Strategy 2012-2015 - Special Olympics Ireland

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Special Olympics Ireland Strategy 2012-2015Strategic GoalsAll activities are founded on the Special Olympics mission and values, with the aim ofproviding the best possible athlete experience through our efforts.There are three strategic goals that will, individually and collectively, ensure that we address the challenges that facethe organisation in a more cohesive and successful manner. Each goal coincides with one of the mission-drivingpillars of the strategy.1. Developing and enhancing sportsexcellence as the core activity at theheart of Special Olympics Ireland.Improving coaching standards will remain a keyfeature of the next strategy and, in particular, thereis a need to address Special Olympics specificsnot offered by National Governing Body on theircoaching courses. Knowledge and understandingof the rules is an area for improvement, alongwith a desire for more-focused opportunities fortechnical / low participation events and sports.3. Driving education to achieve publicunderstanding of Special Olympics asa year-round activity that requiresongoing fundingThere is still a strong perception that SpecialOlympics is an event rather than a year-roundprogramme of activities. Increasing awareness ofthe programme will lead to a better understandingof what we do and why we need ongoing fundingto run our programme.2. Supporting Clubs so that they canenhance and drive the impact SpecialOlympics makes at a local levelMany local clubs are already making an impactwithin their community and forging links withlocal schools, businesses and media. Otherclubs need further help to extend their impactand enhance their development. In striving fora stronger programme, we look to the fact that“The Club is the Hub” and to the club’s potential todeliver across the strategy, e.g. achieving qualitysports training, participating in inclusive sportsactivities, linking with schools and mainstreamclubs, delivering health promotion, education andALPs, enhancing the awareness of the year-roundprogramme.12
Special Olympics Ireland Strategy 2012-2015Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives for each pillar are outlined with key actions required and timeframewithin it is expected that they will be completed.Pillar 1: Advance Quality SportsGoals & ActionsStrategicInitiative(s)ATHLETEDEVELOPMENTObjectives Key Actions Year(s) TargetImprove the quality ofexisting sportsContinue the development ofsport-specific multi-year plansIncrease the number of DevelopmentDays offered to coaches and athletes2012-2014 5 new sport-specifcplans2014 25% increase in numberof Development DaysExpand participationin training andcompetitionEncourage Club participation inInter-club events2012-1013 50% Clubs will haveparticipated in Inter-ClubeventsFocus on increasing participation inlow-participation sportsEnsure greater provision for athletescompeting in more technical eventswithin some sportsExplore demand for an additionalSpecial Olympics sport2013-2015 20% increase in athletesin 3 low-participationsports2013-2015 • 50 coaches upskilledin coaching technicalevents• Double the number ofathletes participatingin technical eventsacross 2 sports2013-2015 1 additional sportsupportedCOACHINGEXCELLENCEEnhance participationopportunities for lowerand upper age groupsEnhance coachingqualityIncrease coachparticipation ineducationExplore opportunities for coachdevelopment in relation to thetraining of 6-8 year oldsProvide information on existingprogrammes which may help olderathletes transition to age-appropriateactivity.Promote quality sports training andfocus on a manageable number ofsportsProvide educational materials andopportunities to learn about SpecialOlympics rulesImplement a thorough system to trackcoach qualifications / accreditationContinue to promote participation inNational Governing Body (NGB)trainingIntroduce a system dedicated torecognising achievements in coaching2013 Formal link establishedwith bodies who deliversports training to 6-8year olds25 coaches trained2012 Transition educationroll-out complete2013 Three specific education/ communicationchannels used topromote key messages2013 Two coach educationchannels in place2014 Coach tracking systemin place2012-2015 500 coaches throughNGB courses2015 Coach recognitionsystem in place13
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