Irish Football Association (Irish FA)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Irish Football Association (Irish FA) provides governance and development of football in Northern Ireland, including national teams, domestic competitions, grassroots and youth football, safeguarding, coaching and refereeing education, and stadium experiences.
Target Customer
Football clubs, players, coaches, referees/officials, fans, schools and community organizations involved in football in Northern Ireland; sponsors and event organizers.
Key Differentiator
Integrated governance and development platform spanning grassroots to national teams, plus ownership of the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park, JD National Academy, and extensive community and volunteering programs.
Implementation Timeline
Ongoing programs with seasonal cycles; specific programs run as part of annual schedules and events. No explicit implementation timelines provided in content.
Pain Points
- 1Need for coordinated governance and regulation of football activities across Northern Ireland
- 2Demand for development pathways from grassroots to elite levels (youth, womenâs, disability football) and coaching/referee education
- 3Requirement for fan engagement, matchday experience, and community outreach through events and tours
Key Features
- 1Fixtures and results, squads, and national teams (Senior Men, Senior Women, U21, U19, U17, etc.)
- 2JD National Academy and residential programs
- 3Grassroots, youth football, disability football, and inclusive programs
- 4Coaching, refereeing education, and safeguarding resources
- 5Stadium and fan experience (Stadium tours, events at Windsor Park) and national stadium information
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Structured football governance and development across multiple levels (grassroots to international)
- 2Support for national teams and domestic competitions
- 3Enhanced participant engagement through programs, tours, and community initiatives
Competitive Advantages
- 1Comprehensive scope covering grassroots, youth, disability, coaching, refereeing, and national teams
- 2Owned stadium (Windsor Park) and dedicated stadium/tour experiences
- 3JD National Academy in collaboration with UEFA/UEFA-related initiatives
- 4Extensive community and volunteering programs and safeguarding commitments
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Grassroots Champions celebrated at McDonaldâs Grassroots Awards
News item highlighting recognition of grassroots football initiatives; specific results or outcomes not detailed in content.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Governing body for Northern Ireland football, overseeing national teams, domestic competitions, development programs, safeguarding, education, and stadium/fan experiences.
Target Market
Northern Ireland football community including clubs, players, coaches, officials, supporters, schools, and event organizers; partner organizations and sponsors.
Unique Value Proposition
A single, official governing body delivering end-to-end football governance, development, and fan/community experiences across all levels of the sport in Northern Ireland.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in the provided content.
Pricing Model
Not specified in the provided content.
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