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Games Development Conference Today GamesGames DevelopmentDevelopment ConferenceConference Kindly sponsored by Conference Theme Coaching Youth: Meeting the Challenge, Raising our games. In Association with Cumann Camogaíochta, Cumann Liathróid Láimhe, Croke Park; Saturday Cumann Peil Gael na mBan, Cumann Cluiche Corr na hÉireann January 14th 2012 Opening Welcome To súil agam go mbainfidh gach duine taitneamh As Uachtarán of Cumann Peil Gael na mBan I agus tairbhe as a bheith í láthair welcome you all to the National Gaelic Games Development Conference today. Criostóir Ó Cuana, Úachtarán, Our players and in particular our youth are of vital Cumann Lúthchleas Gael importance to the future development and growth of our Association at all levels. Our girls whether they are players, coaches, administrators or supporters Supporting young people’s participation is vitally are the mothers of today and tomorrow. They important to the well being of Camogie. The teenage will have a huge influence on the games that years are a key transition from juvenile sport to adult their children, girls and boys will play now and in sport. Fewer new players are attracted to the sport future years. It is imperative that administrators and during the teenage years. There is also greater coaches fully appreciate this ethos and that the value prevalence of drop out from sport during these years, of participating in Gaelic games, in a fun and safe particularly from team sports. environment, is conveyed to our communities. Is cúis mhór áthais dom fáilte croíúil a chur romhaibh This year’s Coaching Conference on youth presents The close interaction between our clubs and schools go léir go Páirc an Chrócaigh inniu ar an ócáid a timely opportunity to focus on specific actions to is essential. Our clubs must strive to build up a close speisialta seo do gach éinne a bhfuil suim acu i change this. The Camogie Association is very pleased working relationship with our schools which provide gcursaí oiliúna. to be involved with the excellence and learning that a solid foundation for their future. There are many the event promotes. ways that this can be done especially through the As Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael it gives me medium of good communication such as meetings great pleasure to welcome you all to Croke Park for Within the broad ‘youth’ category, there are high with the school principal and teachers involved in this year’s GAA Games Development Conference. performing Camogie players competing at the elite sport, provision of training equipment and footballs levels of the game; there are players who are very where possible and encouraging teachers to become This year’s conference is entitled ‘Coaching Youth: committed to their clubs who may still be developing involved in the workings of the club. Meeting the Challenge, Raising Our Games’. For their talent and there may be players who enjoy the the first time our annual Games Development game primarily for its recreational and social aspect. Our Ladies Gaelic football clubs in association with Conference will focus on areas related specifically to There may also be young referees, coaches and the GAA and Camogie clubs provide a focal point the participation in our games by the teenage player. administrators. It is important that we cater for all. in communities, a place where people can meet to renew and develop friendships. We must strive to Ensuring that teenagers are provided with rewarding It is crucial that coaches and clubs facilitate all to be maintain and develop this integration and instil in experiences within Gaelic games is key to developing the best they can be and to enjoy the physical and our players the values of appreciation and respect. a lifelong relationship with the Association, mental health benefits and the social and cultural The benefits of involvement in a Gaelic Club provide regardless of what path they take as a player, benefits derived from sport including the fostering of important ingredients of developing social skills, coach, administrator, match official or supporter. team work and a positive sense of identity and place. teamwork and confidence. These qualities are most In addition to the provision of games, ensuring that It is our responsibility to ensure that participation important in meeting the challenges of everyday life. coaches have the ability to support our players with in team sport is a positive and affirming experience Ladies Gaelic Football being a team sport provides suitable training and preparation is a key element of during the uncertainty and challenges of the teenage these qualities, aided by team colleagues, family and this years Conference. In this context, the range of years. friends. presentations and the practical demonstrations that will take place will stimulate coaches and provide an The Camogie Association is delighted to join with our Cumann Peil Gael na mBan are delighted to example of how to plan appropriately for the needs fellow Gaelic sports governing bodies in promoting be associated with this event and hope that all of our Players. debate and learning on these key issues today. participants will come away from the weekend with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. Purposeful games-based training programmes, Joan O’Flynn, incorporating the elements of the OTú Coaching Uachtarán Pat Quill Model, form the basis of providing players, of all Cumann Camógaíochta Uachtarán ability levels, with the opportunity to develop all of Cumann Peil Gael na mBan the capacities necessary to thrive in our games. It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of GAA Handball The OTú Model provides a central focus for this year’s Ireland, to welcome you all to the National Games With the 2011 Games Development Conference presentations and is the framework upon which Development Coaching Conference. GAA Liathróid being entitled ‘Coaching Youth: Meeting the the further development of our Coach Education Láimhe na hÉireann are delighted to be involved with Challenge, Raising Our Games’, Comhairle Cluiche programme is based. I would like to acknowledge the the conference, and commend all of those involved Corr na hÉireann, CLG are pleased to once again huge body of work that has been undertaken in this for their efforts in pulling it together. GAA Handball be involved in the Conference. GAA Rounders is regard, and thank the Coach Education Workgroup Ireland underwent a major rebrand in 2009, which particularly eager as this year’s conference will be a and Coaching Ireland for this. has granted us a closer link with the Association, and progression from last year’s conference which was we are proud to have become an intrinsic part of focused on the coaching of our children. I would also like to thank all of the guest speakers who this conference. will present on a range of important topics which will All young people should receive a quality shape, challenge and drive the future development of An exciting year lies ahead of Irish Handball due to introduction to sport and it is important to focus on our games. An additional feature of this Conference the hosting of the World Handball Championships areas related specifically to the participation by the is the presence of three overseas speakers – from 2012 in the Citywest International Events Arena, teenage player in our games. It is good to channel Canada and Australia. All have a proven record Dublin (11th - 20th October). The Championships the energy of young people in a particular direction. in the area of teenage sport development and will be organised and run in conjunction with the By embracing the teenager into the family of Gaelic emphasise our commitment to sourcing speakers of GAA, and a targeted 2000 competitors from in excess games it will ensure that teenagers are provided with world renowned. The range of speaker backgrounds of 30 countries are estimated to participate. A major rewarding experiences, which will foster a lifelong is broad – coaches, teachers, current and former promotional drive in Schools around Ireland will relationship with the Association. Sport plays a very players – and I look forward to hearing some of these continue, and many will be attending with Schools important role in their psycho-social development. valued opinions and perspectives. Teams for special events for the Worlds 2012. With Sport introduces youths to rules and regulations and live tv coverage, large spectator numbers, and helps them to develop in ways which will benefit I would like to acknowledge our sponsors, Lucozade numerous social events being held throughout the them immensely in later life. Sport, for their input into this event. This is their 10 days of the Championships, this is sure to be a fourth consecutive year as sponsors of this high spectacular occasion not to be missed. GAA Rounders has a lot to offer the teenager, with profile event in our Coach Education calendar. opportunities to play GAA Rounders, coach, mentor, Their knowledge, experience and insights will We are confident that the promotion and referee and even participate at committee level. It be invaluable. I would also like to recognise the development of handball will be enhanced at all is an inclusive game and accessible to persons of all contribution from our sister Associations, Cumann levels in our growing handball community as a result ages and abilities. Peil Gael na mBan, Cumann Camógaíochta na of both the Worlds 2012 and today’s Conference, nGael, Cumann Liathróid Láimhe na hÉireann and and we look forward to working with the GAA to aid GAA Rounders is delighted to be here at the Games Comhairle Cluichí Corr. Your ongoing contribution this development on an ongoing basis. Handball – A Development Conference to aide in our youth to this Conference has strengthened the partnerships GAA Sport for Life. development and their continued involvement in between our Associations and proves the old adage sport.
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