Joker Fundraiser
Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue
this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €3,330. This
week Michael Rossiter was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but
did win €50 while Frankie Wright and Lauren Cliffe won €25. We appeal to all
our supporters to continue purchasing the tickets as the funds raised will go
towards our ongoing development works at the club grounds.
Minor Football
On Friday night last our Minor Footballers took on
Clashmore in the First Round of the Western Championship in our club grounds.
It turned out to be a very entertaining game of football but it was our
opponents who finished the stronger to run out winners by four points.
Club Bingo
Our club bingo will take place this Sunday night and
this Sunday we return to the CBS Hall where the Jackpot is €1,700.
Booking of Pitches
We would like to ask all team managers to please
ensure that they have booked the pitch with Bernard Shields before they arrange
training sessions.
Membership
Please note that membership can now be paid to Jonathan
O’Donovan or any member of the committee.
Club Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the club committee will take place
in The Parish Office this Thursday night at 8 pm.
Juvenile Notes
Successful Medal
Presentation
Last
Saturday evening, a huge crowd of players and parents turned up at Scoil Mhuire
for our 2011 medal presentation. Our Chairman Larry Cliffe welcomed
everyone to the event and congratulated all of the teams that represented the
club during 2011, not just the ones that managed to make it to a
final. He also thanked the mentors and parents for their committment and
continued support.
Thanks
also to Lar Hurney who presented the medals and trophies to the respective
teams. Thanks to all the parents who helped out with refreshments and to all
who turned up and help make the evening a sociable and enjoyable occasion.
Membership Form
Membership
forms are presently being circulated to the under 14's, 16's and minor squads.
Many thanks to all of those who have already completed and returned their
forms, your prompt co-operation is much appreciated.
Code of Behaviour
As
mentioned last week Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club - Juvenile section have
adapted a Code of Conduct or ask any of the coaches and
they'll be happy to get a copy for you.
All
age groups have now been given this Code and this agreement form sets out in
simple terms what is expected from the Coach, the Parent and the Player. Over the
coming weeks, we'll briefly mention some of the main sections in this
code, so as to help educate all of us as to what standards we
expect when working with underage players.
This
code when properly implemented will encourage fair play, respect, equality,
safety and no discrimination in all aspects of our work with children and young
people.
This
week, the most important person in the club, and the clubs most prized
asset is discussed, namely the "Player".
Young
players should be entitled to be safe and feel safe, be treated with respect,
dignity and sensitivity and experience a sense of enjoyment and fulfilment.
They should represent their team, club and their family with pride and
dignity. They should respect coaches, mentors, officials and opponents, be
gracious in defeat and modest in victory. They should never cheat and should
always play by the rules. They should never use unfair or bullying tactics to
gain advantage or isolate other players and they must adhere to acceptable
standards of behaviour.
Next
week, the role of the "Coach" is outlined.
New Members welcome
We
would encourage any of our young members to bring a friend with them to
their next training session and they can see at first hand what our club can
offer them. Parents are especially welcome as well to see the coaching sessions
and speak with the coaches afterwards should they have any questions.
Walk a mile, share a smile update
This
week we're back walking for the club and SERT, so with over €400 collected for
our club so far, well done to all and.....keep on walking !
Harty Cup Quiz
Table
Quiz in Lawlors Hotel on Wednesday 15th February at 8 o’clock in aid of The
Harty Cup Training Fund. Please come along and support the lads in their
preparation for the upcoming Harty Cup final.
Friday 17th February –Indoor
Hurling - New members welcome !
Just
a note to remind everyone that our popular indoor Friday hurling sessions
continue every Friday evening for boys & Girls and for ages 5 years and
older and under 10 years
New
players are always welcome. Players should be at least 5 years
old. Parents/guardians must be stay in attendance for the younger
age groups. Any one interested in helping out with the younger ones please make
yourself known to any of the coaches, as all help would be greatly welcomed.
Times
as follows:
6.00pm
- 6.45pm Under 6’s
& 7’s (players born in 2005/2006)
6.45pm
- 7.30pm Under 8’s
(players born in
2004)
7.30pm
- 8.30pm Under 9’s
(players born in 2003)
8.30pm
– 9.30pm Under 10’s
(players born in 2002)
Hurleys
will be provided, bring a helmet (if you don’t have one we'll get you one)
€2 per child per night. In the interest of safety children MUST be dropped off
and collected inside hall area
Football Training Wed. 15th
February at 6.00pm
Football
training takes place every Wednesday evening under the lights at 6.00pm until
7.00pm for under 8’s, under 9’s and under 10’s.
Under 8’s
Our
under 8's were on the road again last Saturday morning with half the squad
going to Ballinameela and the other half going to Kilgobnet to compete against
other local clubs this time with the big ball and again without fail fun was
had by all that took part with some fine individual performances produced by
all clubs but above all team efforts were most noticeable on the day. Well done
to all that took part and thanks to the parents who travelled and offered their
support. A special mention must be given to Oisin Brasil who broke through to
the ranks of the under 8 grade for the first time and looks to be an exciting
prospect for the future. Welcome aboard Oisin.
Under 9's
Next
Saturday our under 9's travel to Kilgobnet and Ballinameala to play in an
indoor hurling tournament run by Games and Development. Texts will be sent
out on Wednesday evening, where we'll be meeting up at 9.45am on Saturday
morning at the pitch with one team travelling to Ballinameala and the
other travelling to Kilgobnet for a 10.30am start. We'd hope to be back in
Abbeyside at approximately 1.00pm
Under 11’s &
12’s
Medal
presentation for Town and Country leagues took place on Saturday evening. We
had nearly 50 players present for the presentation of trophies for this age
group, we entered 3 teams in last year’s event. It is great to have such large
numbers and much credit must go to the coaches involved to ensure all the
players develop their skills. We would like to thank the team manager Pat Moore
and coaches Tomas Walsh, Conor Barrett, Ian Kiely & Benny Kiely for all the
work and commitment last year. This was a great evening for all our young
players.
Under
12 players: Shane Ahearne, Sean Crotty, Jack Kiely, Tom
Looby, Padraig Moore, Bearach Moore, Gearoid Hallahan, Sean Whelan Barrett,
Mark Twomey, John Power, Larry Brazel, Aaron Beresford, Tommie Walsh, David
Montgomery, Michael Lenihan, Cian Power, Jack Dwane, Paddy Dwane, Fion Gibson
Kiely, , Michael Kiely, Michael Troy, Oisin Hallahan, Senan Travers, Liam
Fennell, David Hayes, Jamie Power, Eoin Ahearne, Patrick Fitzgerald, Ethan
Raher, David Roche, Sean Roche, David Shields
Under
11 players: James Riordan, Johnny Treen, Jamie Walsh,
Daithi Brunnock, Dean Beresford, Ben Flynn, Ruairi Cusack, Meldan O’Dwyer,
Fergal Roche, Eoin Flynn, Sean Kent, Shane Kiely, Jake Moore, Jack O’Riordan,
Cian Fagan.
Under 12’s
Our
U12's traveled to Clonmel on Sunday afternoon to play our good friends Moyle
Rovers in hurling & football challenge matches. The winter cobwebs were
soon blown off and the lads got stuck in giving good performances in both
matches. All agreed that this trip was well worthwhile and eagerly await the
next game. Many thanks to Moyle Rovers for the tea and sandwiches afterwards.
Hurling
& Football training on Wednesday at 7.00pm
Hurling
match on astro pitch on Friday night versus Sacred Heart, Waterford at 6.00pm.
Meet
at Abbeyside pitch at 5.00pm sharp.
Under 13’s
The
under 13 Football championship starts off next Sunday, we have two teams in
this again this year and have games against Clashmore and Ardmore. Details will
be given at training on Wednesday evening.
Minor Football
We
played Clashmore last Friday night in the first round of the Western Minor
football championship. We started very brightly and took some fine scores and
were level at half time. Unfortunately Clashmore finished the game stronger and
ran out winners at the end of a very tight game. We now turn our attention to
the County Championship which begins this Friday night versus St. Patricks in
Abbeyside. Throw in is 8pm and all support is greatly appreciated.
