GAA: Two Derry Clubs awarded Club Maith Gold award by Ulster GAA
Desertmartin and Magherafelt were among nice clubs across Ulster honoured with the Club Maith accreditation – both in the gold category.
The clubs received their certificate of accreditation from Ulster GAA President Michael Hasson at a presentation event held in Market Place Theatre, Armagh.
“This is a significant achievement for each of the clubs involved and is not only an endorsement of the high standards of governance in place but will also be of great importance for future club development,” Hasson commented.
A Club Maith award makes a clear, proven statement about the quality of a club right across five core areas of GAA club business: Governance; Duty of Care; Community Enhancement; Culture and Heritage; and Coaching and Games Development.
The assessment process involves the submission of a club portfolio to the Club Maith assessors at the Ulster Council which must demonstrate how the club matches up to the governance standards set out in the Club Maith framework. The portfolio is then assessed and as part of the overall assessment, Assessors also visit the club to review coaching standards and discuss the portfolio with the relevant club officers.
Clubs who have gone through the process say they have been able to make huge improvements in their club by going through Club Maith without having to spend a lot of money, or having to completely over-haul how they conduct their business.
Winners in full:
- Roslea Shamrocks– Gold
- O’Donovan Rossa Magherafelt – Gold
- St Joseph’s Ballycran– Gold
- Killyman St Mary’s– Gold
- St Patrick’s Mayobridge– Platinum
- Greencastle St Patrick’s– Gold
- Liatroim Fontenoys – Platinum
- Kinawley Brian Boru’s– Gold
- Desertmartin St Martin’s– Gold