Community Handball

Tjorring Idraetsforening Handbold Afdeling

Local handball programs built around youth development, safe participation, and transparent community stewardship in Herning.

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1. Split Hero

Performance dashboard

A live snapshot of reach, continuity, and volunteer capacity across the handball department.

412 Active players enrolled this season
38 Certified coaches and assistant coaches
91% Annual player retention across youth teams
5,860 Training and match hours delivered
Mission Statement

Handball as a pathway to belonging, discipline, and measurable local impact.

The department combines competitive training, broad access, and evidence-led follow-up so children, young people, and adults can stay engaged in sport over time.

Every program is designed to strengthen participation, support families, and show clearly how resources convert into real community outcomes.

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2. Organization History

Timeline of key milestones

1984

Department established

Tjorring Idraetsforening formalized its handball afdeling to anchor youth and senior programming in the local sports community.

1998

Girls and boys youth expansion

Structured age-band training opened consistent pathways from beginner sessions into league play.

2011

Volunteer development model

The club introduced mentor pairing for new coaches, team parents, and match-day coordinators.

2019

Data-led retention tracking

Enrollment and participation follow-up began to identify dropout risk earlier and strengthen re-engagement.

2025

Transparency refresh

Impact reporting, procurement disclosure, and board composition dashboards were consolidated into a public-facing format.

3. Programs Grid

Four programs with clear entry points

Mini Handball Start

Play-based introduction for ages 5 to 8 with focus on movement, confidence, and first-team routines.

Enrollment: Open every August and January Capacity: 60 places

Youth League Development

Structured training for U11 to U17 players balancing technical improvement, match readiness, and healthy team culture.

Enrollment: Seasonal try-in weeks Schedule: 2 to 3 sessions weekly

Adult Community Teams

Accessible handball for adults returning to sport, new local residents, and recreational players seeking weekly play.

Enrollment: Rolling intake Fee support available

Coach and Volunteer Academy

Practical onboarding for coaches, referees, and event volunteers with mentoring, safeguarding, and match-day operations.

Enrollment: Monthly onboarding Includes certification support
4. Monitoring & Evaluation

KPIs and measurement approach

Core indicators

84% Players reporting stronger team belonging after one season
73% Volunteer roles filled by repeat contributors
96% Safeguarding and code-of-conduct completion rate
4.7/5 Parent and player satisfaction across program surveys

How results are measured

  • Monthly attendance and retention review by age band and team.
  • Quarterly player, parent, and volunteer pulse surveys with trend comparison.
  • Coach observation rubrics covering inclusion, safety, and skill progression.
  • Annual public reporting aligned to finance, participation, and safeguarding controls.
5. Financial Transparency

Year-over-year comparison

Operating income used for program delivery

2022
DKK 1.24M
2023
DKK 1.48M
2024
DKK 1.66M
2025
DKK 1.82M

Allocation overview

  • 61% coaching, leagues, equipment, and direct player services.
  • 19% facility access, maintenance, and event operations.
  • 11% training, compliance, and volunteer development.
  • 9% administration, reporting, and digital systems.
6. Board Composition

Diversity and expertise at a glance

4 women 3 men 2 under 35 5 parents
Finance Youth Sport Safeguarding Operations

Current composition priorities

  • Independent financial oversight and procurement review.
  • Youth participation expertise and player wellbeing experience.
  • Operational leadership for fixtures, venues, and volunteer logistics.
  • Community representation from families across multiple age groups.
7. Case Studies Carousel

Swipeable stories backed by numbers

+22% retention

U13 transition support

Extra mentor contact and family check-ins reduced dropout during the move from beginner to competitive play.

After two seasons, retention rose from 68% to 83% for the cohort tracked.

147 volunteer hours

Tournament operations redesign

A structured volunteer rota and digital briefing pack cut last-minute staffing gaps across three events.

Match-day issue reports dropped by 41% compared with the prior year.

89% satisfaction

Inclusive re-entry pathway

Adults returning to sport joined low-barrier weekly sessions with adapted pacing and coached introductions.

Most participants advanced into regular club activity within four months.

8. Partner and Funder Logos

Support network by category

Public Partners

Herning Kommune
Danish Handball Federation
Local School Network
Regional Youth Sport Forum

Funders

Community Sport Grant Pool
Active Families Fund
Northwest Jutland Trust
Member Contribution Base

Delivery Partners

Volunteer Match Crew
School PE Coordinators
Local Health Referrals
Community Event Sponsors
9. Procurement Transparency

Vendor disclosure and policy access

Vendor list

Current suppliers are published with category, contract term, and review date.

Open vendor list

Oversight

Purchases above DKK 25,000 require dual review with board-level sign-off and documented value-for-money comparison.

10. Career Opportunities

Three featured roles with quick apply

Youth Development Coach

Lead structured sessions for U11 and U13 groups with emphasis on progression and safeguarding.

Part-time Herning
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Volunteer Operations Coordinator

Coordinate match-day staffing, onboarding, and communications across recurring club events.

Flexible hours Seasonal
Quick Apply

Monitoring and Data Assistant

Support participation tracking, survey administration, and evidence packages for funders and board review.

Project-based Hybrid
Quick Apply
11. Stakeholder Contact

Different routes for different audiences

Vendors and applicants

  • Address: Nedertoften 69, 7400 Herning, Denmark
  • Registration no: 73899214