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Football and Inclusion

Sept 2010

FAI Mission ...

“To Grow and Foster the Game”

“To ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to participate, to enjoy their involvement and achieve their maximum potential “

Development StrategyGrow Participation

Further Develop Women’s FootballDevelop Social Capital

Produce High Performance Players/TeamsFacilities Development

FAI Development Officers

DUBLIN AREA19 - DOs

WATERFORD2 - DOs

KILDARE2 - DOs

WEXFORD1 - DO

LAOIS1 - DO

NORTH TIPPERARY1 – DO

SOUTH TIPPERARY1 - DO

CLARE1 - DO

GALWAY2- DOs

MAYO1 - DO

LOUTH1 - DO

MEATH1 - DO

ROSCOMMON1 - DO

SLIGO1 - DO

DONEGAL2 - DOs

MONAGHAN / CAVAN2 - DO

CARLOW1 - DO

WESTMEATH1 - DO

LEITRIM1 - DO

LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY5 - DOs

WICKLOW2 - DO

CORK3 - DOs

KERRY1 - DO

KILKENNY1 - DO

43 Co-Funded Development Officers

GrassrootsSchools and Colleges SoccerSummer Soccer SchoolsFootball for All ProgrammeFutsal ProgrammeIntercultural Programme

Women’s DevelopmentSoccer SistersWinter Training ProgrammeEmerging Talent programmeScholarship SchemeClub & League development

Player DevelopmentUnderage international ProgEmerging Talent Programme Goalkeeper Development

FAI EducationCoach EducationReferee Education Programme Volunteer Education / Training Programme FAI / FÁS Training SchemeCode of ethics / Best Practice

Social InclusionLate Night LeaguesDrop Ins / BlitzesAnna Livia CupStreet Leagues“Goal to Work”

23 PROGRAMMES

UEFA have commended the FAI forbeing the 1st National Association in

Europe to provide International Caps forplayers with disabilities

Football for All

3,924Participants

Engaging with 13 National Disability Organisations

FFA Grassroots Programmes• Cerebral Palsy (85 Players)• Dyspraxia (80 Players)• Deaf (320 male & 70 Female)• Visually Impaired (30 Players)• Blind Football (10 Players)• FFA Leagues (400 Players)• Acquired Brain Injuries (50 Players)• Powerchair Football (50 Players)• Special Olympics (1000 Players)• FFA Schools (1000 Players)• Down Syndrome Ireland (60 Players)• Amputee• Irish Street leagues (800)

2010 Women’s Football Development

65 Soccer Sister Easter Camps

1,126Participants

6y -12y

Intercultural Programme1st Intercultural Plan developed byan NGB in Ireland - launched 2007

Activities include:-Adult Futsal League – 1,025 – 56.3% EMUrban Youth Blitzes – 1,162 – 30.3% EMClub Open Days – 2067 – 32.6% EMFARE Week – 200 Schools – 6,000 children

2009 - 10,254Participants

Programmes

• Late Night Leagues• Drop Ins • Blitzes• Anna Livia Cup• Street Leagues• “Goal to Work”

Social Inclusion

33,500“2009 Hits”

Social Inclusion

Drop Ins

Blitzes

Anna Livia Street League

Late Night Leagues3,064

“Hits”

19,275“Hits”

925Sessions

5,476“Hits”

140Events

18Events

757“Hits”

24Venues

Ballymun Late Night League

4 Week ProgrammeBefore League

87 anti social incidentsDuring League

44 anti social incidentsAfter League

69 anti social incidents

“Goal to Work” Pilots

Key objectives:• Reducing the numbers on the Unemployment Register• Up-skilling and preparing people for re-employment• Motivating and developing self respect• Community Gain

Focus on three training units: • Personal Development • Football Education• Facility Management

Goal to Work

•Where have they been delivered so far?Leitrim, Mayo, Limerick, Bray, Crumlin, Waterford, Swords, Ballyfermot and Athlone

•Who makes it happen?

FAI, LSP, FÁS, CDB

•What do participants learn?

Introductory Coaching Qualifications, Disability Education, Intercultural Awareness, Child Protection & Supervised work placements

Specific Local Programmes

• Dads ‘n Lads (Limerick)

• Ladies Stay Active (Dublin)

• Prison Deterrent Programmes

Wheatfield and Shelton Abbey

• Womens Leisure League (Laois)

• RAPID programmes

Sport as a Social Inclusion Tool

• Sport – a universal language

• NGB - Willingness to be open and creative

• Partnerships

• Appropriate support

• Funding

• Potential pathway to follow on