As members plan expenditure for the year ahead, here’s a reminder of the services and discounts available from our preferred partners.
PREFERRED PARTNERS
Insurance- JLT Ireland
JLT Ireland are the official brokers to our Insurance Scheme. JLT Ireland are passionate about sport at all levels – from amateur events to the world of elite athletics, with many years’ experience providing insurance solutions to International Sports Associations, NGBs, Clubs, Coaches and Athletes. Reductions in premiums of 10-20% have been achieved by members of the scheme. Contact Amanda Harton, 01-2026000, aharton@jlt.ie or visit the dedicated website: www.jltsport.ie
Legal Services- Leman Solicitors
Leman Solicitors are Sports Law specialists and represent government bodies, NGBs, clubs and athletes from every sporting code as well as businesses in the sports industry. Leman make it their business to know your sport and the legal needs that you require to be successful. Their expertise is reflected in invitations to lecture at the annual Law Society Sports Law Conference and at the UCD Sports Management degree programme. Leman offer members a discounted fee scale on services. Contact Larry Fenelon, 01-6393000, lfenelon@leman.ie or visit their website http://leman.ie/specialist-sectors/sports-law/
Audit and Accountancy- OSK
OSK are the official Audit and Accounting partner of the Federation of Irish Sport. OSK present a unique offering to FIS members through their accounting and financial expertise within their specialised sector. Currently, OSK work with a number of sporting organisations including Basketball Ireland, Swim Ireland, Canoeing Ireland and the Irish Orienteering Association. OSK offer members a 10% discount on services. Contact Deirdre McDermott, 01-4394360, mcdermottd@osk.ie or visit their website: http://www.osk.ie/sectors/sport.php
Print Supplier- Print Depot
With value more important than ever right now, Print Depot believe they offer the most cost-effective solution for conceiving, designing and printing your entire range of communications collateral, from brand identity to corporate literature, from brochure work to statement inserts, from direct mail to point of sale. Print Depot offer members a 10% discount. Contact Frank O’Donnell, 01 456 8592, frank@printdepot.ie or visit their website: www.printdepot.ie
Energy Partners- FutureFit
FutureFit works with sports organisations to help them understand where their energy costs are coming from and what to do to reduce them over time. They provide energy assessment, live-monitoring, project management and funding services as well as energy training and mentoring. They work with club representatives – to identify which actions, investments, technologies and processes best fit the clubs near and longer term goals while working with stakeholders to generate commitment and maintain progress and enthusiasm. FutureFit offer members a 10% discount on services. Contact Paul O’Connor directly, 086-3433368, paul@futurefit.ie or visit their website: www.futurefit.ie
Hotels- Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown (part of the Tifco Hotel Group)
Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown/Tifco– with Hotels in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Enfield and Athlone- offer great deals on both room rates and function rooms for all your NGBs needs across Ireland. Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown/Tifco offer members a discount room rate on request by contacting Jennifer McKenna, 01-897 7741, jmckenna@cpblanchardstown.ie or visit their website: www.crowneplaza.com/Blanchardstown
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT SERVICES
Arbitration and Mediation- Just Sport Ireland
Just Sport Ireland was established by the Federation of Irish Sport in 2007, in response to the increasing prevalence of sporting litigation and the recognition, as endorsed by the High Court, that the courts are not the appropriate forum for the resolution of such disputes. From 2015 the Irish Sports Council will require all NGBs to have ADR within their rules as a condition of funding. JSI is an independent alternative dispute resolution service for Irish Sport offering both a mediation and arbitration service. Contact 01-6251155 registrar@justsport.ie or visit the website: www.justsport.ie
Garda Vetting- Federation of Irish Sport Garda Vetting Facility
The Federation established a Garda Vetting service, for sports organisations that do not have access to Garda vetting in 2013. It is anticipated that new legislation will be commenced in 2015 requiring all organisations vet their coaches/volunteers that have with access to children or vulnerable adults. Contact the Federation if you have any queries, 01-6251155, vetting@irishsport.ie or visit the website: www.irishsport.ie
If you have any queries or questions in relation to any of the Federation’s services please contact:
Emira O’Neill
Business Services Manager
01-6251155
emira.oneill@irishsport.ie