Chairperson’s Address
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This is our Union’s first meaningful Strategic Plan, which, in itself, is a notable milestone in our brief history. Hopefully, it will result in the significant growth of our Union, and the continued improvement of the service it provides to our Clubs. It is based on the detailed feedback from extensive research undertaken with our Clubs, their players, the Board of our Union and many with a close interest in the development of Cricket throughout Connacht. The research, which was painstakingly carried out, has enabled the Union to set out it aims, together with its objectives over the next five years.
The Plan’s success will, largely, depend on the support of the Union’s Clubs. In its preparation, the level of enthusiasm for the game throughout the Province was immediately obvious, while the potential for growth is enormous. Capitalising on this potential will only be achieved with the support, and commitment of our Clubs, who must now prepare their own Strategic Plans, to compliment the Union’s efforts. Our future is in their hands! However, from the work to date, this future is very bright.
I would especially like to express the Board’s gratitude to the Working Party for its preparation of this Plan. In particular, I wish to thank our External Directors, Ms. Tanja Schafer, and Gerry O’Neill, whose experience and expertise has been invaluable. They, together with our Chairperson of our Participation & Development Committee, Rakesh Dalwini, have shown enormous commitment
Jeff Smith
Chairperson of the Connacht Cricket Union