Opening Welcome from Criostóir Ó Cuana, Úachtarán, CLG Conference Programme Conference Delegate Booking

As Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, I to thank all of the guest speakers who will present on a range Saturday December 4th Please complete the following Delegate Application Form would like to welcome you to Croke Park of important topics which will shape, challenge and drive the for this year’s GAA Games Development future development of our games. Time Programme Topic Speaker Position Parallel Session Selection Table Conference. I would like to acknowledge our sponsors, Lucozade Sport, This year’s Conference is entitled for their input into this event. Their knowledge, experience 08.30 – 09.15 Registration Please refer to the Conference programme line up and select your chosen parallel session options. It is essential this table is ‘‘Coaching Children: Building a Platform and insights will be invaluable. I would also like to recognise completed in order to complete room set up requirements. for Lifelong Involvement in Gaelic the contribution from Cumann Peil Gael na mBan, Cumann 09.15 – 09.30 Opening Welcome Liam O’Neill Chair, GAA Games Games’. Central to this theme is our focus Camógaíochta na nGael, Cumann Liathróid Láimhe na Development Committee Parallel A B C to provide an appropriate environment hÉireann and Comhairle Cluichí Corr. We are committed to 10.30 -11.15 of fun, enjoyment and achievement for our child players proactively developing the child stream in partnership with 09.30 – 09.45 Opening Address Christy Cooney Uachtarán CLG founded on a programme of games. Ensuring that children can our sister associations. This Conference represents the first 14.45 - 15.30 be provided with a rewarding introduction to Gaelic games is of many joint initiatives which will increase participation and 09.45 – 10.30 Key Note 1 The Child in Gaelic Games Paudie Butler National Coordinator key to developing a lifelong relationship with the Association, improve standards across all of our games. Personal Details regardless of their path as a player, coach, administrator, Finally, I would like to thank you, the delegate. Your support, match official or supporter. participation and attendance is crucial in ensuring the success 10.30 – 11.15 Parallel 1 A Identifying and Assessing Des Ryan IRFU Fitness Education Manager Name Age Providing coaches and teachers with the ability to support of this event and we look forward to welcoming you to Croke Game Based Movement Skills our players with suitable training and preparation is a key Park on Saturday, December 4th. Address element of this years Conference. In this context, the range of To súil agam go mbainfidh gach duine taitneamh agus tairbhe Parallel 1 B Gaelic Games - It’s all Child’s Play Peter Gunning Principal, Scartleigh NS, Co Cork presentations and the practical demonstrations that will take as bheith í láthair. place will stimulate coaches and provide an example of how Parallel 1 C Incorporating Gaelic Games into the Caitríona Cosgrave Marino Institute of Education to plan appropriately for the needs of our Players. I would like Criostóir Ó Cuana Úachtarán, Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Primary School Physical Education Curriculum Contact Number Email Address Additional Messages of Support 11.15 – 11.45 Tea/Coffee Break GAA involvement Our players are of vital importance to the future Within we are currently driving to increase 11.45 – 12.30 Key Note 2 Play the Game and Let It Be Edward Coughlan Liverpool John Moores University development and growth of our Association. Our the opportunity to play and participate in the game. Your Master 1. Which GAA code are you affiliated to? (Assists in completing Delegate Pack) girls - players, coaches, administrators or supporters This involves introducing Camogie to places and Hurling Ladies Gaelic Football Camogie Handball - are the mothers of today and tomorrow, and will have a huge people who have not played before. Consequently, the focus 12.30 – 13.15 Key Note 3 Why Go Games? Mickey Whelan Coach, Dublin SF Team influence on the games that their children will play now and in on children in this year’s Conference is very welcome. Prof. Niall Moyna School of Health and Human 2. Level of Coaching Involvement: future years. A vital aspect to ensure the continued growth of Parents, coaches, mentors, administrators and referees all Performance, DCU Club School Ladies Gaelic football is the element of fun that is introduced impact on a child’s enjoyment of Camogie. Conferences like into our coaching, training sessions and in the playing of our today are a great opportunity to share ideas between clubs 3. Team/Squad Currently Coaching: games. Four key words are of utmost importance irrespective and counties on how best to support children in sport. From 13.15 – 14.15 Lunch Break Club U. 12 U.11 U.10 U.9 U. 8 Nursery (U. 6) of age, ie. Smile, Praise, Fun and Thanks. Our Association 1 January 2011, the Camogie Association will introduce has further developed this culture with our Gaelic 4 Mothers nationwide the Go Games approach to children up to the age 14.15 - 14.45 Key Note 4 The Family of Gaelic Games in DJ Carey All Ireland Hurling and Primary School U. 12 U.11 U.10 U.9 U. 8 Nursery (U. 6) □ programme which is proving to be a huge success. of 12. The emphasis will be skill development through fun and Developing the Whole Player Handball Champion Cumann Peil Gael na mBan are delighted to be associated with participation so today’s Conference is very relevant. 4. How do plan to travel to the Conference? ρ this event and hope that all participants will come away from The Camogie Association is very pleased to be involved with 14.45 – 15.30 Parallel 2 A Fair Play - Giving Gaelic Games Gearóid Ó Maolmhichíl GAA National Childrens Officer Car Bus Train Plane the weekend with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. the excellence and learning that the event promotes. Back to the Kids Nicholas Walsh GAA National Child Stream Officer 5. Will you need to park your car in the Conference car park? ρ Pat Quill Uachtarán, Cumann Peil Gael na mBan Joan O’Flynn Uachtarán, Cumann Camógaíochta Parallel 2 B Fueling Our Play Bruce Wardrop Waterford Institute of Technology Yes No Comhairle Liathróid Láimhe na hÉireann are GAA Rounders is particularly enthusiastic as this delighted to be involved with the Conference, and years Conference is focused on the coaching of Parallel 2 C Implementing Models of Go Games Pat Culhane Limerick, Hurling Development Payment Details (Please select a payment option) ρ commend all of those involved for their efforts in our children. Coaches and mentors are challenged A Case Study (Limerick Regeneration Coordinator pulling it together. with ensuring our children are coached to a high standard Project and Kilkenny) Brian Ryan Kilkenny Games Development Cheque □Postal Order GAA Handball underwent a major rebrand in 2009, which has and that our games are played by children of all abilities and Manager Please make cheques or postal order payable to GAA Games Development Conference. granted us a closer link with the Association, and we are proud communities. GAA Rounders has a lot to offer children; Cluiche Credit Card/Laser Card payments can be made through the Online booking system to have become an intrinsic part of this Conference. Corr is a non-contact sport, develops hand-eye coordination, 15.30- 16.15 Key Note 5 Creating a Platform for Lifelong Jim White Author and Journalist Please do not send cash through the post as the GAA cannot take responsibility for loss of/non-arrival of cash We are confident that the promotion and development of social skills and team work. GAA Rounders is an inclusive game Involvement in Gaelic Games Upon receipt of application, a Delegate Pack will be sent to the address above handball will be enhanced at all levels as a result of today’s for children of all abilities. Conference and we look forward to working with the GAA to GAA Rounders are delighted to be here at the National Games 16.30 – 16.45 Closing Address Liam O’Neill Chair, GAA Games aid this development on an ongoing basis. Handball – A GAA Development Conference to display our game and aide in our Please post completed delegate applications forms to: Development Committee Sport for Life. children’s development and continued involvement in sport. GAA Games Development Conference 2010, Accounts Receivable, Croke Park, Dublin 3 Antóin Ó hAnnáin Uachtarán, CLLE Joe Donoghue President, Comhairle Cluiche Corr na hÉireann, CLG Note: The closing date for applications is Friday November 26th 2010