Moneyglass GAC

Level 1 Youth/Adult Course Dates

smcg — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:59:05 +0000

Dates of Football Youth/Adult Level 1:

Weekend 1 – Friday, March 19th 7pm-10pm & Saturday, March 20th from 9.30am to 5pm.

Weekend 2 – Friday, March 26^th from 7pm – 10pm & Saturday, March 27th9.30am to 5pm.

Location: CBS, Glen Rd, Belfast.

Dates Hurling Youth/Adult Level 1:

Weekend 1 – Friday, March 19th 7pm-10pm & Saturday, March 20th from 9.30am to 5pm.

Weekend 2 – Friday, March 26^th from 7pm – 10pm & Saturday, March 27th9.30am to 5pm.

Location: Dunloy GAA Clubhouse.

outh Course is aimed at: Coaches of Juvenile Teams (U12 to U18)

Adult Course is aimed at Coaches of Adult teams (U18 to Senior)

There are 8 course modules that are the same for both youth and adult. There are three modules that are separate and depending on which options are chosen below I will either split the group into youth and adult for the 3 different modules and run the course as scheduled, or run a separate night for the extra three modules.

Entry Requirements: Foundation Level / Foundation Award Course. Course Candidates will be 18 years or over. Candidates will be asked to abide by the GAA Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport

Duration: 21 Hours (rolled out over two weekends). You must attend all modules to be accredited.

Course Fee: £80

March 200 Club Winners

Stephen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:18:27 +0000

Winners of above draw for March were-

£500 Sean O Neill

£200 Hugh Carey (Jnr)

£100 Mary Martin ( Newbridge)

Coach Training Session 3rd Mar

Stephen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:32:32 +0000

All youth coaches from girls and boys teams are to attend a training session arranged by the club taken by P Totten . This course has to be attended by coaches from U6 to Minor and starts at 7.30pm in Club rooms .

Cloney Band Contest

Stephen — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:04:48 +0000

We have been asked to publicize the band contest for Cloney Flute Band who would like your support as three of are players are currently members .

Sunday 28th February ay 2pm Moneyglass Hall , admission voluntary and refreshments available . Tands from across the event features bands from across Ulster.

Coaching Course 27th Feb

Stephen — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:06:35 +0000

Title - “HOW TO COACH CHILDREN” Time: 10am-11.15am Venue: Cross & Passion College Assembly Hall Tutor: Philip Kerr
This course is aimed at providing coaches with the skills and knowledge to coach gaelic games to our underage players. It looks at the whole area of meaningful coaching sessions - focusing on areas such as Technical Improvement, Athleticism, Speed of Thought and Teamplay. The course is delivered by Philip Kerr - who is a master tutor in Gaelic games and regularly delivers courses all over Ireland in the area of underage coaching

Title - “Physical Fitness for Developing Players 12-16yrs” Time: 11.20-12.45pm Venue: Cross & Passion College Assembley Hall Tutor: Diarmuid Marsden
This course is aimed at coaches and parents who are involved in developing our underage players. The aims of the course are to: 1. Identify the components of physical fitness and their importance in Gaelic Games 2. Recognise the Train to Train stage (13-16yrs) of the long term player pathway and show how the focus is on player development 3. Implement practical ways to build fitness into games and skill development for U-12, U-14 and U-16 Diarmuid Marsden is an ex Armagh senior footballer winning an All Ireland Senior medal in 2002 and 2 All-Star awards. He currently works for the Ulster Council in a Coaching capacity

Title - “Conditioned games in Hurling & Camogie” Time: 1.15pm-2.30pm Venue: McQuillans Ballycastle Tutor: Ronan McWilliams
This session will look at games that develop players’ decision-making and composure while on and off the ball. The session will begin with 1 v 1 activities building up through small-sided and conditioned games to full-sided matches. Some of the things that will be covered include increasing the intensity in hurling / camogie, maintaining posession, taking the player on and the importance of winning your own ball. Ronan McWilliams is a full time Hurling Coach employed by the Ulster Council and is building a reputation as one of the most forward thinking coaches in Ulster.

I would appeal to you all to encourage as many of your club and school coaches to attend. I can guarantee that you will enjoy and more importantly pick up some great ideas which will enhance your coaching sessions.

The coaching day is free, and on registering you can order tea and sandwiches which will be available for you at 12.45pm - giving you time to eat before heading up to McQuillans for the final session which will be outdoor. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact me - 07500057925 Already there has been great interest in the programme and i hope to see many of you there. Thanks Joe Cassidy Cross & Passion College

200 Club Winners for February

Stephen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:53:46 +0000

The lucky winners this month are as follows,

£500 Gerry McCann

£200 Jimmy Corbett

£100 Briege Laverty

Underage Coaches Meeting Dates

Stephen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:49:36 +0000

All underage coaches are asked to attend training updates at meeting organised by Peadar Totten in the clubrooms on the following dates stating times for the meeting are all 7.30pm .

Wednesday 17th February

Wednesday 24th February (cancelled)

Wednesday 3rd March

Boys Coaching Schedule

Stephen — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:22:42 +0000

Friday 5h Feb P1- P4 boys /girls Moneyglass Hall 0630 - 0800pm (DENI coaches)

Saturday 6th Feb in Moneyglass Hall

U10 Boys 10.00 - 11.15am

U12 Boys 11.15 - 12.30am

U14 Boys 12.30 - 14.00pm

Under !6 Boys will begin training in Toome on Monday 1st Feb at 7pm.

All boys are asked to bring water with them for hydration.

January 200 Club Draw

Stephen — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:07:58 +0000

Winners for January are ,

£500 - Nuala McHugh (Maghera)

£200 - Cathal Boyd (Jun)

£100 - Robin Stewart

Boys and Girls Registration

Stephen — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:57:59 +0000

Football registration for all boys and girls youth teams ( P1 – U16yrs) will take place this Sunday 24^th January at the clubrooms between 3pm – 4pm . Adult membership can also be renewed at this time.