GAA Coaching & Games Development Notes 20^th Jan

Condolences

Waterford Coaching and Games wish to express our deepest sympathies with Tom Guiry on the death of his wife Majella. Tom has worked with our various development squad over a number of years and is the coach for Friary College for the Post Primary Football Project. To Tom, their children and the entire family we send our condolences at this difficult time.

U11 & U12 Hurling/Football

All clubs are asked to have their team affiliations in by the 27^th January. All fixtures for Waterford GAA for 2012 will be finalised by 10^th February. The U11 & U12 Hurling will run in similar format to 2011. The U12 Football will also be on a mini league basis this year with U11 as blitzes. Confirm entries of teams to City League/Town & Country or through GDA's.

Handball Foundation Course (Waterford City)

Waterford Sports Partnership are running a Foundation Handball Course in Waterford City on Sat 4^th Feb. Numbers are limited to 16 people and participants must be from city based clubs. For further information on venue and to book your place please contact boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Coaching & Games Information Night 22^nd Feb

The annual C&GD Information night will take place on Wed 22^nd Feb in Lawlor's Hotel. All information on C&GD events, fixtures and grants available to clubs will be available on the night. Full information including guest speaker will be sent to clubs in the next 10 days.

Munster Conference Change of Date

The Munster GAA Conference will now take place in Mallow GAA Club on Sat 10^th March. Full details will be given to all clubs in the coming weeks. This year's conference will be centred on the Child stream of GAA and will be very informative for all club coaches and in particulare those coaching from Nursery up to U12 with a mix of practical sessions and keynote addresses.

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GAA Coaching & Games Development Notes 16^th Sept

Munster Super Touch Blitzes

Last weekend across Munster there were a number of U15 Super Touch Hurling and Gaelic Football blitzes. Waterford was well represented with 9 Hurling and 3 Football clubs taking part with 4 of the blitzes taking place in De La Salle, Cappoquin, The Nire and Abbeyside/Ballinacourty with Clonea, Kilrossanty, Mt Sion, Tramore, Passage, Butlerstown, Ballyduff Lower & Ardmore also taking part. With the winning team in each group of 4 going forward to the finals day in Mallow the action was good and competitive. De La Salle, The Nire and Abbeyside/Ballinacourty all won their groups and will go forward to the finals on the 24^th Sept and we wish them well. Well done to all clubs who participated in the blitzes.

Roanmore Charity Hurling Blitz a huge success

A wonderful day was had on Saturday for the 15^th Roanmore Charity Hurling Blitz. From 10am until 7pm the action was ongoing in De La Salle, Roanmore and Mt Sion pitches with 144 teams taking part this year. Over 1700 U8 & U9 players took part in the blitz with everything running like clockwork all day. Thanks to all the guest coaches who showed up to present medals to the young players.

The games were all refereed by the new Go Games Referees who were excellent on the day and the support they got from coaches and players alike was much appreciated. A great amount of money was raised for the SOLAS Centre and the presentation will take place in the coming weeks.

Coach Education

Courses will be starting in October for Coach Education. There will be courses in Foundation and Award 1 as well as Child Welfare. Anyone who wishes to attend a course please contact any of the GDA's

Post Primary Football

The coaching has started again in all 3 schools with weekly sessions taking place for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd year players. Blitzes will take place in October for the 3 schools. We would encourage all clubs to ask their players to attend the sessions. The coaches for this year are John Phelan (St Declan's, Kilmacthomas), Gary Morahan (Friary College) & Tony Corcoran (CBS Tramore).

GAA Coaching & Games Development Notes 2^nd Sept

Development Squads Report - Win for U15 Highlight of Weekend

A busy weekend was had by all involved in the Development Squads in Waterford with 6 teams in action on Saturday and Sunday in various venues across the province. All teams performed well at the various tournaments and huge gratitude is due to the mentors of all teams for the work they have put in over the last while.

U14 Tony Forristal

Based in Walsh Park the U14 team got their campaign going with a tough battle against near neighbours Kilkenny. The game was a close fought affair from start to finish with no one team dominating the game. After a hectic game where both sides showed a good degree of skill a draw was probably a fair result on a final scoreline of Waterford 1-6 Kilkenny 0-9. Next up for the Deise boys were Tipperary and again it was a tight battle. Knowing they had to win to stay in the hunt for a final place Waterford gave their all but on the day Tipp proved a little too string and won by 0-12 to 0-8. This left Waterford out of the reckoning for a final place and in the last game against Wexford the visitors proved too strong and won by 1-11 to 1-4.

U14 Sonny Walsh

De La Salle Gracedieu was the venue for the U14 Sonny Walsh team as they competed against Dublin, Tipp & Limerick. First up was Limerick where Waterford made a great start and were 3 pts up within 10 mins. A Limerick goal got them going and a 2^nd goal halfway through the 2^nd half ensured a Limerick victory. That left Waterford needing to beat both Tipperary and Dublin to have any chance of progressing but despite some excellent performances by a number of players in the games Waterford could not get the required victories.

U15 Carrigdhoun Tournament

An early start for Waterford where they had to play 4 group games. Wins over Cork, Clare and Tipperary were secured with some excellent hurling and fine score taking by the players. A defeat against Limerick left a 3 way tie with Limerick and Cork and on countback Waterford and Cork qualified for the final with the Ted Hanley Memorial Cup on offer for the winners. A high quality game ensued with good standard from both sides but at the end it was not to be as the hosts Cork won on a final scoreline of Cork 2-13 Waterford 2-9.

U15 Munster Tournament (Clare)

Waterford's 2^nd team traveled to Clarecastle in Co Clare to compete against Kerry and Tipperary in the group stages. A fantastic victory over the Kingdom where they got 6 goals set up a group decided against Tipp. However Tipp were on top and won through to the Cup Final leaving Waterford to play Limerick in the Shield Final. A close fought game ensued with Waterford getting the vital goal to just edge out the Treaty men 1-8 to 0-9. A great win for the Waterford lads and congratulations to them all. It is always nice to have a trophy and medal at the end of the season and the players and management were delighted to win this one. Well done to all.

U16 Tipp Supporters Club A

Paired with Laois and Kilkenny hopes were high of getting to the semi finals and they hopes were realised with 2 excellent victories setting up a semi final against Limerick. After a very tight 1^st half it looked like this one could go to the wire with Waterford 1-8 to 0-7 up. However Waterford really upped the tempo in the 2^nd half and outscored Limerick by 7pts to 1. This meant Waterford were heading for Semple Stadium to play against Cork in the final on Sunday. Cork opened brightly in the final and Waterford took a while to get going with some tired legs from Saturday. Cork led by 15 to 5 at half time but a spirited Waterford team refused to lay down and out hurled Cork in the 2^nd half. However the gap was too far and Cork won by 1-18 to 1-10 in the end. Even in defeat the Deise boys could hold their heads high and be proud of their efforts

U16 Tipp Supporters Club B

Waterford made the trip to Templederry to play against Cork and Limerick in the group stages. A bright start against Limerick with Waterford ahead at half time gave encouragement but a comeback from Limerick meant the game ended all square 1-6 to 0-9. Waterford's 2^nd game against a strong Cork side didn't go so well with the rebels to strong and ending Waterford's interest in the competition, however a number of players showed up well and hopefully can build on the experience.

Roanmore Charity Hurling Blitz

This year's Roanmore Charity Hurling Blitz takes place on Sat 10^th September. Fixtures and times will be sent to all clubs in the next week. This year there will be over 120 teams taking part on the day in Mt Sion, De La Salle and Roanmore pitches. As ever the blitz will be for U8 & U9 players. Special guest are being lined up for the day. Full fixtures are available on www.itservices.ie/blitz    

Coach Education

Courses will be starting in October for Coach Education. There will be courses in Foundation and Award 1 as well as Child Welfare. Anyone who wishes to attend a course please contact any of the GDA's

GAA Coaching & Games Development Notes 22^nd April

VHI GAA Cul Camp Coaches App Forms Deadline 27^th April

All who wish to apply for positions as coaches on the upcoming VHI GAA Cul Camps can download the form from http://www.waterfordgaa.ie/. The form must be completed in full and returned to eoin.breathnach.gda.waterford@gaa.ie by Wed 27^th April. No late applications will be accepted.

U12 & U15 Wall Ball

The Wall Ball 1 Day Tournaments will take place over the Easter holidays. On Tue 19^th there is U12 Wall Ball in Bushy Park at 2pm. Thur 21^st in Ferrybank will be U12 also at 2pm.

There is U15 in Bushy Park on 26^th April and 28^th April in Ferrybank.

GAA Super Camps 19^th - 21^st July in all GDA Divisions

Waterford C&GD will be running GAA Super Camps for 13-15 year olds in all 3 GDA Divisions. The camps will run Tue 19^th - 21^st July in Walsh Park, Ballyduff Lower & Fraher Field. All camps will use the same format and have guest coaches each day. Full details will be sent to all clubs by Fri 15^th April. The cost of the camps will be €40 and will include county coloured kit for all participants.

VHI GAA Cul Camps National Launch 12^th April

Tuesday 12^th April sees the 2011 VHI GAA Cul Camps being launched in Croke Park. This year there will be a record 36 camps in Waterford with all Juvenile clubs having a camp. The cost is the same as the last 4 years namely €55 for 1 child, €100 for 2 children and €35 per child from same family after that. Online applications will be available from April and application forms can be posted to Walsh Park, Keane's Road, Waterford from now

GAA Coaching & Games Development Notes 15^th April

VHI GAA Cul Camp Coaches App Forms Available

All who wish to apply for positions as coaches on the upcoming VHI GAA Cul Camps can download the form from http://www.waterfordgaa.ie/. The form must be completed in full and returned to eoin.breathnach.gda.waterford@gaa.ie by Wed 27^th April. No late applications will be accepted.

Carriganore Blitzes Continue on Saturday

Next Saturday in Carriganore sees the U10 players in action on the Go Games blitzes in Carriganore. As with last week the action starts at 12pm with all teams playing 3 games. The blitzes got off to a great start last Saturday with 17 teams in action.

U16 West Hurling win in Kerry

The U16 West Hurling Development Squad continues their preparations for the upcoming Munster Interdivisional Championship with an excellent performance at the Gary Scholard tournament in Kerry. After the group games were completed West Waterford faced Kerry in the plate final. Excellent displays all around saw Waterford victorious on a scoreline of West Waterford 1-17 Kerry 2-5.

In the Munster Interdivisional Championship West Waterford travel to Knocklong to face North Tipp, South/East Limerick & West Seandun.

East Waterford travel to Thurles to face Mid Tipp, Imokilly & East Clare.

The action in on Sat 30^th April and starts at 11am in both venues

GAA Super Camps 19^th - 21^st July in all GDA Divisions

Waterford C&GD will be running GAA Super Camps for 13-15 year olds in all 3 GDA Divisions. The camps will run Tue 19^th - 21^st July in Walsh Park, Ballyduff Lower & Fraher Field. All camps will use the same format and have guest coaches each day. Full details will be sent to all clubs by Fri 15^th April. The cost of the camps will be €40 and will include county coloured kit for all participants.

VHI GAA Cul Camps National Launch 12^th April

Tuesday 12^th April sees the 2011 VHI GAA Cul Camps being launched in Croke Park. This year there will be a record 36 camps in Waterford with all Juvenile clubs having a camp. The cost is the same as the last 4 years namely €55 for 1 child, €100 for 2 children and €35 per child from same family after that. Online applications will be available from April and application forms can be posted to Walsh Park, Keane's Road, Waterford from now

Wall Ball at Easter

Over the Easter holidays there will be U12 and U15 Wall Ball Hurling tournaments. These will be a 1 day tournament and will be open to all players. Clubs will be sent more info this week and are asked to return names of those taking part by Fri 15^th.

GAA Coaching & Games Development Notes 8^th April

VHI GAA Cul Camp Coaches App Forms Available this Wed 6^th April

All who wish to apply for positions as coaches on the upcoming VHI GAA Cul Camps can download the form from http://www.waterfordgaa.ie/ from Wed 6^th April. The form must be completed in full and returned to eoin.breathnach.gda.waterford@gaa.ie by Wed 27^th April. No late applications will be accepted.

GAA Super Camps 19^th - 21^st July in all GDA Divisions

Waterford C&GD will be running GAA Super Camps for 13-15 year olds in all 3 GDA Divisions. The camps will run Tue 19^th - 21^st July in Walsh Park, Ballyduff Lower & Fraher Field. All camps will use the same format and have guest coaches each day. Full details will be sent to all clubs by Fri 15^th April. The cost of the camps will be €40 and will include county coloured kit for all participants.

U12 Hurling Coaching Begins this Friday

The U12 Hurling Coaching will start this Friday and run every 2^nd week for the next few months. All players up to the age are invited to come along to the sessions each fortnight. The 1^st sessions will take place in Erin's Own Poleberry and Clashmore. Sessions will run from 7pm until 8pm so please come along.

Carriganore Blitzes Start April 9^th

Sat 9^th April will see the start of U8 & U10 blitzes for all clubs in Carriganore. There will be 1 U8 and 1 U10 blitz each month with Hurling and Football every 2ns month. The 1^st blitz is U8 Hurling running from 12pm - 2pm this Saturday. All participating teams are requested to be in Carriganore at 11.45am for 12pm start.

VHI GAA Cul Camps application forms available

All clubs in attendance at the conference last Saturday received application forms for the 2011 VHI GAA Cul Camps. The cost is the same as the last 4 years namely €55 for 1 child, €100 for 2 children and €35 per child from same family after that. Online applications will be available from April and application forms can be posted to Walsh Park, Keane's Road, Waterford from now

Wall Ball at Easter

Over the Easter holidays there will be U12 and U15 Wall Ball Hurling tournaments. These will be a 1 day tournament and will be open to all players. Clubs will be sent more info this week and are asked to return names of those taking part by Fri April 8^th.