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Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club

Club Strategy Questionnaire 2018

Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club is currently developing a new Club Strategy which is aimed at ensuring that our club continues to be relevant to all its stakeholders; that it meets their needs and expectations; that it continues to provide a safe and happy environment for young and old and that it remains at the heart of our community and the parish of Conahy. Mr. Michael Hester is chairing the club Strategy Review Committee.
To assist the Strategy Review Committee in their work, we would appreciate the assistance of all club stakeholders in completing this Questionnaire. Respondents do not have to identify themselves. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Gender / Age Category
Male / Female / U20 / 20-30 / 30-40 / 40-50 / 50-60 / 60+

Connection with Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club - Tick all categories applicable

Player / Coach/Mentor / Parent/Guardian / Supporter / Other/None / Details of Other/None

Club Membership - Tick all Categories applicable

Paid-Up Member - Yes/No / If No, what is your reason for not being a Paid-Up Member? / Would you be interested in becoming a Social Member - Yes/No? / Would you be interested Gym Membership only - Yes/No? / Comments

Club House

How many times per month do you visit the GAA Club House?
(If applicable), why do you not visit more regularly?
In no more than five words, describe the GAA Club House
Should the club arrange more entertainment/functions in the Club House?
If Yes, what type of entertainment?
How might the Club House be used further in the future to attract more visitors?

Club Fund-Raising

Do you buy a weekly Lotto ticket - Yes/No?
If No, why not?
Do you buy a Hurler’s Co-Op Ticket - Yes/No?
If No, why not?
Should the club undertake further Fund-Raising (aside from what might happen in the GAA Club House) – Yes/No?
Suggest other ideas for Fund-Raising
Would you be willing to help with additional Fund-Raising – Yes/No?

Club Officer Roles – Adult & Juvenile (An Officer role should be considered as any elected position at the Club AGM)

Are you or have you been a Club Officer in the past ten years - Yes/No?
Would you be willing to become a Club Officer in the future – Yes/No?
If No, why?
Would you be willing to join a Club Committee or Sub-Committee – Yes/No?

Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club

Club Strategy Questionnaire 2018

Club Facilities at the Polo Grounds, Jenkinstown

Should the Club explore the possibility of purchasing additional land for another pitch (if land was to become available)?
What would you suggest as immediate/short term priority developments at the Polo Grounds?
What would you suggest as long-term developments at the Polo Grounds?
Do you feel the Club has the capacity to undertake further facility development work at the Polo Grounds which would incur significant cost?
If No, given your reason

Coaching & Games in the Club

How would you rate the quality of coaching at Underage level (to U17) -Poor – Fair - Good
How would you rate the quality of coaching at Adult level (from U19) -Poor – Fair - Good
Are adequate games being provided at Underage Level (to U17)?
Are adequate games being provided at Adult Level (from U19)?
Is enough being done to keep young players involved (noting that many have opted out over recent years) – Yes/No, but elaborate on your answer?
With numbers extremely tight in some Underage age groups, should amalgamating with another club be considered, even if it is not an immediate issue – Yes/No?
Is enough respect being shown at all levels in the Club on the playing field – Yes/No, but elaborate on your answer?

Camogie & Ladies Gaelic Football

Should the Club move towards greater integration with both Ladies organisations – Yes/No?
Are both Ladies organisations afforded sufficient respect as regards access to pitches and the Club House – Yes/No?
Should the Club have one Membership Model to facilitate both Male and Female membership – Yes/No?

Final Questions

Is the Club still relevant in our Parish – Yes/No?
Is enough loyalty being shown by Members/Players/Others to the
Club?
Describe the Conahy Shamrocks GAA today in less than ten words
Any Final Comments

Thank you for completing this Questionnaire. All answers will be treated anonymously and in the strictest confidence