1. working in partnership Football and Inclusion Sept 2010

2. FAI Mission... “To Grow and Foster the Game” “To ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to participate, to enjoy their involvement and achieve their maximum potential “ Development Strategy Grow Participation Further Develop Women’s Football Develop Social Capital Produce High Performance Players/Teams Facilities Development

3. FAI Development Officers DUBLIN AREA 19 - DOs WATERFORD 2 - DOs KILDARE 2 - DOs WEXFORD 1 - DO LAOIS 1 - DO NORTH TIPPERARY 1 – DO SOUTH TIPPERARY 1 - DO CLARE 1 - DO GALWAY 2- DOs MAYO 1 - DO LOUTH 1 - DO MEATH 1 - DO ROSCOMMON 1 - DO SLIGO 1 - DO DONEGAL 2 - DOs MONAGHAN / CAVAN 2 - DO CARLOW 1 - DO WESTMEATH 1 - DO LEITRIM 1 - DO LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY 5 - DOs WICKLOW 2 - DO CORK 3 - DOs KERRY 1 - DO KILKENNY 1 - DO 43 Co-Funded Development Officers

4. Grassroots Schools and Colleges Soccer Summer Soccer Schools Football for All Programme Futsal Programme Intercultural Programme Women’s Development Soccer Sisters Winter Training Programme Emerging Talent programme Scholarship Scheme Club & League development Player Development Underage international Prog Emerging Talent Programme Goalkeeper Development FAI Education Coach Education Referee Education Programme Volunteer Education / Training Programme FAI / FÁS Training Scheme Code of ethics / Best Practice Social Inclusion Late Night Leagues Drop Ins / Blitzes Anna Livia Cup Street Leagues “Goal to Work” 23 PROGRAMMES

5. UEFA have commended the FAI for being the 1 st National Association in Europe to provide International Caps for players with disabilities Football for All 3,924 Participants Engaging with 13 National Disability Organisations

6. FFA Grassroots Programmes Cerebral Palsy (85 Players) Dyspraxia (80 Players) Deaf (320 male & 70 Female) Visually Impaired (30 Players) Blind Football (10 Players) FFA Leagues (400 Players) Acquired Brain Injuries (50 Players) Powerchair Football (50 Players) Special Olympics (1000 Players) FFA Schools (1000 Players) Down Syndrome Ireland (60 Players) Amputee Irish Street leagues (800)

7. 2010 Women’s Football Development 65 Soccer Sister Easter Camps 1,126 Participants 6y -12y

8. Intercultural Programme 1 st Intercultural Plan developed by an NGB in Ireland - launched 2007 Activities include:- Adult Futsal League – 1,025 – 56.3% EM Urban Youth Blitzes – 1,162 – 30.3% EM Club Open Days – 2067 – 32.6% EM FARE Week – 200 Schools – 6,000 children 2009 - 10,254 Participants

9. Programmes Late Night Leagues Drop Ins Blitzes Anna Livia Cup Street Leagues “Goal to Work” Social Inclusion 33,500 “2009 Hits”

10. Social Inclusion Drop Ins Blitzes Anna Livia Street League Late Night Leagues 3,064 “Hits” 19,275 “Hits” 925 Sessions 5,476 “Hits” 140 Events 18 Events 757 “Hits” 24 Venues

11. Ballymun Late Night League 4 Week Programme Before League 87 anti social incidents During League 44 anti social incidents After League 69 anti social incidents

12. “Goal to Work” Pilots Key objectives: Reducing the numbers on the Unemployment Register Up-skilling and preparing people for re-employment Motivating and developing self respect Community Gain Focus on three training units: Personal Development Football Education Facility Management

13. Goal to Work Where have they been delivered so far? Leitrim, Mayo, Limerick, Bray, Crumlin, Waterford, Swords, Ballyfermot and Athlone Who makes it happen? FAI, LSP, FÁS, CDB What do participants learn? Introductory Coaching Qualifications, Disability Education, Intercultural Awareness, Child Protection & Supervised work placements

14. Specific Local Programmes Dads ‘n Lads (Limerick) Ladies Stay Active (Dublin) Prison Deterrent Programmes Wheatfield and Shelton Abbey Womens Leisure League (Laois) RAPID programmes

15. Sport as a Social Inclusion Tool Sport – a universal language NGB - Willingness to be open and creative Partnerships Appropriate support Funding Potential pathway to follow on