One Club INITIATIVE

The One Club Model Was Launched In 2017 By The Camogie Association, The GAA And The LGFA. A video on the One Club model describes how it works, while you can access full guidelines here.

We are focused on four priority areas: Representation, Coaching, Finance & Fundraising and Communications.

The following motion was passed at the 2022 AGM: A proposal to adopt a One Club model in line with National One Club guidelines to include the adoption of a One Club Registration process through one central portal online and to continue to progress on combined coaching, fundraising/finance and communications under sub committee’s set up in 2022.

Nursery launch, kit kindly sponsored by Clarke's Pharmacy May'22

Representation

Three members of the Camogie Executive are now members of the Ballinderreen Hurling Club Executive.

Coaching

A Club Coaching Group has been appointed, chaired by Mark Ganly. This group has equal representation from all clubs and is working to renew and implement the Ballinderreen Player and Coach Development Plan. The Clarke’s Pharmacy Ballinderreen Hurling and Camogie Nursery has launched under the stewardship of Michael Gallagher (Club Coaching Officer). In addition, an Introduction to Gaelic Games coaching course ran in 2022, and Damien Coleman and Damian Curley delivered a coach development event. The Club Coaching Group will work with all club coaches to enhance and support the work they do for all players in our club.

Finance and Fundraising

Player expenditure was reviewed and recommendations will be implemented in 2023 to ensure fairness across clubs.

The hurling and camogie clubs worked together to promote July’s South Galway Bay Music festival, proceeds of which are for the development of the new Community Gym, Multipurpose Room and Indoor Pitch Viewing Area. Tickets for the 2023 event are available through all members of the Executive and online.

Communications

A Club Communications Group, chaired by Maura Hynes developed a new hurling and camogie website, which will incorporating both clubs and include more information on key initiatives and resources for club members.

The Facebook accounts were merged and the aim is to consolidate all social media channels in 2023 to ensure you receive updates to one account on each platform.

Presidents of the GAA, Larry McCarthy, and the Camogie Association. Hilda Breslin marked the One Club initiative with a visit in June 2022.

Finally, a new club jersey was launched in 2022, kindly sponsored by Blake Manor.

New Blake Manor Sponsored jersey design
New Blake Manor Sponsored jersey design