Coiste na nÓG Loch Garman
Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2012
Ostán Ferrycarrig Loch Garman
Dé Luain, 10ú Nollaig 2012 7.30 i.n. Clár Oibre (Agenda)
1. Presentation of Awards
2. Secretary’s Report
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Return of outgoing Officers
5. Election of Officers
6. Cathaoirleach’s Address
7. Motions
8. Amhrán na bhFiann
Contents
Minutes 2011 3
Chairman’s Welcome 4
Nominations / Standing Orders 7
Motions 8
Secretary’s Report 16
Treasurer’s Report 24
Financial Statements 25
League Tables for 2012 30
Roll of Honour 2012 38
County Board Attendances 2012 39
Coaching & Games Report 40
2 Coiste na nÓg, Loch Garman Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2011
The AGM of Coiste na nÓg, Loch Garman was held in Ferrycarrig Hotel on 5th Dec. 2011
Awards: Club of the Year – 1. St. Martins; 2. Taghmon Camross; 3. St. James’ Club Person of the Year – Peter Maguire, St. Johns Volunteers.
Fáilte on Cathaoirleach The Chairman, Diarmuid Devereux, welcomed all Club Delegates, Coiste Bainistí representatives, Sponsors, Wexford Supporters Club, Club Wexford and media representatives.
The adoption of minutes of AGM 2010 was proposed by Aidan O Leary and seconded by Sean Quirke.
The adoption of Secretary’s report was proposed by James White and seconded by Tony Molloy.
The adoption of Treasurer’s report was proposed by Joe Sheehan and seconded by Jack O Brien.
Election of Officers Chairperson: Des O Neill (Ferns) Vice Chairperson: Marguerite Furlong (Davidstown-Courtnacuddy) Secretary: Marion Doyle (Taghmon- Camross) Asst. Secretary: Angela Mc Cormack (Clonard) Treasurer: Noel O Keefe (St. Annes) PRO: PJ. Howlin (Duffry Rovers)
Chairman’s Address
Motions 2011 1 & 2- Carried, proposed by Justin Browne, seconded by Marguerite Furlong. 3- Withdrawn 4- Adopted as recommendation 5- Carried, proposed by Marguerite Furlong, seconded by James White 6- Out of order 7- Not carried 8 – Withdrawn 9- Deferred to first county board meeting 10 & 11- Referred to County Board 12- Referred to CCC 13- Referred to CCC 14- Referred to CCC 15- Carried, proposed by Marguerite Furlong, seconded by Frank Molloy 16- Carried, proposed by Peter Maguire, seconded by Tommy Davitt
Ger Doyle, Chairman Wexford GAA, congratulated Diarmuid Devereux and his committee on their work throughout 2011. He wished Des O Neill all the best as Chairperson.
Denis Nolan thanked clubs for their support over his 3 years as Youth Officer.
Noel O Keeffe thanked Diarmuid Devereux for his commitment to and hard work on behalf of Coiste na nÓg.
AOB Marion Doyle expressed her appreciation to clubs and Joe Sheehan for all his help in 2011. Joe Sheehan proposed that Jim & Monica Ferguson be acknowledged for all their hard work and for the time they have given to Coiste na nÓg. Mick Kehoe asked CCC to take on board the fact that as a result of clubs losing adult players to emigration, pressure is been put on minors to play adult games.
3 Chairman’s Report 2012
Ar son Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman, ba mhaith liom their lives. Being pulled and dragged with too many fáilte a chur romhaibh go léir anocht. games and inappropriate fixtures between Coiste na nÓg and adult is not going to achieve the best result for As our year draws to close I would like to relfect on them, their clubs or our county. We may have started what we have done in 2012 and consider what we need the debate and the process of addressing the issues at to do in 2013. We have done so much and so much has minor but we need to see the process through to the end. happened that it is not possible to cover it all in one short report. Marion’s secretary’s report will go into the detail Our CCCC and the specifics. Our CCCC consisting of Chairman John O’Neill ably assisted by Jack O’Brien, Gabriel Wade, Peter Our Games McGuire, Fintan Whyte, with Marion providing the We have played an incredible amount of games in 2012. secretarial support, look after not just our fixtures but The tally will come in somewhere in excess of 2,500 by also our discipline. The work and effort that is put in the time we are all finished. Children love games and by the Coiste na nÓg CCCC is unbelievable. This is getting the chance to play meaningful games is what will sometimes done in the face of adversity, criticism and keep our players playing. To plan, manage and play conflict. These people have taken up incredibly difficult 2,500 games takes a huge effort and has not been positions, where it is not possible to please everyone, achieved without difficulties and problems. This could and they work tirelessly for the good of our county. I not have happened without the hard work of Marion in think each and every player and club member should her capacity as secretary and John O’Neill and all of the acknowledge the role played by our CCCC. Everything CCCC. It could not have happened either without the they do they do in the best interests of Wexford GAA. goodwill and effort of the clubs. As well as their primary role of fixtures and games We have increased the number of games significantly in development the CCCC are also responsible for our recent years and this is unquestionably a positive but the disciplinary processes and procedures. Thankfully for question I now find myself asking is, Is there a the most part Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman does not possibility of playing too many games? We debated and have serious disciplinary problems, but to protect and reviewed fixtures throughout the year and we had a maintain that status discipline is dealt with strongly and fixtures review in September 2012. Arising from this we fairly when issues do arise. have some proposed changes to our fixtures system which will unquestionably improve our games plan. I When working in Coiste na nÓg we are dealing with think we need to continue this fixtures review process young people under our stewardship. Clubs, mentors into the future engaging with our clubs, our mentors, our and parents need to remember that every action and players and their parents. I personally feel that the next every word is being watched, observed and evolution of our fixtures and games planning needs to internalised. The adults of Coiste na nÓg need to lead focus on quality of games rather than quantity. by example.
The biggest challenge I foresee in the near future is how Our Referees we deal with our minors. Player burnout is a much used Our games can not happen without the men and women and often misunderstood word. We need to protect our in black. Of all the volunteers that make up the GAA 17 and 18 year olds, who although are young men are the referees deserve significant recognition and thanks still only children going through a transitory period of for their part in our games.
4 Sometimes referees are criticised for decisions made and our children so there is huge crossover and at times the things that happen in games. I appeal to clubs and boundaries are invisible. everyone in them to try and see things from the referee’s perspective before you criticise in the future. I further I would like to thank Andrew as Coaching Officer and challenge clubs to protect our games and ensure that the Dave as Games Development Manager, along with all GAA continues to thrive and grow by recruiting new of his team for their hard work. It has not been the easiest referees in your own club. The recruitment of referees year for the Coaching and Games Development is a significant challenge for us, and club contribution is Committee or the Coaching Office. This part of Wexford the only way that we can ensure quality and standards GAA is fundamental to our progress and I sincerely hope are attained and maintained. that as we move into 2013 that we can lay a framework and pathway for progress and get on with doing what Our County Minor Teams & Development Squads Wexford needs us to do. Our minor hurlers under the guidance of Martin Storey, and our minor footballers under Paul McLoughlin, Our Finances worked hard this year. The hurlers had a better run than In Noel, we are unlikely to find a better treasurer. He the footballers in the championship but that is not a works hard to maintain our finances and in these reflection on the dedication or work of the players or economically challenging times he keeps a tight grip on their management. I would like to thank Martin and Paul the purse strings. Coiste na nÓg has a great financial and their backroom teams for all their hard work. I foundation inherited from all the County Boards that would also like to thank the players for their dedication have gone before us. I think that we need to work harder and their parents and clubs for facilitating them and to achieve what we have achieved in the past in terms of making their participation possible. maintaining income levels and controlling costs. I further believe that Coiste na nÓg has the opportunity to I would like to thank all our development squads and generate more and create new income to contribute to their mentors from U.14 to U.17. A huge amount of work our youth in the future. If we develop the right plan and and effort is put in on an ongoing basis and at times I if the right people are asked in the right way we can fear that there is not adequate recognition and thanks to generate more money for children and development all who make this happen. focused projects. In financially challenging times Coiste na nÓg has the opportunity to push on and do more. For Wexford to be successful our minor county teams and talent academy squads need to realize their true I would like to thank Club Wexford for their vital potential. While we have had success and experienced sponsorship of the minor teams and all their hard work progress in recent years I think that the whole county with the Supporters Club. I would also like to thank needs to buy into a medium term plan where we Creane and Creane for their sponsorship of the minor facilitate as many players as possible achieve their championship. potential. Our talent academy squads need to become a pipeline of players who are trained and coached to Coiste na nÓg Management perform at the highest standards. This process has As a new chairman this year I relied heavily upon my already started and is underway. This may not happen management team who work quietly and efficiently on overnight. We need to agree the strategy and the pathway an ongoing basis. I would like to personally thank Noel, and we need to get full buy in from everyone that has Margeurite, Angela, PJ, Andrew and Dermot for all their something to contribute. help and assistance during the year. The true value of people like this is often not acknowledged and Coaching and Games Development recognised until they are gone. I hope that their true Coiste na nÓg is inextricably linked to the Coaching and value is recognised during their terms in office. Coiste na Games Development Committee and the Coaching nÓg Loch Garman is in safe hands with people like this Office. We are all primarily focused on and work with at the helm. They work hard. They work with the bigger
5 picture in mind at all times. They are easy to work with our young players at an appropriate level in an and make going to meetings easier. They have ideas and appropriate way that is congruent with our long term opinions and are not afraid to express them. They can strategy and desired outcomes. disagree on a point and move past it once a decision has been made. They are always thinking, always doing and I know that the club is important, however, I truly always contributing. These are all people with GAA in believe that the child is even more important. For the their hearts. club to survive and thrive it is the work with children that is going to be the true source of success. Coiste na At the heart of Coiste na nÓg Management is Marion. nÓg and all the clubs that make it up need to continually Marion is a huge asset to Wexford GAA and her ask ourselves are we doing the best possible thing for contribution and work is immeasurable. Throughout the our children at any point in time. year Marion, challenged me, directed me, counseled me, argued with me and most of all helped me. Coiste na The Future nÓg Loch Garman needs to be aware of the outstanding The GAA as an organisation is facing challenges. work done and role played by Marion keeping the whole Wexford as a county is facing challenges. Time marches show on the road. As she enters her final year as a on and things change on an ongoing basis. Society is voluntary County Secretary we need to plan her changing. Our communities are changing. Our games succession and how we will operate in the future. are changing. What we do and how we interact is changing. Our success or failure is going to be dictated The Most Important People - The Clubs & Our by how we respond to change. Children To me the real heroes of Wexford GAA are the clubs and Everyone in the county has a place in Wexford GAA. everyone in them. The people who come to County We need every volunteer and every voice and every Board Meetings, the people who train teams, the people opinion to be the best we can be. The Adult County who cut grass and keep pitches, the people who make Board have their work to do. The clubs have their work sandwiches and serve tea, the people who sell the tickets, to do. All the sub-committees to the Adult County Board the people who drive kids to matches and the people who have a role and work to do. In all of this I believe that go to matches. Without all these people and the clubs Coiste na nÓg is vital. No matter what happens all that have them as members we would not exist in the around it Coiste na nÓg needs to remain honest, way that we do as one of the strongest voluntary transparent and diligent. We need to lead by example in organisations in the world. the way we go about our business and how we lay out and achieve our strategy. Coiste na nÓg is critical to the As an organisation we have developed based on being future of GAA because it gives a voice to our children club centric. I believe that the club being the center of the and it gives a voice to the people who work with our GAA is critical to our success in the future. If we want children. strong county teams we need to achieve that by having stronger clubs, which will provide a higher quality flow Our children are our future. We need to ensure that their of players. To have better quality club teams we need voice is always heard, and more importantly, when we more players and we need higher participation. To have hear what they want and need that we act and make it higher participation levels we need to observe and happen. embrace the player development pathway. We need to make sure that our coaching and focus is appropriate for Loch Garman Abú agus go n-eírí linn the age of the player and their capabilities. We need to ensure that our nursery players have fun. We need to Deasún Ó’Neíll ensure that there is an opportunity for all to play. We Cathaoirleach Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman. need to develop our coaching abilities and resources at club level so that our front line coaches are developing
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NOMINATIONS Denis Nolan (Taghmon Camross) Chairperson: Des CrokeBobby Goff (Glynn/Barntown) (St.Martins) Kevin Waters (St Martins) Diarmuid Devereux (St.Patricks)
Vice Chairperson: Des Croke Marguerite Furlong (St.Martins) (Davidstown-Courtnacuddy) DeclanStephen Byrne O Leary (HWH (Monageer-Boolavogue) Bunclody)
Secretary: MaryMarion O Reilly Doyle (Taghmon-Camross)(G/Barntown )
Padraig McMahon (Shelmaliers) Assist Secretary: Tommy Angela Kelly McCormack (DavidstownC/Cuddy) (Clonard)
Treasurer: Jim/MonicaNoel O Ferguson Keeffe (St (Bannow Annes) Ballymitty)
Jimmy McDonald (Adamstown ) Ger O’Reilly G/Barntown) PRO: PJ Howlin (Duffry Rovers) Declan Byrne (HWH Bunclody)
STANDING ORDERS
• The proposer of a motion or an amendment may speak for not more than three minutes before a vote is taken.
• A delegate seconding or speaking to a motion or an amendment may speak Aonce delegate only and seconding must not or exceed speaking three on minutes.Aa motion or maximum an amendment of two may delegates speak from any one Hurling/Football club shall speak on any motion. One delegate from a solely Hurling or Football club shall speak on any one motion.
• The chairman may, at any time he considers a matter sufficiently discussed call on a proposer for a reply,and when that has been given,a vote must be taken.
• A delegate may,with the consent of the Chairman,move “that the question be put” after which,when the proposer has spoken,a vote must be taken.
• Standing Orders shall not be suspended for the purpose of considering any matter not on the agenda except by the consent of the majority equal to two- thirds of those present and voting.
• A speaker to the Secretary’s Report or to any other general discussion shall not exceed three minutes on any one topic.
7 RÚIN MOTIONS FOR 2012
RULES MOTIONS that “The County Board shall meet each month 1. That all current Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch from March to November” be amended to read as Garman be amended to reflect the correct updated follows:- “The County Board shall meet as T.O. 2012 References required throughout the year but no less than 6 times per year” 2. That Rule 14 of Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman be amended to read as follows 7. That Rule 7 (c) of the Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman in relation to County Competition A player wishing to leave one club to join another Controls Committee be amended to read as must obtain a transfer from Coiste na nOg CCC follows Loch Garman. Applications on the approved form must be made before the last day of December. It consists of Chairperson, Fixtures Secretary, and Applications from players must have the consent of four others approved by Coiste na nOg Loch parents/guardians. Garman. The Committee will have the same responsibility as the former Games Administration 3. That Rule 5 of the Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Committee, and in addition will deal with Loch Garman be amended to read as follows:- (a) Referees reports, and matters arising from the same and “Coiste na nOg Loch Garman shall hold an Annual (b) it shall investigate and process matters relating to General Meeting to be held prior to the County the enforcement of the rules and match regulations. Committee’s Annual Convention. The purpose of (c) The Chairperson and Fixtures Secretary of the the Annual General Meeting is to elect officers and Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman sit as representatives of to enact, amend or rescind bye-laws as it deems Coiste na nÓg on the Wexford Adult Board CCCC necessary in the overall control and management of its affairs in accordance with the Treorai Oifigiuil. 8. That Rule 7 (d) of the Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Bye-laws so enacted and amended, and sanctioned Loch Garman be amended to read as follows: by the appropriate higher authority, shall determine The County Hearings Committee as constituted by the manner of procedure on matters pertaining to Wexford County Board shall adjudicate on all such bye-laws. disciplinary matters where a hearing is requested relating to the Enforcement of rules arising from The nominated officers elected by Coiste na nÓg at games under the control and jurisdiction of Coiste their Annual General Meeting shall be presented as Chontae Loch Garman C.L.G. and on reports arising the nominated representatives of Coiste na nÓg for from the County Competitions Control Committees. the purposes of selection of sub-committee It shall hear appeals lodged by individuals or units members in accordance with Rule 3.21 of Treorai against decisions of County Committees under the Oifigiuil. jurisdiction of Coiste Competitions Control Committees. It shall hear appeals lodged by 4. That all references to “County Youth Officer” in individuals or units against decisions of County Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman be Committees under the jurisdiction of Coiste updated to reflect the term “Children’s Officer” as Chontae Loch Garman C.L.G. now utilised in Treorai Oifiguil to bring Mionrialacha Loch Garman in line with Treorai 9. That Rule 8 of the Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Oifiguil. Loch Garman be amended to read as follows:
5. That a new bye law be added to Mionrialacha Coiste Transfers and Grading/Re-grading: Chairperson na nÓg Loch Garman Rule 10 that states that “The of Competitions Control Committee, Secretary and treasurer of Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman becomes four other members to be appointed with voting an assistant treasurer to the treasurer of Wexford rights. This committee shall examine all transfer County Board applications and decide on all issues relating to grading and re-grading of teams. The decision of the 6. That the extract of Rule 7 of the Mionrialacha committee shall be in accordance with the Treorai Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman that currently states Oifigiuil
8 10. That Rule 10 of the Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg (a) Any breach of the Rules and Bye-Laws including Loch Garman be amended to read as follows: Codes, Regulations, Guidelines and Directives Affiliation and entry fees from clubs shall be taken made under them. at the first County Board meeting of Coiste na nOg Loch Garman. Teams for whom fees are Penalty: outstanding on last day of January of the current As provided for in the relevant Rules and Bye Laws year may be excluded from the championship. including Codes, Regulations, Guidelines and Directives made under them. The officers of each Coiste na nOg club (Chairperson and Secretary) shall be the appointees (b) Misconduct at Games by Players, which consists of the adult board and shall be named at the time of of five Categories of Infractions which occur on or affiliation. in the vicinity of the Field of Play, and which occur The club representative at Coiste na nOg Loch immediately before, during or after a Game: Garman shall also be named at the time of affiliation. Category I Being ordered off on foot of a second Cautionable Each club shall registered all members (all ages) Infraction. onto the new online Registration System (2010). Penalty: 11. That the part of current Rule 16 e) of the Fixed Penalty: Debarment from playing for the Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman that remainder of the Game, to include any extra-time; currently states “A Juvenile (Under 16) Fixed Penalty on Repeat Infraction: 2 weeks Competitions Control Committee shall have the Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level. right to initiate Disciplinary Action against an Adult Member, but where a Hearing is requested by a Category II Defending Party it shall be heard by the parent (i) Striking or attempting to strike with arm, Hearings Committee under whose direct jurisdiction elbow, hand or knee. the member is subject.” be renumbered as Rule 15 (ii) Striking or attempting to strike with a hurley, and amended to read as follows: with minimal force. (iii) Kicking or attempting to kick, with The juvenile Disciplinary Jurisdiction shall be in minimal force. accordance with R7.1 of Treorai Oifigiuil (iv) Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent. The Competitions Control Committee shall have the right to initiate Disciplinary Action against an Adult (v) Spitting at an opponent. Member, but where a Hearing is requested by a (vi) Contributing to a melee Defending Party it shall be heard by the parent (vii)Abusive language towards a Referee, Umpire, Hearings Committee under whose direct jurisdiction Linesman or Sideline Official. the member is subject. Penalty: 12. That the remainder of current Rule 16 e) of the Minimum: 4 weeks Suspension in the same Code Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman be and at the same Level, inclusive of the next Game in removed from Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch the same Competition of that Competition Year, Garman on the basis that rule 7.2 & rule 7.5 of even if that Game falls outside the Suspension time Treorai Oifiguil automatically apply to period; disciplinary jurisdiction of Coiste na nÓg Loch Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 8 weeks Suspension Garman. in the same Code and at the same Level as that at It is reccomended however that the relevant which the Infractions were committed, inclusive of extracts of Rule 7.2 and Rule 7.5, as set out below, the next Game in the same Competition of that are left in the Coiste na nÓg Annual Fixtures Book Competition Year, even if that Game falls outside for information purposes as a guide and reminder the Suspension time period. for clubs. Category III “In accordance with rule 7.2 of Treorai Oifigiuil the (i) Striking or attempting to strike with the head. following shall constitute infractions to which the (ii) Striking with hurley, either with force disciplinary jurisdiction of the association applies or causing injury.
9 (iii) Attempting to strike with hurley, with case of a Category V Infraction). In relation to force. Categories I, II and III, only an Infraction committed (iv) Kicking, either with force or causing injury. in the same Code and at the same Level as the (v) Attempting to kick, with force. previous occurrence shall constitute a Repeat (vi) Stamping. Infraction. In relation to Categories IV and V, a (vii) Inflicting injury recklessly by means second occurrence shall constitute a Repeat Infraction irrespective of the Code or Level of the other than those stated above. previous occurrence. (viii) Any type of assault on an Opposing Team Official. (c) Misconduct at Games by Team Officials, which consists of four Categories of Infractions by Team Penalty: Officials which occur on or in the vicinity of the Minimum: 8 weeks Suspension in the same Code Field of Play, and which occur immediately before, and at the same Level, inclusive of the next Game in during or after a Game: the same Competition of that Competition Year, even if that Game falls outside the Suspension time Category Ia period; Abusive language towards a Referee, Umpire, Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 16 weeks Linesman or Sideline Official. Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level as that at which the Infractions were committed, Penalty: inclusive of the next Game in the same Competition Minimum: 4 weeks Suspension; of that Competition Year, even if that Game falls Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 8 weeks outside the Suspension time period. Suspension. RTRATION Category IV Category IIa Minor physical interference with (e.g. laying a hand on, pushing, pulling or jostling), Any type of physical interference with an Opposing Threatening language to, a Referee, Umpire, Player or Team Official. Linesman or Sideline Official Threatening or abusive conduct towards a Referee, Penalty: Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Official Minimum: 8 weeks Suspension; Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 16 weeks Penalty: Suspension. Minimum: 12 weeks Suspension in all Codes and at all Levels; Category IIIa Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 24 weeks Minor physical interference with (e.g. laying a hand Suspension in all Codes and at all Levels. on, pushing, pulling or jostling), threatening or abusive conduct towards, or threatening language Category V to, a Referee, Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Striking or attempting to strike or any type of assault Official. on a Referee, Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Official. Penalty: Minimum: 12 weeks Suspension; Penalty: Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 24 weeks Minimum: 48 weeks Suspension in all Codes and at Suspension. all Levels, with offender’s Team liable to Disqualification, where appropriate; Category IVa Repeat Infraction within 96 weeks: 96 weeks Any type of assault on a Referee, Umpire, Linesman Suspension in all Codes and at all Levels, with or Sideline Official. offender’s Team liable to Disqualification, where appropriate. Penalty: (i) Minimum: 48 weeks Suspension, with offender’s Definition of “Repeat Infraction” “Repeat Team liable to Disqualification, where appropriate; Infraction” in the Section of Rule above means a (ii) Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 96 weeks second or subsequent occurrence of any Misconduct Suspension, with offender’s Team liable to at Games by Players Infraction in the same Category Disqualification, where appropriate. within a 48-week period (or 96 week period in the
10 Suspensions in all four Categories above shall be person is considered to be guilty of Disruptive applicable in all Codes and at all Levels. Conduct at Games.
Definition of “Repeat Infraction” (e) Misconduct Considered to have Discredited the “Repeat Infraction” in the Section of Rule above Association. means a second or subsequent occurrence of any Misconduct at Games by Team Officials Infraction Penalties: in the same Category within a 48 week period (or Member - A minimum 8 weeks suspension. 96 week period in the case of a Category IVa Debarment and Expulsion from the Association may Infraction), irrespective of the Code or Level of the also be considered. previous occurrence. Team/Unit - Where suspension is deemed (d) Disruptive Conduct at Games by Players, Team appropriate- a minimum of 8 weeks. A Fine, Officials or Supporters, which occur on or in the Disqualification and Expulsion from the Association vicinity of the Field of Play and which occur may also be considered. immediately before, during or after a Game:
(1) Premature Termination of a Game- By reason of In accordance with rule 7.5 outlined in Treorai Serious Disruption by Players, Officials or Oifigiuil in relation to suspensions rule 7.5 (l) Supporters of a Team. Juvenile Suspensions – Special Rules shall apply. Rule 7.5 (l) states : Penalties: Team – Forfeiture of the Game and Award to the Except as provided in (m) below, Juvenile Players Opposing Team (unless both Teams are participating in Under 16 or younger Grade responsible), save where there are exception Competitions shall be subject to penalties for amalgamating factors involved. Misconduct at Games Infractions on the same basis as under the General Rules Above, except that the Other Penalties – at the discretion of the Councilor Minimum Time Suspension shall be in each case the Committee-in-Charge. one-half of otherwise applicable.
(2) Premature Termination of a Game – U12s Motions By reason of: Note A Player(s) refusing to leave the Field when ordered Because of the significance and importance of the off, or rejoining the Game having been ordered off. debate in relation to Go Games and the A Team or Player(s) leaving the Field without the organisation of our games from U.8 to U.12 Referee’s Permission or Refusing to continue combined with the volume of submissions in this st Playing. area it was agreed on 21 November 2012 at Coiste na Og County Board Meeting that Penalties: Motions 1-15 be deferred. Given the extent of Team and other Penalties – as in (1) above. the change sought by clubs based on debate during 2012 along with the motions submitted to Player(s) who caused Termination – 24 weeks AGM by the clubs, that on a once off basis for suspension, in addition to any suspension for an 2013 only, that the structuring and format of the Infraction committed in the Game. under 12 Go-Games be deferred to a special meeting to be attended by CNNO County Board (3) Disruptive Conduct by Players, Team Officials delegates and under 12 trainers and managers to th or Supporters (not causing the Premature be held prior to 20 of January 2013. Termination of a Game). 1. That u8's and U10's Go-Games should be run as a Penalties shall be at the discretion of Council or Blitz Competition with 4 or 6 teams. Committee-in-Charge. Before each Blitz referee's, Managers and everyone involved are briefed on the Go-games rules and (4) The Council or Committee-in-Charge may direct regulations. that Units refuse admittance to the Property owned (Baile Daithi-Cul Mo Choda/ Davidstown / or controlled by the Association to any person, C/Cuddy) whether or not a member of the Association, if that
11 2 That there be an U10 Hurling Competition ran opposition in the same venue, which would be similar to Kent Stainless Steel determined based on the final league position of the (Feannaire na Dubh Tire/ Duffry Rovers) first team. The Wexford Competitions Control 3 In 2013 the u12 grade be played on a two tier basis. Committee should also consider the possibility of Tier 1 – Go-Games Competition similar to system playing finals on a week night, particularly Friday in place in 2012. nights, and if necessary on pitches where flood Date of eligibility would be 01st January 2001. lights are available. Tier 2 – Comortas Peil Loch Garman/Comortas (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna/ Ferns-St Aidans) Iomaint Loch Garman Date of eligibility would be 30th December 2000. 7 For all age-groups that operate under the Go Games This would not be an u12 Competition and could be format (i.e. up to an including under 12), Clubs with run in a similar manner to u14, u16 etc 2 teams must play both matches concurrently with Clubs would have the choice of entering either in players to be divided up as evenly as possible. the tier 1 or tier 2 Championship and some clubs Teams can comprise 7 to 11 players. In addition, may enter an A Team in one and a B team in the players cannot be switched between matches unless other. Once all Clubs had signalled their choice the agreed by both Clubs. CCCC could then generate fixtures for the year. (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna/ Ferns-St Aidans) The tier 2 Championship would be 15 a side but 8 For all age-groups that operate under the Go Games would retain some elements of the Go-Games model format (i.e. up to an including under 12), a grading including one hop one solo in football and no form be devised, which would then be completed by soloing in hurling. Full participation would be all Clubs so as to assist the Competitions Control encouraged. This system would allow all clubs to Committee in grading teams. benefit. Those that feel the Go-Games model is (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna/ Ferns-St Aidans) working for them can continue to participate while the clubs who feel that the need for competition is 9 For all age-groups that operate under the Go Games warranted are also being facilitated. Championship format (i.e. up to an including under 12), in the can be tried for 2013 and reviewed at end of year. event of a player getting injured and no substitute is (Naomh Eanna) available, the opposition should take off a player in the interests of fairness and good sportsmanship. 4 For all age-groups that operate under the Go Games (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna/ Ferns-St Aidans) format (i.e. up to an including under 12), the 10 Clubs in the same district that have 2 teams both following should apply: be paired is their respective divisions and games • Games to be organised on a North/South Basis played against each other will be on the same with Divisions consisting of a maximum of 8 night and in the same venue, where possible teams. (Na Rapairi-Na Realtini –Rapparees-Starlights) • Clubs should be asked to indicate if they wish to enter 1 or 2 teams and teams with at least 18 11 That all teams are graded to their ability. There players should be encouraged to enter 2 teams. should be a definite deadline for registration and the • Divisions and fixtures to be structured based on list of the players be made available to all the other whether a Club has 1 or 2 teams, and also taking clubs. (Baile Daithi-Cul Mo Choda/ grading into account if possible, and Clubs with Davidstown/C/Cuddy) 2 teams play on the same night and in the same venue. Wexford Competitions and Control 12 That the U12 Finals (Blitz) ie : Festival of Committee to determine which team has home Hurling/Football be ran on a Sunday morning. advantage. (Feannaire na Dubh Tire/ Duffry Rovers) (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna/ Ferns-St Aidans) 13 That Under 12 Go Games Blitz finals be played first two weeks in September in both codes, fixture dates 5 For all age-groups that operate under the Go Games to be set when game fixtures go out. format (i.e. up to an including under 12), and where (Baile Ghearoid/Realt na Mara / Ballygarrett / a Club is unable to host 2 matches at the same time, Realt na Mara) the Competing Clubs can arrange an alternative date to play the match which must be within 2 weeks of 14 Up to and including U12 Away team where possible, the original fixture, otherwise the away team must if not Home team or Young Whistler to ref. the be given the opportunity to host the match. game. (Relevant rule / regulation to be amended / (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna/ Ferns-St Aidans) deleted). (Coill De Hora/Horeswood) 6 For under-12, there should be finals rather than blitzes. Clubs with 2 teams should play the same
12 15 Payment of referee fees for non competitive games organised on the basis of Under 11, Under 13, Under ie. Go Games is crippling the clubs who are trying 15 and Under 17. to improve the standard of games by putting in two teams. We propose the home team provide the Girls may participate only up to and including the referee so as to reduce the burden on clubs Under 11 Grade. (Baile an Chaisleain-Liam O Maoliosa-Cul (CCCC Loch Garman ) Ghreine/Castletown-Liam Mellows) 2 That any change to age groupings at Coiste na nOg Motions for Adult Convention and level be postponed until at least 2014. Coiste na nÓg AGM (Baile Mharascal-Caislean Docraill / (Onward for National Congress) Marshalstown-Castledockrell)
1. That the section of Rule 6.16 of the T.O. that 3 The grading of all teams under the auspices of currently reads “Adult: Be over 16 years” be Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman be graded using the amended to read as follows “Adult: be over 17 following process in order to achieve years” mathematically appropriate divisions to maximize the efficiency of fixtures in the county while still Championship/League Motions achieving the national minimum fixtures guidelines of 9 games in each grade. 1. That in order to introduce new age categories for a. Clubs submit initial grading questionnaire for our local leagues and championships that Rule 12 the following playing season by 31st of of the Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman October in the previous year. be amended to read as follows: b. CCCC seek clarification as required on any elements of the Grading Questionnaire Players shall be under the qualifying age in the c. CCCC to appoint independent District Review specified age group competitions on January 1st of Committee structured as the CCCC see fit and the current year’s championship in accordance with appropriate consisting of district based the Age Grades as set out R6.16 Treorai Oifigiuil representatives to review and make initial assessment on Grading Questionnaire and To be eligible for the Grades listed hereunder, a make recommendations to CCCC player shall meet the respective age criteria Adult: d. CCCC score Grading Questionnaire Be over 16 years. e. CCCC can make suggestions for amalgamations based on information contained Under-21: Be Under 21 years and Over 16 years. in Grading Questionnaire Minor (Under 18): Be Under 18 years and Over 14 e. CCCC provide initial scoring of Grading years. Questionnaire to Club by 30th of November Under 17: Be Under 17 Years and Over 13 years. f. Club appeals or seeks clarification on scoring Under 16: Be Under 16 years and Over 12 years. applied Under 15: Be under 15 years and Over 11 years. g. CCCC finalise scoring and seed all clubs by Under 14: Be Under 14 years and Over 10 years. 31st of December Under 13: Be under 13 years and Over 10 years. h. CCCC create mathematically appropriate Under 12: Be Under 12 years and Over 9 years. divisions based on the seeding Under 11: Be Under 11 years and Over 8 years. That all Mionrialacha Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman, To be “Under” an age shall mean that the player playing rules and reccomendations affected by this shall celebrate the Upper Limit birthday (e.g. 21st. motion are repealed and ammended as required if for Under 21 Grade) on the 1st. January of the this motion is passed. Championship Year or on a later date. (Explanatory Note : If this rule is passed that the To be “Over” an age shall mean that the player shall rule cannot be fully effective for the 2013 playing have celebrated the Lower Limit birthday (e.g. 16th. season. Ie as a transitionary arrangement for 2013 To participate in Senior/Under 21 Grades) prior to the timelines will change to 15th of January for the 1st January of the Championship Year. step (a) 7th of February for step (f) and 28th of February for step (h) The Wexford Coiste na nÓg Fixtures, including all (CCCC Loch Garman) leagues and championships under their remit be
13 4 That the Premier Grade in all Competitions Option 3 Hurling and Football comprise a minimum of a. A 15-aside championship and league be played eight teams. based on Divisions of 12 teams with the (Ruagairi na Faiche- Faythe Harriers ) championship playing up to the last week of March and recommencing on the last week of July with the 5. That the Minor fixtures be run as follows:- Option league commencing on the first week of April and (1) Option (2) Option (3 ) finishing prior to the re-commencement of the (Option 1-3 listed as 1 Motion ) championship. Option 1 b. The league and championship will take account of the existing playing regulations in relation to the Option 1 Leaving Certificate Examinations. 1. A 15-aside league, the league section to finish the c. Clubs shall fulfil their fixtures in the league without week prior to the Leinster Minor Finals, S/F's and usage of Co. Minor Hurlers or Footballers based on Finals if deemed necessary to be fixed when a maximum county minor panel of 30 players, if deemed appropriate by the CCC .This league will required based on the training plan and fixtures of take account of the existing playing regulations in the respective county minor teams. relation to the Leaving Certificate Examinations. d. A 13 aside league be played throughout the season. Clubs shall fulfil their league fixtures without Clubs shall fulfil their league fixtures without usage usage of Co. Minor Hurlers or Footballers based of Co. Minor Hurlers or Footballers based on a on a maximum county minor panel of 30 players, maximum county minor panel of 30 players, if if required based on the training plan and fixtures required based on the training plan and fixtures of of the respective county minor teams. the respective county minor teams. b. 15 aside championship be run from after the (CCCC Coiste na nOg Loch Garman ) Motion 5 Leinster Minor Finals until its conclusion. (Option 1-3) to be deferred to the First County c. A 13 aside league be played throughout the Board Meeting in January 2013 to provide for season. Clubs shall fulfil their league fixtures appropriate debate without usage of Co. Minor Hurlers or Footballers based on a maximum county minor panel of 30 6 From U12-U16 we propose that we keep the games players, if required based on the training plan and local and revert back to district North (consisting of fixtures of the respective county minor teams. Gorey & Enniscorthy) V South (which consist of Wexford & New Ross). Two winners go forward Option 2 out of each group to semi final stages. With a. A 15-aside championship be played up to the last the exception of premier division which stays as it week of March and recommencing on the last week is. of June running until conclusion. (Baile an Chaisleain-Liam O Maoliosa-Cul b. A 15-aside competition, based roughly but not Ghreine/Castletown-Liam Mellows) exclusively on a District basis, be organised from the 1 st week of April to the 2 nd week of May . Clubs 7 For Roinn 1, 2 & 3 at Under 14 Hurling & Football. shall fulfil their fixtures in this district competition Each group contain a minimum of eight teams. without usage of Co. Minor Hurlers or Footballers The Top four teams qualify for County Semi Final based on a maximum county minor panel of 30 while the bottom four then contest a shield players, if required based on the training plan and Competition comprising of a Semi-Final and Final. fixtures of the respective county minor teams. (Ruagairi na Faiche- Faythe Harriers ) c. A 13 aside league and district league be played on the same basis as set out above during the same 8 U14 Roinn 4 to be played on a two tier basis with periods. the second tier comprising only of club who have a. A 15 aside district competition be organised from entered second teams. the 1 st week of April to the 2 nd week of May. Clubs (Ruagairi na Faiche- Faythe Harriers ) shall fulfil their fixtures in this district competition Recommendation without usage of Co. Minor Hurlers or Footballers based on a maximum county minor panel of 30 9 For Clubs involved in both Juvenile and Minor players, if required based on the training plan and County semi-finals, there must be a minimum of 4 fixtures of the respective county minor teams. days between matches. d. A 13 aside league and district league be played on (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna /Ferns St Aidans) the same basis as set out above during the same periods.
14 10. That for all County Quarter-finals and Semi-finals, the referee must ensure that he/she has at least 2 neutral umpires and for County Finals the referee must ensure that he/she has 4 neutral umpires. (Naomh Aodhain-Fearna /Ferns St Aidans)
11 Where there is a toss for home advantage for County Quarter-finals in Under 14, Juvenile or Minor Championships or a draw for a play-off, the Secretaries of the Clubs involved should receive notification offering the Club the option of attending the toss or draw. Naomh Aodhain-Fearna /Ferns St Aidans)
12 That a club be refunded the €40.00 referee cost by the Co. Board, where the opposing visiting team fail to show up for a match, and subsequently pay the €80.00 fine to the Co. Board. (Rath an Luir- Naomh Aine /Rathnure)
Development Squads
1. That all Selectors for underage County Teams and Development Squads, be appointed by Coiste na nOg. (Ruagairi na Faiche- Faythe Harriers)
2. That U16 and Minor Co. Development Squads train on the same night as many clubs have player’s playing at both age groups this would give clubs the chance to have all their panel present for training on an alternate night. Also we suggest that the Development Squads start their training later in the season as players have a lot going on with exam preparation school and club training / match's etc. (Baile Mharascal-Caislean Docraill / Marshalstown-Castledockrell)
15 Tuairisc an Runaí
Tá sé de phribhléid agam an tuarasáil seo ar obair na bliana 2012 a chur faoí bhráid na Comhdhála.
Following the AGM in 2011 the Committee of Coiste na nOg Loch Garman comprised of the following:
MANAGEMENT NAME CLUB Chairperson Des O’ Neill Ferns-St Aidans Vice Chair Marguerite Furlong Davidstown-Courtnacuddy Secretary Marion Doyle Taghmon-Camross Assist Secretary Angela McCormack Clonard Treasurer Noel O’Keeffe St Annes PRO P. J Howlin Duffry Rovers Coaching Officer Andrew Egan Davidstown-Courtnacuddy Children’s Officer Dermot Howlin Bannow/Ballymitty
CCCC NAME CLUB Chairperson John O’ Neill Ratharogue-Cushinstown Secretary Marion Doyle Taghmon/Camross Referees Sec/Gorey Rep Jack O’Brien Buffers Alley Enniscorthy Rep Gabriel Wade HWH Bunclody Wexford Rep Peter McGuire Volunteers-St Johns New Ross Rep Fintan Whyte Horeswood
Meetings
Meetings Recorded in 2012
County Board Meetings: 7 Management Meetings: 7 CCCC Meetings: 20 District Fixtures Review Meetings: 4 Go-Games Districts Meetings: 2 Go-Games Tournament Meetings: 1 County Games Committee: 1 Disciplinary Meetings: 4 Adult Hearings Committee: 2
16 I cannot believe that this is my fourth year reporting to 2012. These grants make a significant difference in the AGM of Coiste na nOg Loch Garman. Of course terms of partnership funding with Coaching, Coiste na this also means that we are all a year older, wiser and nOg and Adult Board benefiting from such spending. thankfully fortunate enough to be blessed with good As stated last year we have being extremely fortunate health. over the past number of years to have had the support from our loyal supporters and superb help from those I wish to begin this year’s report on a rewarding note by who cover gates during our busy season. I would thanking all Clubs, Volunteers, Coaching, Sponsors for sincerely like to thank Clubs, Gate personnel and to our their full support throughout 2012. They all have been witty Treasurer Noel O’ Keeffe for keeping our finance great to work with. I would also like to take this afloat. opportunity to congratulate the great efforts of our Team Mentors within Clubs, Coaches of Development Squads, Competitions Control Committee School Mentors County Team Mentors and backroom One of the CCCC functions are to review fixtures by personnel for their dedicated work with all of our teams collating, analysing and reporting the positives and within County Wexford. Finally the GAA Gaels for their negatives and correct within rules any mistakes at the enthusiasm, cheerful company and excellent ideas end of each playing season. Their achievements with throughout the year. Well Done! the Underage games programme this year exceeded far beyond the County’s expectations. So how did we fare in the year? The underage have had a very busy year in terms of their Games planned in 2012 was 2,802; with 1,115 operational role supporting and providing games and Championship /League (inclusive of Qtr/Semi/Finals) in assisting with youth issues in 2012. In my report I will Football and Hurling from U14 to Minor Breakdown: briefly outline actual facts, figures and findings. U8-10s (Go-Games) in-conjunction with Coaching was 993; U12 (Go-Games ) 527 organised by the CCCC. Finance The Games comparisons chart is included in this report Coiste na nOg is very unique and strong unit compared which will give you the exact breakdown of games to other GAA Youth Committees and is completely self- within underage. Recordings of walk-over’s (inclusive sufficient in relation to finance and currently requires no of withdrawal games) for Championship /League external funding. Our main source of income is showed a slight decrease compared to last year: basically made up of gates receipts to support our overall The actual games played was 2,576 ( an increase of development of youth and we hold no burden and will 34%) for 2012 with the CCCC completing their fixtures hopefully continue to do so in the coming years thus programme by 5th November. maintaining control of our own finance.
As noted in the Treasurer’s report, the total value of gates receipts was down by €1,181 compared to the previous year. We were acutely aware of the situation which was triggered by the vast amount of scheduled games between, Underage, Adult, Ladies Football and Camogie in 2012. With such a large amount of activities the most prominent factor of loss of earnings was due to several families travelling to different locations sometimes at the same time naturally this showed a downward trend in the gates receipts.
Our actual expenditure for 2012 was down on last year’s figures as financial assistance from Coiste na nOg was funded for the lights in Patricks Park to the tune of €26,391.00 in 2011 and the residue of €50,000 has yet be given to the building of the stand, which is due. This was sanctioned by the Club delegates of Coiste na nOg Loch Garman under the agreement that priority will be given to underage for Semi-Finals/Finals at St Patricks Park. In October of this year it was sanctioned by Coiste na nOg delegates to provide Coaching & Games with a grant of €12,000 for Development Squads for
17 GAMES REVIEW Games 2011 2012 Comments Games played Championship & League (inclusive of U8/U10 U12 qtr/semi/finals/blitz) 1,697 2,576 An increase of 34% Extra 879 games Qtr/Semi/Finals/Replays 111 134 Up by 23 games due extra Qtr finals U12 Finals (Blitz) FB & HL 90 88 Feile - Games 82 88 Extra 6 games U8/U10/U12 507 1,520 67% increase Number of rounds 334 439 Increased by 24% Number of Teams competing 356 359 (Excluding U8/U10) Number of Amalgamated teams competing 8 12 Walkovers/Withdrawals games 134 117 Down by 17 Withdrawals 18 19 Increased by 1
BREAKDOWN PARTICIPATING OF TEAMS Grade code Div 1 Div2 Div3 Div 4 Div 5 Total (12/13aside) U12 FB 12 24 20 56 U12 HL 12 24 18 54
U14 FB 5 14 11 0 13 43
U14 HL 5 17 8015 45
U16 FB 8810 86 40
U16 HL 7 10 11 77 42
Minor FB 5910 95 38
Minor HL 8810 69 41
2012 Overall Total 359
2011 Overall Total 356
TRANSFERS Year Granted Refused
2010 27 2
2011 23 11
2012 59 2
18 I would be wrong if I reported that the games CCCC conduct gradings appeals by evaluating Clubs programme was hassle free! To be perfectly honest the circumstances and trusting the data furnished and main issues and challenges were Minor. This is recorded by Clubs. The issue of the retired /returning understandable, considering the restrictions imposed by players at the beginning and end of season is a familiar the County teams participating in Championship and playing card and is always a prominent factor at year qualifiers well into the summer along with Adult games. end. There is therefore in my view an onus on the Clubs The main issues we endured comprised of the following: to try and rectify this issue. A better grading system from County Board in a form of a questionnaire • Current Minor Fixtures Format (not catering for decided by a points system perhaps would identify and County Teams) assess the true lack of numbers saga going forward. • Player’s playing too many games between Adult and Underage Go Games U8-U10s-U12s • Not enough preparation time for County This year in-conjunction with Coaching &Games we Teams/Clubs helped to introduce a programme of games ( from U8- • Not enough time between games to recover between U10 (both codes) based on the ethos, rule, and policy of Adult and Underage Go-Games. The CCCC ran 527 - U12s league Games • Cancellations (Both Codes) in 2012. We also, ran 88 games for Finals • September/October –congestion of games between day in a blitz format. Admittedly this year the U12s Adult/Underage Finals day ran late due to the All-Ireland rule and U14’s Semi-Finals. Factoring confirmed Finals Blitz’s day into The CCCC reacted positively to the constructive the fixtures booklet in 2013 would be step forward. comments and took the necessary steps and opportunity to open up the debate with Clubs by holding District Like the Fixtures meetings, we held District Go-Games Fixtures review meetings in October. The feedback Review Meetings in October in what I would describe as demonstrated a need for change in relation to the current “Day & Night”! The general consciences is that the Minor format. The information was quickly collated majority Clubs are really behind the concept and ethos of and formalised into proposed motion with 3 options to Go-Games up to a point. However, the element of be put forward for the AGM in December 2012. Competitions is still very much a focus for Clubs.
From Feb-April of this year’s playing season the CCCC Positives recordings were recorded 30% cancellations driven by other activities • A dream programme and not all Clubs adhering to rule. Clubs should strive • Concept of subs gone to play games as originally fixed as moving one game • No pressure may solve one problem but experience has shown it can • Enjoyable create another fixtures problem elsewhere. Priority going forward is to enforce the rule which states: The recordings of negatives were: “postponements in exceptional circumstances games • Too many games due to entering external may be postponed by the CCCC eg: family bereavement Competitions which covers parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters” • Not enough time to train teams • Travel Congestion of games at the latter part of the playing • Product needs to be more attractive. seasons is always a stumbling block and challenging to say the least! With the County Minor Hurling Team It was also clearly identified that a number of reaching the All-Ireland Qtr Final stages and back Competitions /Tournaments are currently being run fixtures from Clubs there was a huge task for both Adult externally by Clubs, some running for over 21 years and Underage Fixtures Committees to get games played. mainly at U10s Level. The debate continues is the However Underage followed the line and rule that games Competitions/Tournaments in accordance to the ethos of cannot be deferred for the purpose of accommodating Go-Games rule /policy? It was also questioned by Clubs Adult games and vice versa. Obviously common sense should the external Competitions be reversed e.g.: should prevail and Underage will continue to work Competitions for U12s rather than U10’s. One of the closely in 2013 with the Adult CCCC to ensure that if biggest questions was medals and trophies? For and problems that arise they can be settled amicably. against was evident? Policy being ignored to the detriment of sheer Competition at U10’crossed a number The 12/13 a-side (U14-Minor) Divisions yet again of lips? We expected teething problems however, we proved to be unbalanced leaving some Clubs unable to are now 3 years into the programme and still Go-Games compete in their respective grades. Each January the surfaces at County Board meetings usually ending in
19 lengthy but constructive debates. Think, analyse, then report findings. Upon receipt of this review document act must now come into play. I suppose Rome was not a Steering Coaching Committee was set up by the Adult build in a day! County Chairman Diarmuid Devereux. The new Committee involving the Games Manager and Coaching We must not forget that the CCCC provide a service that Officer are now responsible for incorporating the review is done purely on a voluntary basis and they can only document in their remit and whilst producing a 2013 support and implement within rule on what Clubs Coaching Planner going forward. This if course does not previously voted. I would like to say that the underage take away the fact that the mammoth amount of CCCC is one of the hardest working committees within coaching activities already carried out and achieved by underage and always strive to please and accommodate the Coaching Department during the last 12 months and Clubs in need. They are a fantastic group of individuals is well documented in Dave’s Guiney’s report. The which comprise of John O’Neill (Chairperson), Jack challenge now will be to build on the success and O’Brien (Gorey Rep & Referees Rep), Gabriel Wade eliminate failures next year and keep up the momentum, (Enniscorthy Rep), Peter McGuire (Wexford Rep) and which have being accomplished by the Coaches this year Fintan Wythe (New Ross Rep). To all my fellow already. Well done Dave, Paul George, Joe, Kevin and Committee members Adult and Underage: I thank you Luke for doing a great job and looking after Wexford’s sincerely for your commitment sense of purpose interest, youth. contributions and loyalty during the year. In the course of meetings, we discussed issues, argued about them but LEINSTER MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE I do hope that we had a bit of craic. You have all by your RESULTS 2012 positive contributions made my job a lot easier and for this I thank you sincerely. It’s always a pleasure to work ROUND 1 for such an active group. 2nd March - Dublin (3-18) Wicklow (1-9) 2nd March - Meath (3-11) Louth (0 - 6) A final note regarding fixtures: “It is impossible to have 2nd March - Wexford (1-13) Carlow (0-8) the perfect knowledge of every situation before making 2nd March - Laois (6-15) Kilkenny (0-1) decisions, and we would paralyse overselves if we 3rd March - Longford (1-2) Kildare (2-6) insisted on it.” 4th March - Offaly (2-9) Westmeath (1-3) ROUND 2 Double Feile Success for Naomh Eanna (Local) 9th March – Louth (1-9) Carlow (0-5) Many congratulations to the young talented lads from 10th March – Westmeath (3-11) Wicklow (05) the North who won their respective division 1 titles 10th March – Longford (1-23) Kilkenny (0-9) locally and competed well in All-Ireland Feile 10th March – Laois (1-12) Kildare (1-12) Competitions (Both codes) A fantastic achievement and 10th March – Meath (0-19) Wexford (0-8) augurs well for the future. 12th March - Offaly (3-6) Dublin (1-12) ROUND 3 Club Grounds & Patricks Park. 14th March – Dublin (4-16) Westmeath (0-08) I am delighted to report that all Clubs accommodated 16th March – Meath (1-18) Carlow (1-13) and provided underage with pitches without any 17thMarch – Wexford (1-07) Louth (0-10) reservations mainly due to the new ruling of neutral 19thMarch – Longford (0-11) Laois (1-08) venues for Semi-Finals. I wish to thank all Clubs for all 19th March – Offaly (2-15) Wicklow (1-09) their help and support this year especially to my own Kildare (W/O) Kilkenny (SCR) Club Taghmon/Camross and Patricks Park. SEMI FINAL 25th March – Meath (1-16) Longford (0-08) Coaching FINAL The Coaching Department recognises the need to 31st March – Dublin (2-10) Meath (1-09) address the issues of Coaching on an ongoing basis by ensuring a good supply of quality Coaches and ELETRIC IRELAND LEINSTER G.A.A. programme of events within the County. As part of an FOOTBALL MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 initiative carried out by Leinster Council earlier this year was to focus on Wexford’s coaching needs incorporating 13th April – Offaly (8-30) Kilkenny (1-00) a “Review Forum” involving Schools, Clubs and 14th April – Kildare (3-19) Wexford (0-10) Volunteers who were sorely the stakeholders of this 14th April – Louth (2-10) Westmeath (0-06) survey/ report. Reviews are nothing new and are carried 14th April – Meath (1-11) Longford (0-11) out all the time by lots of Organisations by giving its 14th April – Wicklow (2-05) Laois (1-06) Stakeholders an opportunity to voice opinions and 14th April – Dublin (2-21) Carlow (0-04)
20 25th April - Wexford (2-12) Carlow (2-12) - A.E.T not achieving their potential. As stated above it was also 2nd May – Carlow (2-11) Wexford (0-09) a pleasure to work with Minor Hurling Management. 2nd May – Longford (2-10) Laois (1-10) 9th May – Westmeath (0-19) Carlow (1-13) (AET) Special thanks to both Minor Manager’s Martin Storey, 19thMay – Meath (3-11) Offaly (1-08) Paul McLouglin, their Selectors and Backroom Staff for 19thMay – Dublin (2-14) Longford (1-05) their commitment and sheer dedication throughout the 19th May – Westmeath (0-10) Wicklow (0-07) year. 19th May – Kildare (2-16) Louth (2-08) 7th July – Meath (3-14) Westmeath (1-07) Development Squads 11th July – Dublin (2-16) Kildare (1-08) Personnel involved in both Hurling and Football squads, 22nd July – Dublin (3-17) Meath (1-11) players, Mentors are to be complimented and thanked for their application to training, coaching and for being County Minor Football outstanding ambassadors wherever they played. The Football Panel suffered heavy defeats during the Highlights in particular: Congratulations to the U16 League and Championship however they acquitted Footballers for wining a Leinster Plate, U14 (B Hurling themselves well in the circumstances and it is hoped that Team) reaching a Sony Walsh Final and to the U15 the experience will strengthen them going forward. hurlers being crowned winners of the Michael Foley Their enthusiasm and dedication is to be admired. It is Tournament of 2012. a joy to work for the Minor Management and players and I thank them for their enthusiasm and attitude that Primary- Post –Third Level they brought to our unit. We are so fortunate that we have dedicated, loyal and hardworking teachers within our Association at all ELECTRIC IRELAND LEINSTER G.A.A. levels. This dedication sees our young players grow into HURLING MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS fine players who can’t wait to be given the opportunity 2012 to play with our County Teams. Congratulations to all 21st April - Laois (4-11) Westmeath (2-16) Primary, Post Primary, Third Level, whose contribution 21st April - Wexford (2-13) Offaly (3-8) to the promotion and development of our Games and the 21st April – Meath (2-13) Wicklow (2-09) Association is the hidden factor in our success going 21st April – Carlow (1-19) Kildare (2-13) forward. We appreciate their efforts and support 5th May – Carlow (1-14) Westmeath (1-12) throughout not only this year but over a very long period 5th May – Wexford (0-22) Dubin (1-17) - AET of time! Thank you 5th May – Kilkenny (2-17) Laois (0-15) 5th May – Offaly (2-13) Meath (1-14) Discipline 12th May – Dublin (4-24) Carlow (0-03) With regard to discipline, we met on several occasions to 12th May - Laois (2-13) Offaly (2-10) deal with referee reports. Most cases were dealt with 23rd June – Dublin (1-12) Kilkenny (0-10) swiftly and some others taking longer due to 24th June - Wexford (1-24) Laois (1-10) investigations. All cases were dealt in accordance with 8th July - Dublin (2-15) Wexford 1-14) GAA Official Guide. Reports addressed were 29 in Electric Ireland All-Ireland Quarter Final total in 2012, down on last year. In 2012 there was 2,576 Galway (4.20) - Wexford (2-11) games played with minimum reports generated. Minimum or not the perennial problem regarding lack County Minor Hurling of discipline is sometimes fuelled by lack of The Minor Hurlers performed and competed extremely understanding of rules by Referees, Mentors and well in Electric Ireland Championship and to reach an Supporters. We all can share the blame at times and 99 All-Ireland Quarter Final was no easy task!. There was percent who carried out playing infractions regret the no doubt on the day that Galway was the more deserving incident instantly and normally don’t appear or feature winners beating Wexford by 15 points. Even though before any Adult or Underage CCCC. This year it was the ultimate success was not achieved, the distractions noted an increase in misconduct by Mentors, Supporters and demands on players between Leaving Cert and and Players, which requires addressing from County and games were obstacles that were clearly presented to us Club. One of my favourite slogan’s in the GAA is by the County Teams this year. There is no perfect “Give Respect Get Respect” and is widely advertised solution for all parties involved however, we must across the County and Country and will continue to be so respect, understand and try to reach agreement to every promoting the aims of positive behaviour and to ensure situation that arises within rule. I applaud the players that an enriching environment is provided for the and Management for the commitment and efforts they promotion and development of Gaelic Games. Clubs have shown this year and share their disappointment at must strive to implement the concept of “Give Respect Get Respect” more forcefully in 2013
21 Recordings Unfortunately Coiste Na nOg failed to produce an • Category =1 electronic Newsletter for Clubs to view events and • Category 2 =9 updates in 2012. However, much voluntary work was • Category 3 = 12 carried out and completed by the PRO Officer PJ Howlin • Category 4 =1 behind the scenes working in partnership with our loyal • Other category: 6 : Media colleges covering Championship Matches, Cul • Overall Total 29 Reports Camps, Development Squads, Coach Education and other events. We feel that there is still a gap with PR and Referees: we seek volunteers who would enjoy developing / I am afraid that this year’s feedback from the ground is maintaining our newly designed Newsletter due to be not too pleasing to report on a couple of issues: released in January to come on board and join us next (1) Referee’s arriving to a venue without their Umpires year. at Semi-Finals stages (2) Referee’s don’t know the rules and need to be Thank you assessed going forward I have already listed them in my report and I endorse (3) Referee’s subject to verbal and threatening abuse fully all those people and more who sometimes silently (4) Referees turning up and games postponed by Clubs and unobtrusively got things done without any fuss or wish for personal recognition. They are always there, Rules are rules? Agree or disagree? Rules must be good people who influence greatly the progress of implemented. The CCCC’s job is to appoint the Referee underage. Each of you should give yourselves in the and in return they will assign their own Umpires. same unobtrusive way that you do your work, a quite Sometimes Umpires become unavailable at the last “Buala Bos” and be proud you helped make underage a minute due to circumstances outside of their control and good year. Referees rely on the good-will of volunteers on arrival to a venue. Is this acceptable or not? Mis-conduct at any A huge thank you to all the Coiste Management, Des O game is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated going Neill, Noel O Keeffe, Marguerite Furlong, Angela forward. McCormack, P.J Howlin, Andrew Egan, Dermot Howlin and to our Adult Board for all their great work and We also received a number of compliments that Referees support throughout 2012. Each year the organisation see are doing a great job. Being a Referee is not an easy job, changes sadly Des O Neill will be stepping down as when a game is extremely close and the pressure is on, underage Chairperson in 2012 to join the Coaching excitement and the rush to win is reaching breaking section. Des is quite unique and gifted and I have no point, now the Referee has become the celebrity/trader doubt he has all the ingredients to thrive as the new and is the edge of becoming the best/worst person on the Coaching Officer for Wexford. Good Luck Des we shall pitch if the game is not going for either side. The miss you. The outgoing Coaching Officer Andrew Egan sideliners become increasing vocal and think the Referee shall also be missed and would like to thank him for his is stupid, where did he come from? Sure he has not got commitment and time which he has given to Wexford a clue? Others will shout- well done Ref you are doing GAA and wish him all the best in the Future. a great job: The losing team begin to react by saying my god what does he know about the game? he absolutely I wish to thank Diarmuid, Margaret, Maire, Dave, lost the game for us, ah sure his related to such a person, George, Denis, Paul, Luke Kevin, Joe, Bumpy (John and ah sure no wonder we lost the game. For winning team: his Park Team), Mick Corish, Mick Kinsella, Joe they can’t fault him and think he was fair and salute him! Sheehan and Dave Ormonde for their help and support. “” Same old same old”!!!! I know that I drive them mad at times but they love it!
Marketing, PR, Website: Bereavements The GAA consistently received a large number of hits The call of time again arrived for many Gaels in 2012. per day with several clubs and players using the website We mourn their passing and offer our sincere sympathy as platform of communication for results and is often to the bereaved used as working tool for Club fundraising. The quality of data input onto the Servasport system is critical of Ba mhaith liomsa mo bhuíochas a gabháil libhse, a importance to allow an accurate measurement of dhaoine uaisle, as an obair a dhéanann sibh gan reporting result and it is dependent on Referees texting chúiteamh, gan aiteantas, agus go minic gan buíochas. in scores via the website. Molaim sibh go mor.
Maire Ui Dhuill, Coiste na nOg Loch Garman
22 !"#$"!%&'()*!+,(-./ 01-23 4,5,/,&(! 63-7 5 63-7/ 4-)3 8,((31/ U14 Division 1 Hurling Naomh Eanna v St Martins 13/10/2012 Noamh Eanna U14 Division 2 Hurling St Annes v Oulart the Ballagh 20/10/2012 St Annes U14 Division 3 Hurling Shamrocks v Monageer 06/10/2012 Shamrocks U14 Hurling12aside Fethard v Duffry Rovers 29/09/2012 Fethard
U14 Division 1 Football Naomh Eanna v Shemaliers 20/10/2012 Noamh Eanna U14 Division 2 Football Taghmon/Camross v Volunteers 02/10/2012 Taghmon/Camross U14 Division 3 Football Monageer v Shamrocks 27/10/2012 Monageer U14 Division 12aside Fethard v St Patricks 10/11/2012 Fethard
U16 Division 1 Hurling St Martins v Glynn/Barntown 29/09/2012 St Martins U16 Division 2 Hurling Rathnure v Buffers Alley 06/10/2012 Rathnure U16 Division 3 Hurling Cloughbawn v Oylegate 27/10/2012 Cloughbawn U16 Division 4 Hurling St James v Duffry Rovers 22/09/2012 Duffry Rovers U16 Division 5 Hurling Ballyhogue v Clonard 22/0/2012 Ballyhogue
U16 Division 1 Football Glynn/Barntown v Fethard 06/10/2012 Glynn U16 Division 2 Football Taghmon/Camross v Crossabeg/B/Murn 24/09/2012 Taghmon/Camross U16 Division 3 Football Ballyhogue v Bannow/Ballymitty 10/10/2012 Ballyhogue U16 Division 4 Football Cloughbawn v Oylegate 15/10/2012 Cloughbawn U16 Division 5 Football Clonard v Monageer 16/10/2012 Clonard
U18 Division 1 Hurling Rapparees v Noamh Eanna 14/10/2012 Rapparees U18 Division 2 Hurling Glynn/Barntown v Davidsgate 21/10/2012 Glynn/Barntown U18 Division 3 Hurling Ferns v Shamrocks 13/10/2012 Ferns U18 Division 4 Hurling Fethard v Clongeen 27/10/2012 Fethard U18 Hurling Div 5 Final Duffry Rovers v Askamore 22/09/2012 Duffry Rovers
U18 Division 1 Football Shelmaliers v Starlights 07/10/2012 Shelmaliers U18 Division 2 Football Sarsfields v Glynn/Barntown 28/10/2012 Sarsfields U18 Division 3 Football Ballinstragh Gaels v St James 26/10/2012 Ballinstragh Gls U18 Division 4 Football Fethard v Kilmore 19/10/2012 Fethard U18 Division 5 Football Horeswood v Clonard 13/10//2012 Horeswood
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23 Treasurer’s Report 2012
It gives me pleasure to once again to present the financial report to AGM and again to present it in a healthy state. Many thanks are due to the Management Committee, and the CCCC of Coiste na nOg for their help to me personally and for their commitment and work for underage affairs in the County.
A special word of thanks to the people who help me collect at the gates throughout the year because without their work and commitment we would be very poor indeed. But remember, these people are not there to be abused and there are still some who thrive on giving criticism and abuse but remember, it will not be tolerated. Constructive criticism, decently delivered is always welcome and can be taken on board anytime.
Also as I said last year many thanks are also due to the decent supporters and mentors of teams who work so hard for their clubs with little reward, only satisfaction for their achievements. This is one of the reasons why I give out passes for the Co. Semi / Finals - so as they get something back for their commitment to their clubs.
At this stage may I offer sincere congratulations to all the winners of our various championships and hard luck to all the defeated teams – your turn will come if you keep your dedication, commitment and hard graft. Also I would like to thank the referees and their umpires for their work and commitment to our games.
I would like to give my personal opinion/observations on two issues in Coiste, namely Go Games and Grading of teams.
We all agree with the basic principles of Go Games, namely that all children play the game and that they all get an opportunity to develop their skills by playing the game. But I think we should also develop the concept of fairness with our own players and with our dealings with other clubs and avoid making the game too “soft” for the players. Even though they are very young, the players thrive on competition.
On the grading of teams issue, clubs are forever looking to be graded too low. This sometimes can’t be avoided for various reasons-as long as the reasons are genuine- but we should strive to play as high a grade as possible in the club and raise the standard of game for the benefit of our club and county. Wexford do need the standard of Football and Hurling raised, there is no doubt. Gradually the standard of our games is deteriorating though this and other factors. Nollaig O Caoimh
24 Coiste na nÓG Loch Garman
Financial Statements for the year ended 31st October 2012
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Appendix 1 - Club School Link ...... 22 Appendix 2 - Sample of School Schedule 2012-2013 ...... 24 Appendix 3 - Primary School Yearly Activity Planner ...... 27 Appendix 4 - Primary School Coaching Visits Record ...... 29 rd th Appendix 5 - Sample Schedule 3 / 4 Class blitz ...... 31 Appendix 6 - Primary School Coaching Feedback Questionnaire ...... 32 Appendix 7 - Primary Schools Feedback ...... 35 Appendix 8 - Post-Primary School Flyer of Coaching Services ...... 36 Appendix 9 - Post Primary School Fixture Template ...... 37 Appendix 10 Development Squad Mentors Forum - Feedback Report ...... 38 Appendix 11 - Development Squad Template ...... 41 Appendix 12 - Wexford GAA Player Nomination Form ...... 43 Appendix 13 - Residential Development Academy Camp Schedule 2012 .. 45 Appendix 14 - WISE Programme ...... 46 Appendix 14 - WISE Programme (continued) ...... 52 Appendix 15 - Post Camp Parent / Guardian Questionnaire ...... 53 Appendix 16 - Sample of U10 Game Schedule ...... 54 Appendix 17 - Sample of U12 Game Schedule ...... 55 Appendix 18 - Flyer to Clubs on Workshops ...... 56 Appendix 19 - GAA Reach Programme ...... 57 Appendix 20 - Fun in the Sun ...... 62 Appendix 21 - GAA Games on the Green ...... 63 Appendix 22 - Easter Camps Flyer ...... 64 Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document ...... 65 Appendix 24 - Development Squad Sample Yearly Schedule ...... 72 Appendix 25 - TY Reach Day Flyer ...... 73 Appendix 25 Coach Education Feedback form ...... 74 Report 2012 Page 3 Wexford Coaching & Games Introduction This document has been created by Dave Guiney in consultation with the Coaching Office Staff, previous Games Manager, Leinster Council and County Secretary. In my 16 months in the job, I have been asked many times what do the Coaching Office do. So I think for clarity and transparency, it’s important I detail our structures and activities for the year. I will also detail my comments on the year and some testimonials. Coaching Office The Coaching Office is made up of the following personnel. County Games Manager, 3 District GAA Development Administrators, Football Development Officer, Hurling Development Officer, Part-time Secretary, CE Scheme Supervisor, 15 CE Scheme Primary school Coaches, 16 Vtos Coaches, 10-12 Club School link Coaches and 5 JobBridge Coaches. Wexford Coaching & Games Committee Dave Guiney Games Manager Marion Doyle Denis Doyle Coiste Na nOg Secretary CE Scheme Supervisor George O'Connor Paul Carty Luke O'Hanlon Joe K e arns Kevin Kennedy Hurling Development Administrator Football Development Administrator Games Development Administrator Games Development Administrator Games Development Administrator AND AND New Ross District Enniscorthy District Gorey District Leinster Hurling Development Officer Wexford District CE Scheme Coaches CE Scheme Coaches CE Scheme Coaches CE Scheme Coaches JobBridge Coaches JobBridge Coaches JobBridge Coaches JobBridge Coaches Vtos Coaches Vtos Coaches Vtos Coaches Vtos Coaches Report 2012 Page 4 Wexford Coaching & Games 1.1 Football and Hurling County Officers Paul Carty from St. Mary's of Maudlintown is the County Officer for Football Development. Paul looks after County wide projects specifically related to Football. He also looks after Coaching in the Wexford District Primary School and Clubs similar to the other GDA's as shown above. George O'Connor is the County Officer for Hurling Development. Like Paul he has a joint role as he is also Leinster Hurling Development Officer. He works in Wexford four days out of 5. 1.2 Games Development Administrators (GDA's) Currently we have Wexford split up into 4 districts. Each GDA is responsible for Clubs and Schools within their own district. The specific areas of work are listed in section two to section nine. 1.3 Primary School CE Scheme Coaches. This is a Scheme provided by the government for people that have been unemployed for over 12 months. We are very fortunate in Wexford to have Coaches in this scheme of the caliber of Martin Lynch (GAA Tutor), Jim O'Connell (Rathnure), Paudge Courtney (Rapperees) and Sean Dunne (Oulart) just to name a few. Unfortunately the Scheme Coaches have only a certain amount of time on the scheme so this year we lost Darren Stamp (Oulart), Damien Fitzhenry (Duffry Rovers), Claire Halvey (Gorey), and Colm Bolger (St. Martins). We thank them most sincerely for their contribution over many years in some cases and wish them well in their future careers. There has been quite a bit of debate on what these Coaches do and don't do. I have outlined in Appendix 7 what kind of feedback we get from the schools from these Coaches but I have listed below some important facts about the Scheme; • There are 15 FAS (CE Scheme) Primary School Coaches • These Coaches work from 9am to 1pm in our Primary Schools 5 days a week. • They cover Cul Camps for 6 weeks from 10am to 3pm. (and don't receive extra pay) • Paid €11 - €20 extra a week on scheme. • Paid minimum mileage rate. • FAS contribute €275,000 to the cost of the scheme. • FAS Coaches provide over 2,000 coaching hours to Cul Camps. • FAS Coaches complete over 9,600 coaching hours in Wexford Primary schools. • Coaching & Games supply FAS Coaches with €5,000 worth of equipment. FAS Supply €1,200 work of gear to Coaches. • Coaches have at least Foundation Course qualification but most are Award One Coaches with one at Tutor level. • The CE Scheme and Coaches are net contributors to Wexford GAA to the tune of approx €8,500. • Apart from the direct benefit to Wexford GAA it is also a huge benefit to people who are unfortunate enough to find themselves out of work. It is a training opportunity which up-skills participants to rejoin the workforce. We currently have two full time staff that came through this scheme. 1.4 Vtos Coaches This Scheme was started last year and we assist 16 of these Coaches in getting trained to Award One. They initially shadow our CE Scheme Coaches for our first phase of Primary School Coaching. Report 2012 Page 5 Wexford Coaching & Games These new Coaches are only available to coach every Wednesday from 9am to 3pm in our Primary Schools. They attend classes during the rest of the week. We fund these Coaches with equipment and gear costing about €5,500. These Coaches report to their District GDA's. 1.5 Club School Link Coaches We have about 10-12 of these Coaches, Wexford GAA provide these Coaches with equipment and gear. There is a grant they can avail of and I attach details of this scheme in (Appendix 1). I feel Wexford GAA need to assist these Coaches more and when the finances improve. Coaching Work Leinster Council set out seven main target areas we must achieve against in order to get our funding. After that all other work should be agreed by the Coaching Committee. As highlighted recently we need to improve these structures, so the Coaching Office or Coaching & Games find themselves driving many other initiatives. The seven areas are Primary Schools, Post Primary Schools, Development Squads, Coach Education, Cul Camps, Go Games and Clubs. I detail below a section for each area. 2 Primary Schools At present we provide coaching to 92 out of 101 Wexford Primary Schools. Only 2 Catholic Schools don't get coaching through Coaching and Games but do work with their clubs with the Club School Link Scheme. Seven of the nine other schools were offered coaching but declined. The Coaching Office put together a full year schedule for all Schools for the first time this year. (Appendix 2) This was sent out to all Schools well in advance of the school year so Teachers could change their coaching time slots if not suitable. We have also produced a yearly activity Schedule so all Schools can see exactly when they are getting coaching. (Appendix 3). I have also attached a breakdown of Schools and how many sessions each school gets for 2012 - 2013. (Appendix 4) 2.1 3rd / 4th Class School Blitz (New) This project was piloted with Hurling in April / May and with Football in Sept / Oct. In total we ran 4 blitz sessions in 20 different locations around the County. On average 2,000 children per week played from up to 80 different Schools. The boys and girls played 4-5 Hurling and 4-5 Football matches in each blitz with all players playing and no subs. Feedback from the Children, Parents, Teachers and Schools was hugely positive. (Sample Blitz Schedule attached- Appendix 5) 2.2 Primary School Coaching Feedback (New) This year for the first time in Wexford, Coaching & Games sent a questionnaire to Primary Schools asking them about the services we provide. (Questionnaire - Appendix 6) 85% of the Comments were positive. (A summary of comments is attached at Appendix 7) 2.3 Club / School Link Scheme This Scheme supports Clubs who offer Coaching to their local schools. I detail conditions of this scheme in Appendix one already. 12 Clubs in Wexford have signed up this so far this year. Report 2012 Page 6 Wexford Coaching & Games 2.4 Hurling On the Quay This event was organized in October with 8 Schools taking part and 140 boys and girls playing hurling for 1 hr each. 2.5 Half Time Mini Games in Wexford Park Mini matches were organized in both Football and Hurling for 40 of our Primary School Children from all over the County. This gives Children who might never get a chance to play in Wexford Park a privileged opportunity to sample a "big match day". 3 Post Primary Schools Wexford has 17 Post Primary schools. Mean Scoil Enniscorthy and Creagh College have only started with 1st and 2nd year Students. This year the Coaching Office setup the Secondary Schools Committee and had three meetings to date. We sent out a flyer detailing the services we provide to Wexford Post Primary Schools. (Appendix 8). The response has been very positive to date. I detail below more new specific projects. 3.1 1st Year Non-Competitive Blitz (New) We piloted this idea this year in Geraldine O'Hanrahan's Club were Post Primary Schools from the surrounding areas were invited local club pitch for Blitz day in Hurling. Holy Faith, New Ross Vocational, and New Ross CBS attended, Teams were mixed up on arrival so it makes it easier for the small Schools to participate. 3-4 small sided games were played and Teachers assisted with refereeing. 60 players attended. There is certainly merit in the exercise and we will be doing more of this later in the School year. 3.2 Competitive Blitzes Coaching and Games assist in the running of the Keeven's Cup Competition and organize the Flogas U14 Hurling Inter-Secondary School Blitz. (A sample of match schedule is attached - Appendix 9) Blitzes at U14, U16 and U18 are organized for the smaller schools as well. 3.3 Strength & Conditioning Classes (New) Schools were invited to a gym or Coaches visited Schools with Gyms to train players in this area. This was mostly done for football squads as WISE was available for Hurling Squads. St. Peters, Gorey Community School and Good Council participated in this project and it has been offered to all other Post Primary Schools in the County. 3.4 County Vocational Senior Hurling Team We spear headed this initiative and competed in this competition for the first time in 10 years. The Full-time Coaches assisted with the training of this team. Unfortunately this competition has been discontinued by Croke Park. Report 2012 Page 7 Wexford Coaching & Games 3.5 Mentoring / Managing / Training School Teams The Full time Staff assist with numerous teams throughout the County. Kevin Kennedy, Paul Carty and George O'Connor mentor in Gorey Community School. Joe Kearns mentor in Enniscorthy CBS. 3.6 TY GAA Foundation Course These Courses were rolled to get more Coaches trained up to Foundation standard. Courses were run for Gorey CS, St. Peters, Good Council, Holy Faith - New Ross, Kilmuckridge VC, Bunclody FCJ, Enniscorthy CBS, Wexford CBS and Ramsgrange. Approximately 200 students attended these Courses. I detail below table on number of visits in Post-Primary Schools from Full Time staff Projects Coaching Sessions First Year Organised TY GAA First Year Non Coaching Strength & 1st Term 2nd Term 3rd Term 4th Term Competitive GAA Reach Blitzes U14 / No Secondary School Foundation Competitive Office Conditioning Coaching Coaching Coaching Coaching Blitzes Programme u16 / U18 Course Blitz (External) Mentoring Classes Sessions Sessions Sessions Sessions (Internal) (External) 1 Adamstown VC Yes 3 6 6 6 2 Bridgetown VC Yes Yes Yes 2 5 5 5 3 Bunclody VC Yes 4 Creagh College - Gorey Yes 2 4 4 4 5 Enniscorthy CBS Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 4 4 4 6 Enniscorthy VC Yes Yes 7 FCJ Buncludy Yes Yes Yes 4 6 6 6 8 Good Counsel College Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 6 6 6 9 Gorey CS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 15 12 19 9 10 Kilmuckridge VC Yes Yes Yes Yes 9 6 10 4 11 Meanscoil Enniscorthy Yes Yes 12 New Ross CBS Yes Yes Yes 13 New Ross VC Yes Yes Yes 14 Ramsgrange CS Yes Yes Yes 15 St. Peters College Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 2 2 2 16 Wexford CBS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 17 Wexford VS Yes 18 Holy Faith Yes 19 Loretto Yes Yes Report 2012 Page 8 Wexford Coaching & Games 4 Development Squads In the absence of any agreed structure to Squads, Coaching and Games had 4 feedback sessions for Development Squad Mentors 2 in hurling and two in Football. The Games Manager collated this information and is attached in Appendix 10. This information should be used to formulate template for future Development Squads. Templates to assist Squad Mentors were also handed out. (I attach samples in Appendix 11). All Clubs were invited to nominate their Coaches and players for the 2012 season. (I attach Club Squad Nomination Form in Appendix 12) All player nominations were compiled and sessions organized in 3 different locations, Gorey, New Ross and Enniscorthy. In hurling, Squad players got 6 quality sessions in 3 arenas around the county before panel was reduced to 2 Squads for April / May Blitzes at U14, U15 and U16. U16's sent one team to Arrabawn Tournament in September and U17's went with one panel for the whole year. U17 Hurling Squad didn't take part in end of year tournament as it clashed with club fixtures. I attach sample Development Squad activity schedule in Appendix 24. The Footballers had already started when Club nominations were compiled. Extra players were added where necessary. Football Mentors went with their usual format for trials and training with 2 X U14’s, U15, U16 and U17 teams. All Full-time Coaches and Games Manager have roles in Development Squads. I detail this below Development Squad Summary Activity 2012 Max Total Club Name of Full time Players Total Squad Player Staff Member Attending Sessons Nominations Involved Sessions U14 Hurling 64 126 38 George O'Connor / Kevin Kennedy U14 Football 56 65 31 U15 Hurling 62 73 41 U15 Football 67 90 33 Paul Carty U16 Hurling 58 49 58 Joe Kearny U16 Football 29 120 29 Luke O'Hanlon U17 Hurling 34 34 20 Dave Guiney U17 Football 44 35 12 Number of Clubs with no response 15 Number of Players nominated per 3 club Maximum Players targeted 1104 Players Nominated 414 Players attended 592 Report 2012 Page 9 Wexford Coaching & Games In total 11 Development Squad teams went out of Wexford this year; 5 in Football and 6 in Hurling. Every team got a minimum of 15 sessions with at least 5 games. Over 590 who didn't eventually make the final teams got 2-6 sessions with 350 kids staying involved for the rest of the year. 4.1 Michael Foley U15 Tournament Coaching assisted in running this competition in organizing venues, Refs etc. As this is a National Hurling Day Blitz, Leinster Council assist in funding. I extend my thanks to the Michael Foley Committee and Michael Kinsella for organising a great event again this year. 4.2 Residential Hurling Academy (New) Academy was organised with our Hurling Development Squads at Under 16 and Under 14. Over 80 players got access to specialized training over the two days and our U16's were fortunate to have a hurling discussion with Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny). (I attach schedule of event in Appendix 13) 4.3 Winter Indoor Strength & Conditioning Exercise Programme (WISE) (New) The Coaching Staff with the support of our Development Squad Mentors and Strength & Conditioning Coaches organized this for our U14, U15, U16 and U17 Hurling Squads. Players are screened and tested at the start and re-screened and tested again at the end of a 10-12 week period. Once a week all players do a circuit at an indoor facility and are given a programme of exercises to do every day. (I attach full detail of programme in Appendix 14) Football Development Squads ran individual strength & conditioning + injury prevention training in the gym in Wexford Park. 5 Cul Camps The Cul Camp Committee with the support of Full-time staff organised and coordinated 33 Camps in 32 locations around the County. Wexford's participation numbers were up by 13% to 3008. Congrats to Craanford again for having the best attended Camp for the third year in a row. Best new comer goes to Clonard GAA Club who hit well over the 100 mark for their first Cul Camp and St. Martins deserve a mention for running two successful Camps one for Hurling and one for Football. A full week of Cul Camp training was provided and a record number of 60 Coaches attended. 27 new Coaches qualified with the GAA Foundation Award during this training. Parents were given an opportunity to comment on the Camps (I attach copy of feedback questionnaire in (Appendix 15). I collated some of the responses from Parents, 95% of which were positive. 6 Go Games All U8, U10 and U12 games organised by Wexford GAA comply to agreed national Go Games rules. 6.1 U8 / U10 Coaching and Games with the support of Coiste na nOg formalized the scheduling of games at U8 and U10 for the first time this year. (I attach schedule in Appendix 16) All teams get between 7-9 games in both football and hurling. I details of games below U8 HL: 260 U8FB: 224 Total Games: 484 U10 HL: 223 U10 FB: 285 Total Games: 508 Overall total games: 992 Report 2012 Page 10 Wexford Coaching & Games 6.2 Play and Stay with the GAA Coaching & Games provided 11 clubs and 266 U8's with the opportunity to play in Croke park. These young players experience the thrill of playing in Croke Park, use the dressing rooms and even lift the cup in the Hogan Stand. I detail schedule below. Date Slot Club Time No of Players Aug 1 Adamstown 27th 1pm 36 2 Ger O'Hanrahans 27th 12pm 10 3 Ballyhogue 27th 4pm 20 4 HWH Bunclody 27th 4pm 34 5 Volunteers 27th 1pm 6 Oulart 27th 3pm 20 7 Shelmaliers 27th 3pm 40 8 Shamrocks 27th 11am 20 9 St James 27th 11am 30 10 Ballygarrett 27th 2pm 20 11 Oylegate 27th 12pm 16 12 OLI/St Fintans 27th 4pm 20 TOTAL 266 6.3 U12 Coiste na nOg organised the U12s in both Hurling and Football (I attach sample schedule in Appendix 17). Fixtures are run on a league basis, scores recorded for grading proposes , at the end of the league stages, all clubs enjoy a festival of Hurling and Football Blitz day scheduled in September , all teams reach a final regardless . Every player gets a medal and the wining Team receives a trophy. Coiste na nOg incorporates Coaching on Finals day. Total: U12’s Go Games: Hurling: 253 : Football: 240 : Total: 493 7 Coach Education The following services are made available in Coach Education area, Foundation, Award One, Workshops, Coaching Seminars and TY Courses. 7.1 Foundation Courses The Course we mostly run at Foundation is the Dual which covers both football and hurling. This course takes 4 nights and a total of 10 hours. We completed 11 foundation Courses around the County with 258 Coaches achieving Certification. I list details on next page. No Course Name: Course Venue: Code: Lead Tutor: Number Date GAA Foundation 1 Castletown Both Paul Carty 28 02/02/2012 Course GAA Foundation St. Marys 2 Football Paul Carty 15 10/02/2012 Course Maudlintown Report 2012 Page 11 Wexford Coaching & Games GAA Foundation 3 St. Josephs Both Martin Lynch 21 11/02/2012 Course GAA Foundation 4 Monamolin Both Kevin Kennedy 24 14/02/2012 Course GAA Foundation 5 St. Annes Both Joe Kearns 25 06/03/2012 Course GAA Foundation George 6 Clonard Both 18 15/04/2012 Course O'Connor GAA Foundation Wexford 7 Both Luke O'Hanlon 27 26/06/2012 Course Park GAA Foundation George 8 St. Martins Both 25 02/10/2012 Course O'Connor GAA Foundation 9 Rathnure Both Joe Kearns 25 03/10/2012 Course GAA Foundation 10 Adamstown Both Joe Kearns 25 06/10/2012 Course GAA Foundation 11 Buffers Alley Both Kevin Kennedy 21 07/10/2012 Course Total 258 7.2 TY GAA Foundation Course We provide a Dual Foundation Course which is properly accredited by Coaching Ireland. As an addition to the course and for Wexford GAA to justify the time and effort in going into the schools, all students must assist in the rollout of a 1st / 2nd year Hurling and Football blitz. 11 foundation Courses around the County were completed with 258 Coaches achieving Certification. I list details below No Course Name: Course Venue: Lead Tutor: Number Date 1 GAA Foundation Course TY - CBS Enniscorthy Paul Carty 12 16/04/2012 2 GAA Foundation Course TY - Loretto George O'Connor 46 16/04/2012 3 GAA Foundation Course TY - St. Peters College George O'Connor 17 12/03/2012 4 GAA Foundation Course TY - St. Peters College George O'Connor 17 13/03/2012 5 GAA Foundation Course TY - St. Peters College George O'Connor 24 16/03/2012 6 GAA Foundation Course TY - St. Peters College George O'Connor 23 17/04/2012 7 GAA Foundation Course TY Bunclody FCJ George O'Connor 22 04/10/2012 8 GAA Foundation Course TY CBS Enniscorthy Paul Carty 25 03/10/2012 9 GAA Foundation Course TY CBS Wexford George O'Connor 22 18/09/2012 10 GAA Foundation Course TY CBS Wexford George O'Connor 18 20/09/2012 11 GAA Foundation Course TY Gorey CS Paul Carty 25 05/10/2012 12 GAA Foundation Course TY Holy Faith George O'Connor 16 31/05/2012 13 GAA Foundation Course TY Holy Faith George O'Connor 17 19/09/2012 14 GAA Foundation Course TY Kilmuckridge George O'Connor 24 17/04/2012 15 GAA Foundation Course TY Ramsgrange CS Paul Carty 25 05/11/2012 Total 333 Report 2012 Page 12 Wexford Coaching & Games 7.3 Award One The Award One is a major step up for Coaches in comparison to Foundation. We mostly run the Youth Dual Course which takes 8 nights at 3 hours per night which is 24 hours in total. The Adult board agreed to support the Clubs with the provision of 5 free places per year to each Club for 2 years. This has been a great initiative from our Chairman and the Hickey Fund covered the cost of these courses. I detail below the courses run this year. 167 Award One Coaches achieved Certification this year. I detail feedback form handed out in these courses in Appendix 25) 95% of the feedback is positive. Course Course Name: Lead Tutor: Number Date Venue: 1 GAA Award One Course Hollymount George O'Connor 28 02/02/2012 2 GAA Award One Course Castletown Paul Carty 27 05/03/2012 3 GAA Award One Course Monamolin George O'Connor / Martin Lynch 21 05/03/2012 4 GAA Award One Course Horeswood Paul Carty / Luke O'Hanlon 21 05/03/2012 5 GAA Award One Course Rathnure George O'Connor / Martin Lynch 20 19/04/2012 6 GAA Award One Course Buffers Alley George O'Connor 11 01/10/2012 7 GAA Award One Course Horeswood Luke O’Hanlon 25 05/10/2012 Total 153 7.4 Club Workshops 5 workshops were run this year with approximately 120 Coaches attending. (I attach Flyer to Clubs in Appendix 18). We hope to run more of these next Feb / March / April / May. 7.5 Coaching Seminar Nights We ran two Seminar nights, one with Paudie Butler on "Coaching - A Look Forward" and with Eamon Ryan on "Coaching - Tying it all together". Over 100 Coaches attend these nights. We have two more planned for January 2013. 7.6 Development Squad Mentors Coaching Coaching ran an Award One Youth - Dual Course in Rathnure in Nov 2011 specifically for our Development Squad mentors. Coiste Na nOg funded this initiative for the first time to recognize the huge commitment our Coaches make to the Squads. 8 Clubs We have 49 adult clubs in Wexford with 95% dual clubs. I've already mentioned our Club Workshops, Play & Stay with the GAA and our Go Games at U8, U10 and U12. I outline below other services the Coaching Office provide for Clubs. 8.1 Specialist Coaching Sessions Our Full-time Staff have the time to specialise in certain areas our volunteers never get a chance to do. We offer the following sessions in the areas below. Over 40 sessions have been completed to date for clubs. • Wall Ball • Nursery U6 - U8 • U10 / U12 Fun Report 2012 Page 13 Wexford Coaching & Games • U14 / U18 Skill • Strength & Conditioning • Motivation Session • Performing on Match Day 8.2 PR Events At many times during the year Coaches are asked to attend different functions where we are their solely to promote the GAA. We can attend book launches, Pitch openings, School openings, Club development plan launches, Green flag school events and many more. Wexford Coaches attended over 30 of these events throughout the year. 8.3 Mini Games in Wexford Park. Mini games were organized to give our small kids a chance to experience the big match day in Wexford Park. All 9 town teams Clubs with over 120 participating took part this year. 8.4 Club Hurling on the Quay 16 Clubs participated in an U10 blitz day and over 200 players played one hour of hurling. 8.5 Club "Coach the Coaches Night" Coaching &Games piloted this for the first time this year. We go to a club with 6 Full- Time staff and train their U6 / U8, U10 - U12 and U16 - Minor, with all their club Coaches present. Feedback on this was very good and we will be making available to all clubs in 2013. 9 Other Projects As well as these main areas we also have other projects which could be termed specialist projects. We have two main areas in Urbanisation and GAA Reach Programmes. 9.1 Urbanisation This year Coaching and Games Coordinated 5 extra Coaches in New Ross, Wexford, Enniscorthy and Gorey. Their main objectives were in the following areas • Provide extra Coaching to Primary Schools • To assist in Cul Camps in Urban areas • To organise 1st year non-competitive blitzes • To organise Caman Abu and Peil Abu games • Organise blitz for non exam players. • Assist in coordinating Easter Camp. 9.2 GAA Reach Programme It is important the GAA constantly work to bring people from all different groupings back into the GAA. We ran a number of initiatives this year to boost our volunteer numbers and increase our playing population in Wexford. (I attach complete project details in Appendix 19). I detail some of these projects below. Some of these projects may have been mentioned under different categories but I think it's important to list them in the Reach programme so people can see full impact. Report 2012 Page 14 Wexford Coaching & Games Fun in the Sun - (New) Coaching & Games assisted in this County Council initiative. We visited 4 beach areas in Wexford to promote the GAA with over 800 kids attending. (I attach sample flyer in Appendix 20) GAA Games on the Green (New) This project was run in our urban areas of Wexford, New Ross, Enniscorthy and Gorey. We visited main green areas in estates, distributed flyers to advertising Coaching day, and then turn up to Coach whatever kids turn up at designated time. Feedback from parents was very positive on this initiative. (I attach Flyer sample in Appendix 21) 3rd / 4th Class GAA Blitzes (New) I mentioned this already but list as it is important part of GAA Reach Programme. Non-Exam U15 Blitz Competition (New) This was piloted this in Gorey this year and it went very well. We had 4 clubs with non-exam students participating with 70 players getting 4 games. We hope to schedule more of these next year. Hurling on the Street (New) Coaching ran 2 hurling on the street events, one in Gorey and one in Wexford. In Wexford 6 clubs took part with 60 kids getting one hour of hurling and in Gorey 4 teams took part with 50 kids getting one hour hurling. Both events were well attended and a great PR success. Hurling on the Quay I mentioned this already but list as it is important part of GAA Reach Programme. Hurling on the Island This competition continues to go from strength to strength. 20 clubs took part again with about 300 people making the trip to the Saltee Islands. There are logistical problems in getting out to the Island as many supporters were unable to make the journey due to over subscription to boats on the day. TY Recreational Games Blitz (New) Coaching and Games completes quite a few TY courses. In order to maximise the benefit to the GAA of these Courses we have a monster blitz day where Students can sample our recreational games. At this Blitz we also provide briefings on Drug Awareness and Mental Health well being. (I attach flyer sent to schools in Appendix 25). Feedback from this initiative has been very positive. First Year non Competitive fun Blitz (New) I mentioned this already but list as it is important part of GAA Reach Programme. Silver Sneaker (New) This is a County Council initiative where over 55's are encouraged to try different activities. Our two recreational games Caman Abu and Peil Abu were introduced to this group of people. It is important Wexford GAA contributes as much as possible to County Council projects as they fund €18,000 to Wexford GAA. The Coaching Offices assisted in the role out of two events this year for this project. Report 2012 Page 15 Wexford Coaching & Games 9.3 Easter Camps Coaching & Games hosted 2 Easter Camps in New Ross and Wexford Town. Over 120 kids participated in the 3 day Camps, which were very enjoyable for these young enthusiastic players. Kilmore, Gussranne and Shelmalier Clubs also hosted their own internal camps. Over 150 players attended these Club Camps. These camps are run at a break even basis and even with charging just the basics we struggle with numbers. (I attach sample flyer in Appendix 22) Report 2012 Page 16 Wexford Coaching & Games Summation by Games Manager 2012 has been a difficult but successful year for Coaching & Games. Whilst we are disappointed with some recent events, there is still a huge volume of work being done. The Coaching work is often criticised, questioned and praised. We investigate all comments and complaints that are channelled through in the correct manner. Feedback from most programmes is 90% positive which keeps moral up with Coaching Personnel. We know our message can be sometimes slow at getting out but going forward we propose to hold bi- monthly Coaching updates given by the Coaching Officer in con- junction with the Games Manager at Adult/Underage County Board meetings. Financing of staff can sometimes be a topic for discussion in the County. Wexford GAA employs 5 full time staff members in Coaching. When you align the work done to the net cost to the County, I think you will agree, Wexford are getting value for money. We work unsociable hours most Saturdays, some Sundays and Bank Holidays. Our weekly working hours regularly exceed 40 hours and the surplus hours are voluntary. We love our jobs passionately and believe whole heartedly in what we do. All the staff are volunteers in their local clubs. I'd like to thank the staff for their support and contribution this year. Anything I've asked them to do they have done and more. Anyone that knows me know I work hard and I demand the same from my staff. I'd like to thank Denis Doyle and the CE Scheme Coaches. They have really up the ante on the standard on Primary School Coaching and I appreciate their efforts to achieve this. My thanks also to Damien Quigley and his Vtos team of Coaches. The scheme is a great addition to Wexford GAA and will be very beneficial to Clubs in the future. I mustn’t forget the Club - School Link Coaches who continue in many forgotten little outposts unseen. I hope to support these Coaches more in 2013. Coaching manages 5 new part-time staff members as GAA Urban Coordinators under the Government JobBridges scheme. These Coaches have been a welcome addition to our Coaching team and have worked well this year. It is disappointing these roles are only a nine month term and Coaches are only allowed to complete one term under the scheme. We will be recruiting new Urban Coordinators in March 2013. We have made progress with the Post-Primary Schools but have some work to do. Our Secondary School Committee is back up and working. I think our communication with the Schools has improved but we will need to work harder to see major improvements here. The request for a combined Schools Competition has officially gone to Croke Park and hopefully it will improve things. I was disappointed the County Vocational School Senior hurling competition was discontinued. We also got a serious reality check when we couldn't field a Senior Vocational Football Team. Cul Camp participation was up in Wexford by 13% with no major incident reported. 70 Coaches were involved in a hugely successful Cul Camp season. The dividend and profits from Cul Camps assist in reducing our financial difficulties so a very big well done and thanks to all our Cul Camp Committee, Volunteers, Clubs and Coaches who made the Cul Camps a success. You did a great job. The Cul Camps offer an outlet for our young inter-county players to work as Coaches at home and can sometimes prevent them going abroad for work. Report 2012 Page 17 Wexford Coaching & Games Summation by Games Manager ... Continued There is no way we could have achieved all this work without the assistance of countless volunteers and a huge amount of good will. To you all I say thanks a million. I'm a firm believer in team work and I believe we have made great progress. I salute all players and Coaches for a huge effort this year in the Development Squads particularly in fundraising. Parents and Clubs deserve a special mention for their continued support of the Squads. Our results in both football and hurling were very good this year. We are fortunate to have funding from the Dublin Supporters Club and Wexford Supporters Club which helped support important projects during the year. Coiste Na nOg also came in to fund the up skilling of our Development Squad Coaches and also assisted with the Development Squad expenses to the value of €12,000. Wexford County Council contributed €18,000 to Coaching and was happy we reached all their targets thus safeguard this funding. We were delighted to assist the County Council with their "Fun in the Sun" and "Silver Sneaker" projects and we look forward to supporting them again in 2013. My thanks to Grainne Kelly and Fran Ronan for all their help. I have to give special mention to the Brendan Hickey Fund in supporting new Hurling Initiatives this year. I attach copy of document used to secure this money in Appendix 23. I thank Diarmuid Devereux, Liam Griffin, Dave Bernie and John O'Neil for their assistance as well. When you consider the Dublin Coaching and Games spend last year was 2 million, Wexford's spend in comparison is miniscule. We are the 4th biggest County in Leinster and I believe we are punching far above our weight. We are the only true dual County in Leinster and you could argue in Ireland. Even with today’s challenges, Coaching and Games maximise the use of all available recourses. Last year Wexford ran one Award One Course, this year we ran 7. This was a huge extra volume of work to take on so thanks to the all volunteer tutors who made this possible. Paudie Butler deserves a special mention here. He has cultivated a very special relationship with Wexford over many years and his devotion to Wexford’s Hurling’s cause is inspiring and most appreciated. Looking forward we hope to roll out Coaching and Games badges to Schools and Clubs for reaching certain standards similar to green flag achievement currently in Primary Schools. We haven't forgotten the over 40's and we recently sent in a request to Croke Park to start Inter District over 40's Football competition. We might try the hurling in the summer. We hope to keep the current projects going which will be an achievement in itself. We welcome the findings of the recent Leinster Council report on Coaching and Games in the County and look forward to its implementation. We will work with the Coaching and Games Committee to ensure we move Wexford forward. Coaching & Games are looking forward to working in tandem with our volunteers. We treat all volunteers with absolute respect and we hope that this in return is reciprocated to Coaching. I believe by working together and harnessing good will and momentum, we can create something special in Wexford GAA. I’m not forgetting all our other staff contributors in Wexford Park, Margaret, Maire, Marion, John, Pj, Nicoli, and Danny. It’s a pleasure working with you and thanks for your support during the year. Report 2012 Page 18 Wexford Coaching & Games Testimonials Primary Schools “We have Children that miss a lot of school days, but never miss the day the coaches are due” “Coaching scheme give pupils a very positive attitude towards the GAA” “Only sporting body providing coaching” Post-Primary Schools “Many thanks for the great day that our 55 Transition Year students had with ye today in Belfield. It was an inspiring day for them (and me). From Paudie Butler at the start to the various workshops with Clodagh, Denis and Kevin and the outdoor Caman Abu and Peil Abu it was an inspirational day which the boys enjoyed very much. The school principal and vice-principal were delighted with the feedback from the lads when we returned to school. Well done and thanks” Donal Howlin – Wexford CBS Coach Education “With the quality and quantity of Coach Education currently going on in Wexford, I would place them in the top three Counties in Ireland” – Paudie Butler (National Master Tutor) “There has been a huge improvement in the Administration of GAA Education Courses in Wexford” – Colm Clear (Leinster Course Administrator) “Great Tutor over 4 Weeks, very knowledgeable” “I now have hope of an All Ireland in the future” “Well done lads – great attitude, keep up the good work” “I think the coaching development in Wexford is excellent and full of enthusiastic people. Keep up the good work, more people should attend your courses; should be compulsory for club coaches to attend this course” Cul Camps “Great week, well organized and enjoyed by all ages, Keep up the great work, All Coaches very enthusiastic” “Kids had a great time, the cheapest and most value summer camp available. Thank you” “Molly really enjoyed camp and excelled in confidence in the week and she can’t wait for next year” “It’s the first time my two to attend Cul Camps and they’ve enjoyed it; Will be back next year, thank you” “Great motivating factor including County Players; inspires the kids” Report 2012 Page 19 Wexford Coaching & Games List of Firsts for Wexford Coaching Office Completed 16 TY Courses and 7 Award One Courses Completed Campa Craic in St. Martins Sent out U8 / U10 fixtures schedule to clubs for Hurling and Football Ran “GAA Games on the Green” in Wexford, New Ross, Gorey, and Enniscorthy Setup Caman Abu centres in Wexford, New Ross, Enniscorthy, Gorey and Rathnure. Setup Post Primary School Committee and held 3 meetings Completed feedback workshops for Development Squad mentors in football and Hurling Menu of Coaching Office services sent to Post Primary Schools Secured GAA primary school coaching in Ballycanew NS. Co-ordinated and directed 5 new JobBridge Coaches in Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford. Co-ordinated and supported 16 new Vtos Coaches to work in our Primary Schools Co-ordinated and supported 10 second year Vtos Coaches to work in Post Primary Schools Completed regular feedback sessions with CE Scheme Coaches Completed 4 blitzes for 3rd/4th class in Primary Schools Completed 1st Year non-competitive blitzes Completed club non exam blitz in Gorey Completed Hurling on the street in Wexford and Gorey Completed “Fun in the Sun” & “Silver Sneaker” programme with Wexford County Council Completed TY GAA Reach Programme. Completed Strength Classes for Post-Primary Schools Completed Winter Indoor Strength&Conditioning programme (WISE) Completed 6 hurling sessions with Development Squad at U14, U15, U16 and U17 before cutting panels Completed Hurling Residential Academy Camp run in Good Council at U14 and U16. Completed Club Workshop programme (total 5) Report 2012 Page 20 Wexford Coaching & Games List of Firsts for Wexford Coaching Office… continued Assisted, supported and co-ordinated County Vocational Senior Hurling team for first time in 10 years Requested Clubs nominate 3 players for hurling and football squads and give all of the players quality sessions before cutting panel. Sent out questionnaire on Primary School Coaching to all Wexford Schools; information collated and fed back to Coaches. Submit weekly minutes of Coaching Staff meetings to Leinster Council and County Secretary. Provide monthly staff planners Produced Yearly Coaching Activity Planner Staffs submit expenses to Leinster Council on an electronic template which has been adapted as a standard in Leinster. Yearly Primary School Activity Coaching and Games planner sent to all Schools. Full Schedule of all Primary School Visits sent to Schools Accurate list of coaching visits of all Coaches compiled for 2012-2013 School Year. Qualified 28 Cul Camp Coaches in Pre-cul camp training Over 70 Coaches participated in Cul Camps No major incident reported in Cul Camps this year Completed 7 Award One’s. Yearly educational planners sent to Clubs Appendix won’t be printed for Convention but has been sent out to Club Secretaries electronically. Report 2012 Page 21 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 1 - Club School Link It is natural for most children to be drawn towards outdoor sport. The obvious location where the introduction process commences is in the local Primary School. Clubs that are organised on a consistent basis in supporting their local primary school will be successful in the long term. The Club, School and the Children will benefit mutually. It is very important to initiate an excellent working relationship with the school principal and teachers. Courtesy and good communication is central to its success. Steps to Establishing Club-School Links 1. Ensure that the Club has a dedicated School Liaison Officer (SLO). The SLO should be selected after considering availability to visit the school during school hours and communication skills. (If there is a club member teaching in the school he/she should not be asked to be SLO) 2. The SLO and Club Chairperson could arrange to meet the principal and teacher with responsibility for sport/games. 3. Agree points of contact for club and school. 4. Outline the club’s work at underage as well as the Go Games Programme, which promotes participation for all children. 5. Establish what support the school requires in terms of: a. Equipment and gear b. Facilities c. Coaching assistance in the school setting d. Support for Cumann na mBunscol activities e. Assistance with organising Go Games Blitzes f. Support for after school activities e.g. homework clubs g. Information about coaching courses h. Club membership for staff 6. Formalise arrangements regarding mutual use of each other's facilities. 7. Establish (and keep up to date) a GAA notice-board in the school with information on Club Blitzes, Ú Can (Skill) Awards, GAA Cúl Camps, Cumann na mBunscol activities etc. 8. Provide a calendar of club events e.g. registration days, Go Games Blitzes etc. and keep up to date with school events. 9. Liaise with the County Games Manager and the school to keep up to date with school initiatives including the GAA Céim ar Aghaidh Education Resource, GAA Fun Do Coaching Pack, Cúl4kidz magazine and the Schools Coaching programme. Report 2012 Page 22 Wexford Coaching & Games 10. Circulate a club newsletter to the school children to encourage them to become involved in the club. 11. Host schools Go-Games blitzes at the club pitch and hold a follow up event on a Saturday or Sunday morning. 12. Build on the new partnership; both the club and school could link together on new projects and schemes that will encourage children to play and stay with the GAA. Wexford GAA Club / School Link Support Scheme I detail below initiative where a grant of support funding will be supplied to a club to assist in the delivery of a Club/School Link Coach. 1. Clubs wishing to avail of this grant must submit a deposit of €500 to Wexford Games Development Account. This cheque is payable to Wexford GAA. 2. Club must supply Coach / Coaches to visit during School hours to coach. 3. A total of 65 hours coaching must be completed in a 12 month period in the school to be eligible for funding. 4. On completion of the 65 hours coaching, the Club/School Link Completion form must submitted to Wexford Games Manager. This form must be signed by School Principal, Club School Officer / Coiste Na nOg Secretary or Chairman and Club School Link Coach. 5. On receipt of signed Club/School Link Completion form and Club deposit, the Wexford Games Manager will pay the club €1000. 6. Only one grant of €500 is permitted per club. Report 2012 Page 23 Wexford Coaching & Games NEW Appendix 2 - Sample of School Schedule 2012-2013 Phase 1 Schedule (10th Sept - 26th Oct 2012) 17th Sept - 21st Sept & 1st Oct - 5th Oct are Blitz Days so there won't be Normal Coaching Visits. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Gorey Ed Craanford Gorey CBS Clologue Kilmuckridge Monamolin Riverchapel Castletown Camolin Ballagh Ballyroebuck Ballyfad Tombrack Gorey Central Ballyellis Ballythomas Clohamon Gorey Ballygarrett Kilanerin Ballindaggin Glenbrien Oylegate Ballyhogue Marshalstown Poulpeasty Kilmyshall Galbally Courtnacuddy Boolavogue St. Senans Gael Scoil - Enniscorthy E'corthy Curracloe Coolcotts Blackwater Castlebridge Screen Rathangan Kilmore Murntown Kennedy Park Broadway Rosslare Strand Mayglass Kilrane Crossabeg Tagoat Piercestown Mercy Wexford New Ross CBS Caroreigh Horeswood Adamstown Ramsgrange Poulfur Ballycullane Shielbaggan Gusserane Duncannon Cushinstown Danescastle - Bannow St. Leonards Rathgarogue New Michaels Street School Ross Phase 2 Schedule (5th Nov - 14th Dec 2012) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monaseed Riverchapel Gorey CBS Clohamon Oulart Ballyroebuck Ferns Tombrack Coolgreany Ballyellis Tara Hill Ballycanew Gael Scoil - Gorey St Edens Kilanerin Ballyduff Ballyoughter Ballyfad Gorey Davidstown Bree St. Aidans Monageer Marshalstown Clonroche Kilmyshall Boolavogue Caim Buncoldy Rathnure Gael Scoil - Enniscorthy Kiltealy E'corthy Curracloe Coolcotts Blackwater Castlebridge Screen Rathangan Kilmore Murntown Kennedy Park Broadway Rosslare Strand Mayglass Kilrane Crossabeg Tagoat Piercestown Wexford CBS Mercy Faythe Gael Scoil - Wexford Faythe Wexford Kennedy Park New Ross CBS Caroreigh Horeswood St. Leonards Ballyhack Poulfur Cushinstown Duncannon Gusseranne Rathgarogue Ballymitty Adamstown Raheen Michaels Street School Newbawn Taghmon New Ross Clongeen Christmas Break Report 2012 Page 24 Wexford Coaching & Games Sample of School Schedule 2012-2013 (Continued) Phase 3 Schedule (14th Jan - 8th Feb 2013) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Gorey Ed Craanford Gorey CBS Clologue Kilmuckridge Monamolin Riverchapel Castletown Camolin Ballagh Ballyroebuck Ballyfad Tombrack Gorey Central Ballyellis Ballythomas Clohamon Gorey Ballygarrett Kilanerin Kiltealy Ballymurn Oylegate Ballyhogue Marshalstown Boolavogue St. Senans Galbally Courtnacuddy Poulpeasty Clohamon Gael Scoil - Enniscorthy Bunclody Kilmyshall E'corthy Curracloe Coolcotts Blackwater Castlebridge Screen Rathangan Kilmore Murntown Kennedy Park Broadway Rosslare Strand Mayglass Kilrane Crossabeg Tagoat Piercestown Wexford CBS Mercy Faythe Gael Scoil - Wexford St. Iberius Faythe Presentation Wexford Kennedy Park New Ross CBS Caroreigh Horeswood Adamstown Ramsgrange Poulfur Ballycullane Shielbaggan Gusserane Rathgarogue Cushinstown Danescastle - Bannow Michaels Street School Raheen St. Leonards New Bawn Taghmon New Ross Clongeen Phase 4 Schedule (18th Feb - 22nd Mar 2013) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monaseed Riverchapel Gorey CBS Clohamon Oulart Ballyroebuck Ferns Tombrack Coolgreany Ballyellis Tara Hill Ballycanew Gael Scoil - Gorey St Edens Kilanerin Ballyduff Gorey Ballyoughter Ballyfad Caim Glenbrien St. Senans Monageer Marshalstown Bree St. Aidans Boolavogue Davidstown Clonroche Bunclody Rathnure Gael Scoil - Enniscorthy Clohamon Kilmyshall E'corthy Curracloe Coolcotts Blackwater Castlebridge Screen Rathangan Kilmore Murntown Kennedy Park Broadway Rosslare Strand Mayglass Kilrane Crossabeg Tagoat Piercestown Wexford CBS Mercy Faythe Gael Scoil - Wexford Faythe Wexford Kennedy Park New Ross CBS Ramsgrange Horeswood St. Leonards Ballyhack Poulfur Ballycullane Duncannon Gusseranne Ramsgrange Cushinstown Danescastle - Bannow Adamstown Rathgarogue Raheen Michaels Street School Newbawn Taghmon New Ross Clongeen Ballymitty Report 2012 Page 25 Wexford Coaching & Games Sample of School Schedule 2012-2013 (Continued) Phase 5 Schedule (8th April - 10th May 2013) 6th May - 10th May are Blitz Days so there won't be Normal Coaching Visits. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Gorey Ed Craanford Gorey CBS Clologue Kilmuckridge Monamolin Riverchapel Castletown Camolin Ballagh Ballyroebuck Ballyfad Tombrack Gorey Central Ballyellis Ballythomas Clohamon Gorey Ballygarrett Kilanerin Kiltealy Ballymurn Oylegate Ballyhogue Marshalstown Boolavogue St. Senans Galbally Courtnacuddy Poulpeasty Clohamon Gael Scoil - Enniscorthy Bunclody Kilmyshall E'corthy Curracloe Coolcotts Blackwater Castlebridge Screen Rathangan Kilmore Murntown Kennedy Park Broadway Mercy Mayglass Kilrane Crossabeg Tagoat Rosslare Strand Piercestown Wexford CBS Faythe Gael Scoil - Wexford Presentation Faythe Wexford Kennedy Park New Ross CBS Caroreigh Horeswood St. Leonards Ramsgrange Poulfur Ballycullane Shielbaggan Gusseranne Rathgarogue Cushinstown Danescastle - Bannow Adamstown Raheen Michaels Street School Newbawn Taghmon New Ross Clongeen Phase 6 Schedule (13th May - 14th June 2013) 20th May - 24th May are Blitz Days so there won't be Normal Coaching Visits. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monaseed Riverchapel Gorey CBS Clohamon Oulart Ballyroebuck Ferns Tombrack Coolgreany Ballyellis Tara Hill Ballycanew Gael Scoil - Gorey St Edens Kilanerin Ballyduff Gorey Ballyoughter Ballyfad Ballindaggin Glenbrien Oylegate Monageer Marshalstown Clonroche St. Aidans Boolavogue Davidstown Bree Kilmyshall Rathnure Gael Scoil - Enniscorthy Clohamon Buncoldy E'corthy Curracloe Coolcotts Blackwater Castlebridge Screen Rathangan Kilmore Murntown Kennedy Park Broadway Rosslare Strand Mayglass Kilrane Crossabeg Tagoat Piercestown Wexford CBS Mercy Faythe Gael Scoil - Wexford Presentation Faythe Wexford Kennedy Park New Ross CBS Ramsgrange Horeswood St. Leonards Ballyhack Poulfur Ballycullane Duncannon Gusseranne Rathgarogue Cushinstown Danescastle - Bannow Adamstown Raheen Michaels Street School Taghmon Ballymitty New Ross Clongeen Report 2012 Page 26 Appendix 3 - Primary School Yearly Activity Planner NEW Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 4 - Primary School Coaching Visits Record NEW 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Primary School Total Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase 1 Adamstown 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 2 Ballagh 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 3 Ballindaggin 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 4 Ballycullane 1 0 1 1 1 1 23 5 Ballyduff 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 6 Ballyellis 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 7 Ballyfad 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 8 Ballygarrett 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 9 Ballyhack 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 10 Ballyhogue 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 11 Ballymitty 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 12 Ballymurn 0 0 1 0 1 0 9 13 Ballyoughter 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 14 Ballyroebuck 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 15 Ballythomas 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 16 Blackwater 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 17 Boolavogue 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 18 Bree 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 19 Broadway 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 20 Bunclody 0 0 1 1 1 0 14 21 Caim 0 1 0 1 0 0 11 22 Camolin 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 23 Caroreigh 1 1 1 0 1 0 20 24 Castlebridge 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 25 Castletown 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 26 Clohamon 1 1 1 2 1 1 34 27 Clologue 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 28 Clongeen 0 1 1 1 1 1 24 29 Clonroche 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 30 Coolcotts 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 31 Coolgreany 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 32 Courtnacuddy 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 33 Craanford 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 34 Crossabeg 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 35 Curracloe 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 36 Cushinstown 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 37 Danescastle - Bannow 1 0 1 1 1 1 23 38 Davidstown 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 39 Duncannon 1 1 0 1 0 1 20 40 Faythe 0 2 2 2 2 2 48 41 Ferns 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 42 Gael Scoil - Enniscorthy 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 43 Gael Scoil - Gorey 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 44 Gael Scoil - Wexford 0 1 1 1 1 1 24 45 Galbally 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 46 Glenbrien 1 0 0 1 0 1 14 47 Gorey CBS 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 48 Gorey Central 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 49 Gorey ED 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 50 Gusserane 1 0 1 0 0 0 10 51 Horeswood 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 Report 2012 Page 29 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 4 - Primary School Coaching Visits Record (Continued) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Primary School Total Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase 51 Horeswood 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 52 Kennedy Park 1 2 2 2 2 2 53 53 Kilanerin 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 54 Kilmore 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 55 Kilmuckridge 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 56 Kilmyshall 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 57 Kilrane 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 58 Kiltealy 0 1 1 0 1 0 15 59 Marshalstown 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 60 Mayglass 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 61 Mercy 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 62 Michaels Street School 0 1 1 1 1 1 24 63 Monageer 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 64 Monamolin 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 65 Monaseed 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 66 Murntown 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 67 New Ross CBS 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 68 Newbawn 0 1 0 1 1 0 15 69 Oulart 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 70 Oylegate 1 0 1 0 1 1 18 71 Piercestown 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 72 Poulfur 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 73 Poulpeasty 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 74 Raheen 0 1 0 0 0 1 10 75 Ramsgrange 1 0 1 2 1 1 28 76 Rathangan 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 77 Rathgarogue 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 78 Rathnure 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 79 Riverchapel 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 80 Rosslare Strand 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 81 Screen 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 82 Shielbaggan 1 0 1 0 1 0 14 83 St Edens 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 84 St. Aidans 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 85 St. Iberius 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 86 St. Leonards 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 87 Taghmon 0 1 1 1 1 1 24 88 Tagoat 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 89 Tara Hill 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 90 Tombrack 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 91 Wexford CBS 0 1 1 1 1 1 24 92 60 65 68 69 67 67 1911 Note:Above are the actual visits per school. Visits can vary in duration from 1.5 hrs, 3hrs or all day. Report 2012 Page 30 Wexford Coaching & Games NEW Appendix 5 - Sample Schedule 3rd / 4th Class blitz Report 2012 Page 31 Wexford Coaching & Games NEW Appendix 6 - Primary School Coaching Feedback Questionnaire Introduction Wexford GAA Coaching and Games facilitate the coaching of young players in your school. In order to ensure we keep the standard of coaching high, your feedback is very important to us. Can you fill out the questionnaire and return to [email protected] by 1st March 2012. Your responses will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. GAA Coaching Sessions Neither Strongly agree nor Strongly agree Agree disagree Disagree Disagree The children enjoy the Coaching Session The children found the Coaching useful. The children improve their skills in Hurling and Football. All children in a class get the opportunity to participate in the coaching session The children feel safe during the coaching session. The Coaching session include appropriate amount of children. The Coaching session with each class last a minimum of 30 mins and a maximum of 1 hour. Teachers get the opportunity to contribute to the session if they wish. Teachers learn from the Coaches Teachers attend full Coaching session. The GAA are one of many sporting organisations that provide School coaching. Report 2012 Page 32 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 6 - Primary School Coaching Feedback Questionnaire The Coach Neither agree Strongly nor Strongly agree Agree disagree Disagree disagree The children love seeing the Coaches arrive. The Coaches arrive on time. The Coaches have enough equipment to deliver coaching session. The Coaches are suitably attired to deliver coaching session. The Coaches inform the School if they can't make a session. The School have Coaching equipment to assist the coaches. The School have appropriate out- door grounds to facilitate GAA coaching. The School have access to indoor facilities. What were the most useful and enjoyable aspects of the Primary School Coaching scheme and why? Report 2012 Page 33 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 6 - Primary School Coaching Feedback Questionnaire Which parts of the School Coaching Scheme would you change and why? Is the current schedule notification sufficient ? YES NO If you answer no, can you make suggestions to improve below ? Are there any other comments you would like to make? Thank you for your assistance. Report 2012 Page 34 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 7 - Primary Schools Feedback 37% response, vast majority positive Positives – Question: What’s the most important aspect of Primary School Coaching . All children treated equally . Sessions include Kids who may not be interested . Children enjoy coaching session . All Children included . Coaches are a pleasure to deal with and courteous at all times. . Coaches work greatly appreciated by the Children, Teachers and Parents. . Coaches provide very good role model of how to behave with respect and commitment. . Coaches make sessions interesting (tug-of-war was great fun) . Only sporting body providing coaching . Coaches are really dependable . Coaches are well prepared and very enthusiastic . We have Children that miss a lot of school days, but never miss the day the coaches are due. . Scheme works very well mostly down to Coaches. . All Schools reported satisfaction with notice of schedule and communication with Coaching Office . Children love to see the Coaches arrive. They love the fun warn ups and especially like the matches at the end. . Children reliably inform me its brilliant. Coaches are most polite and courteous and the staff and Children love having them. . Coaches are very experienced and have an excellent rapport with the children. . Warm up games lots of fun . Good variety in each session . Coaches really enjoy what they do and this enthusiasm inspires the Children . Coaches are positive and encouraging. . Coaching scheme give pupils a very positive attitude towards the GAA. . Children Skill levels improve and scheme is very worthwhile. . Skills broken down and taught properly. Negatives – Question: What’s most important aspect of Primary School Coaching . Too many Children in each session . Coaches are late ** . No notice of cancelation **** . Coaches don’t have enough equipment . Schools don’t have enough equipment . Coaches don’t do what they are told. . Coaches dressed inappropriately for GAA Coaching. Report 2012 Page 35 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 8 - Post-Primary School Flyer of Coaching Services NEW Report 2012 Page 36 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 9 - Post Primary School Fixture Template Report 2012 Page 37 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 10 Development Squad Mentors Forum - Feedback Report Objectives of Development Squads List successes of Wexford Development Squads achieved this year. • Very committed players • Improvement throughout the year • Skill levels improved • Got new players involved at county level • Good attendances • Parents very committed • Fitness levels improved as year went on • Competitive in all Tournaments • Squads catered for 48 players at U14, 45 at U14 and 60 players were tried at U16 • U15's won tournament • U14's competed well • U16 / U17 went on to play minor for Wexford List obstacles to success of our Development Squads • Impossible to get players together • Too many commitments to other things • Too much pressure from competing codes • Clubs not sending in players • Young players don't want to play for the County Team • Clubs have negative attitude to Squads • Lack of communication with hurling squads • Clubs won't allow use of facilities for squad sessions • Squads should know at start of year how many Development Squads teams there are. • Clashes with Club fixtures and Club training • Each squad should have budget • Other sports • Clubs haven't bought into the idea of the Squads • Hurling and Football national days very close together • Underage competitions being run, one week hurling , one week football, no continuity List suggestions to improve the Development Squads • Text service from Wexford Park • More exposure on Social websites • Extend GAA season • Coaching activity calendar • Start season earlier • Introduce District competitions • Funding / Budget • Coach continuity • Head hunt quality mentors • Appoint mentors as early as possible • Be more inclusive with regard to selection of new coaches • Use the indoor facilities for U14 / U15 tournaments Report 2012 Page 38 Wexford Coaching & Games Development Squad Mentors Forum - Feedback Report - Continued Squad Mentors What reasons did you got involved with Development Squads? • Improve Wexford Hurling • Improve skills in Coaching • Assist players and encourage a healthy life style. • To give back something • Proud Wexford Hurling man • To improve the standard of Hurling • To improve development of hurlers • The track suit!!!! • Love of GAA • Love working with young players • A new challenge • Improve young players • Love of Wexford Football What qualities should a Squad Mentor have? • Trustworthy • Ability to Coach • Good Communicator • Knowledge of the game • Passion and enthusiasm • Understanding • Be there for the right reason • Committed / Organised / have a vision • Minimum Award one Coaching Qualification What are the obstacles to getting involved with the Development Squads? • Trying to balance Club and County commitments • Work commitments • Lack of coaching knowledge • Lack of time. • Cost • Fear of unknown and not enough support • big responsibility looking after young players • Small group of coaches to do all the work • Lack of co-operation from Clubs • Lack of motivation in Squads List of things you would improve to encourage Coaches getting involved with Development Squads. • Move Coaching Clinics or Workshops • The chance of becoming a minor Manager / Selector • More recognition for the efforts and commitment of Coaches • Passes into Games • Gear • Off season access to Coaching seminars or Coaching Workshops • Coaching Courses • Backup from high profile Players / Coaches • Better PR from papers / radio Report 2012 Page 39 Wexford Coaching & Games Development Squad Mentors Forum - Feedback Report - Continued Wexford Player Development List the things you did this year to help develop our players • Added physical element to training • Used indoor facilities • Brought team on away trip (bonding session) • Wall sessions • Game time to all players • Night away with U16's • Boxing club session • Swimming pool session • Trip to Kerry • Trained before Senior Squad • Varied training - beach • Strength and Conditioning Session List the obstacles to player development. • Communication problems with clubs • Club activities • no club team or school team • Club coaching not good enough in some clubs • Bad attitude from some clubs • Clashes with other codes • Poor attitude from some players • Poor planning • No opportunity to keep second squad going • Difficulty finding training pitches List the things that would help with player development. • Year round programme / activity • Combine Club teams / district teams / School teams • Regular assessment • Strength and conditioning • Specialised Coaching • Coach players how to play the game • Finalising squads earlier • Transport to training for some players • Arrange training sessions before Senior training • Introduce player diary • Develop style of play in Wexford Report 2012 Page 40 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 11 - Development Squad Template Report 2012 Page 41 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 11 - Development Squad Template - Continued Report 2012 Page 42 Wexford Coaching & Games NEW Appendix 12 - Wexford GAA Player Nomination Form To be completed by the Club Coaching Officer in consultation with last year's team mentors. Please submit this form to the Wexford Coaching and Games to nominate players to be considered for Wexford Development Squads. Clubs are restricted to three players per code. Special cases can be made for extra numbers by calling the Games Manager, Dave Guiney on 087-2362685. Deadline for submission is 1st January 2012. Club Club Contact Club: Contact Mobile Grade / Date of Code Player Name Address. Mobile No Birth Position U14 Hurling U14 Football U15 Hurling U15 Football Report 2012 Page 43 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 12 - Wexford GAA Player Nomination Form - Continued Grade / Date of Code Player Name Address. Mobile No Birth Position U16 Hurling U16 Football U17 Hurling U17 Football Report 2012 Page 44 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 13 - Residential Development Academy Camp Schedule 2012 DAY ONE Check in 9.30am sharp Skills Session (2 stations - 40min each) 10.00am Blitz / League Rd1 (Conditions related to coaching) 12 pm NEW Lunch 12.45pm Speed / Running Techniques ( Paul Kinsella) 1.30pm Blitz / League Rd 2 3pm Guest Speaker (Tommy Walsh) 4pm - 5.15pm Dinner 5.30pm Handball / Doubles (Teamwork and Communication) 6.30pm - 7.30pm Quiz (Light Refreshments for Players) 8pm - 10pm ______ DAY TWO Breakfast 8.30am Skills Session (2 stations - 40min each) 9.30am Blitz / League Rd3 (Conditions related to coaching) 11 am Diet / Match Preparation - Ideal Performance State etc 12pm 2 groups Lunch 1pm Diet / Match Preparation - Ideal Performance State etc 2pm 2 groups Fun / Team building exercise, Tug of War, Relays etc 3pm Home 4pm Report 2012 Page 45 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 14 - WISE Programme NEW WEXFORD COACHING AND GAMES WISE Programme Winter Indoor Strength & Conditioning Exercise Programme. 7-Dec-12 Report 2012 Page 46 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 14 - WISE Programme (continued) Contents Proposal for Winter Strength and Conditioning Programme 2011 1.0 Background and Current Practice 48 2.0 Project Description 48 2.1 Project Overview 48 2.2 Aims of the project 48 2.3 Timing 49 3.0 Project Plan 49 3.1 Management 49 3.2 Deliverables 49 3.3 Stages 50 4.0 Costing 51 5.0 Risks 52 6.0 Qualifications of Strength and Conditioning Coaches 52 Appendix 2 - Screen Functional Test Ratings Appendix 3 - Timetable of Training Sessions Appendix 4 - Player Weekly Training Programme Sample Appendix 5 - Player Progress Record Sheet Sample Appendix 6 - Resource Breakdown Appendix 7 - Dates, Venues and Location Report 2012 Page 47 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 14 - WISE Programme (continued) Proposal for Winter Strength and Conditioning Programme This document has been created by Dave Guiney the Wexford GAA Games Manager in consultation with our Development Squad Coaches and prominent Strength and Conditioning Coaches in Wexford. (Qualifications of Strength and Conditioning Coaches in Section 6 below) The objective of this document is to detail a Strength and Conditioning programme and assist in getting approval on spend. This project is outside the normal Coaching and Games activities so will require funding from sources outside Leinster Council. 1.0 Background and Current Practice The Coaching Department recently carried out a series of basic tests on our U16 players and we were alarmed at the lack of strength and fitness of our County players. This programme which will be run annually and over a 5 year period hopes to re-address this deficiency in our players and ensure they are best placed, physically to compete at Inter-County level. 2.0 Project Description 2.1 Project Overview We are proposing a 6 weeks Strength and Conditioning programme to run from Friday 4th of November to Sat 10th Dec. All current 2011 Development Squad Players at U14, U15 and U16 will be screened and undergo a fitness test. Using these findings and adhering to best practice our expert panel of Strength and Conditioning Coaches will draw up a 6 week programme for these players to complete. At the end of this period, the players will be reassessed to monitor progress. Training will take place in centralized training centers on a weekly basis and each player will have a daily training programme to complete. Screening and fitness test will take 1.5 hrs and collective training will last 1 hr. This project will improve the strength and conditioning of our young players so that in future they will be more capable of competing at Minor and Senior level. It will introduce our young players to training everyday and get them into good habits early in their careers. The programme is geared not to impact School and Club activity in a negative way and will allow the player to continue playing in their school or club. The programme will also encourage players to take more responsibility for their own fitness. The project is call WISE - Winter Indoor Strength&Conditioning Exercise Programme. 2.2 Aims of the project • Target 30-40 U14's, U15's and U16's hurling players. • Introduce these players to good training techniques that will stand to them in the future. • Flag early problems with a players physical make up. • Build strength in key areas and improve fitness conditioning Report 2012 Page 48 Wexford Coaching & Games • Encourage young players to exercise every day. • Encourage young players to take more responsibility for their strength and conditioning. • Use results from these tests to formulate future Development Squad fitness targets • Provide a development path in the area of strength and conditioning for future Squads. • Provide a source of additional training to our Squad Mentors and full time Coaches in the area of fitness screening and testing. 2.3 Timing The Coaching Department from previous experience have decided on this time of the year to roll this project as it should not clash with other GAA activities. However, some of your targeted players maybe involved with schools and other sports. We have taken this into account with our U14's and U15's by scheduling sessions on Friday nights to avoid clashes with rugby and soccer. At U16, players are generally more focused and are willing to commit even with competition from other sports. There is a strong case to rollout this program throughout the year but this would clash with other GAA activities in Clubs, Schools and Development Squads. Wexford Coaches will be encouraged to include aspects of this Strength and Conditioning Programme in all training sessions. 3.0 Project Plan 3.1 Management This project will be managed by the Wexford Games Manager. A detailed project plan will be presented to the Hurling Development Committee in order to get the required funding. All full time Coaches will be required to assist in the rollout of this programme. 3.2 Deliverables • Provide screening for U14, U15 and U16 Hurlers • Provide fitness test for U14, U15 and U16 Hurlers • Provide a 6 week fitness programme for each player at U14, U15 and U16. • Provide a total of 5 collective training sessions to U14, U15 and U16's. • Provide a final testing session to record progress • Development Squad Mentors to assist and allow them learn new training techniques. • Document progress and submit to Hurling Development Committee • Document results as measure for future benchmarking. Report 2012 Page 49 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 14 - WISE Programme (continued) 3.3 Stages I detail below the four main stages of this project. The first is the planning and structuring stage. Most of this has been completed. This plan will be given to the Hurling Development Committee for approval and then will be deployed. The last stage will be the reporting of results stage. Stage 1 - Planning And Structuring Start date End date Duration Aug 2011 Sept 2011 1 month Effort: Strength and Games Hurling TOTAL Conditioning Manager Development Coaches Committee 30 hrs 8 hrs 10 hrs 48hrs Deliverable(s): • Template for screening players • Template for Fitness test • Schedule for weekly training programme • Schedule for 10 weeks training programme • Template to record each players results Stage 2: Plan / Budget Sign off Start date End date Duration Mid Sept 2011 End Sept 2 weeks 2011 Effort: School Games Hurling TOTAL Coaches Manager Development Committee 2 hrs 2 hrs 1hr 5hrs Deliverable(s): • Submit plan to a cross section of School Coaches • Submit plan to Hurling Development Committee for budget sign off. Stage 3: Deployment Start date End date Duration Mid Oct 2011 End Nov 2011 6 weeks Effort: Strength and Games Wexford TOTAL Conditioning Manager Squad Coaches Mentors & Wex GDA's 36 hrs * 4 36 hrs 36 hrs *20 900 hrs Deliverable(s): Report 2012 Page 50 Wexford Coaching & Games • Deliver screening for 40 * U14's, U15's and U16's • Deliver fitness testing for 40 * U14's, U15's and U16's • Deliver fitness programme to 40 * U14's, U15's and U16's • Deliver five collective strength and conditioning training sessions to 40 * U14's, U15's and U16's • Deliver final fitness test for 40 * U14's, U15's and U16's Stage 4: Collate and report back results Start date End date Duration Dec 2011 Jan 2012 2 Months Effort: Games Hurling TOTAL Manager Development Committee 20 hrs 2 hrs 22 hrs Deliverable(s): • Collate results for each set of players • Compile report on results • Submit results to Hurling development Committee 4.0 Costing Unfortunately at present the Wexford Coaching and Games office don't have the required funds to support a project of this size. I detail below a breakdown of the cost. Costs to Hurling Development Committee Items Total (€) Strength and Conditioning Coaches 3,000 Expenses SUBTOTAL (Total staff costs) 3,000 Arena rental 900 Equipment 100 TOTAL COST per Year 4000 Total Cost over 5 Years 20000 Note: Cost may be reduced by charging the players a fee of €20 per programme. There may also be a reduction in the costs for future years as our own full time coaches get more up to speed on Fitness Screening and Testing. Report 2012 Page 51 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 14 - WISE Programme (continued) 5.0 Risks I detail the risks associated with this project below 1. Cost: It may be difficult to get funding for this project every year. 2. Volunteer assistance: Like all our projects in the GAA, we are very much dependant on volunteers to help. This project is no different. We will need at least 13 additional coaches to assist our expert coaches on the Screening and Fitness test nights. 3. Schools / Clubs: There is a chance that this fitness program clashes with other activities. 6.0 Qualifications of Strength and Conditioning Coaches I detail qualifications below. Coach Name Qualifications Mick Kelly National Training Centre - UKSC Weight Lifting Ireland - Level One Coach I.U.K Level II, Level one IABA Ollie Gogarty National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness Level One and Two, EKI - European Kettlebell Instructor Qualification Paul Kinsella Level 1 GAA coach, Level 2 Athletics Coach Coached youth and adult to Irish National and British championships in Athletics Paul Carty BSC Honours in Human Physiology and Rehabilitation. Report 2012 Page 52 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 15 - Post Camp Parent / Guardian Questionnaire CAMP VENUE: Date of Camp: week no: In order to ensure that the excellent standards of the Summer Camps are maintained we ask you to complete the following questions by ticking the appropriate box. Promotion Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Organisation Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Quality of coaching Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Enjoyment Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Value for Money Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Any other comments or suggestions Report 2012 Page 53 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 16 - Sample of U10 Game Schedule NEW U-10 Hurling Group B1 ID Home Team Away Team Venue Referee 25/05/2012 Shelmaliers BYE Hollymount Club Referee 19:00 St Anne's Rathangan Horeswood G.A.A.Club Rathangan Club Referee Bye Our Lady's Island Tagoat Club Referee St Martin's Taghmon-Camross Piercestown Club Referee Rd 2 08/06/2012 Horeswood G.A.A.Club Shelmaliers Horeswood Club Referee 19:00 Taghmon-Camross St Anne's Rathangan Taghmon Club Referee St Mary's Rosslare BYE Tagoat Club Referee Our Lady's Island St Martin's Our Lady's Island Club Referee Rd3 06/07/2012 St Anne's Rathangan Our Lady's Island Rathangan Club Referee 19:00 Horeswood G.A.A.Club BYE Horeswood Club Referee Shelmaliers Taghmon-Camross Hollymount Club Referee St Martin's Bye Piercestown Club Referee Rd4 13/07/2012 Our Lady's Island Shelmaliers Our Lady's Island Club Referee 19:00 St Martin's BYE Piercestown Club Referee Taghmon-Camross Horeswood G.A.A.Club Taghmon Club Referee Bye St Anne's Rathangan Club Referee Rd5 24/08/2012 Shelmaliers BYE Hollymount Club Referee 19:00 St Anne's Rathangan St Martin's Rathangan Club Referee Horeswood G.A.A.Club Our Lady's Island Horeswood Club Referee Taghmon-Camross BYE Taghmon Club Referee Rd 6 03/08/2012 St Martin's Shelmaliers Piercestown Club Referee 7.00pm Our Lady's Island Taghmon-Camross Our Lady's Island Club Referee St Anne's Rathangan BYE Rathangan Club Referee Bye Horeswood G.A.A.Club Tagoat Club Referee Rd 7 07/09/2012 Horeswood G.A.A.Club St Martin's Horeswood Club Referee 7.00pm Taghmon-Camross Bye Taghmon Club Referee Shelmaliers St Anne's Rathangan Hollymount Club Referee Our Lady's Island BYE Our Lady's Island Club Referee Report 2012 Page 54 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 17 - Sample of U12 Game Schedule U12 Division 1 Football (South) Date Home Team Result Away Team Result Venue Referee 10/04/2012 St Martin's Taghmon-Camross Piercestown Pj Doyle 7.00pm St Anne's Rathangan Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Rathangan Jack Bolger Shelmaliers Glynn-Barntown Hollymount Luke Carthy Rd 2 18/04/2012 Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields St Martin's Pairc Charman Ger O Reilly 7.30pm Glynn-Barntown St Anne's Rathangan Killurin Ian McGuire Taghmon-Camross Shelmaliers Taghmon H Sinnott Rd 3 05/06/2012 Shelmaliers St Martin's Hollymount Ger Lynch 7.30pm Glynn-Barntown Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Killurin Dermot O Leary Taghmon-Camross St Anne's Rathangan Taghmon J Diskin Rd 4 12/06/2012 Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Taghmon-Camross Pairc Charman D Donovan 7.30pm St Anne's Rathangan Shelmaliers Rathangan Dermot O Leary St Martin's Glynn-Barntown Piercestown S O Shea Rd 5 03/07/2012 Shelmaliers Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Hollymount J Denton 7.30pm Taghmon-Camross Glynn-Barntown Taghmon Sinead Whelan St Martin's St Anne's Rathangan Piercestown Brian O Leary Rd 6 10/07/2012 Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields St Anne's Rathangan Pairc Charman Ger O Reilly 7.30pm Glynn-Barntown Shelmaliers Killurin T kavangh Taghmon-Camross St Martin's Taghmon N Whelan Rd 7 31/07/2012 St Martin's Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Piercestown Dermot O Leary 7.30pm St Anne's Rathangan Glynn-Barntown Rathangan F. Neville Shelmaliers Taghmon-Camross Hollymount K Carty Rd 8 07/08/2012 St Martin's Shelmaliers Piercestown Jack Bolger 7.30pm St Anne's Rathangan Taghmon-Camross Rathangan Sean Selvin Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Glynn-Barntown Pairc Charman J Heffernan Rd 9 28/08/2012 Glynn-Barntown St Martin's Killurin J Bolger 7.30pm Shelmaliers St Anne's Rathangan Hollymount S O Shea Taghmon-Camross Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Taghmon B Tracey Rd 10 04/09/2012 Glynn-Barntown Taghmon-Camross Killurin D Donovan 7.30pm St Anne's Rathangan St Martin's Rathangan Derek Murphy Na Sairséalaigh/Sarsfields Shelmaliers Pairc Charman James Flood Report 2012 Page 55 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 18 - Flyer to Clubs on Workshops NEW Report 2012 Page 56 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 19 - GAA Reach Programme NEW GAA Reach Programme 7-Dec-12 Report 2012 Page 57 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 19 - GAA Reach Programme.... Continued Contents Introduction ...... 59 1.0 Background and Current Practice ...... 59 2.0 Objectives of these Initiatives ...... 60 2.0 Projects Description ...... 60 2.1 Fun in the Sun ...... 60 2.2 GAA Games on the Green ...... 60 2.3 Primary School 3rd / 4th Class Blitzes 60 2.4 Non - Exam U15 Hurling / Football Competition ...... 60 2.5 Hurling on the Street ...... 60 2.6 Hurling on the Quay ...... 60 2.7 TY Recreational Games Programme ...... 60 2.8 First Year Non - Competitive Fun Blitz ...... 61 2.9 Over 40's Hurling and Football District Blitz ...... 61 2.10 Over 55's Recreational Games ...... 61 3.0 Risks ...... 61 Report 2012 Page 58 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 19 - GAA Reach Programme.... Continued Introduction The objective of this document is outline projects Wexford Coaching Office will put in place to get more people back involved in the GAA. 1.0 Background and Current Practice The GAA have certain areas where it hasn't done well in the past. Clubs in our Urban areas are struggling. Participation in town clubs can be poor and the town clubs face different challenges to rural clubs. The GAA has lost considerable ground to indoor soccer and tag rugby over the last number of years. We now have two games in Caman Abu and Peil Abu that can compete with these recreational games. The fallout in our Post Primary Schools is also alarming and it is important we try re-introduce the GAA to all our kids in this schools. Every year as many players retire from our games due to their age. Nothing has been done over the last few years to keep these players playing GAA. Now we have a game that there is less physical contact that older players can play. There is also an opening for Over 40's competition similar to what they do in other sports. I detail below projects we hope to put in place to reach out to people outside GAA clubs and get them back involved in Wexford GAA • Fun in the Sun • GAA Games on the Green • 3rd / 4th Class blitzes • Non-Exam U15 County Competition • Hurling on the Street • Hurling on the Quay • TY Recreational Games • First Year non Competition fun blitz • Over 40's District Hurling / Football Blitz • Over 55's recreational games League / Blitz Report 2012 Page 59 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 19 - GAA Reach Programme.... Continued 1.1 Objectives of these Initiatives I detail below the objectives of this programme • Increase participation in Urban Clubs • Target less popular social groupings to get people back into the GAA • Provide outlet for ex-players to play • Provide outlet for older players that never played GAA • Encourage young players to try our GAA games. 2.0 Projects Description 2.1 Fun in the Sun This project was tried this year for the first time. It's done in conjunction with Wexford County Council. We had 800 Children from every part in Wexford trying GAA at our local beaches. Kids rotate from GAA to Soccer to Rugby etc. 2.2 GAA Games on the Green We send out flyers to estates in different Urban areas and invite them to GAA Games on their local Green. At the end of a 6-7 week period of activity, we invite all players to a blitz in Wexford Park or their local big pitch. 2.3 Primary School 3rd / 4th Class Blitzes We invite all our Primary Schools to a blitz organized by the Coaching Office. All ready this year we have completed 3 major Blitzes our last one attracted over 2,000 kids from 63 different schools. We plan to run 4 of these per year. 2.4 Non - Exam U15 Hurling / Football Competition We piloted this for the first time this year. We hope to continue this next year and have Football at Easter and Hurling in June. 2.5 Hurling on the Street We tried this in Gorey and Wexford and it went very well this year. Urban clubs are invited in to town festival. It has been hugely popular and generate great interest for both players and parents. 2.6 Hurling on the Quay Another project similar to the hurling on the street where clubs and Primary schools are invited into a fun day in town to hurl. 2.7 TY Recreational Games Programme This is a new project were all TY students are invited to our County Grounds to play Peil Abu and Caman Abu. To great improve the connection with these young players we hope to include discussions on mental health and drug awareness. Report 2012 Page 60 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 19 - GAA Reach Programme.... Continued 2.8 First Year Non - Competitive Fun Blitz We invite all first years from our local Post-Primary Schools to their local District grounds to play some Football and Hurling. Schools can send in as many players as they want. Teams are picked on arrival and 3-4 games are played over a 2 hour period. 2.9 Over 40's Hurling and Football District Blitz We hope to run this before Christmas in both hurling and football. We will try Hurling first and then football. Blitz would be run in one day where all teams play each other and team with most points wins the day. I detail list below of items required per coach. 2.10 Over 55's Recreational Games Wexford Coaching Office piloted this game with the Over 55 active retirement group this year in Kilmuckridge. More work need to be done here but there is a market for this. It would work very well with NSE health programmes and County Council grant initiatives. 3.0 Risks I detail the risks associated with these projects below 4. Cost: It may be difficult to get funding for these projects every year. 5. Volunteer assistance: Like all our projects in the GAA, we are very much dependant on volunteers to help. These projects are no different. 6. Full Time Staff: Many of these projects tie in with targets set by Leinster Council for full time time staff. With- out this resource extra volunteer help would be required. ****NOTE: This document has been created by Dave Guiney, Wexford GAA Games Manager in consultation with our Coaching and Games Committee and our Full-time Coaches in Wexford. Report 2012 Page 61 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 20 - Fun in the Sun NEW Report 2012 Page 62 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 21 - GAA Games on the Green NEW Report 2012 Page 63 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 22 - Easter Camps Flyer Report 2012 Page 64 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document NEW WEXFORD COACHING AND GAMES Proposal for Funding Extra Hurling specific projects Hickey Fund 7-Dec-12 Report 2012 Page 65 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document - Continued Contents Introduction ...... 67 1.0 Background and Current Practice ...... 67 2.0 Projects Description ...... 68 2.1 Strong Enough to Hurl - WISE ...... 68 2.2 Hurling in Residential Boot Camps (Development Academy) ...... 68 2.3 Hurling at the Root (Hurling on the Green) ...... 69 2.4 Hurling on the Quay ...... 69 2.5 Hurling on the Island ...... 69 2.6 Hurling in the Schools of Excellence ...... 70 2.7 Hurling All Year Round ...... 70 2.8 Hurling Education for Coaches ...... 70 2.9 Hurling in Primary School Nurseries...... 70 2.10 Hurling at the Wall ...... 71 3.0 Risks ...... 71 Report 2012 Page 66 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document - Continued Introduction The objective of this document is source funding through the Hickey Fund to specific Hurling projects. These projects are outside the normal Coaching and Games activities so will require funding from sources outside Leinster Council. 1.0 Background and Current Practice Hurling is the most skillful and resource dependant game played in Ireland. Every child in Wexford doesn't have a hurl or helmet and this can be a disincentive to play. Also due the difficulty in playing the game, young players sometimes need extra incentives to play. At times we don't do enough advertising around our game and often times we allow other competing sports full monopoly on good PR exercises. The projects listed in this document will readdress some of these issues. I detail these projects below • Strong enough to Hurl - WISE • Hurling in Residential Boot Camp - (Development Academy) • Hurling at the Root (on the green) • Hurling on the Quay • Hurling on the Island • Hurling in the Schools of Excellence • Hurling all Year Round • Hurling Education for Coaches • Hurling Primary School Nurseries • Hurling at the Wall Report 2012 Page 67 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document - Continued 2.0 Projects Description 2.1 Strong Enough to Hurl - WISE We are proposing a block of 6 weeks of Strength and Conditioning programme to run before Christmas and 6 weeks after. All current Development Squad Players at U14, U15 and U16 will be screened and undergo a fitness test. Using these findings and adhering to best practice our expert panel of Strength and Conditioning Coaches will draw up a programme for these players to complete. At the end of this period, the players will be reassessed to monitor progress. Training will take place in centralized training centers on a weekly basis and each player will have a daily training programme to complete. This project will improve the strength and conditioning of our young players so that in future they will be more capable of competing at Minor and Senior level. It will introduce our young players to training everyday and get them into good habits early in their careers. The programme is geared not to impact School and Club activity in a negative way and will allow the player to continue playing in their school or club. The programme will also encourage players to take more responsibility for their own fitness. The project is call WISE - Winter Indoor Strength&Conditioning Exercise Programme. A more detailed document was submitted already on this project. Total Cost €4,000 2.2 Hurling in Residential Boot Camps (Development Academy) In 2009, Leinster discontinued the DJ Carey school of hurling in Kilkenny. This provided a weekend stayover for our U14 hurlers from Wexford and many other Counties. This was a very beneficial and could be repeated in Wexford. The plan would be to bring our U14/U15/U16 hurlers to Good Counsel for a 2 day Coaching and Games event. We could train the team in a number of areas during the two days and give them 20-30 minute talks on thing like lifestyle choices and strength and conditioning etc. We could also bring in the likes of George O'Connor, Tom Dempsey, Liam Dunne or Liam Griffin to talk to these young players. Easter is the preferred time for U15 / U16's. 2 days each. Good Counsel will charge €32 per head for B + B. There will be 50 players and 10 adults with each age group U14 / U15 / U16. I've broken down some of the costs below (Figures based on 50 players and 10 mentors) B+B for each Adult / Child @ €32 each * approx €6000 2 meals * U14 / U15 / U16 @ €500 for each meal €3000 Equipment (Hurls / Balls / First Aid / Sundry etc) €1000 Total Cost €10,000 Report 2012 Page 68 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document - Continued 2.3 Hurling at the Root (Hurling on the Green) In our Urban areas in particular we have serious problems getting young players to play hurling. Many parents are reluctant to buy a new hurl and helmet for a child as they may not stay at the game. We now have two vans in our coaching office and these vans could be used to bring large amounts of helmets and hurls to cater for these Children. If the Child plays the game on a regular basis, parents might be quicker at funding the Childs new sport. The proposal is to buy 50 helmets and 100 hurls of different sizes, organise a number of Blitzes in build up areas and invite the local children to play. They don't need a hurl or a helmet. The children arrive at the venue, pick a hurl and a helmet and go and play. After the game, they return the hurl and helmet. After a few weeks as they improve their game and enjoyment, New Hurl and helmets will be available for parents to buy. This process was successfully used in Carlow and the coaches formed a new club from getting kids to play that never played before. This equipment will also be available for Blitzes in Wexford Town, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey. 50 Helmets @ €55 each = €2750 100 Hurls @ €15 each = €1500 Total Cost €4,250 2.4 Hurling on the Quay This project has been run over the last few years by Coaching and Games in Wexford. This year funding isn't available due to our financial difficulties. We set up a small fenced arena on the Quay in Wexford during the Summer Festival. Local clubs are invited to play hurling in little blitzes for the day. 10 clubs attended last year and all the kids who participate get a "Goodie Bag". The games are 6-7 a side and the players absolutely love the novelty of the event. Local visitors to Wexford find the event intriguing and it's a great PR event for Wexford Hurling. Goodie bag for kids = €300 Hurling balls = €120 Refreshments for Club Coaches = €100 Lunch for Volunteer event helpers = €100 First Aid = €200 Stewards = €225 Total Cost €1,045 2.5 Hurling on the Island This project has been run over the last few years by Coaching and Games in Wexford. This year funding isn't available due to our financial difficulties. We run a "Poc Fada" event on one of the Saltee Islands. The cost of getting to the Island is inhibitive for Parents so we need funding to offset the cost on families. The event is a very enjoyable day for everyone especially given the unique nature of the event. Hurling Balls = €360 Boat Rental Assistance = €800 Trophy for winners = €200 First Aid = €200 Stewards (one per team) = €200 Total Cost €1,760 Report 2012 Page 69 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document - Continued 2.6 Hurling in the Schools of Excellence This project has been run over the last few years by the Coaching and Games in Wexford. This year funding isn't available due to our financial difficulties. We host Hurling Schools of Excellence in New Ross, Gorey, Wexford and Enniscorthy for our U13/U14 hurlers. The main cost here is the costs of the Arenas. We are looking for 10 Friday nights for one hour each night in 4 different venues. There is about 20-25 kids in each venue that's 100 kids getting extra hurling. 10 Sessions in each District, 4 teams in Total, Average €80 per hour. Total Cost €3,200 2.7 Hurling All Year Round This project is a new initiative. We hope to keep our Development Squad players U15, U16 and U17 going over the winter with indoor games. The plan is to break them up into districts and slightly restrict the rules of the game and play inter-district Blitzes. The main cost here is the arenas and medals for winning teams. Cost per arena €80 per hour, 3 teams U15/U16/U17 per week, Two Venues per week 6 weeks (2 weeks prep, 3 weeks matches, 1 Finals night) Total Cost of Arena = €2,880 Cost of Medals = €500 Total Cost €3380 2.8 Hurling Education for Coaches Wexford Coaching Office are running 7 Award one's this year. These courses have been offered to all Clubs in Wexford with 5 free places going to each club per year for two years. These courses cost €100 per person. This cost covers Tutors expenses and venue rental costs. It's very important to have all our Coaches qualified to the highest standard. Cost per Course is €2,500 * 7 Total Cost = €17,500 2.9 Hurling in Primary School Nurseries. Currently our Primary School Coaches don't have the required equipment to Coach 5-8 year old players. We need special small hurls and small soft bean bag type hurling balls. Kids love the approach with this equipment as they succeed in everything they do from an early age. Hurling is the most skillful and difficult field game to play in the world and this equipment is essential if our Coaches are to ease our kids into the game. I detail list below of items required per coach. Report 2012 Page 70 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 23 - Hickey Fund Proposal Document - Continued Equipment Quality Cost Total Bean Bags 1 Dozen €1.50 each €18.00 Soft Bean Bag Balls 1 Dozen €2.50 each €30.00 Very Small Hurls (16") 30 €6 each €180.00 Coloured Small Floor Disks 10 packs * 6 in each €2.50 each €150.00 Colour Cones 2 Sets €55 each €110.00 TOTAL €488.00 We currently have 6 Full-time Coaches, 16 FAS Primary School coaches and 16 Vtos Coaches. If we were to provide each Coaching pair with the equipment detailed above we would need 19 sets. Total Cost = €9,272 2.10 Hurling at the Wall Currently we have many clubs in Wexford that have invested in Hurling Walls over the last few years. These can be an important part of developing hurling skills. Regular use of Hurling Walls improve reaction time and speed of striking. We need to educate Coaches on how to complete Wall ball sessions correctly. The coaching office are prepared to host Coaching Workshops to Clubs in Wexford. I detail costs below; These courses will be free to Clubs but external tutors and venues will have to be paid for. Cost per Workshop: 2hrs @ €80 per hour + €100 for Tutor Expenses = €260 We plan to hit each indoor arena in Wexford so its €260 * 6 Total Cost = €1560 Total Cost of Projects €55,967, Cost maybe reduced by negotiating with Clubs for reductions in Venue rentals. There may also be discounts for buying equipment in Bulk. 3.0 Risks I detail the risks associated with these projects below 7. Cost: It may be difficult to get funding for these projects every year. 8. Volunteer assistance: Like all our projects in the GAA, we are very much dependant on volunteers to help. These projects are no different. 9. Full Time Staff: Many of these projects tie in with targets set by Leinster Council for full time time staff. With- out this resource extra volunteer help would be required. 10. Performance indicators: There is no key performance indicators (KPI's) allocated to these projects. Definite short term results can be obtained from the WISE projects but like any GAA project it is very hard to give definite long term benefits as there are so many variables involved. ****NOTE: This document has been created by Dave Guiney, Wexford GAA Games Manager in consultation with our Coaching and Games Committee and our Full-time Coaches in Wexford. Report 2012 Page 71 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 24 - Development Squad Sample Yearly Schedule Wexford Hurling Session Record 2012 Max No Date Location Details Comment No 1 Mar 10th Buffers Alley Gorey District Training U14s From Gorey District only 24 2 Mar 10th Duffry Rovers Enniscorthy district training U14 From Enniscorthy District Only 22 3 Mar 10th Bannow Ballymitty South Squad Training U14s From Wexford and Ross District Only 46 4 Mar 19th Buffers Alley Gorey District Training U14s From Gorey District only 23 5 Mar 19th Duffry Rovers Enniscorthy district training U14 From Enniscorthy District Only 26 6 Mar 19th Bannow Ballymitty South Squad Training U14s From Wexford and Ross District Only 45 7 Mar 24th Taghmon All squad together on 2 pitches Full trial with all Districts coming togrther 112 8 Mar 28th Ferns All squad together on 2 pitches Full trial with all Districts coming togrther 124 9 April 3rd Ferns All squad together on 2 pitches Full trial with all Districts coming togrther 118 10 April 10th Glynn Barntown All squad together on 2 pitches Panel cut down to 50 after this session 120 11 April 15th Laois Leinster Blitz 4 team blitz in Heywood with Laois, Westmeath and 2 Wexford Teams 46 12 April 21st Taghmon All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 50 13 May 7th Oulart All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 48 14 May 12th St Martins All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 47 3hr coaching session with all members in which all mentors and players were 15 May 19th Oulart All Panel working together feed after by host club. Special guest Adam Nolan spoke to all panel 50 members 16 May 27th WIT Waterford 2 panels A + B Game V Waterford 46 17 June 2nd St Martins All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 42 18 June 10th Bunclody Game + Training B team game v Carlow + A team training session on 2nd pitch 44 19 June 17th Buffers Alley 2 panels A + B Game V Dublin 48 20 June 23rd Oulart All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 50 21 June 30th Oulart All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 38 22 July 7th Taghmon All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 42 23 July 10th Good Council All Panel working together Residential Training Camp with overnight stay 46 Residential Training Camp with overnight stay with special guests Keith 24 July 11th Good Council All Panel working together 46 Rossitor, Eanna Martin and Paul Kinsella 25 July 21st Kilkenny 1 panels A team blitz with Dublin and Kilkenny 21 26 July 21st Laois 1 Panel B Team blitz with Laois, Antrim and Westmeath 22 27 July 24th St Patricks Pk All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 46 28 July 28th Glynn Barntown All Panel working together Wall session for all panel 42 29 July 31st St Patricks Pk All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 44 30 Aug 4th Duffry Rovers 2 panels A + B game V Kilkenny 46 31 Aug 7th St Patricks Pk All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 45 32 Aug 11th Oulart All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 40 33 Aug 14th St Patricks Pk All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 44 34 Aug 21st St Patricks Pk All Panel working together Panel working on skills together as 1 group 46 Report 2012 Page 72 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 25 - TY Reach Day Flyer NEW Report 2012 Page 73 Wexford Coaching & Games Appendix 25 Coach Education Feedback form NEW GAA Course Evaluation Form The purpose of this evaluation form is to provide feedback to improve the courses we run in Wexford. Please answer the questions below. Your comments and suggestions for improvement are important to us. Return completed forms to : [email protected] Course Name: Your Name: Your Position: Contact Number: Date: Administration of Course (1) = Very (2) = (3) = Dissatisfied (4) = Very Dissatisfied (5) = Not Applicable Satisfied Satisfied General course administration Notification of Course Materials supplied Booklets supplied Facilities Do you have any comments or suggestions on how to improve the administration involved with the Course? ______ Usefulness of Course (1) = Very Satisfied (2) = Satisfied (3) = Dissatisfied (4) = Very Dissatisfied (5) = Not Applicable Learned new approach Learned new Coaching skills Gained Confidence from Course What were the main benefits of the Coaching Course to you? How could it be improved to make it more useful? ______ Satisfaction with Tutor (1) = Very (2) = (3) = (4) = Very (5) = Not satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Applicable Delivery of Tutor Teaching methods of Tutor Overall satisfaction with the Tutor Do you have any overall comments on or suggestions on how to improve the Coach Education in Wexford? ______ Would you recommend the Course to other people? Yes No Report 2012 Page 74