Juvenile Hurling – Fógra – 03-03-10 
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
Ulster Council U10 Hurling Blitz
Date – Saturday 06th March
Venue – Meadowbank Arena, Magherafelt
Time – 11:15 – 13:00
Age – Under 10 (Born on or after January 2000)
Transport – Cars will leave St Patrick’s College at 10:15
Training Times
Wednesday nights @ St Louis Grammar School – main sports hall.
P2 – P4 – 06:30 – 07:15
P5 – Y9 – 07:15 – 08:15
Practice at Home
All the children are progressing well and we have been impressed at the level of skill they have attained. The only way to improve is to practise, so, we encourage children; to do their homework; come along to training, and to practise their skills at home as much as possible. This latter advice should not cause parents to panic nor rush to take out additional glazing options on house insurance. Many hurling skills can be practised in a small area using a soft ball. The best practise of all is to hit a ball off a wall. Ten minutes a day spent with a ball and a wall will improve striking and first touch like nothing else.
Advice from the Greats:
“I worked on my touch by hitting a ball against a wall, a soft ball, any wall. Left and right, pebble dash, move in and out, build up your skills, your reactions.”
Eddie Keher (Kilkenny)
“The most important drill you’ll ever do in hurling is the ball off the wall. Back and forward. First touch. And the beauty of it is that you can do it by yourself.”
Liam Griffin (Wexford)
“Go out to the wall every day practising the ball skills. If you don’t you won’t improve as much.”
Brian Whelehan (Offaly)
“There’s absolutely nothing better than the ball and a wall to perfect your touch.”
Ben O’Connor (Cork)
“Go to a ball alley and learn the angles. I practised off the side of my house, pebble dash, a rubber ball.”
Ray Cummins (Cork)
“Attack the ball at a hundred miles an hour. Don’t worry if one goes through your legs – get the next one – attack the ball, go crazy for the ball.”
Eoin Kelly (Tipperary)
And From the Greatest:
“I learned that the harder you train the better you get”
Henry Shefflin (Kilkenny)
Coaching News
Thank you and well done to all parents who are helping out with coaching children on Wednesday nights. Your involvement is very much appreciated and it is obvious that the children enjoy, and benefit from, your participation.
Thanks also to our U12 hurlers who are helping out with coaching younger children. You’re doing a great job.
If anyone is interested in gaining more coaching experience, there is a “Coach the Coaches” course at Edmund Rice College, Glengormley, on Saturday 13th March. There is an impressive line up of tutors including Paudie Butler (National Hurling Coaching Director), Dinny Cahill (current Antrim manager), Jim Nelson (ex Antrim manager) and John Crossey (ex Down manager). If you’re interested in going along, phone Paddy (07708878968).
Events Calendar
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Indoor Hurling Fixtures – 2010 |
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Date |
Opposition |
Venue |
Competition |
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Sat 06th March (11:30 – 13:00) |
Blitz |
Meadowbank Arena Magherafelt |
Ulster Provincial Indoor Hurling |
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Hurling Coaching Calendar |
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Date |
Event |
Venue |
Time |
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Sat 13th March |
Coach the Coaches |
Edmund Rice College (Glengormley) |
10am – 3:30pm |
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Social Calendar (For Mums and Dads) |
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Date |
Event |
Venue |
Time |
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Thur 04th March |
Table Quiz |
Connolly’s Bar Dunvale |
8 till late |
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Sat 13th March |
“Sluggin Saints” Spoof Boxing Night |
Slemish Park |
8 till late |
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