ROTARY CLUB OF AJIJIC PROJECT
Assigned Project Number: 20190305D
Project Title: | Union Ajijic Soccer Program Training & Development |
Project Manager: | Anita Hocker RCOA Edward Donagher Union Soccer |
Rotary Avenue of Service: | Community Service Youth Service |
Rotary Areas of Focus: | Economic & Community Development |
Project Goals Project Objectives Project Activities | Project Goals: Build towards having a girls league in the Chapala league Encourage girls 14-16 year old girls to become involved in the program. Provide education for coaches ( 1-4) who are qualified for FIFA certification Secure Funding for balls, cones, practice uniforms, medical supplies, ball bags Project Objectives: Campaign is initiated to make local girls aware of opportunity to become involved in soccer. Qualified Coaches attend training courses approved by FIFA. Those eligible participate in the 2nd year of program. A coach successfully completing the 2nd year can then instruct 1st year coaches. Builds sustainability. Secure quality equipment Project Activities: Invite girls to training Schedule informal games Coaches attend training courses in Guadalajara, license as a coach. 8 weeks, 1 day a week. Scheduled for 2020. Must register by February 2020. Course runs June/July 2020 Request bids from reliable vendors of soccer equipment |
Description/Location/ Background: | Union Soccer is designed to serve disadvantaged youth and to provide a healthy sports after school program. This team meets at the Ajijic field next to the Tianga street. Founded 2013 1. Organization Support for the Club is the Patronato de Football de Ajijic Responsible for the two football fields on Revolution in Ajijic Maintain the fields Collect an entry fee of 10 pesos Kiosks at the two fields selling food and drinks which pays for the expense of maintaining the Club 2.Teams 12 Teams 10 Teams of boys ages 6 to 16 2 Teams are women who play in the only league for woman in the Chapala League (Seniors) there is only one league in Chapala for females 3.Each Team plays minimum 24 games a year. Average 20 players on each team At least Two coaches per Team and at least 30 volunteers 4. League: Chapala League City of Chapala League infantile to Juveniles There are 12 Teams in each age group from 6-8 8-10 10 -12 12-14 14 -16 6-8 plays on a Saturday and the other 10 Teams play on a Sunday This is the fourth year that RCOA has supported this program. |
Community need and involvement | Approximately 300 youth are benefiting from this training program. The majority come from economically disadvantaged families. |
Community Acceptance/Approval | The increase in players since the start of the program reflects strong community support. |
Beneficiaries: | Beneficiaries: students from the age 5-18 from economically disadvantaged families. |
Measurable Outcomes & Benefits | Number of girls in program has increased One coach has successfully completed the FIFA program. |
Membership Involvement:Project Managers Treasurer, Publicity Chair, Other | Anita Hocker RCOA Pat Oden Treasurer RCOA Publicity Chair |
Community Partners | All families involved in this community project. |
Projected Costs: All costs in pesos unless USD is noted. Exchange rate of 18.5 to 1 USD is used for conversion. | Equipment 15000. Additional 2 new girls team, plus annual cost of equipment. 12 teams total |
Funding Sources: | RCOA-4585 contribution Seeking from other funding sources: 41265 /18.5=2230 USD |
Project Timeline | 1 year from when funding is received |
Final Project Report | 30 days from completion of project |