Young Leaders Programme

Ulster GAA Young Leaders Programme targets outstanding young GAA volunteers from across Ulster’s nine counties. This is an exciting and innovative programme aimed at young GAA members to build their skills and knowledge to help them become Young GAA Leaders.

Ulster GAA has opened applications for its prestigious Young Leaders Programme for this year. 

Young GAA members aged 16-24 years old are welcome to apply for a place on the 2023 Programme full of activity.  Applications must be submitted by 10am on Thursday 22^nd June 2023.

The 2023 Ulster GAA Young Leaders Programme takes place over a six-month period and includes:

• Three Day Young Leaders Academy – July
• Two Day Expedition (with camping)– July
• Online Workshops – July/August
• Volunteering in your club – 12 weeks throughout July, August, September
• Participating in Gaelic Games/fitness in your club – Six months (can be backdated to May 2022)

The young participants who must be aged 16-24 years old will achieve the following awards through the Programme:

• GAA Foundation Coaching Award
• GAA Safeguarding Award
• Sports Inspire 50 Award
• Youth Impact 50 Award
• Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce Bronze Award

All participants will receive a FREE specially commissioned Ulster GAA Young Leaders 2023 Jersey and are asked to bring packed lunch, snacks and drinks to each session.  All Participants will be charged £24 to participate in the programme this covers the cost for the Joint Award Initiative (DofE/Gaisce) registration fees.  In addition to this the following charges will apply:

• Those participating in the expedition with camping: £64 (£88 in total) to include pitch fees, tent, stoves, sleeping mat etc
• Those participating in the expedition without camping £20 (£44 in total) to cover expedition fee

We highly recommend participants completing the expedition as this is a requirement for the final Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce Award.  The camping element is optional this year and any young person not wishing to camp can arrange for parent/guardian to collect them and pick up both days of expedition.  The expedition will be held in Meelmore Lodge in the Mournes and full details will be provided to successful participants.

For further information contact Sharon Haughey-Grimley

Telephone: 07825855713

E-mail: sharon.haughey.ulster@gaa.ie

Applications now open

We expect a high demand for limited places. All those interested in applying for the Young Leaders Academy should fill out the Young Leaders Application Form.

The deadline for receipt of applications 10am on Thursday 22^nd June 2023. View the Programme Guidance Notes before submitting your application.

Schedule of activities

Tue 4th July: Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Athletic Grounds Armagh

9:30am-3:30pm: GAA Foundation Coaching and Assessment

Wed 5th July: Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Athletic Grounds Armagh

9am-12noon: GAA Safeguarding Award (Group 1)

9am-12noon: Expedition Training (Group 2)

12noon-12:30pm: Lunch

12:30pm-3:30pm: GAA Safeguarding Award (Group 2)

12:30pm-3:30pm: Expedition Training (Group 1)

Thurs 6th July: Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Orchard Leisure Centre Armagh

9:30am-10:30am: Wheelchair Hurling (Group 1)

9:30am-10:30am: Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce (Group 2)

10:30am-11:30am: Wheelchair Hurling (Group 2)

10:30am-11:30am: Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce (Group 1)

11:30am-12:30pm: GAA for All Games

12:30pm-1pm: Lunch

1pm-3:30pm: Consent #NeverCrossTheLine

Expedition

Thursday 20^th July-Friday 21^st July: Hiking Expedition Meelmore Lodge, The Mournes.  Full details TBC

Online Workshops

Mon 24th July: Event Management & Leadership, Online 10:30am-11:30am

Mon 7th August: Sports Communication. Online 10:30am-11:30am

Mon 14th August: Sports Science, Online 10:30am-11:30am

Mon 21st August: Nutrition & Lifestyle, Online 10:30am-11:30am

Programme Modules