFAI
and FAI representatives met to discuss third level football. It was agreed to
set up a working group to develop a strategic plan for third level football. The
group consisted of members from CFAI, IUFU, WSCAI, CUSAI and the FAI. A
consultation workshop was held in Dublin on 3rd March 2007 with extended
members of each organisation. The results of this consultation provided the
framework for this plan.
Mission Statement
The mission of third level football is
to support the holistic development of
students and staff, and encourage a
life-long affinity with their third level
institution throughout the island of
Ireland and the wider football family,
by offering structured opportunities
for education, participation and
progression in football.
The overall aim is to work with third level Institutions to implement football
programmes in a complimentary way to their overall goals within the current
education system. This Plan will provide clear guidance on how to jointly achieve
this overall goal. As with the FAI Technical Plan, this plan has been developed with
a clear focus on a player-centered approach.
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This Plan has been divided into six key areas as follows:
Section One: Participation
Targeting all students and staff the goal is to organise football in third level
institutions to allow for maximum participation by offering recreational
opportunities for all. Particular reference is made to increasing opportunities for 1st
Year students (freshers), females, students from multi-cultural backgrounds and
students with disabilities.
Section Two: Football Education and Training
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Working with different target groups, the aim is to improve the standards
of football education within third level, by providing a pathway linked to the
FAI and IFA educational structure. Specifically, training and football education
will be provided for students in sports courses, student teachers and
coaches/managers working with third level teams in areas such as Coach
Education, Referee Education and Futsal.
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Section Three: Competition
The goal is to provide well structured and well organised all-island third level
competitions for all players. Particular reference is made to the Colleges
and Universities mens league, the World University Games, International
Football for elite players and the development of Futsal.
Section Four: Promotion and Marketing
The plan sets out to improve awareness of third level football among
potential, present and past students and possible partners. This will involve
developing an effective national communications strategy for third level
football targeting potential and current students. Promotion and coverage
of football in third level will be improved by using existing communication
channels and new methods such as enhanced websites for each group and
an overall website for third level football.
Section Five: Organisation Structure
Another strategic goal is to establish an organisation and structure for third
level Football which will provide for appropriate administrative support
backed with realistic financial resources.
Section Six: Links
Successful implementation of the third level strategy will depend on developing
and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders such as CFAI, IUFU,
WSCAI, CUSAI, the IFA, clubs and external organisations. The aim is to provide a
framework for links between football at third level and the overall football family.
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In conclusion this document sets out measurable outcomes and actions which
will drive the achievement of specific objectives to reach the goals in each of
these areas. The responsibility for delivery of each target is clearly defined.
Support for this Plan will inherently involve and depend on continued
partnership with, amongst others, sponsors, the Irish Sports Council,
Sport Northern Ireland, government departments, UEFA and FIFA.
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The implementation of the Plan will be driven by the CFAI, IUFU, WSCAI,
CUSAI, the FAI and the IFA, with annual evaluation reports produced and
presented to the relevant personnel and committees. This process will provide
for the continuous evaluation and adaptation of the Plan.
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IT Sligo WSCAI Premier Division Champions 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007
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Emma Griffin representing
Waterford IT and Ireland
against Russia in the semi-final
of the World University Games
in Thailand, 2007
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1.0 History of the Colleges Football Association of Ireland (CFAI)
On Friday 16th June 1972, the first meeting of the Irish Technical Colleges and
Schools Football Union (ITC&SFU) was convened at the College of Technology,
Kevin St, Dublin. This meeting set up a Steering Committee to design a
constitution and Management Structure for the organisation of Football in the
Colleges. The Committee’s first task would be to organise the “College Cup
Competition” which would later be named the “Donagh O’Malley Cup”.
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In October 1973 the association held its first AGM. In 1976 the association
changed its name to the Irish Technical Colleges Football Association (ITCFA).
During the 80’s and early 90’s the association began to expand its membership
with the admittance of Private Third Level Colleges. In 1997 the association
had 21 active members. In 1998 the ITCFA admitted Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
as its first Further Education College. In 2000 the ITCFA changed its name to
the Colleges Football Association of Ireland (CFAI). During the early 2000’s
the CFAI expanded its membership to its current membership of 37 active
member colleges from all over the island of Ireland. At this stage the CFAI were
coordinating their national league with 55 teams and 3 divisions. Finally, the
establishment of the Umbro Colleges and Universities Football League in 2006
has become a welcome innovation enabling members of the CFAI and the IUFU
to compete in a combined league on an all island basis for the first time.
1.1 History of the Irish University Football Union
Football competition between universities in Ireland was first established
in 1914 when Betram J Collingwood Professor of Physiology at UCD and
a nephew of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland presented the
Collingwood Cup.
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Only the First World War and for two years in the 1930’s differences between
two football authorities north and south prevented the tournament from taking
place every year since then and 2008 will occasion the 91st time on which this
unique all island soccer championship has been played.
From modest beginnings in the early years of the 20th century the Collingwood
grew in stature and prestige adding new university names and winners down
the years.
In the 1970’s a football union (Irish University Football Union) was formed
under the leadership of the late great Dr. Tony O’Neill and very quickly other
competitions were established including the Collingwood Plate, the North/
South University League for the Shamrock Rovers trophy, the Harding Cup for
freshman students and the Crowley Cup for second team players.
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More recent development has seen the expansion of the Collingwood Cup
to incorporate the Farquhar Cup, the Spillane Cup and the Duggan Cup.
Finally the establishment of the Umbro Colleges and Universities Football
League last year 2006/2007 has become a welcome innovation enabling
members of the IUFU and the CFAI to compete in a combined league on an
all island basis for the first time.
1.2 The History of the Womens Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland
The association has organized a Combined Colleges team since 1988. The
highlight of its existence was winning a four nation tournament against
University teams representing England, Scotland and Wales.
Currently there are over thirty five colleges affiliated to the association,
with fourteen colleges playing in two national leagues. There are also three
regional leagues beneath the two national leagues.
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Women’s soccer at third level in Ireland began competitively in 1983 with
the first inter varsity tournament in University College Dublin. In the first few
years the Inter varsity championship was the main tournament. In 1987 the
Ladies Soccer University Association of Ireland was formed, the name has
been subsequently changed to the Women’s Soccer Colleges Association of
Ireland to reflect the make up of the association nowadays i.e. Institutions
such as Institutes of Technology and Post Leaving Certificate Colleges, are
now involved.
1.3 Colleges and University Sports Association of Ireland (CUSAI)
In November 2005 following a two year consultation between the two
bodies responsible for the development and promotion of Sport at third
level, the College’s and University Sports Association of Ireland (CUSAI)
was formed. With the support of the Irish Sports Council the merger
between the Council of University Sports Association of Ireland (formed
in 1986) and the Irish Student Sports Association in Ireland (formerly the
Higher Education Sports Federation established in 1971) has proven to be
an unqualified success. Prior to this development each sports association
ran its own domestic programmes with very many of these events open to
both university and college entries. On the international front the Colleges
Association entered teams in many invitation events abroad. Since 1987 the
Universities Association through its affiliation to the Federation International
du Sport Universitaire (FISU) and along with invited College’s representatives
undertook to arrange for the selection and preparation of Irish Delegations
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for various FISU competitions, such as the World University Games and World
University Championships, participating in the former since 1987 and every
second calendar year since and in the latter since 1988 and in every second year
since.
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Soccer is one of the team sports available for entry at the World University Games
with a men’s team competing on all eight occasions since the first ball was kicked
in Sheffield in 1991. An Irish women’s team was first entered at Daegu Korea
in 2003 and on each of the two occasions since then. August 2007 in Bangkok
proved to be an outstanding achievement with an Irish women’s team reaching
the semi-final of a major world championship for the first time. The support of the
Football Association of Ireland has been ever present since Sheffield in 1991 and
the additional support by the Irish Football Association for 2007 was very welcome.
The Irish Sports Council’s support is dependant on each National Governing Body
of Sports listing in its strategic plan participation in the World University Games as
an important vehicle for the development of its young sports persons.
1.4 Umbro Colleges & Universities Football League
In 2006 the CFAI and the IUFU brought male third level students together on
the playing pitches in a combined league. Sixty-three teams entered a combined
league sponsored by Umbro. The Premier Division was composed of 25 teams,
split geographically North, South, East & West, while Division 1 included 22
teams also divided in 4 geographical regions. The final 16 teams occupied
Division 2.
University College Dublin triumphed 2–1 over Cork Institute of Technology in the
first ever combined Umbro Premier League final. The Division 2 final saw Institute
of Technology Tallaght Dublin B overcome near rivals Dublin Institute of Technology
B Meanwhile Cork College of Commerce picked up the Division 1 trophy following
victory over Fermanagh College of Further Education.
After positive reviews of its pilot year both Associations looked on improving
various areas of the combined league for the 2007/8 season. One of the
outcomes was the formation of an organising committee, composed of various
members of both Associations, to oversee the running of the league.
1.5 Current status:
Third level football in Ireland is currently overseen by the Colleges Football
Association of Ireland (CFAI), the Irish Universities Football Union (IUFU), and
the Womens Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland (WSCAI). Some of the
programmes of activity that take place are as follows:
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1.5.1 National Programmes
Individually each association runs a number of competitions.
CFAI
Currently, CFAI teams participate in the Umbro Colleges and Universities
League. The association also runs the following competitions;
• Umbro Cup
• Umbro Plate (for teams beaten in 1st round of Cup)
• B Teams Cup
• Futsal Cup
IUFU
Currently, IUFU teams participate in the Umbro Colleges and Universities
League. Universities in Northern Ireland also play in the Northern Ireland
Colleges League. The Union also runs the following competitions:
• Collingwood Cup
• Harding Cup
• Crowley Cup
• Farquhar Cup
• Spillane Cup
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• Bob Eustace Cup (For 2nd Div teams who are 1st team of their college)
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• Duggan Cup
WSCAI
Womens college teams play in the WSCAI leagues, a national premier and
first division with three regional leagues. In all thirty seven teams played in
these leagues in 2007.
The WSCAI also organize the following competitions:
• Inter varsity tournament incorporating a Cup and Plate competition,
• National Cup competition for non premier league teams
• Freshers tournament
• Futsal Intervarsities
• Inter provincial tournament made up of a representative team from
each province
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1.5.2 International Football
World University Games
Held every two years, a mens and womens team enter and in 2007 the
womens team finished 4th (7th in 2003, 6th in 2005). In 1997 the mens
team finished 6th in Sicily. A lot of preparation goes into this multi event
competition which is organised in Ireland by CUSAI.
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CFAI
The association plays two representative games every year against the Irish
Universities and the Irish Defence Forces.
The Association also takes the representative team
on a development week abroad every year. Last
year the CFAI went to Rimmini Italy and in previous
years had been to North Carolina USA, Memphis
USA and Cyprus.
IUFU
Representative games are played annually with the
College Football Association of Ireland (CFAI) and the
Defence Forces.
WSCAI
The Womens Combined Colleges team generally play two or three friendlies
each year nowadays. These matches are generally against the Republic
of Ireland Under 19 team and a Northern Ireland selection. A significant
number of WSCAI players have been involved with World University Games
squads each time.
1.5.3 Challenges
There are a number of very positive elements to the current organisation
of third level football in Ireland including the commitment of the various
stakeholders involved and flexibility in approach to the development of
the game. There are a number of challenges facing the sport that can be
identified as follows:
Structural Issues
• Lack of integration of third level football within existing football structures
(i.e. clubs, leagues, divisional associations, eircom league etc)
• Profile /public awareness
Strain on students time;
• Other team sports such as GAA, Rugby, Basketball, Athletics
• Other interests
• Social
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Above:
Captain Niall Daly
receiving the cup, from
FAI CEO John Delaney,
on behalf of UCD
AFC having won the
2006/2007 Colleges and
Universities Premier
League by defeating
Cork Institute of
Technology 1 – 0 played
at Home Farm, Whitehall
in February 2007
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• Work
• Academic standards have risen and students need to get higher awards
Lack of appropriate pathways at all levels
• Lack of structured third level / club links for CFAI, IUFU and WSCAI
members
• Lack of opportunities at third level to participate – due to numbers of
interested players vs. number of teams
• Lack of second level links with post primary schools
Over dependence on key personnel
• Time constraints within third level
• Availability of volunteers
1.5.4 Opportunities
Positives of third level football
• Health/wellbeing
• Opportunities to play at a higher standard/level
• Opportunities to play international football
• Camaraderie/ social aspect
• Identity with your institution
The Economic and Social Research Institute produced four reports on sport
in Ireland since 2004 and found:
The most formative time in the development of sporting habits is early
adulthood. Young adults who go to college or have high incomes are
less likely to drop out from sport. They get contact with adult clubs and
subsidised opportunities to try new sports. It is at this life-stage that the
majority of people, who do not go onto college, are most likely to stop
playing sport.
Only one quarter of people with
educational attainment below Leaving
Certificate play sport, while nearly
two-thirds of those with a third level
qualification play.
Source: Irish Sports Council / ESRI Ballpark Figures, Key
Research for Irish Sports Policy, 2006
Right:
Queen’s University Belfast, winners of the
IUFU Farquhar Cup at Collingwood 2007 in Dublin
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• Role of the volunteer within the game not rewarded
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1.6 Integration with FAI Programmes
The Football Association of Ireland organises a number of different programmes
at the grassroots level of the game. The development of third level football will
become an integral part of the various programmes. These programmes include:
• Third level Teacher Training Coaching Courses – targets student teachers
who may have no previous history of coaching or playing football.
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• Football for All – the range of opportunities for students with a disability is
being developed so that a person with a disability will have an opportunity to
play football.
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• Futsal – the official FIFA and UEFA version of indoor 5-a-side football is
currently being promoted by the FAI. The WSCAI changed their Indoor
Intervarsities to Futsal in 2007. Third level Institutions have been introducing
the game.
• Coach Education – regular coaching courses for all levels of the game. There
are specific courses run for Post Leaving Certificate Colleges, Institutes of
Technology, Colleges and University Students.
• Volunteer Education - new courses have been developed to allow
volunteers to gain more information on courses such as fundraising, volunteer
management and running your club.
• Refereeing – programme to train sufficient referees to officiate at all
games and to ensure the mentoring of talent to allow referees participate
at national and international level. The FAI launched a Referee Development
Plan in early 2007.
• Summer Soccer Schools – caters for over 20,000 boys and girls between the
ages of 7-15. Approximately half the 400 coaches who work on the summer
camps are third level students.
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• Intercultural Programme - to integrate all nationalities and people from all
backgrounds regardless of race or colour. The FAI launched the Intercultural
Development Plan in June 2007.
• Womens Unit – provide scholarships to eight (in 2007) females to allow them
go to third level institutions and continue to play football.
1.7 Integration with IFA Programmes
The Irish Football Association organises a number of different programmes at the
grassroots level of the game. The development of third level football will become
an integral part of the various programmes. These programmes include:
• Coach Education – regular coaching courses for all levels of the game. There are
specific courses run for Colleges and University Students.
• Referee Education – programme to train referees to officiate at games. Specific
referee skills programme and laws of the game are provided at third level.
• Third Level Teacher Training Coaching Courses – targets student teachers who
may have no previous history of coaching or playing football.
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• Disability Football Development – the range of opportunities for students
with a disability is being developed so that a person with a disability will have an
opportunity to play football.
• Summer Soccer Schools – caters for over 5,000 boys and girls from the age of
six. Approximately half the coaches who work on the summer schools are third
level students.
• Community Relations Programme - to integrate all nationalities and people
from all backgrounds regardless of race or colour.
• Women’s Programme – offer female only coaching courses for students.
Third level football is represented at FAI Level as follows:
CFAI
As an affiliate of the FAI the Colleges Football Association of Ireland (CFAI) are
entitled to one member on the FAI Senior Council. Normally the CFAI Chairman sits
on the FAI Senior Council. The FAI Senior Council meets 6 times per year. The CFAI
also have a member on the FAI Domestic Committee and the FAI Youth Committee.
FAI Honorary Life Member Bob Eustace.
IUFU
Irish Universities Football Union has one member annually on Senior Council,
Football Association of Ireland, who is also on the FAI Youth Committee and
represents the FAI on the Schoolboy Football Association of Ireland (SFAI)
FAI Honorary Life Member Aidan Duggan.
WSCAI
The WSCAI affiliates to the WFAI. The WSCAI are entitled to three representatives
on the WFAI Council. The WFAI has two seats on the National Council, and is
also represented on the Finance Committee, the International Committee, the
Development Committee and the Underage Committees of the FAI.
In addition, the WFAI is entitled to compete for seats on other committees and, in
this regard, it is currently
represented on the
Domestic Committee and
the Legal and Corporate
Affairs Committee.
Right:
FAI Education course held
in the Garda Student College,
Templemore, Co Tipperary 2007
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IT Blanchardstown celebrate their CFAI Plate 2005 win at Salthill Devon Complex, Galway
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2.0 The Development of third level football
The reasons for developing a plan for third level football are:
1. To review and analyse the current provision of football at third level
2. To outline a measurable coherent strategy for current stakeholders at
third level for the next 3 years
3. To position third level football within the overall football family in the FAI
and IFA
4. To increase participation in Colleges and Universities
6. To improve the marketing and promotion of third level football
2.1 The Process
The realisation of the need for a specific comprehensive plan for third
level football was highlighted through the Consultation Process for the
FAI’s Technical Development Plan in 2003. Throughout the 14 consultation
workshops and the written submissions received, people emphasised the
need for development in all sections of the third level game including:
• Participation
• Communication
• Profile
• New initiatives
• Coaching
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• Administration
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In 2006 a working group was set up with the aim of producing a third level
Football Development Plan. The group has included:
• CFAI Representatives: Tim Kelleher, Paddy Gleeson and Michael Cox
• IUFU Representatives: Terry McAuley, Jimmy Cumiskey
and Liam McCarthy
• WSCAI Representative: Myles Kelly
• CUSAI Representatives: Kieran Dowd
• FAI Representatives: Packie Bonner (Technical Director), Miriam Malone
(Grassroots Unit Manager), Gerard Dunne( National Co-Ordinator for
Schools, Colleges and Universities) and Liam McGroarty (National CoOrdinator for Volunteer Education)
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A consultation workshop for those interested in developing the game
was held in Dublin on Saturday 3rd March, 2007. Fifty-three third level
Representatives and FAI Staff attended the workshop. The IFA were
represented by Alfie Wylie. The results from the consultation were collated
from the workshop and further consultation took place with the working
group and third level organisations and the IFA.
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This process, in addition to comments and suggestions received from the FAI
Technical Development Plan Consultation Process, has led to the production
of this strategy for the development of third level football in Ireland.
2.2 Mission statement
The mission of third level football is to support the holistic development of
students and staff, and encourage a life-long affinity with their third level
institution throughout the island of Ireland and the wider football family, by
offering structured opportunities for education, participation and progression
in football.
2.3 Eligibility Document Statement
The following information relates to player eligibility to play football at
third level.
1. A student must be fully registered and hold a student card for the
institution with which they are internally registered
2. Undergraduate Students must be pursuing a course of study that is
equivalent to 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System) per annum in Ireland or 120 UK academic credits per annum in
Northern Ireland or that leads to an award ranked at a minimum of Level
6 on the NQAI Framework (National Qualification Authority of Ireland)
To encourage participation, students pursing a course of study at third
level that leads to an award at Level 5 on the NQAI will be eligible to
compete in divisions lower than the Premier League
3. Part time Masters Students or Postgraduates Students must be studying
for at least 50% of the time a full time student would be studying
4. There is no age restriction for National Competition
5. Professional athletes must have the permission of their National
Governing Body and where relevant their Student Governing Body to
compete in competition along side amateur competitors in that sport
6. Academic progression must be shown, i.e. a student shall not be eligible
to compete where they are registered for a course that is ranked by the
NQAI at a level equivalent to or lower than two courses for which they
have previously registered
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7. The academic year shall be defined as October to September. Students
in any institution with an academic calendar not running concurrently with
this will be eligible for the academic year during which they enter and any
subsequent academic years depending on the ECTS value of the course
8. A sabbatical Officer of a Student Union, i.e. a student who is intermitting
a year or more during an undergraduate or postgraduate course of study,
who has paid the appropriate Union subscription shall be eligible provided
that the sabbatical is taken during their course of study
9. A student may only compete for one institution in any one academic year.
Details of the development framework within the strategic plan, which set
out how each of the strategic areas is to be addressed, are outlined using a
table broken down as follows:
Goals:
The overall aims of the plan
Objectives:
What the plan sets out to achieve in relation to
each goal
Outcomes (KPI): Key Performance Indicators: measures that will
be used to demonstrate that an objective has
been completed
Actions:
What will be done to achieve each objective?
Target Group:
The relevant group that each action is aimed at
Responsibility:
The agencies responsible for the actions (note
that the Lead Agency is listed first in bold, with
agencies that will support listed)
Timeframe:
When the actions will start and finish
The six sections are Participation, Education and Training, Competition,
Promotion and Marketing, Organisation Structure and Links. Each section
will be explained by an introductory paragraph and shown diagrammatically
in a table format.
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2.4.1: Participation
Targeting all students and staff the goal is to organise football in
third level institutions to allow for maximum participation by offering
recreational opportunities for all. Particular reference is made to
increasing opportunities for 1st Year students (freshers), females,
students from different ethnic minority backgrounds and students
with disabilities.
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Action from the 2004 Collingwood semi-final between Queen’s University Belfast and University College Cork
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KEY AREA: PARTICIPATION
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To offer participation programmes at all levels
3rd Level Football programmes
open to those from different
cultural backgrounds
Eight Over-21s competitions
held (Four Futsal / Four 7-a-side)
Eight Staff Futsal events held
50 Futsal participation events
held
15 11-a-side participation events
held
OUTCOMES (KPI)
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
1st Year Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Intercultural Students
Intercultural Students
Intercultural Students
Run intra mural leagues
Link with Colleges and Universities recreation
programmes for inclusion of events
Agree breakdown annually and responsibilities
for hosting of events
Link with 3rd Level Institution Sports Development Officers
Target 1st Year students
Run Futsal workshops for 3rd Level Institutions
(see Education section)
Develop a calendar of Futsal activities for the
year
Run pilot Futsal events in two 3rd level institutions
Expand the programme of Futsal events
Target mature students and post graduates
Develop a calendar of over-21activities for the
year
Run pilot over-21events in two 3rd level institutions
Expand the programme of over-21 events
Link with FAI Intercultural Programme and IFA
Community Relations Department in the development of each annual action plan
Link in with institutions on data/statistics of
students from different cultural backgrounds
Market and promote events to encourage
participation by those from different ethnic
minority backgrounds
TARGET GROUP
Agree breakdown and responsibilities for hosting of events
ACTIONS
By May annually
Every Sept
Every Sept
Every Sept
Every Sept
Every Sept
Sept 2008
Sept to Dec 2008
Jan 2009 to Dec
2010
Sept 2008
Every Sept
Sept to Dec 2008
Jan 2009 to Dec
2010
Every Nov
Every Nov
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
3rd level Institutions
FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
3rd level Institutions
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC
for Futsal
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC
for Futsal
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC
for Futsal
FAI DOs / FAI NC for Futsal
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level DO
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level DO / 3rd Level Sports
DOs
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC for
Futsal / 3rd Level Sports DOs
FAI Administrator 3rd Level
/ FAI 3rd Level DO/ FAI NC for
Futsal
FAI Administrator 3rd Level
/ FAI 3rd Level DO/ FAI NC for
Futsal
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level DO / FAI DOs
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level DO / FAI DOs
FAI Intercultural NC / IFA
Community Relations Dept/
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
FAI Intercultural NC / IFA
Community Relations Dept/
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
FAI Intercultural NC / IFA
Community Relations Dept/
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
TIMEFRAME
Every Sept
RESPONSIBILITY
FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
3rd level Institutions
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
Goal: To organise football in 3rd level institutions to allow for maximum participation by offering recreational opportunities for all
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To increase participation by
women in 3rd level football
To offer participation programmes at all levels
OBJECTIVES (Activity)
Eight regional women’s one day
tournaments held
Six regional women’s Futsal
tournaments held with
restricted number of “A” team
players
Internal women’s football
tournaments organised in eight
institutions
3rd level students with a disability provided with information and opportunities where
possible to participate in
football activities
OUTCOMES (KPI)
Female Students
Female Students
Contact 3rd level teams and 3rd level Sports
Officers
Roll out women’s one day programme
Female Students
Run pilot women’s tournaments two areas
Female Students
Female Students
Roll out programme to six 3rd level institutions
Link with FAI WDOs / FAI DOs / IFA womens
National Coach and IFA DOs
Female Students
Review pilot women’s tournaments
Female Students
Female Students
Run two pilot women’s tournaments
Roll out programme to four regions
Female Students
Contact 3rd level teams and 3rd level Sports
Officers
Female Students
Students with a disability
Develop a schedule of Football for All events
Review pilot women’s tournaments
Students with a disability
Students with a disability
Provide information on football participation
programmes for students with a disability
Link with IFA Disability Football Manager and
FAI Football for All Development Officers
Students with a disability
TARGET GROUP
Contact Sports Development Officers in 3rd
level institutions
ACTIONS
Every Sept
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
FAI NC for Women / 3rd Level
Sports DOs
FAI WDOs / FAI 3rd Level DO /
3rd Level Sports DOs
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Every Sept
Every Nov
FAI NC for Women / IFA womens National Coach / FAI DOs
/ FAI WDOs / IFA DOs
FAI 3rd Level Administrator
/ FAI WDOs / 3rd Level Sports
DOs
Jan 2009 to Dec
2010
Dec 2008
Jan 2008 to Dec
2008
Jan 2009 to Dec
2010
Jan 2009
FAI WDOs / FAI DOs / 3rd Level
Sports DOs
FAI NC for Women / FAI WDOs
/ FAI 3rd Level DO / 3rd Level
Sports DOs
FAI WDOs / FAI DOs / 3rd Level
Sports DOs
FAI WDOs / FAI DOs / 3rd Level
Sports DOs
FAI WDOs / FAI DOs / 3rd Level
Sports DOs
Sept 2008 to Dec
2008
Every Sept
FAI NC for Football for All/ IFA
Disability Football Manager /
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
FAI WDOs / FAI DOs / 3rd Level
Sports DOs
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Every Oct
FAI NC for Football for All/ IFA
Disability Football Manager /
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
FAI NC for Football for All/ IFA
Disability Football Manager /
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
Every Oct
TIMEFRAME
FAI NC for Football for All/ IFA
Disability Football Manager /
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
RESPONSIBILITY
Goal: To organise football in 3rd level institutions to allow for maximum participation by offering recreational opportunities for all
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To attract students to participate in football at the start of
their 3rd level career
Participation levels in 1st year is
increased by 5%
Football events promoted for
freshers week or 1st week in
college
OUTCOMES (KPI)
1st Year Students
1st Year Students
1st Year Students
1st Year Students
1st Year Students
1st Year Students
Promote high profile football club activity during
freshers week
Target players attending trials
Compile database of registered players
Target non-playing students
Complete annual survey of 1st year participation in football
TARGET GROUP
Organise recreational football and Futsal
programmes
ACTIONS
Every Sept
Every Sept
Jan to May 2008
Every Oct
Every May
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI DOs /
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
Individual 3rd Level Institutions / FAI DOs / FAI 3rd Level
DO
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
3rd Level Institutions
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
TIMEFRAME
Every Sept
RESPONSIBILITY
FAI 3rd Level Administrator
/ FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
3rd Level Institutions
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
Goal: To organise football in 3rd level institutions to allow for maximum participation by offering recreational opportunities for all
KEY AREA: PARTICIPATION
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2.4.2: Education and Training
Working with different target groups, the aim is to improve the
standards of education within third level football, by providing a
pathway linked to the FAI and IFA educational structure. Specifically,
training and education will be provided for students in sports courses,
student teachers and coaches/managers working with third level teams
in areas such as Coach Education, Referee Education and Futsal.
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Action between UCD AFC and Cork Institute of Technology, in the Premier Final of the Colleges and Universities League played at
Home Farm, Whitehall in February 2007
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KEY AREA: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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Provide opportunities for students, Coaches and Managers to improve their football
knowledge in line with the
current coaching system
Placement of 3rd level coaches
on UEFA courses annually
40 Students Qualified to Senior
Introductory Cert Level
80 Students Qualified to FAI
Youth Cert Level or IFA Level 2
“C” Certificate
400 Students Qualified to FAI
Introductory Level or IFA Level
One
OUTCOMES (KPI)
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Coaches working in 3rd Level
Football
Coaches working in 3rd Level
Football
12 Kick Start One Courses 2009
12 Kick Start One Courses 2010
3 Kick Start Two Courses 2008
6 Kick Start Two Courses 2009
6 Kick Start Two Courses 2010
4 IFA Level One Courses
1 FAI Youth Certificate Level One Course in
2009
1 FAI Youth Certificate Level One Course in
2010
1 IFA Level 2 “C” Certificate Course in 2008
1 IFA Level 2 “C” Certificate Course in 2009
1 IFA Level 2 “C” Certificate Course in 2010
1 Senior Introductory Course in 2009
1 Senior Introductory Course in 2010
Target all coaches working in 3rd Level Football
who have the qualifications to move to UEFA
courses
Give priority to 3rd Level Coaches wishing to
attend UEFA Courses
TARGET GROUP
12 Kick Start One Courses 2008
ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
Jan to Dec 2008
Jan to Dec 2009
Jan to Dec 2010
Jan to Dec 2008
Jan to Dec 2009
Jan to Dec 2010
Jan 2008
to Dec 2010
Jan to Dec 2009
Jan to Dec 2010
Jan to Dec 2008
Jan to Dec 2009
Jan to Dec 2010
Jan to Dec 2009
Jan to Dec 2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
RESPONSIBILITY
3rd Level Administrator / 3rd
Level DO
3rd Level Administrator / 3rd
Level DO
3rd Level Administrator / 3rd
Level DO
3rd Level Administrator / 3rd
Level DO
3rd Level Administrator / 3rd
Level DO
3rd Level Administrator / 3rd
Level DO
IFA Grassroots Manager
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC for
Coach Education
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC for
Coach Education
IFA Coach Education Coordinator
IFA Coach Education Coordinator
IFA Coach Education Coordinator
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC for
Coach Education
FAI 3rd Level DO / FAI NC for
Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
Goal:To improve the standards of education within 3rd level football for Coaches, Referees and Volunteers, by providing a pathway linked to the FAI and IFA educational structure
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Provide Training Opportunities for Students in Primary
and Post Primary Teacher
Training Colleges
Provide opportunities for students, Coaches and Managers to improve their football
knowledge in line with the
current coaching system
OBJECTIVES (Activity)
2 Kick Start Two Courses 2008
4 Kick Start Two Courses 2009
4 Kick Start Two Courses 2010
3 IFA Level One Courses
80 Student Teachers Qualified
to KS2 2009
80 Student Teachers Qualified
to KS2 2010
40 Student Teachers qualified to
IFA Level One
8 Kick Start One Courses 2010
160 Student Teachers Qualified
to KS1 2010
40 Student Teachers Qualified
to KS2 2008
8 Kick Start One Courses 2009
160 Student Teachers Qualified
to KS1 2009
Student Teachers
Student Teachers
Student Teachers
Student Teachers
Student Teachers
Student Teachers
Student Teachers
Coaches working in 3rd Level
Football
Change competition rules that so all coaches
working in 3rd Level Football must be qualified
to minimum FAI Level One or IFA Level 2 (C
Certificate) or similar level
8 Kick Start One Courses 2008
Coaches/Managers working
in 3rd Level Football
Provide 3 FAI Level One / IFA Level 2 “C”
Certificate Coaching Courses for Coaches /
Managers working at 3rd Level
160 Student Teachers Qualified
to KS1 2008
Coaches/Managers working
in 3rd Level Football
Provide 5 FAI Introductory / IFA Level One
Coaching Courses for Coaches / Managers
working at 3rd Level
Coaches working in 3rd Level
Football
Target all coaches working in 3rd Level Football
to attend a coaching course
At least one coach/manager
from each team participating
in 3rd level competition has a
minimum FAI Level One / IFA
Level 2 “C” Certificate coaching
qualification by Dec 2010
Coaches working in 3rd Level
Football
Run at least one workshop annually (Tactical,
sports science, medical) for Coaches / Managers in 3rd Level Football
50% of coaches within 3rd
level football have attended at
least one related education /
training work shop
TARGET GROUP
ACTIONS
OUTCOMES (KPI)
By Sept 2010
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
Competition Committees
IFA Coach Education Co-ordinator
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan to Dec 2010
Jan to Dec 2009
Jan to Dec 2008
Jan to Dec 2010
Jan to Dec 2009
Jan to Dec 2008
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
FAI NC for 3rd Level / IFA
Coach Education Co-ordinator/
FAI NC for Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
FAI NC for 3rd Level / IFA
Coach Education Co-ordinator/
FAI NC for Coach Education
FAI NC for 3rd Level / IFA
Coach Education Co-ordinator/
FAI NC for Coach Education
By Dec 2010
TIMEFRAME
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI NC
for Coach Education
RESPONSIBILITY
Goal:To improve the standards of education within 3rd level football for Coaches, Referees and Volunteers, by providing a pathway linked to the FAI and IFA educational structure
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Annual evaluation system in
place
Clearly defined volunteer roles
produced for students and staff
in 3rd Level Institutions
To adequately support the
training of volunteers within
3rd level football
50% of qualified referees
within 3rd level football have
attended at least one training
workshop / seminar
50 Introductory Referees
Qualified
To review and evaluate annually the quality of education
and training processes within
3rd level football
Develop a system of training
for existing and potential
new referees within 3rd level
football
40 Referees qualified through
IFA Referees Skills Programme
OUTCOMES (KPI)
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students and staff
Students and staff
Students and staff
Actively promote referee courses in 3rd level
Institutes
Run 6 Referee Intro courses in 3rd level regionally (2 per year)
Provide support and encouragement for continued development of referees at 3rd Level
Run at least two national workshops / seminars
annually (Fitness, Rules, Reading the game)
Design evaluation questionnaires for participants
Evaluations sent to participants annually in
March
Information collated annually
Report produced annually
Link with FAI Volunteer Education Programme
Roll out 3 volunteer education courses per
annum
Develop a volunteer management approach to
attract and retain volunteers; including development of roles
TARGET GROUP
Run 4 referee skills programme courses at
third level
ACTIONS
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Every Year
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan to March
2008
Every March
Every April
Every May
By June 2008
Every October
to Dec
By June 2009
FAI NC for Referees / FAI NC
for 3rd Level
FAI NC for Referees / FAI NC
for 3rd Level
FAI NC for Referees / FAI NC
for 3rd Level
FAI NC for Referees / FAI NC
for 3rd Level
FAI NC for 3rd Level / 3rd
Level Development Group
FAI NC for 3rd Level / 3rd
Level Development Group
FAI NC for 3rd Level / 3rd
Level Development Group
FAI NC for 3rd Level / 3rd
Level Development Group
FAI NC for Volunteer Ed / FAI
3rd Level Administrator
FAI NC for Volunteer Ed / FAI
3rd Level Administrator
FAI NC for Volunteer Ed / FAI
3rd Level Administrator
TIMEFRAME
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
RESPONSIBILITY
IFA Referees DO
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
Goal:To improve the standards of education within 3rd level football for Coaches, Referees and Volunteers, by providing a pathway linked to the FAI and IFA educational structure
KEY AREA: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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2.4.3: Competition
The goal is to provide well structured and well organised all island,
third level competitions for all players. Particular reference is made
to the Colleges and Universities mens league, the World University
Games, International Football for elite players and the development
of Futsal.
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Current Irish Senior International Shane Long and Colm Carroll, Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, Cork in action from CFAI International
fixture V URV (Regional Universities) at the University of Tarragona, Spain 2005.
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Continually evaluate the
quality of competition that is
offered to 3rd level players /
institutions
To promote and encourage
best practice standards for all
3rd level competitions
To improve scheduling of all
competitions at 3rd level
Evaluation system in place for
3rd level competitions
An organisational manual produced with guidelines for committee, leagues and clubsAn
organisational manual produced
with guidelines for committee,
leagues and clubs
A definitive list of standards
published for all 3rd level
competitions
Master National Schedule published September each year
A clearly defined programme
for all 3rd level competitions
published prior to commencement
OUTCOMES (KPI)
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
Annually implement agreed scheduling process
for all 3rd level competitions
Develop master schedule format
Implement agreed master schedule
3rd Level development group to decide acceptable standards for all 3rd level competitions and
set standards target
3rd Level development group to develop and
produce organisational manual
Implement changes recommended for 3rd
Level Competitions
Review organisational manual
Design a variety of evaluation methods which
can be implemented in 3rd level competitions
Select specific evaluation methods and pilot for
particular competitions
Evaluate integrated league competitions (mens
and womens) with a view to future development
Implement any changes that may be necessary
due to the FAI & IFA competitions reviews
TARGET GROUP
Establish a national scheduling group for integrated and non-integrated competitions
ACTIONS
Every September
April 2008 to Aug
2008
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
By April 2008
Sept 2008 to
June 2009
Sept 2009 to
June 2010
June 2010 to Dec
2010
Jan to Sept 2008
Sept 2008 to
March 2009
Sept 2008 to
March 2009
Sept 2009 to Dec
2010
CFAI / IUFU/ WSCAI Committees / FAI NC for 3rd Level
FAI NC for 3rd Level / CFAI /
IUFU / WSCAI Committees
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI Committees / FAI NC for 3rd Level
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
FAI NC for 3rd Level
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
FAI NC for 3rd Level
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
FAI NC for 3rd Level
FAI NC for 3rd Level / 3rd
Development Group
TIMEFRAME
By Aug 2008
RESPONSIBILITY
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI NC for 3rd Level
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
KEY AREA: COMPETITION
Goal: To provide well structured and well organised all-island 3rd level competitions for all players
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Regional and national integrated 3rd level Futsal competition
established
Five different channels used to
identify potential elite players
at 3rd level
OBJECTIVES (Activity)
To provide futsal competitive
opportunities for players at
3rd Level
To provide opportunities for
identification and development of elite players
Students
Students
Students
Potential Students
Potential Students
Potential Students
Students
Develop regional Futsal competitions
Develop national Futsal competition
Hold appropriate number of internal trials
Link with FAI emerging talent centres
Link with IFA Excellence Squads
Link in with underage international managers
Link in with FAI and IFA Senior League Clubs
(mens)
Students
Evaluate pilot Futsal competitions
Coaches and Students
Targeted 3rd Level Institutions
Pilot two Futsal competitions with 3rd level
institutions
Complete 10 futsal education workshops
3rd Level Institutions
TARGET GROUP
Encourage 3rd level institutions to adopt Futsal
as a standard indoor football game
ACTIONS
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By June 2009
Every Oct
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Individual 3rd Level Institutions
Individual 3rd Level Institutions / FAI NC for Emerging
Talent
Individual 3rd Level Institutions / IFA Performance
Manager
Individual 3rd Level Institutions / Underage International
Managers
Individual 3rd Level Institutions / FAI Eircom League of
Ireland Cubs / IFA League Clubs
By June 2009
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
June to Sept
2008
Jan to June 2008
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
TIMEFRAME
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level Administrator / CFAI /
IUFU / WSCAI
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level Administrator / CFAI /
IUFU / WSCAI
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI DOs
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level Administrator / CFAI /
IUFU / WSCAI
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level Administrator / CFAI /
IUFU / WSCAI
FAI NC for Futsal / FAI 3rd
Level Administrator / CFAI /
IUFU / WSCAI
RESPONSIBILITY
Goal: To provide well structured and well organised all-island 3rd level competitions for all players
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To provide opportunities for
identification and development of elite players
World University Games standards set to current FAI / IFA
International standards
Number of International games
increased by 20%
OUTCOMES (KPI)
Elite Players
Elite Players
Elite Players
Elite Players
WUG Players and Staff
CUSAI
WUG Players
WUG Players and Staff
WUG Players and Staff
Introduce Inter Provincial competition IUFU /
CFAI
Develop International programme to allow for
more competitive games
Explore the possibility of entering the BUSA
games (currently available to Northern Ireland
Universities Team)
Review the World University Games processes
and experience
Address recommendations from review
Explore possibility full international recognition
for World University Games from FAI and IFA
Link with a number of external groups to
ensure availability of players (eg International
Managements / FAI and IFA Senior Clubs)
Working group set up to establish best International standards
TARGET GROUP
Develop current annual fixtures
ACTIONS
RESPONSIBILITY
By June 2009
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
One month after
every WSG
By next WSG
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
Sept 2008 to Oct
2009
CUSAI / CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
CUSAI / 3rd Level Development Group
CUSAI / 3rd Level Development Group
CUSAI / 3rd Level Development Group
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI & IFA International
Departments
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI & IFA International
Managers / FAI & IFA Senior
Clubs
FAI FC for 3rd Level / Working
Group
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
TIMEFRAME
CFAI / IUFU
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
KEY AREA: COMPETITION
Goal: To provide well structured and well organised all-island 3rd level competitions for all players
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2.4.4: Promotion and Marketing
The plan sets out to improve awareness of third level football among
potential, present and past students and possible partners. This will
involve developing an effective national communications strategy for
third level football targeting potential and current students. Promotion
and coverage of football in third level will be improved by using
existing communication channels and new methods such as enhanced
websites for each group and an overall website for third level football.
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Cups and Trophies presentation at the Umbro Colleges and Universities League finals, 2007
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KEY AREA: PROMOTION & MARKETING
Colleges and Universities Football Development Plan 2008 - 2010
To increase awareness and
communication of 3rd level
football with external stakeholders
To increase awareness of
3rd level football among the
football family in Ireland
To develop an effective
national communications
strategy for 3rd Level football
targeting potential and current students
3rd level football positioned
within the IFA Media Department and FAI Communications
Department media strategy
Clear points of contact and
channels of communication
established with sponsors
50% of 3rd level finals shown
on TV
One piece of national coverage
weekly during 3rd Level football
season
Two additional methods used
to highlight 3rd Level football
activities / competitions within
Promotional materials produced
Each local paper and radio
carrying 3rd Level news at least
once a month
OUTCOMES (KPI)
All 3rd Level Institutions
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
Students
2nd Level Students
Students
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI
Student Unions / Sports
Departments / etc
3rd Level Institutions
3rd Level Institutions
3rd Level Institutions
TV broadcasters
TV broadcasters
TV broadcasters
All potential FAI Partners
IFA Media Department / FAI
Communications Department
Each organisation to appoint a person to the
role of PRO with a proper support network and
system for match reporting
Collate information from individual 3rd level
institution publications
Design promotional information and distribute to
all 2nd Level student schools, career guidance
teachers and Clubs with 15-18 year old players
Design promotional posters and distribute to
all 3rd Level student clubs, sports centres and
football clubs
Revamp, maintain and link the three websites so
that they cater for the needs of those involved and
attract new students and institutions to the site
Target student unions and other internal 3rd
level communications options to highlight the
3rd level football programme.
Negotiate with national daily newspapers to
carry a regular feature on 3rd Level Soccer
Develop further links with press and radio to
highlight major finals and representative matches
Use the FAI Newsletter and Northern Ireland
Football Magazine to promote the 3rd Level
programme and activities.
Identify 3rd Level events suitable for TV
broadcast
Market 3rd Level events and secure partnership with broadcaster
Use current TV partnership arrangements to
promote 3rd Level competitions
Link with IFA Marketing Manager and FAI
Commercial department to identify and target
suitable potential sponsors
Link with the IFA Media Department and FAI
Communications Department for planning and
PR communication
TARGET GROUP
Review current coverage of 3rd Level Football
ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
Jan to June 2008
Every Oct
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
April to August
2008
April to August
2008
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
By Sept 2008
Sept 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
By Dec 2009
RESPONSIBILITY
FAI 3rd Level Administrator/
FAI Communications Manager
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI Committees
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI PROs
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI
Schools Administrator
FAI NC for 3rd Level / FAI
Schools Administrator
CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI PROs /
FAI Communications Manager
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
Individual 3rd Levels
3rd Level Development Committee / FAI Communications
Manager
3rd Level Development Committee / FAI Communications
Manager
FAI 3rd Level Administrator
FAI NC for 3rd Level
FAI Commercial Dept / 3rd
Level Development Committee
FAI Commercial Dept / 3rd
Level Development Committee
FAI NC for 3rd Level / IFA
Marketing Manager / FAI
Commercial Dept / 3rd Level
Development Group
IFAMedia Department / FAI
Communications Dept
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
Goal: To improve awareness and support for 3rd Level football among potential, present and past students and possible partner organisations
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2.4.5: Organisation Structure
Another strategic goal is to establish an organisation and structure for
third level football which will provide for appropriate administrative
support backed with realistic financial resources.
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As the third level programme develops, information and resources will
need to be provided as a support for each organisation. Development
of improved management structures and administration will be
underpinned by effective dissemination and receipt of information
between all parties, including development of a unified national
database and by appropriate deployment of increased resources.
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Create an appropriate administrative environment within
each 3rd level institution for
the development of the game
To facilitate the effective
dissemination and receipt of
information
To review current administrative structures identifying
areas requiring improvement
and development
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU /WSCAI
CFAI / IUFU /WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
3rd level institutions over
2000 full time students
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
Assess options regarding 3rd level representation at FAI and IFA level
Meet with FAI and IFA to discuss funding of
plan
Quantify resource needs and identify potential
areas of financial support
Establish systems and structures for financial
management of all aspects of 3rd level football
Examine the possibility of web based communication eg online forum & mailing lists
Develop umbrella website
Design and populate and maintain national
database system
Develop a funding and recruitment plan for
implementation of strategy
Agree procedures for applications for 3rd level
development officers
Set up applications system for 3rd level development officers
Pilot Development Officers in 3rd level institutions
Review pilot programme and implement any
changes necessary
Roll out remaining recruitment schedule
Unified national database
established
Funding and recruitment plan
in place for 3rd Level football
development officers
3rd level football development
officers recruited
New 3rd level football website
developed including links to
existing websites
Clear budget and financial
systems and processes for 3rd
level football in place
3rd Level plan resourced to
allow implementation
3rd Level Football Development
Group set up to represent affiliated groups
Complete action plan and review annually to
ensure 3rd level plan is linked with the FAI
National Development Policy Documents / IFA
policy documents
TARGET GROUP
FAI / IFA / CFAI / IUFU /
WSCAI
ACTIONS
Establish group roles and terms of reference
and process
OUTCOMES (KPI)
Every Dec
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Every Nov
Every Oct
Every Dec
Jan to Dec 2008
By Oct 2008
August 2008 to
Dec 2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to June
2008
Jan 2008 to June
2008
Sept 2008 to
Sept 2009
Sept 2008 to
Sept 2009
Sept 2009 to Dec
2010
3rd Level Development
Group
3rd Level Development
Group
3rd Level Development
Group
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
3rd Level Development Group
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
3rd Level Development Group
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
3rd Level Development Group
FAI 3rd Level Administrator /
3rd Level Development Group
FAI 3rd Level Administrator
3rd Level Development
Group
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI / IFA
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI / IFA
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI / IFA
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI / IFA
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI / IFA
TIMEFRAME
By Jan 2008
RESPONSIBILITY
FAI NC for 3rd Level / 3rd
Level Development Group
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
Goal: To establish an organisation and structure for 3rd Level Football which will provide for appropriate administrative support backed with realistic financial resources
KEY AREA: ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
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2.4.6: Links
Successful implementation of the third level strategy will depend on
developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
such as IUFU, CFAI, WSCAI, CUSAI, clubs and external organisations.
The aim is to provide a framework for links between football at third
level and the overall football family.
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Action from the IUFU Harding Cup 2007
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Develop synergies and relationships between midweek
college teams and weekend
clubs
Target 2nd Level Institutions
so that potential 3rd level
students know about football
opportunities
Clarify & develop links with
football regulatory bodies
Relationship established
between 30% of 3rd level
institutions and appropriate
local clubs
Increased opportunities for
player recruitment by linking
with 2nd level institutions
Player pathway information
is provided for post-primary
students
Communication system in
place between FAI and IFA for
3rd Level Football
FAI and IFA
IFA
FAI and IFA
Post Primary Students
Students
Post Primary Students
FAI Schools
Students
Schools / 3rd Level Institutions
Coaches
Clubs / 3rd Level Institutions
Clubs / 3rd Level Institutions
Recruit an appropriate representative to
represent IFA/NI Colleges on 3rd Level
Development Group
Two review meetings per college year with FAI
and IFA coordinators for 3rd level
Compile and provide information on scholarships with 3rd level Institutions and FAI
Womens Unit
Investigate possibility of setting up new scholarship schemes
Provide football career guidance to players on
options available to play and study in Ireland
Link with FAI Schools Development Plan
Provide open days for post primary players
Identify potential opportunities locally to link
schools and 3rd level institutions
Set up a 3rd level link up with youth team
coaches
Set up formal structure between league of
Ireland clubs and 3rd level institutions to accommodate UEFA club licensing educational
requirements
Link with FAI Club Promotion Officers on mutually beneficial projects
TARGET GROUP
Set up meeting to sign off annual action plan
each year with FAI and IFA
ACTIONS
By Jan 2008
Every Dec
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Every Oct
Oct 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
By Oct 2009
Sept 2008 to
Dec2010
3rd Level Development
Group / FAI / IFA
FAI / IFA 3rd Level Coordinators
3rd Level Administrator / FAI
NC for Women / Individual
colleges
FAI NC for 3rd Level / 3rd
Level Development Group
FAI NC for Career Guidance /
FAI Schools Administrator
FAI Schools Administrator /
FAI 3rd Level Administrator
FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
Institutions
FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
Institutions
FAI 3rd Level DO / Individual
Institutions
FAI Club License Dept /
Individual Clubs / FAI Education
Unit Manager
FAI Club Promotion Officers /
Individual Institutions
TIMEFRAME
3rd Level Development
Group
RESPONSIBILITY
Goal: To provide a framework for links between football at 3rd level and the overall football family
OUTCOMES (KPI)
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OBJECTIVES (Activity)
KEY AREA: LINKS
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To establish links between
football fraternities and
authorities in 3rd level institutions
Provide lobbying support for
development of third level
facilities for football
OBJECTIVES (Activity)
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KEY AREA: LINKS
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Present the plan to Council of Directors (ITs)
3rd level plan presented to
key personal within 3rd level
institutions
Council of Directors
Support 3rd level institutions efforts to recognise the role of sport
Assistance provided to 3rd level
sports departments in their efforts to gain recognition for the
role of sport
Heads of Sport
NAPD
VEC
Present the plan to NAPD Further Education
Section
Present plan to VEC Further Education Section
Presidents
3rd Level Institutions
Present the plan to Heads of Sport in 3rd Level
Present the plan to Presidents (Universities)
3rd Level Institutions
Complete 3rd level facilities audit and produce
plan
Facilities development plan
produced by 3rd level football
group
3rd Level Institutions
Lobby DAST and Dept of Education and Science for funding and agree facilities usage for
3rd level football
Assistance provided by FAI in
support of efforts to gain sports
capital funding for 3rd level
institutions
TARGET GROUP
ACTIONS
OUTCOMES (KPI)
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
By June 2008
By June 2008
By June 2008
By June 2008
By June 2008
By Sept 2009
Individual Institutions / FAI
3rd Level Development Group
/ FAI 3rd Level Administrator
Jan to June 2008
Jan 2008 to Dec
2010
FAI Facilities Manager / Individual Institutions
3rd Level Development
Group
TIMEFRAME
RESPONSIBILITY
Goal: To provide a framework for links between football at 3rd level and the overall football family
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Shannon Smith celebrates after scoring for Ireland against Russia in the semi-final of the World University Games in Thailand, 2007
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3.1 CFAI Structure
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The Colleges Football Association of Ireland is affiliated to the Football
Association of Ireland. The CFAI organise football on behalf of the FAI in third
level colleges in the island of Ireland. An executive committee is elected
annually in October to organise and manage the competitions and the
development of football during each year. As well as managing the day to
day operations, the CFAI executive hold at least 6 executive meetings every
year. There are eight sub-committees chaired by an officer of the executive
which handle the day to day business of the association. The association
encourages non executive members and students to get involved in these
sub-committees. Please see appendix 2.1 for organisation chart.
3.2 IUFU Structure
The Irish Universities Football Union is an affiliate of the Football Association
of Ireland. However a number of universities are located in the North of
Ireland and play domestic competition under the jurisdiction of the Irish
Football Association. The IUFU organise football in universities and teacher
training colleges and an executive committee is elected annually in February
at the AGM to manage the affairs of the union. A summer meeting in
September of all members is also held annually. The organisation of the main
competitions of the union is devolved to the host organising committee and
the location of the competitions is rotated throughout the island of Ireland.
Please see appendix 2.2 for organisation chart.
3.3 WSCAI Structure
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The Womens Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland is affiliated to the
Womens Football Association of Ireland. The WSCAI organise womens
third level football on behalf of the WFAI. There is an Executive Committee
responsible for the day to day running / organising of the association, this
committee is made up of three people (the Chairperson, Treasurer and
General Secretary). This committee is augmented by the relevant league
secretary in the case of a decision relating to a particular league. The other
committee members are responsible for their own areas and report to the
Executive committee. Please see appendix 2.3 for organisation chart.
3.4 FAI Technical Department Structure
The FAI Technical Department is the department responsible for the
implementation of the FAI Technical Development Plan. The department is
organised into four units which operate collectively to achieve the objectives
of the Plan.
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The Units are: Women’s, Education, Player Development and Grassroots. Each Unit
has a manager and a number of National Co-Ordinators for each of the programmes
that fall under its remit. The implementation of the programmes on the ground
is the responsibility of the department’s corps of development officers who are
based in various locations around the country. Please see Appendix 5 for a detailed
breakdown of the FAI Technical Department.
3.5 IFA Technical Department Structure
3.6 Third Level Development Framework - Implementation Roles
FAI and IFA Boards
Adopt the plan as FAI and IFA policy and allocate an agreed budget.
Review progress of the plan on an annual basis.
CFAI, IUFU and WSCAI Executives
Adopt, support and implement the third level Development Plan as it relates
to their organisation. Assist in the continuous evaluation of the third level
Development Plan. Support and liaise with the FAI National Coordinator for
third level. Provide members and support for third level development group.
CUSAI
Formulation of management team and organisation of World University
Games. Support and implement the plan as it relates to their organisation.
Third Level Football Development Group
Oversee and implement third level Development Plan and encourage further
developments in third level football.
FAI/IFA Senior Executive Team
Adopt the Plan and allocate an agreed budget.
Monitor the progress of the plan and provide quarterly up-dates to the
board. Provide the marketing, communications, financial, human resource,
sponsorship and other supports as required for the full implementation of
the plan.
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The IFA Technical Department is the department responsible for the
implementation of the IFA’s Strategy for Youth Football. The department is
organized into seven units which operate collectively to achieve the objectives
of the strategy. The Units are: Excellence, Grassroots, Women’s, Disability,
Child Protection, Boys’ FA, and Resources. Each unit is responsible to the
Technical Director and has a manager. The implementation of the programmes
on the ground is the responsibility of the departmental heads. Please see
Appendix 6 for a detailed breakdown of the IFA Technical Department.
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FAI and IFA Technical Directors
Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of the Colleges and Universities
Football Development Plan. Provide quarterly reports to the FAI/IFA management
teams on the progress of the Plan.
Manager of FAI Grassroots Units
Drive the implementation of the third level Development Plan. Provide quarterly reports
to the FAI Technical Director and FAI Management Team on the progress of the plan.
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FAI National Co-ordinator
Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of the planned outcomes of the third
level Development Plan.
IFA Performance Co-ordinator
Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of the planned outcomes of the third
level Development Plan.
FAI Third Level National Development Officer
Implement specific activities and programmes as set out in the third level
Development Plan.
FAI Third Level National Administrator
Provide support in an administrative function to the third level Development Plan.
Support the implementation of programmes at third level in line with the FAI
Technical Development Plan.
Third Level Football Development Facilitators
Implement the plan in their Institution in line with agreed targets.
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College and University Sports Development Officers
Work on the implementation of designated parts of the plan under the direction of
the FAI National Coordinator for Third Level and FAI/IFA Development Officers.
FAI Development Officers
Implement the plan in line with agreed targets. Establish positive working
relationships with all agencies and personnel in the area in line with the agreed
operational structure of FAI.
IFA Development Officers
Implement the plan in line with agreed targets. Establish positive working
relationships with all agencies and personnel in the area in line with the agreed
operational structure of IFA.
Manager of Women’s Programme and Women’s Development Officers
Drive the implementation of planned outcomes in relation to Women’s Programmes.
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Manager of FAI Player Development Programme
Drive the implementation of planned outcomes in relation to the Emerging
Talent and High Performance Programme.
Manager of FAI Education
Drive the implementation of planned outcomes in relation to Education,
Training and Services Programme.
IFA Performance Manager
Drive the implementation of planned outcomes in relation to IFA excellence
centres and IFA Performance Programme.
Conditions for success
There are a number of essential pre conditions for the success of the plan.
The key ones are:
• FAI and IFA work together to implement the plan
• Re-alignment of current resources and sourcing additional personnel to
implement the plan
• Funding (FAI and IFA)
• CFAI / IUFU / WSCAI active participation as part of the third
level development group in driving implementation support and
implementation of plan
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• Cohort of volunteers and professional staff working as a team to ensure
implementation
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With the support of these elements, this plan will measure success as
outlined below.
Critical Success Indicators
The third level working group recognises the importance of measuring
the impact of its actions. This is appropriate as a guide to assessing the
effectiveness of its actions and as a basis for evaluating value for money to
the FAI and IFA. The following are the critical success indicators with which
the FAI and IFA will use to assess the successful implementation of the plan:
• Increased number of players and teams participating in competitions and
recreational football
• Improved structures to allow for implementation of plan
• Provision of more football education and training opportunities for those
who wish to be educated at third level (coach / volunteer / referee)
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• Increased take up of football education and training courses among
students in areas of refereeing, volunteering and coaching
• Stronger partnerships with second level institutions
• Better communications structure for dissemination and receipt of information
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Review Process
A strong and timely review process will be vital to the success of the plan.
The implementation of the Plan will be continually reviewed over its 3 year
term. The following are some of the mechanisms that will be used to review
the plan:
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The commissioning of regular reports (quarterly) by management and
delivered by the FAI National Coordinator for third level. The outcome of
annual surveys of the registration database.
■
The FAI and IFA will produce in its annual report a statement on progress
on the implementation of the plan and any changes, which have been
considered necessary due to changes in the environment in which the
plan operates.
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Above:
Gerard Wrafter and Luke Davis Colaiste Ide, Dublin closing down Colaiste Staoifan Naofa’s Dean Grainger when the
sides clashed in the Umbro Colleges and Universities semi final at Tullamore, Co. Offaly, January 2008
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Fran Moran representing UCD
AFC and Ireland against Canada
at the World University Games
in Thailand, 2007
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Name
Representing
Submissions
Brian Looney
Treasurer, CFAI
Amanda O Hara
Niall Kelleher
CFAI Executive & St John’s Central College, Cork
Maynooth
Michael Willis
Ulster University Coleraine, Treasurer IUFU
Tom Stark
Francis O’Regan
IT Sligo
UUC / Chairman IUFU
Paddy Gallagher
Letterkenny IT
Denis Clarke
Queens University Belfast
Brian Mullins
University College Dublin, Director of Sport
Paudie Murray
National University of Ireland Galway, Secretary IUFU
Joe O’Brien
Dublin IT
Maurice Fleming
FAI Vice President
Michael Bulfin
Tipperary Institute
Suzanne Bailey
University College Dublin, Sport Development Manager
Padraig Carney
CFAI Executive
Breifne Earley
Dublin University
Jenna Geiran
University College Dublin. Secretary Womens Soccer Club
Fran Tynan
University College Dublin, Womens Soccer Club
Aoife Kelliher
WSCAI Executive
Jennifer Healy
IT Tralee
Laurence Neville
Cork IT
Helen Rafferty
FAI
Liam McCarthy
Registrar IUFU
Kieran Dowd
CUSAI
Alfie Wylie
IFA
David Dowling
DCU Soccer Club
Ronan Keaskin
IT Blanchardstown
John Hudson
Dublin University, Press Officer IUFU
Louise Mulready
GMIT Castlebar
Bob Eustace
Hon. Secretary, CFAI & Tipperary Institute
Michael Cox
Tipperary Institute
Tom Stark
University of Ulster Coleraine, Chairman IUFU
Martin Spain
Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Tony O’Connor
Dublin IT
Carmel Lynch
IT Carlow
Brendan Johnston
IT Dundalk
Tim Kelleher
Chairman, CFAI & Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Cork
Kieran O’ Malley
GMIT Galway
Alan Mulcahy
IT Tallaght
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Name
Representing
Patrick Gleeson
CFAI Competitions Co-ordinator and Coláiste Stiofáin
Naofa, Cork
IT Carlow
Donal Conway
FAI Board / FAI Schools
Jimmy Cumiskey
Dublin University, Manager IUFU
Terry McAuley
Dublin University, Director of Sport, President IUFU
Packie Bonner
Technical Director
Miriam Malone
Grassroots Unit Manager
Gerard Dunne
National Co-Ordinator Schools, Colleges and Universities
Darren Murray
Development Officer Waterford & Kilkenny
Phelim Macken
National Co-Ordinator Football for All
Joe Boyle
National Co-Ordinator Coach Education
Colin Doherty
National Co-Ordinator Project Research
Carol Murphy
Womens Development Officer
Pat Behan
Development Officer Kildare
Denis Hyland
Development Officer Fingal
Paul Hamill
Education Unit Manager
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Back Row (left to right): Terry McAuley, Kieran Dowd, Tim Kelleher, Jimmy Cumiskey, Myles Kelly and Packie Bonner
Front Row (left to right): Gerard Dunne, Michael Cox, Patrick Gleeson, Liam McCarthy and Miriam Malone
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TASK 1 Success in Football What has gone well?
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• Increase in number of women playing
• 32 county competition
• Increase of recreational soccer
• Joint league-52 teams-admin
• Higher standard of play at elite level
• WSG (pathway)
• Competitions
• Improvement in facilities
• New sponsorship
• Connection to alumni-past players
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• Development of inter-personal skills
TASK 2 Issues / Barriers
How?
Solutions
• Change from 3 terms to 2 (shorter)= less
free time for matches
• Admin support
• Appoint national position to run comps
• Back to Wednesday afternoons
• Changeover of staff
• Restriction from eircom league on third
level
• More practical lectures on third level
courses (=less time)
• Financial pressure on students (jobs)
• Defined guidelines – communication
& monitored
• Scholarships
• Credits from playing sport
• Specific dates and timetabling
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• Relationship between IFA and third level
• Create a greater link (FAI+IFA)
• Strain on volunteers
• Recruit volunteers
• Facilities poor /lack of
• Full time development officers
• After 7pm facilities - public
• Database / audit of facilities
• Womens game given less priority
• Need after lecture time for training
• Media exposure needs to be better
– especially nationally
• Define levels within third level
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• Eligibility statement
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TASK 3a Competition Structure
How?
Solutions?
• Too many competition games in
• Spread out fixtures
1st semester
• Co-ordinated calendar (day/time)
• 32 county league
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• Matches under lights
(pros and cons)
• Fixture list to allow media exposure
• New combined league- major success
• 1 focal point nationally
• Admin support & PR & publicity
• - Huge role/job
• Balance of elite & participation (club / college)
• Raise profile
• Women have inter-provincials
• Option for men?
• Combined league – some issues re eligibility
• Media- get a third level slot (national papers)
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• Regional v National competitions
TASK 3b: Increased Participation
How?
Solutions?
• Early recruitment of players in third level
• - financial / credits / qualification / ECTS (each
individual third level)
• Availability of scholarships & bursaries
• Teams
• More attractive to students
– structured & organised
• Recreation – not as much
• Research into dropout
(after school to third level)
• Recognition of players by third level institutions
• Get students involved and create support
structures for them
• Quality of coaches (qualifications)
• Official recognition
• Better facilities
• Creating internal competitions within third
level institutions
• Referees
• Administrators
• Availability of coaches
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TASK 3b: Increased Participation
(continued)
How?
Solutions?
• No real engagement of part-time students
• Another source
• Recognition of third level (UEFA/FIFA)
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• International Caps
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• Development Officers
• Union of students in Ireland
TASK 4a: Education / Training
How?
Solutions?
Coach Education courses- tie in with third level
Reduce rates for students
facilities and students
Refereeing - students qualified
- connect with local ref co-ords
Focal person in college for:
> Workshops rather than courses
- Volunteer education
- Target past students & 55+
- Development management
group for club/team
Link
- same within IFA & FAI
FAI recognition for training done
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Incentives’ for those who work in clubs within
colleges & universities
Left: Action from the Umbro Colleges and Universities semi final between
UCD and Athlone IT at Tullamore, Co. Offaly, January 2008
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TASK 4b: Administration / Communication
How?
Training for those involved in
Solutions?
> By Sports development officers & FAI
administration (students)
Grants available for clubs
Incentives to become an administrator
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All-Ireland plan – all inclusive
time(PHD/masters students could be used)
Tie in with communications & media in FAI
- direct contact from local / regional contact
Communication:
Better use of existing channels eg websites
- Clubs & societies day
- Identify good players
Promotion:
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- Aim to be professional
- High profile players used to promote
Victoria Mallet representing Queens University
Belfast and Ireland against France in the quarter-final
of the World University Games in Thailand, 2007
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football in third level?
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Fund development officers
Fund full time administrators
Sort out governance- one organisation (with mens and womens sub
committees) (BUSA example)
Increase profile of third level football
Get FAI RDOs to work with colleges
Incentives to play for your university (scholarships / bursaries)
Develop (integrated) strategic plan within one year
Clear development pathway to International level
Information on coaching courses to be sent directly to college sports officers
Appoint national administrator to run leagues
Co-ordinate the competition calendar
Increase the number of female coaches and referees
Support and develop the administration of the leagues
Information on funding to develop facilities
Improve facilities
Cap international players
Help colleges work closely with eircom league of Ireland clubs
Build a top quality all weather pitch in towns with over 3,000 people and link
to colleges
Help seek sponsorship for scholarships locally
Provide scholarships
Get IFA to provide scholarships
Issue press release on importance of credit/rewards system for students
Official recognition of third level football (including WSG) by FAI and IFA
Plan to have full support of FAI and IFA
Support structures to be put in place re club development
Administration badges scheme
Develop club structure- clubs rather than representative college teams
(single registration
Eligibility criteria
IFA to have a third level representative on the executive
Provide education/training for existing coaches and administrators
Create links with local communities / schools
Support for each college / university
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Continue work currently doing
Talk to the college about getting full time development officer
Promote football in the college
Link in with FAI RDOs
Try get contacts in colleges to find out where women’s football is at
Encourage involvement in football
Raise funds for scholarships , coaches and managers
Involve graduates in administration, coaching and playing
Assist in what comes from plan in Northern Ireland
Assist in what comes from plan
Assess individuals for coaching, administration, referee and volunteers
Lobby academic management to support sporting effort and achievement
Co-ordinating with FAI
Using initiative
Organise training events for club administrators
Look for more funding to pay coaches
Working on a thesis to show alternative solutions to increase the number of
women in coaching
educate students on initiatives for finance and administration
Contact local council in the area for possible funding
Make sure best players in the college play for the team
Target students and graduates and get them involved with incentives
Try to get Wednesday afternoon lectures off
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Above: FAI Facilitator Joe Boyle with a break out group from the Colleges and Universities Consultation Workshop, March 2007
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FAI need to get more involved in running game at third level
The needs of university clubs vs. college representative teams
Media coverage vital to development of soccer in third level colleges
Look at coaches who have full time jobs- difficult to improving players
Communication between eircom league clubs / third level regarding release
of players for third level matches
Equality between male/female game (finance / publicity / support)
Regional structure for womens game
Third level football needs to offer more to keep players in Ireland
Scholarships
Implement a module for Futsal referees in current training
Technical committee with CUSAI with professional assistance responsible
for administrative support
The player pathway in third level (should be seen as part of the development
of the player)
Third level football should be highlighted in the senior international programme
Identity and clearly define third level
Clearly define a club (constitution)
Indentify and clearly define who is being developed under the third level
development plan
Network of communications to be established
Awards night- third level player of the year
Open up Collingwood Cup to more institutions
Female Irish role models to promote the game
Promote womens soccer
Conflict between womens scholarships - FAI vs. College/University
Conflict between Womens FAI National competitions / UEFA / World
Universities fixtures
Pay particular interest to womens football in third level
Put full time Development officers in all large third level institutions
Put shared Development officers in all smaller third level institutions
FAI regional development centres should host finals (pitches / dressing
rooms / catering facilities)
Have one body for all third level football
Break down the barriers that exist between CFAI and IUFU
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MEMBERS
NATIONAL
FINALS
SUB-COMMITTEES
TREASURER
CFAI EXECUTIVE
FIXTURES &
DISCIPLINE
HONORARY
SECRETARY
IFA
WEBSITE
SPONSORSHIP &
FINANCE
THIRD LEVEL COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES
COMPETITIONS
COORDINATOR
PRO
CHAIRPERSON
HON. LIFE MEMBERS
IUFU
WORKING GROUP
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
HON. LIFE PRESIDENT
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FAI
Appendix 2 - Organisation Charts - 2.1 CFAI Organisational Chart
COACHING
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
PRESIDENT
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MEMBERS
SUB-COMMITTEES
IUFU EXECUTIVE
HONORARY
SECRETARY
UNIVERSITIES
REGISTRAR
VICE-PRESIDENTS
TEACHER TRAINING
COLLEGES
NICAFL
Organising Committee
STUDENT REPS X2
HONORARY
TREASURER
Harding Cup
Organising Committee
PRESIDENT
PATRONS
Crowley Cup
Organising Committee
VICE CHAIRMAN
Collingwood Cup
Organising Committee
CHAIRMAN
IFA
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Appendix 2 - Organisation Charts - 2.2 IUFU Organisational Chart
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MEMBERS
PUBLIC
RELATIONS
OFFICER
REGISTRATION
SECRETARY
COMPETITIONS
SECRETARY
GENERAL SECRETARY
FIRST DIVISION
SECRETARY
TREASURER
ALL THIRD LEVEL INSTITUTIONS
PREMIER DIVISION
SECRETARY
CHAIRPERSON
ULSTER LEAGUE
SECRETARY
LEINSTER LEAGUE
SECRETARY
PLUS RELEVANT
LEAGUE SECRETARY
(IF APPLICABLE)
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WSCAI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The other committee members are responsible for their own areas and report to the Executive committee.
MUNSTER /
CONNAUGHT
LEAGUE
SECRETARY
This chart shows how the WSCAI committee structure is constituted. There is an Executive Committee responsible for the day to day running /
organising of the association, this committee is made up of three people (the Chairperson, Treasurer and General Secretary). This committee is
augmented by the relevant league secretary in the case of a decision relating to a particular league.
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CFAI
IFA
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
IUFU
3RD LEVEL FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
WSCAI
FAI
CUSAI
IRISH SPORTS COUNCIL
DEPT OF ARTS, SPORT AND TOURISM
Appendix 2 - Organisation Charts - 2.4 Proposed Structure to implement Colleges and Universities Strategic Plan
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3.1 IUFU Members
Dublin University
Dublin City University
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
NUI Galway
NUI Maynooth
Queens University Belfast
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
St. Mary’s University College, Belfast
St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra
University of Ulster, Coleraine
University of Ulster, Jordanstown
University of Ulster, Magee
University College, Cork
University College, Dublin
University of Limerick
Stranmills University College, Belfast
Athlone IT
Bray Institute
Cavan Institute
Coláiste Íde
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa,
Cork
Cork College of
Commerce
Cork IT
DLIADT
Drogheda Institute
Dublin Business School
Dublin IT
Garda College,
Templemore
GMIT Castlebar
GMIT Galway
GMIT Letterfrack
Griffith College
Inchicore College
IT Blanchardstown
IT Carlow
IT Dundalk
IT Sligo
IT Tralee
ITC Wexford Campus
ITT Dublin
Letterkenny IT
Limerick IT
Mater Dei College
National College of
Ireland
Rathmines College
Sallynoggin College
Senior College, Dun
Laoghaire
South West College,
Fermanagh
St John’s Central
College, Cork
St Patrick’s College,
Carlow
Tipperary Institute
Waterford IT
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3.2 CFAI Members
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3.3 WSCAI Members 2007
Athlone IT
Colaiste Ide
Colaiste Stiofáin Naofa
Cork IT
GMIT Galway
Inchicore College
IT Carlow
IT Sligo
IT Tallaght
IT Tralee
Letterkenny IT
Limavady College
Limerick IT
Magee College
Mary Immaculate
College, Limerick
North West Institute of
Technology
NUI Galway
NUI Maynooth
Queens University
Royal College of
Surgeons
St. Marys College,
Belfast
St. Patrick’s College,
Drumcondra
Trinity College Dublin
University College Cork
University College Dublin
University of Limerick
University of Ulster
– Coleraine
Waterford IT
Dublin City University
Dublin Institute of
Technology
Dundalk IT
Garda College
GMIT Castlebar
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4.1 CFAI Roll of Honour
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Year
Colleges Cup
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
DIT Kevin St
DIT Kevin St
DIT Kevin St
DIT Bolton St
Sligo RTC
Carlow RTC
DIT Bolton St
DIT Bolton St
DIT Kevin St
Carlow RTC
Waterford RTC
Athlone RTC
Athlone RTC
Cork RTC
DIT Bolton St
Waterford RTC
DIT Bolton St
Waterford RTC
Letterkenny RTC
Dundalk RTC
Letterkenny RTC
Waterford RTC
DIT Bolton St
DIT Bolton St
Garda College
Athlone IT
Waterford IT
IT Tralee
Not Played (Foot & Mouth disease)
GMIT Galway
IT Carlow
Athlone IT
Coláiste Íde
Letterkenny IT
Cork IT
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Premier
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IT Tralee
CSN, Cork
CSN, Cork
CSN, Cork
CSN, Cork
CSN, Cork
Colleges
Plate
IT Tallaght
IT Tralee
IT Blanchardstown
Limerick IT
IT Carlow
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Appendix 4 Past Winners
4.2 IUFU Previous Winners of Collingwood Cup
College
Year
College
Year
College
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
Queen’s
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.G
U.C.D
Queen’s
U.C.D
U.C.D
Queen’s
U.C.D
Queen’s
Queen’s
Queen’s
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
Queen’s
Queen’s
Trinity
U.C.G
U.C.D
U.C.G
U.C.G
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.C
Queen’s
U.C.D
U.C.C
U.C.G
Trinity
Ulster Poly
U.C.D
Queen’s
U.C.D
U.C.D
Queen’s
U.C.C
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.C
U.C.C
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.D
U.C.G
U.U.J
U.U.J
St. Mary’s
N.U.I.G
U.C.C
U.U.J
U.C.C
U.C.C
U.C.C
U.C.C
U.U.J
U.C.D
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Above: Damien Richardson gives words of advice to his ITT Dublin team at the CFAI Cup finals 2006
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Year
Intervarsity Cup Winners
Premier Division Winners
1982/1983
1983/1984
1984/1985
1985/1986
19861987
1987/1988
1988/1989
1999/1990
1990/1991
1991/1992
1992/1993
1993/1994
1994/1995
1995/1996
1996/1997
1997/1998
1998/1999
1999/2000
2000/2001
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
2004/2005
2005/2006
2006/2007
Thomond College
Thomond College
Thomond College
Thomond College
University College Cork
University College Cork
University College Galway
University College Cork
University College Cork
University of Limerick
University College Dublin
University College Galway
University of Limerick
University of Limerick
University College Dublin
University of Limerick
Waterford Institute of Technology
Waterford Institute of Technology
Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Waterford Institute of Technology
University of Limerick
Institute of Technology Sligo
University of Limerick
Institute of Technology Sligo
University College Cork
Galway RTC
University College Galway
University College Cork
University College Galway
University College Galway
University of Limerick
University College Dublin
University of Limerick
University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Waterford Institute of Technology
Institute of Technology Tralee
Dublin City University
University of Limerick
University College Dublin
Institute of Technology Sligo
Institute of Technology Sligo
Institute of Technology Sligo
Institute of Technology Sligo
Photo call for the World
University Games 2005,
(from left to right):
Darren Dempsey Trinity
College Dublin, Emma
Dunne NUI Maynooth,
Ben Spicer University of
Limerick, Aisling Toolan
Trinity College Dublin,
Sean Purcell IT Sligo and
Rachel Jenkins Dublin
Institute of Technology.
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Clubs
Schools
&
Leagues
&
Provincial
Councils
&
Club \ School Coaches
• Cork x 4
• Kerry
• Clare*
• Limerick County*
• North Tipperary*
• South Tipperary*
• Waterford City*
• East Cork West Waterford
League*
• FFA Munster DO
• Galway City*
• Galway
• Roscommon*
• Mayo*
• Sligo
• Leitrim*
Players
Part-Time Coaches
• Cavan
• Monaghan*
• Donegal x2 (1*)
3 Regional \ County
Development Officers
5 Regional \ County
Development Officers
8 regional \ County
Development Officers
Coach Educ. Prog.
Volunteer Dev. Prog.
Referee Dev. Prog.
Code of Ethics Dev Prog.
Football for All Dev. Prog.
Futsal Dev. Prog.
Summer Soccer Schools Prog.
Schools/Colleges/ Univ. Prog.
Intercultural Prog.
Emerging Talent Prog.
FAI/FÁS Prog.
Goalkeeping Prog.
Technical Analysis Prog.
Volunteers
• Laois / Offaly
• Kildare*
• Louth*
• Longford
• Meath*
• West Meath*
• Wexford*
• Wicklow / Carlow
• Kilkenny
6 Regional \ County
Development Officer
4 Provincial Development
Officers
National Co-Ordinator
MANAGER WOMEN’S
FOOTBALL
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Affiliates
MANAGER FAI
EDUCATION
MANAGER GRASSROOTS
FOOTBALL
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
MANAGER PLAYER
DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL
DIRECTOR
CEO
Appendix 5 - FAI Technical Department Structure (November 2007)
Parents
• South Dublin
• Fingal County Council x 4
• Dublin City Council x 8
• South Dublin County
Council x 4
• Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown
County Council
17 Regional \ County
Development Officers
ADMIN / TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
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Child Protection
Manager
&
Assistant
Womens Football
Development
Co-Ordinator
DO x 1
Senior and U19
Manager
Resources
Resource
Technician
Manager
Coaching
Administration
Staff x 3
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
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Staff x 1
NI Boys’
FA
Manager
&
DOs x 6
Down
Antrim
Armagh
Fermanagh
Derry
Tyrone
Performance
/ Excellence
Programme
U21
U19
U17
U16
Manager
&
DO x 1
Disability Football
Development
Primary Schools
Initiative
Coaches x 20
Managers x 3
Grassroots
Development
Officers x 16
Grassroots
Football
Development
INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
WOMEN’S SENIOR TEAM
WOMEN’S U19
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Appendix 6 - IFA Technical Deptment Structure
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KEY
Universities
DIT - Dublin Institute of Technology
HETAC - Higher Education and Training Awards Council
SEC - State Examinations Commission (Department of Education & Science)
FETAC - Further Education and Training Awards Council
◆ Special Purpose Awards: are for relatively narrow or purpose-specific achievement
■ Supplemental Awards: are for learning that is additional to a Major Award
▲ Minor Awards: are for partial completion of the outcomes for a Major Award
Major Awards: are the principal class of awards made at a level
There are four types of award in the National Framework of Qualifications:
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UCD’s Ronan Finn looking to go past Athlone IT’s Cathal Fahey during the Umbro
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