Vision & Mission
Our Vision
The vision statement “Growing our Connacht Community, Developing our Game” outlines the Connacht Cricket Union’s commitment to both expanding its community base and enhancing the quality and reach of the sport itself within in the West of Ireland.
- Growing our Connacht Community: This part of the vision emphasizes the association’s dedication to increasing participation and involvement in cricket across the Connacht region. It seeks to expand the cricketing community by attracting new members, fostering inclusivity, and building strong connections with potentially new and existing stakeholders.
- Developing our Game: This highlights the association’s focus on improving the standards and infrastructure of cricket within Connacht. It encompasses initiatives aimed at enhancing player skills, coaching programs, facilities, and organizational structures. The goal is to elevate the overall quality and competitiveness of cricket in the region.
In summary, this vision statement underscores Connacht Cricket Union’s dual objectives of expanding its community base while simultaneously advancing the sport itself. By prioritizing both growth and development, the Union aims to create a vibrant and sustainable cricketing ecosystem that benefits individuals, clubs, and communities across Connacht.
Our Mission
This mission statement reflects the Connacht Cricket Union’s dedication to enriching the region’s cricketing landscape. Through fostering community growth, the mission seeks to expand participation, promote inclusivity, and strengthen bonds within the Connacht cricket community. Simultaneously, by elevating sporting standards, the mission aims to enhance player development, coaching quality, facilities, and overall competitiveness. Through these concerted efforts, the Connacht Cricket Union endeavours to create a thriving and dynamic cricketing environment that enriches the lives of all involved.
Our Values
The Connacht Cricket Union is focussed on instilling these five (5) core values within our cricketing community;
Enjoyment
Cricket is not just a sport but also a source of joy and fulfilment. By promoting this as a core value, the C.C.U. encourages players, officials and supporters to find pleasure in every aspect of the game. Prioritizing enjoyment will foster a positive and vibrant cricketing culture within the province.
Accountability
This value instils a sense of responsibility and ownership among all members of the Connacht Cricket Union. When individuals hold themselves and each other accountable for their actions, it nurtures trust, integrity, and reliability within the Union. This commitment to accountability ensures that decisions are made thoughtfully, actions are carried out diligently, and everyone upholds the values and standards of the C.C.U.
Sportsmanship
This lies at the heart and spirit of cricket, embodying fairness, respect and integrity both on and off the field. By embracing sportsmanship as a core value, the C.C.U. promotes healthy competition, gracious conduct, and mutual respect among players, officials and supporters. This fosters a culture of inclusivity, camaraderie, and goodwill, enhancing the overall cricketing experience for everyone involved.
Teamwork
Cricket is a team sport that thrives on collaboration, cooperation, and unity. Emphasizing teamwork as a core value encourages the Board, Club Committees and all its members to work together towards common goals, support one another through challenges, and celebrate shared successes. By fostering a strong sense of teamwork, the Connacht Cricket Union cultivates a culture of camaraderie, unity, and mutual support, both on and off the field.
Professionalism
Professionalism encompasses a commitment to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement in all aspects of cricket. By upholding professionalism as a core value, the Connacht Cricket Union sets high standards for performance, conduct, and organizational efficiency. This instils confidence, trust, and credibility among stakeholders, ensuring that the Union operates with professionalism and integrity at all times.