Robert McCallum: Gartcairn Football Academy
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Gartcairn Football Academy was established in 2007 in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Since then, it has grown significantly, increasing its number of teams from 2 to over 500 total members by 2013-2014. The academy has achieved several Quality Marks for its youth development programs and community initiatives. It aims to continue expanding its outreach through more girls and youth programs, as well as opening its own sports facilities.
Robert McCallum: Gartcairn Football Academy
- 1. Gartcairn Football Academy Club Together Conference August 2013
- 2. Background ï‚— Established in February 2007 ï‚— Based mainly in the Airdrie area of North Lanarkshire Council ï‚— Joined Monklands Soccer Sevens in August 2007 with 2 teams ï‚— Embarked on Quality Mark scheme November 2007 Registered Charity SC041862 2
- 3. Growth Registered Charity SC041862 3 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 No Of Teams coaches/volunteers Boys Girls Total members Legacy QM? Community QM Development QM Standard QM Norway Visit • Run like a business • Bigger is better • Be more community focused Own Grass Park Airdrie Sports Hub + Own 3G Facility
- 4. Community Initiatives  Girls only Primary School Festivals  After School Care with active schools – 3 paid coaches doing 3-4pm sessions for 15 primary schools in local area.  Futsal summer sessions – 2 weeks Mon-Fri 10-4 FREE  Summer Tournament/ Family Fun Day  Winter Festival February indoor Ravenscraig Registered Charity SC041862 4
- 5. Community Initiatives Future Plan  Girls only Primary School Festivals  After School Care (10 primary schools)  Breakfast Club (2 joint campuses)  Soccer Tots – aged 3 & 4  Street Football – key crime areas (Thur/Fri/Sat)  Midnight Leagues – Fri & Sat  Over 35s 7s league – Fri/Sun  Goalkeeping Technical Centre  Player Technical Centre Registered Charity SC041862 5