Attn All Clubs - Tricks4Sticks Funding now available!
May 24, 2017
Hockey Ireland are now accepting applications from clubs for Tricks4Sticks funding!
There are 2 streams of CLUB funding for Tricks 4 Sticks in 2017.
If your club is in a disadvantaged area (according to the following map http://airomaps.nuim.ie/id/DepIndex/) or if you would like to run Tricks 4 Sticks in DEIS schools or schools based in an area of disadvantage, please fill in the following application form:
Application Form for Disadvantaged Areas.docx
If your club is not based near a disadvantaged area, you can still apply to be part of Tricks 4 Sticks. Simply fill in the following application form:
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact sue.haslam@hockey.ie
Overview
Tricks 4 Sticks offers your club the opportunity to increase youth participation numbers (girls and boys) through the running of a targeted schools programme in your area. Clubs can apply for funding from Hockey Ireland, or run the programme using our support resources below.
Supported by the Sport Ireland, Tricks 4 Sticks sends a qualified hockey coach into local schools for an agreed number of weeks. Representing your club, the coach delivers a fantastic high energy hockey programme and creates links to your club. At the end of the programme the pupils are invited to visit your club grounds whilst the school also receives a ‘Tricks 4 Sticks pack’ to encourage them to continue playing hockey.
In 2017 we are also focusing on upskilling club coaches, as well as training Young Hockey Leaders within Tricks 4 Sticks clubs.
Benefits of Tricks 4 Sticks
- Increased youth membership numbers in your club
- Hockey Ireland partly covers the cost of coaching in schools
- Long-lasting links with local Primary and Secondary schools in your area are created through Tricks 4 Sticks
- Club receives best practice on how to structure an effective schools programme through guidelines and coaching session plans
- Club receives best practice on catering for children at club open days
- Access to a Stepping Stones course (Phase 1 or Phase 2) for participating clubs
- Access to a Young Hockey Leaders Award course
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