NUACHT RÁITEAS
MEDIA RELEASE
12 Eanáir 2022
GAA Club Officer Training Season Kicks-Off for 2022

The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association have unveiled the latest schedule of Club Officer training which is delivered as part of the Club Leadership Development Programme (CLDP), a programme designed to help Club Officers fulfil their roles competently and confidently.
The Officer Development Committee at central level has worked closely with the Provincial Councils and the GAA’s sister organisations to make over 10 different modules from the CLDP available to both new and existing Club Officers.
A breakdown of what is available is as follows:
New Officer Induction
Each Provincial Council will lead the delivery of induction training for Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers and PROs on the following dates:
· 13 January – Ulster
· 13 January – Leinster
· 18 January – Connacht
· 20 January – Munster
Showcase Modules
The CLDP’s showcase modules for 2022 will cover the following topics:
· 25 January – Leading, Managing and Governing your Club
· 1 February – Digital Communications
· 3 February – Fundraising, Commercial and Sponsorship
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· 8 February – Using IT to Simplify Club Administration
· 10 February – Operating Effectively as One Club
Additional Modules
The Officer Development Committee is also facilitating the organisation of additional training delivered by other departments upon request and expects further modules to be added to the schedule in the coming weeks. Modules already confirmed in that category include:
· 12 January – Diversity and Inclusion
· 19 January – Responding to Racism and Discrimination
Read more about what each module entails at: https://learning.gaa.ie/OfficerTrainingModules
Enrolment
Enrolment for all these events is now open via the Officer Training Calendar: https://learning.gaa.ie/officertrainingcalendar
Paddy Flood, Chairman of the Officer Development Committee said, “As we know, the heart and soul of the GAA is the Club and good Club Officers are a vital part of the Association. This is your chance to make a difference in your local club by getting the training designed specifically to improve your understanding of your role.
“The Club Leadership Development Programme has proved a great success throughout the years and with over 8,000 attendees at courses in 2021, Clubs, Officers and the local Community have benefitted hugely from these events in the past.
“Sign up today.”
Tá tuilleadh eolais ag Alan MacMaoldúin, Stiúrthóir Cumarsáide CLG ar 018363222
For more information contact Alan Milton GAA Director of Communications on 018363222