Making Waves Programme
Triathlon Ireland are hosting a women’s club level leadership programme which includes training, mentoring and networking support in March and April 2024.
We know our club’s leading women are absolute legends who deserve some support. That’s why we’re rolling out this programme – to give our female club members a boost. The Making Waves Programme will help you build confidence, knowledge, and a solid network of leaders. If you’re a driven and passionate women’s officer or club leader with a fire in your belly for self-growth and community betterment, take this as a sign and apply today!
This program is fully funded and will provide participants with:
- Development of new skills set under the guidance of a very experienced facilitator
- Scope to improve your own personal skills as a club leader
- Support after the program, provided by experienced mentors
- Opportunity to create a network of club leaders
Programme details
The purpose of the programme is to show how development and planning is pivotal in developing clubs. There will be a series of online and face-to-face workshops coupled with mentoring support. The participants will be introduced to key leadership and management methods, with a purpose of supporting existing club activity and developing new opportunities for their clubs.
key topics to be addressed
- Club Governance and its role in assisting clubs in the development and implementation of club development plans.
- Support clubs in designing and implementing club development plans.
- Support clubs in recruitment and training of volunteers for various roles including committee members.
- Identify examples of good practice in the areas of club leadership, management and development amongst clubs and share this information at all levels.
- Develop mutually beneficial working relationships with other key organisations/agencies.
requirements
Two evening online sessions. Tuesday 19th March and Tuesday 2nd April (7:30pm- 9:30pm)
One full- day in-person session at the Sport Ireland Campus. Saturday 13th April (10am to 4pm)
Mentoring commitment of 2-3 sessions between April and June
Programme testimonials
"For me, the Making Waves Programme was a tool, or a kick start, I suppose you could say, to give me the contacts and confidence to progress within my club. Since then, I’ve done the Tri-Leader course and Level 1 Coaching. I’m coaching in my club, and I’m the chairperson. I’m also the race director for the club's first-ever race on the TI major events calendar, so I suppose you could say a lot has changed since Making Waves. I would highly recommend it." facilitator
J.J. is a former senior army officer and Managing Director of Flancare Logistics Ltd. He was also the Chairperson of the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association and a Sitting Member of the Employment Appeals Tribunal. J.J. is currently a lecturer with TUS and delivers the Level 6 certificate courses in Sports Club Management and is the author of “It’s Your Club”; a book on the management of sports clubs. He has almost 50 years of experience of Boards and Club Committees, including as President of Clonmel RFC and Kickham Squash Club.
how to apply
We are inviting one application per club. If you wish to apply to this programme, please complete our short application form outlining – why you would like to be part of the programme, by close of business on Monday 4th March. If you have any questions please contact amina@triathlonireland.com
