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COISTE OILIÚNA OILIÚ CHORCAĺ Cork GAA Coaching & Games Development CARBERY BERY / BEARA NEWSLETTER Easter 2010 24/03/2010 Coaching Courses Three further divisional Foundation Level coaching courses have been confirmed on the following dates: • Monday April 12 & 19th at Ballinacarriga • Monday April 26th & May 3rd at Ardfield • Monday May 10 & 17th at Adrigole. Adrigole Courses run from 7 – 10.30pm nightly. htly. The fee is €20 per person and clubs are asked to make cheques payable to Coiste Oiliuna Chorcai. They can be posted to me at Kilmeen, Rossmore, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Award 1 courses will follow in the Autumn, Autumn following a directive from Coaching Ireland that completion complet of the Code of Ethics course is mandatory before accession to Award 1 level. We hope to address this requirement over the summer months. Garda Vetting All clubs are asked to submit any outstanding Garda Vetting forms to the Vetting Co-ordinator ordinator at Páirc Uí Chaoimh before March 31st – contact Marc Sheehan, [email protected] with any queries (0868202505). Note that PPS numbers are no longer required. Texting of Players Much publicity has arisen of late and many enquires have been made following media attention focussing on the GAA good practice recommendations regarding the use of text messages to under age players. GAA Children’s Officer Gearóid Ó Maolmhichíl recently issued guidelines to all clubs. clubs “The The GAA strongly recommends that when we pass on information regarding games, training or other activities for our underage age players that we do so via group texts and that these group texts should preferably be sent to the parents of underage under players. Coaches and /or the Club Rúnaí should obtain these relevant contact numbers bers when an underage under player is being registered. This recommendation only applies to underage players i.e. under 18 year of age”. age Further details have been emailed to juvenile club secretaries Coaching materials Coaching materials are currently available for purchase, with the FUN DO pack priced at €50. Meanwhile a full pack of 50 (2-sided) sided) laminated Skills Cards (as seen at the Foundation Courses) and accompanying pocket folder are available for €25. Following great difficulty in securing a number of these cards, I hope that they will be in circulation next week. Pre-existing existing orders will be given priority. Meanwhile, the Coiste Oiliuna hurling and football
coaching DVDs and the tackle in hurling DVD are included free of charge with both of the above products. Ballygarvan Project Finally, Ballygarvan Juvenile GAA Club have decided to withdraw from U12 league & championship for 2010 in an effort to promote small-sided sided Go Games as a tool to increase participation ation and skill levels in their club. Therefore, Cork GAA Games Development have undertaken to run a blitz / league format to fulfill their playing requirements at U8, 10 & U12 level. level The following West Cork clubs have replied to a previous previo email and will participate in the programme: pro Clonakilty, Castlehaven, Clann na nGael, nGael Kilmeen & Kilbree and Newcestown. Development Squads Mentors for the Cork Schools of Excellence / Development Squads have been finalised. finalised It is pleasing to note that there are now West Cork representatives at all levels. U14 hurling Tom Lyons, Clonakilty U15 hurling Fergal Keohane, Kilbrittain U16 hurling Paddy Cahalane, St. Brogans U14 football James McCarthy, Castlehaven; Castlehaven a.n. other, Beara U15 football Brian Hayes, Gabriel Og U16 football John O’Sullivan, Kilmacabea; U16 football Aidan Cremin, Beara Meanwhile, the following have come on board as U14 Carbery football mentors for 2010: James McCarthy (Castlehaven), Paul Holland (Argideen Rangers), Kevin O’Driscoll Driscoll (Kilmacabea), (Kilmac Pat Connolly (Ilen Og), Ger Murray (Tadhg MacCarthaigh) VHI Cul Camps On Tues April 6th 7.30p .30p an information meeting for all Cul Camp co-ordinators ordinators in Carbery and Beara will run for 1hr at Kilmeen & Kilbree GAA grounds, Rossmore. County co-ordinator ordinator Paudie O’Brien O will be in attendance and will provide info on gear, application forms, coaches, coac promotional material etc. A number of people have indicated their availability for coaching at various camps throughout thr the divisions. It is planned that training days in Cork for these coaches ches will follow, however it is essential that they have completed the Garda Vetting process and it is recommended that they attend a Foundation level coaching course as the summer approaches.
The Lee Flag club awards scheme was launched in Pairc Ui Rinn recently by Coaching Officer Denis Keohane. This is a new initiative that will form part of the Cork GAA Strategic Plan and is being backed by Coiste Oiliuna Chorcai. The premise behind the initiative is to point club activities towards coaching and games development best practice both on and off the field.
The Lee Flag Programme 2010 is a new club awards scheme, under the auspicious of Cork GAA Games Development, the aim of which is to promote best practice in coaching and games development at club level. It is hoped that all clubs will strive to meet the 15 targets indentified as key factors in terms of promoting our games amongst our child and youth players. A fund of €20,000 will be available annually for distribution among clubs who reach each of the targets before December 1st of this year. Of course, the magnificent work already carried out at club level in a wide range of other areas in terms of coaching and providing a programme of games is recognised. However, the criteria below provide a useful range of goals to ensure the further embellishment of such work. Clubs who meet all targets in 2010 will be presented with a Lee Flag for display in their club grounds in 2011. It is envisaged that it will be a symbol of excellence for clubs that obtain it. Furthermore clubs who attain these targets will gain entry to draws for trips to Croke Park, Munster U10 blitzes, Pairc Ui Chaoimh blitzes. It is expected that clubs who strive to meet these targets will benefit hugely in terms of the running of their club both on and off the pitch and will move forward with a clear focus and direction. The 15 targets for 2010 are listed below and further details will be emailed to all clubs. The local GDA will liaise with clubs throughout the year in regard to the various targets Target 1.
Club Coaching Officer
2.
Schools Liaison Officer
3.
Youth Liaison Officer
4.
Annual Club Coach Audit
5.
Blitz / game tracker monthly sheet
6.
Club Games Development Plan
7.
Club Nursery Programme
8.
VHI Cúl Camp
9.
Schools coaching programme
10.
#10 Foundation Level coaches & #1 Award 1 coach
11.
U Can Awards
12.
#5 U12 Go Games blitzes
13.
#5 Super Touch Blitzes
14.
Referee Education –Young Whistler & Young Referee
15.
Respect Campaign & Code of Best Practice
Please note that the first four targets of the Lee Flag programme must be reached before the end of April, but are in fact issues which most Carbery and Beara clubs have dealt with already, such as the appointment of a coaching officer and the return of the coaching audit forms. I will be in touch regarding the project in the next few days and divisional meetings of club coaching officers will follow. Primary Schools Coaching Programme In response to a previous newsletter, St. Brogans, Newcestown and Kilbrittain have now set up schools coaching programmes, covering a total of seven primary schools, under the new ‘Heads of Agreement’ structure. Meanwhile, plans have been put in place for Kilmacabea to do likewise following the Easter break in their three local schools, while Carbery Rangers also hope to run their annual scheme in the coming weeks. With existing programmes already in place in Clonakilty, Castlehaven and Clann na nGael under James O’Donovan, James McCarthy and Owen Burns, respectively, it is clear that many clubs recognise the value of having a local input in their schools. If your club wishes to set up a programme or have a scheme in place which I am unaware of, please do not hesitate to contact me. Finally, the ‘Heads of Agreement’ document provides a framework in which clubs, schools and coaches make joint commitments in terms of coaching to ensure that best practice prevails and has been circulated previously. Divisional Squads 2010 The Easter break will see camps running across Carbery and Beara in both codes with the first week mainly incorporating coaching and with games following in the second week. The programme as it stands follows on the attached page, beginning with the U14 inter-divisional football competition in Brinny on this Sunday March 28th at 10.30pm. Meanwhile, the U16 inter-divisional football is scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd in Mallow, with the U15 football in Clonakilty on Monday April 5th. ________________________________________ Contact; Kevin O’Donovan, Games Development Administrator Carbery-Beara, Ph. 086-7753567
[email protected] www.corkgaagamesdevelopment.ie
Carbery & Beara Easter Coaching & Games Development Timetable Week 1 (Sunday 28th March to Saturday 3rd April)
Venue
9.30 – 11.30am 12 – 2pm
Sun 28th
Mon 29th
Tues 30th
Wed 31st
Thurs 1st
Brinny
Beara football Camp @Adrigole***
Carbery hurling Camp @Leap
Carbery football Camp @Castlehaven
Carbery hurling Camp @Ballinascarthy
U13 / 14 F
U14 H
U14 F
U14 H
U15 / 16 F
U15 H
U15 F
U15 H
-
U16 H
*
U16 H
Interdivisional Football U14 F @10.30am
2 – 4pm
Fri 2nd
Sat 3rd
Mallow
Good Friday
Interdivisional Football Frank Halibert U16F
*Note Carbery U16 footballers are currently training on Wednesday & Friday nights under David O’Donovan ***The Beara football camps at Adrigole on Monday March 29th and Friday April 9th will form part of the screening process for selection of the Cork U14 football development squad for 2010. As can be seen above, week 1 of the Easter holidays will see squad sessions at all ages in hurling and football, with the hurling programme also running over a second day. On Wednesday, Cork senior footballer, Paudie Kissane and Cork development squad selector James McCarthy will attend both sessions.
Week 2 (Monday 5th to Friday 9th April) Mon 5th
Tues 6th provisional
Wed 7th
Thurs 8th provisional
Fri 9th
Venue
Hurling Games TBC
Hurling Games TBC
Beara football Camp @Adrigole***
9.30 – 11.30am
U14H Carrigdhoun v Carbery Venue TBC
U14H Muskerry v Carbery Venue TBC
U13 / 14 F
U15H Muskerry v Carbery Venue TBC
U15 / 16 F
U16H Muskerry v Carbery Venue TBC
-
12 – 2pm
2 – 4pm
Inter-divisional Football Liam Lyne U15F @Clonakilty
U15H Carrigdhoun v Carbery Venue TBC U16H Carrigdhoun v Carbery Venue TBC
Cork Hurling Development Squads U15 & U16
The Liam Lyne and Frank Halibert football competitions are down for the Easter Weekend, while on Tuesday and Thursday of week 2, there are plans for hurling challenge games versus Carrigdhoun and Muskerry across the 3 age groups. As the Cork squads meet on the Wednesday, individuals who are involved in both codes with division and county will be rested for a number of the above sessions to avoid burnout.
coaching DVDs and the tackle in hurling DVD are included free of charge with both of the above products. Ballygarvan Project Finally, Ballygarvan Juvenile GAA Club have decided to withdraw from U12 league & championship for 2010 in an effort to promote small-sided sided Go Games as a tool to increase participation ation and skill levels in their club. Therefore, Cork GAA Games Development have undertaken to run a blitz / league format to fulfill their playing requirements at U8, 10 & U12 level. level The following West Cork clubs have replied to a previous previo email and will participate in the programme: pro Clonakilty, Castlehaven, Clann na nGael, nGael Kilmeen & Kilbree and Newcestown. Development Squads Mentors for the Cork Schools of Excellence / Development Squads have been finalised. finalised It is pleasing to note that there are now West Cork representatives at all levels. U14 hurling Tom Lyons, Clonakilty U15 hurling Fergal Keohane, Kilbrittain U16 hurling Paddy Cahalane, St. Brogans U14 football James McCarthy, Castlehaven; Castlehaven a.n. other, Beara U15 football Brian Hayes, Gabriel Og U16 football John O’Sullivan, Kilmacabea; U16 football Aidan Cremin, Beara Meanwhile, the following have come on board as U14 Carbery football mentors for 2010: James McCarthy (Castlehaven), Paul Holland (Argideen Rangers), Kevin O’Driscoll Driscoll (Kilmacabea), (Kilmac Pat Connolly (Ilen Og), Ger Murray (Tadhg MacCarthaigh) VHI Cul Camps On Tues April 6th 7.30p .30p an information meeting for all Cul Camp co-ordinators ordinators in Carbery and Beara will run for 1hr at Kilmeen & Kilbree GAA grounds, Rossmore. County co-ordinator ordinator Paudie O’Brien O will be in attendance and will provide info on gear, application forms, coaches, coac promotional material etc. A number of people have indicated their availability for coaching at various camps throughout thr the divisions. It is planned that training days in Cork for these coaches ches will follow, however it is essential that they have completed the Garda Vetting process and it is recommended that they attend a Foundation level coaching course as the summer approaches.
The Lee Flag club awards scheme was launched in Pairc Ui Rinn recently by Coaching Officer Denis Keohane. This is a new initiative that will form part of the Cork GAA Strategic Plan and is being backed by Coiste Oiliuna Chorcai. The premise behind the initiative is to point club activities towards coaching and games development best practice both on and off the field.
The Lee Flag Programme 2010 is a new club awards scheme, under the auspicious of Cork GAA Games Development, the aim of which is to promote best practice in coaching and games development at club level. It is hoped that all clubs will strive to meet the 15 targets indentified as key factors in terms of promoting our games amongst our child and youth players. A fund of €20,000 will be available annually for distribution among clubs who reach each of the targets before December 1st of this year. Of course, the magnificent work already carried out at club level in a wide range of other areas in terms of coaching and providing a programme of games is recognised. However, the criteria below provide a useful range of goals to ensure the further embellishment of such work. Clubs who meet all targets in 2010 will be presented with a Lee Flag for display in their club grounds in 2011. It is envisaged that it will be a symbol of excellence for clubs that obtain it. Furthermore clubs who attain these targets will gain entry to draws for trips to Croke Park, Munster U10 blitzes, Pairc Ui Chaoimh blitzes. It is expected that clubs who strive to meet these targets will benefit hugely in terms of the running of their club both on and off the pitch and will move forward with a clear focus and direction. The 15 targets for 2010 are listed below and further details will be emailed to all clubs. The local GDA will liaise with clubs throughout the year in regard to the various targets Target 1.
Club Coaching Officer
2.
Schools Liaison Officer
3.
Youth Liaison Officer
4.
Annual Club Coach Audit
5.
Blitz / game tracker monthly sheet
6.
Club Games Development Plan
7.
Club Nursery Programme
8.
VHI Cúl Camp
9.
Schools coaching programme
10.
#10 Foundation Level coaches & #1 Award 1 coach
11.
U Can Awards
12.
#5 U12 Go Games blitzes
13.
#5 Super Touch Blitzes
14.
Referee Education –Young Whistler & Young Referee
15.
Respect Campaign & Code of Best Practice
Please note that the first four targets of the Lee Flag programme must be reached before the end of April, but are in fact issues which most Carbery and Beara clubs have dealt with already, such as the appointment of a coaching officer and the return of the coaching audit forms. I will be in touch regarding the project in the next few days and divisional meetings of club coaching officers will follow. Primary Schools Coaching Programme In response to a previous newsletter, St. Brogans, Newcestown and Kilbrittain have now set up schools coaching programmes, covering a total of seven primary schools, under the new ‘Heads of Agreement’ structure. Meanwhile, plans have been put in place for Kilmacabea to do likewise following the Easter break in their three local schools, while Carbery Rangers also hope to run their annual scheme in the coming weeks. With existing programmes already in place in Clonakilty, Castlehaven and Clann na nGael under James O’Donovan, James McCarthy and Owen Burns, respectively, it is clear that many clubs recognise the value of having a local input in their schools. If your club wishes to set up a programme or have a scheme in place which I am unaware of, please do not hesitate to contact me. Finally, the ‘Heads of Agreement’ document provides a framework in which clubs, schools and coaches make joint commitments in terms of coaching to ensure that best practice prevails and has been circulated previously. Divisional Squads 2010 The Easter break will see camps running across Carbery and Beara in both codes with the first week mainly incorporating coaching and with games following in the second week. The programme as it stands follows on the attached page, beginning with the U14 inter-divisional football competition in Brinny on this Sunday March 28th at 10.30pm. Meanwhile, the U16 inter-divisional football is scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd in Mallow, with the U15 football in Clonakilty on Monday April 5th. ________________________________________ Contact; Kevin O’Donovan, Games Development Administrator Carbery-Beara, Ph. 086-7753567
[email protected] www.corkgaagamesdevelopment.ie
Carbery & Beara Easter Coaching & Games Development Timetable Week 1 (Sunday 28th March to Saturday 3rd April)
Venue
9.30 – 11.30am 12 – 2pm
Sun 28th
Mon 29th
Tues 30th
Wed 31st
Thurs 1st
Brinny
Beara football Camp @Adrigole***
Carbery hurling Camp @Leap
Carbery football Camp @Castlehaven
Carbery hurling Camp @Ballinascarthy
U13 / 14 F
U14 H
U14 F
U14 H
U15 / 16 F
U15 H
U15 F
U15 H
-
U16 H
*
U16 H
Interdivisional Football U14 F @10.30am
2 – 4pm
Fri 2nd
Sat 3rd
Mallow
Good Friday
Interdivisional Football Frank Halibert U16F
*Note Carbery U16 footballers are currently training on Wednesday & Friday nights under David O’Donovan ***The Beara football camps at Adrigole on Monday March 29th and Friday April 9th will form part of the screening process for selection of the Cork U14 football development squad for 2010. As can be seen above, week 1 of the Easter holidays will see squad sessions at all ages in hurling and football, with the hurling programme also running over a second day. On Wednesday, Cork senior footballer, Paudie Kissane and Cork development squad selector James McCarthy will attend both sessions.
Week 2 (Monday 5th to Friday 9th April) Mon 5th
Tues 6th provisional
Wed 7th
Thurs 8th provisional
Fri 9th
Venue
Hurling Games TBC
Hurling Games TBC
Beara football Camp @Adrigole***
9.30 – 11.30am
U14H Carrigdhoun v Carbery Venue TBC
U14H Muskerry v Carbery Venue TBC
U13 / 14 F
U15H Muskerry v Carbery Venue TBC
U15 / 16 F
U16H Muskerry v Carbery Venue TBC
-
12 – 2pm
2 – 4pm
Inter-divisional Football Liam Lyne U15F @Clonakilty
U15H Carrigdhoun v Carbery Venue TBC U16H Carrigdhoun v Carbery Venue TBC
Cork Hurling Development Squads U15 & U16
The Liam Lyne and Frank Halibert football competitions are down for the Easter Weekend, while on Tuesday and Thursday of week 2, there are plans for hurling challenge games versus Carrigdhoun and Muskerry across the 3 age groups. As the Cork squads meet on the Wednesday, individuals who are involved in both codes with division and county will be rested for a number of the above sessions to avoid burnout.
