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GAA Handball have designed a New Programme, the Club Development Programme (CDP).
A programme designed to support clubs at different stages of their development. This support aims to build strong foundations for long-term success, from improving capacity, increase participation, developing the club workforce (coaches, administrators, officials, volunteers), to create sustainable pathways for future growth.
The programme will cover a range of topics including;
- Coaching & Games Development
- Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
- Facility Development & Infrastructure
- Communication & Marketing
- Governance, Administration & Club Management
The programme will be delivered by the GAA Handball and external facilitators to provide a range of knowledge and experiences. Over a 12-month period, clubs will have access to multiple online webinars, in-person workshops and also mentoring opportunities.
If your club is ready to:
- Strengthen club management, leadership and administration.
- Improve club planning and performance.
- Develop the club volunteer base.
- Strengthen partnerships and collaborations.
- Enhance and/or develop facilities.
- Promote inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
- Increase, retain participation and membership.
- Improve financial sustainability and access to funding.
and more, this is for you GAA Handball Club.
This is an opportunity for clubs to meet the minimum operating standards now required for GAA Clubs, and for clubs to offer more opportunities for people to participate, progress and enjoy GAA Handball in a safe, welcoming and sustainable environment.
On completion of the programme, clubs will be eligible to receive access to development grants (such as equipment and/or facility development), recognition certification and CPD credit (e.g. coach education), and ongoing support for 6 months post-programme.
** Deadline to apply is the 18th of November 2026.
Find out more including the programme topics and dates below:
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