Juvenile Hurling – Fógra – 02-06-10
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
Match Report – All Saints v Rasharkin
Well done to our U12 team who travelled to Rasharkin on Saturday and came away with a win. All Saints had the lion’s share of the play in the first half but lacked cohesion and could not convert possession into scores. Things turned around in the second half when the lads steadied themselves and applied the adage “If you’re not in possession be in position.” Players with the ball were composed and team mates ran into space and created options. The net effect was that they produced some nice flowing moves that culminated in some fine scores.
Joseph McCann anchored the team at full back while on his side Padhraig Magill was solid and gave nothing away. The half back line of Ryan McGarry, Conor McCormick and Calum McGarry are developing into a formidable unit. Calum moved into mid field in the second half and scored a great point. Midfield partners, Ronan Ward and Eoin McGuigan gelled well. Eoin scored a lovely point from a 45 meter free and Ronan showed his versatility when he kept a clean sheet when he moved into goals for the second half. Up front Eamon Elliott and Ciarán Neeson always looked dangerous netting 02:04 between them. Conor Cosgrove, James Murphy and Cormac Magillwere always in the thick of the action; Conor produced a number of his trademark blocks breaking down the opposition attacks before they had time to start. Both Ryan McKenna and Cormac Magill were unfortunate not to get a score or two; their goal bound shots were parried by an alert Rasharkin keeper. Alex Swann and Ruairi Campbell each made impressive debuts, getting involved in plenty of action.
Winning is pleasing, performing well is better, but what really impressed was the way the lads conducted themselves and the sportsmanship they extended to the opposition and match officials. We are very proud of them.
Thanks to Owen Elliott for refereeing the match.
Juvenile Hurling Training Times
Wednesday nights at Slemish Park.
P2 –P4 – 06:30 – 07:45
P5 – Y9 -06:30 – 08:00
There is no U12 match this week end, instead there will be a training session on Saturday 05th June at Slemish Park from 11:00 – 12:30 for P5 – Y9.
School Scene
The Ulster Council school-club coaching initiative continues in St Brigid’s and St Colmcille’s. Thanks to all teachers and staff involved and to the coach, PJ O’Mullan. PJ reports that there is some serious talent in the schools. A number of new faces have joined recently, we are delighted to see you and look forward to seeing more, so tell your friends to come along to training at Slemish Park.
Good luck to the hurlers of St Brigid’s who are taking part in a P5/P6 blitz in Crumlin on Friday.
Practise Your Skills at Home
All our young hurlers 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 come along to training, learn new skills, and to practise at home as much as possible. Parents shouldn’t 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.
Parents are welcome to attend training to see the lads going through their paces. We are always glad to see parents getting involved and any help is always appreciated.
There are some excellent sites on the internet which demonstrate hurling skills and drills. We have listed some of the best.
Note – Players should get permission before logging on.
Hurling on the Web:
Cumann Luthchleas Gael
Official Website of the Gaelic Athletic Association
Selection of coaching cards and articles from various coaching conferences:
http://www.gaa.ie/coaching-and-games-development/resources-and-publications/
All Saints GAC
Selection of PowerPoint presentations:
http://www.allsaintsgac.com/resources/presentations/
Selection of video clips demonstrating various hurling skills:
http://www.allsaintsgac.com/media/hurling-skills/
Dunloy Cuchullains GAC
Selection of video clips demonstrating various hurling drills (click “Coaching” tab):
http://www.dunloycuchullains.co.uk/coaching.php
Comhairle Uladh CLG
Ulster Council website (click “coaching > articles). Selection of coaching articles:
http://ulster.gaa.ie/coaching/articles/
Dublin County Board (Hill 16.ie)
Selection of video clips demonstrating hurling drills:
http://www.dublingaagamesdevelopment.ie/videos/hurling-videos
Armagh GAA
Selection of videos demonstrating goalkeeping and defensive skills:
http://www.armagh-gaa.com/Home/Coaching/Hurling.aspx
Paudie Butler – Wall 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.
Here Paudie Butler, National Hurling Coordinator, takes a wall ball session – video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGF9aVO4OO8
Visit All Saints website for all the latest club news: http://www.allsaintsgac.com/
Juvenile Hurling – Fógra – 26-05-10
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
U12 League Match v Rasharkin
There is an U12 league match this Saturday 29th May, away to St Mary’s, Rasharkin. Throw in is at 11:00am.
Date – Saturday 29th May
Venue – Rasharkin
Time -11:00
Transport – cars will leave Countryman Inn (Grove Rd), car park at 10:00am.
Honours Even Against Glenshesk
The U12 league kicked off last Saturday when we hosted Glenshesk in a close fought match at Slemish Park. Leading 02: 00 to 1:02 at half time, the match ended in a draw with a final score: All Saints 3:02 Glenshesk 2: 05.
Ciarán Neeson produced a man of the match performance in goals. He made a number of crucial saves and his long range puck outs reached deep into the Glenshesk half of the field, turning defence into attack in an instant. The defensive lines were solid; Conor McCormick controlled full back while Padhraig Magill found a niche for himself at corner back. Calum and Ryan McGarry put in good performances at half back, linking with the midfield pairing of Eoin McGuigan and Eamon Elliott who worked well together. Eoin’s relentless grafting complimented Eamon’s guile and ability to slip his marker to pick up loose ball. Up front, Ronan Ward led by example, while Patrick O’Hara, James Murphy and Cormac Magill were a constant threat and Ryan McKenna, on his debut put on an impressive display. Conor Cosgrove and Sean and Conor O’Rawe were delayed with other sporting commitments, (good athletes are always in demand), but played well when they came on in the second half.
All Saints led by a point at half time and could have gone on to win but they lost their shape for a while in the second half and allowed Glenshesk to come back. This taught the lads the importance of holding their position, staying focussed and closing down opponents quickly.
This was an enjoyable game and a great boost to the lads whose confidence was dented somewhat after losing to Cushendall in a challenge match the week before. They can take a lot of positives from their display including some timely tackles, the pick of which was a block made at full stretch by Conor Cosgrove late in the game to deny Glenshesk a winning point.
Thanks to Glenshesk for a very sporting encounter and to Owen Elliott for refereeing the match and letting the game flow. Readers of the Irish News should note that Paddy Heaney’s views were directed at football referees, the reputation our own inter county referee remains unsullied!
Juvenile Hurling Training Times
Wednesday nights at Slemish Park.
P2 –P4 – 06:30 – 07:45
P5 – Y9 -06:30 – 08:00
Events Calendar
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U12 Hurling Fixtures |
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Date |
Event |
Opposition |
Venue |
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Sat 29th May |
U12 League |
Rasharkin |
Away |
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Sat 19th June |
U12 League |
Glenarm |
Away |
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Sat 26th June |
U12 Feis Ground Skills |
Blitz |
TBC |
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Thu 01st July |
U12 Feis Ground Skills |
Blitz |
TBC |
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Sun 04th July |
U12 Feis Final |
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Thu 08th July
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U12 League |
Randalstown |
Home |
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Tue 13th July |
U12 League |
Glenavy |
Away |
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Sat 17th July |
U12 League |
Creggan |
Home |
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Tue 20th July |
U12 C’ship |
Larne |
Home |
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Sat 24th July |
U12 C’ship QF |
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Sat 31st July |
U12 C’ship SF |
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Sat 07th Aug |
U12 C’ship Final |
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Sat 14th Aug |
U12 Blitz |
Blitz |
TBC |
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Tue 17th Aug |
U12 League |
Larne |
Away |
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Sat 04th Sept |
U12 League |
Glenariffe |
Home |
U12 League Teams
All Saints, Randalstown, Glenariffe, Glenavy, Glenarm, Rasharkin, Creggan, Larne, Glenshesk
Visit All Saints website for all the latest club news: http://www.allsaintsgac.com/
Juvenile Hurling – Fógra -19-05-10
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
U12 League
The U12 league starts this Saturday 22nd May with a home match against Glenshesk. Throw in is at 11:00am. Players should be at the pitch for 10:30am.
Date – Saturday 22nd May
Venue – Slemish Park
Time -10:30
Club – School Coaching Initiative
Over the past two school terms, Ulster Council sponsored a scheme which delivered hurling coaching in the local primary schools. The benefits and importance of strong links between the schools and the club is well recognised. Following discussions with Ulster Council, and in partnership with St Colmcille’s and St Brigid’s we have brokered additional coaching for the schools.
PJ O’Mullan, ex goal keeper and current senior manager of Loughguille Shamrocks, will coach P5 and P6 pupils. He will follow up the school sessions by working along with club coaches at Wednesday night training. PJ is an excellent coach with a wealth of experience coaching at underage and senior level. He is no stranger to Slemish Park as he played juvenile football for All Saints up to minor. He visited the club last week to meet the coaches and players and took an action packed session where he emphasised the importance of concentration, performing skills and drills at pace and playing with commitment. The lads enjoyed the session and learned a lot, we were delighted with the way they listened and responded to his tuition.
The programme continues for the next few weeks. We encourage all players to make a special effort to attend training and make the most of this opportunity. Newcomers are particularly welcome, so if you have a friend who does not currently play hurling this is an ideal time to encourage him to start. We are confident that this pilot scheme will be successful and will be expanded in future years.
We would like to thank Mr McKenna and Mr Brady, the principals of St Colmcille’s and St Brigid’s, for their continuous promotion of gaelic games and to Kieran Megraw, Antrim Hurling Director, for organising the scheme.
If you want to know more about the programme or have any question about underage hurling contact Paddy – 07708878968.
Juvenile Hurling Training Times
Wednesday nights at Slemish Park.
P2 –P4 – 06:30 – 07:45
P5 – Y9 -06:30 – 08:00
Events Calendar
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U12 Hurling Fixtures |
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Date |
Event |
Opposition |
Venue |
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Sat 22nd May |
U12 League |
Glenshesk |
Home |
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Sat 29th May |
U12 League |
Rasharkin |
Away |
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Sat 19th June |
U12 League |
Glenarm |
Away |
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Sat 26th June |
U12 Feis Ground Skills |
Blitz |
TBC |
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Thu 01st July |
U12 Feis Ground Skills |
Blitz |
TBC |
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Sun 04th July |
U12 Feis Final |
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Thu 08th July
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U12 League |
Randalstown |
Home |
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Tue 13th July |
U12 League |
Glenavy |
Away |
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Sat 17th July |
U12 League |
Creggan |
Home |
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Tue 20th July |
U12 C’ship |
Larne |
Home |
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Sat 24th July |
U12 C’ship QF |
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Sat 31st July |
U12 C’ship SF |
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Sat 07th Aug |
U12 C’ship Final |
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Sat 14th Aug |
U12 Blitz |
Blitz |
TBC |
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Tue 17th Aug |
U12 League |
Larne |
Away |
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Sat 04th Sept |
U12 League |
Glenariffe |
Home |
U12 League Teams
All Saints, Randalstown, Glenariffe, Glenavy, Glenarm, Rasharkin, Creggan, Larne, Glenshesk
Visit All Saints website for all the latest club news: http://www.allsaintsgac.com/
Juvenile Hurling – Fógra – 10/03/10
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
U10 Provincial Blitz
Well done to everyone who took part in the indoor blitz last Saturday at Meadowbank Arena in Magherafelt. Due to a few last minute withdrawals we were unable to field two teams as anticipated, so we divided the lads into two groups of four. Each group played alternate games with the goalkeeper for each game provided by a member from the other group. We handed responsibility for organising the teams over to the players, Ryan McGarrry and Cormac Magill were appointed captains. We were very impressed by how each group organised themselves, agreed positions and decided tactics. So successful was the combined result that both groups went through the competition unbeaten and All Saints finished top of their section.
(Team mentors have since collected their P45s and are currently negotiating redundancy packages).
Everyone played really well, for some such as Rory and Michael Kelly and Jordan Graffin this was their first taste of competitive hurling. We were delighted to see how well they played alongside more seasoned campaigners such as Calum McGarry, Conor O’Rawe and Ruairi McAllister.
The lads showed great sportsmanship and hurling nous, and this, combined with their exemplary behaviour off the pitch, made them great ambassadors for the club.
This was a mammoth event with one hundred and eight teams from each county in Ulster taking part. We would like to thank Ulster Hurling Council for organising the blitz and inviting All Saints to this hurling fleadh.
Training Times
Wednesday nights @ St Louis Grammar School – main sports hall.
P2 – P4 – 06:30 – 07:15
P5 – Y9 – 07:15 – 08:15
Coaching Events – Paudie Butler on Tour
Tipperary native and National Hurling Director, Paudie Butler, is presenting a series of coaching events over the next few days. Paudie is a charismatic character with an infectious enthusiasm and passion for hurling. Typically his sessions are action packed and focussed on developing skills via fun filled activities and drills. He is well worth going to see.
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Hurling Fundamentals Session
The first of Paudie’s sessions is a Hurling Fundamentals session in the Parish Hall, Glenariffe on Thursday evening, 11th March. The session is indoors and targeted at coaches and parents involved with 7 – 12 year olds.
Wall Ball Session
Paudie is in Belfast on Friday 12th March at La Salle College, Edenmore Drive, where he will conduct a wall ball session from 7pm to 8pm.
Coach the Coaches
On Saturday 13th March Paudie will be one of the tutors at a “Coach the Coaches” course being held at Edmund Rice College, Glengormley. Dinny Cahill (current Antrim manager), Jim Nelson (ex Antrim manager) and John Crossey (ex Down manager) make up the remainder of an impressive line up of tutors for this course. There is a nominal fee of £5:00 to cover lunch and refreshments
If you’re interested in going to any of these events, phone Paddy (07708878968) or, contact Kieran Megraw (07918 719791); e-mail: kieran.megraw.ulster@gaa.ie
Hurling on You Tube
You can see Paudie Butler in action on You Tube on the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGF9aVO4OO8
This is an excellent video showing a typical wall ball session which we recommend all our young hurlers to watch. But make sure you get permission first! Many of the drills can be practised at home with a soft ball and a wall.
Sluggin Saints Fundraiser
Can a blow to the mid riff make a footballer hurl?
To find out, come along to “Sluggin Saints”.
This is a social event, for mums and dads, on Saturday 13th March at Slemish Park.
Two teams of finely tuned athletes will compete in a series of spoof boxing bouts using a normal size boxing ring, oversized gloves and undersized brains.
A “Slemish to Slemish” bus shuttle service will ferry patrons from the Slemish Bar to Slemish Park. Places are limited so please purchase your tickets in advance for this event to avoid disappointment. All proceeds will be used for club development, so please come along to what promises to be great night’s craic.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available from Frankie on: 07712272700
Events Calendar
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Hurling Coaching Calendar |
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Date |
Event |
Venue |
Time |
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Thur 11th March |
Hurling Fundamentals |
Parish Hall Glenariffe |
7:45pm – 9:00pm |
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Fri 12th March |
Wall Ball Session |
La Salle College Belfast |
7:00pm – 8:00pm |
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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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Sat 13th March |
“Sluggin Saints” Spoof Boxing Night |
Slemish Park |
8 till late |
Visit All Saints website for all the latest club news: http://www.allsaintsgac.com/
Hurling Wall Ball Session – Paudie Butler
| March 12, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Paudie Butler , National Hurling director , will conduct a wall ball session on Friday 12th March at La Salle College Edenmore Drive
7pm-8pm. It is open to all club coaches.
To register please email kieran.megraw.ulster@gaa,ie or 07918 719791
Hurling Fundamental Session
| March 11, 2010 | ||
| 7:45 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| 7:45 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
National Hurling Director, Paudie Butler, is holding a Hurling Fundamentals session on Thursday 11th March. Starting at 7:45 pm and finishing at 9:00 pm. It is open to club coaches working with children aged 7-12. The venue is the parish hall in Glenariffe which is on the main coast road about 1.5 miles after you leave Waterfoot village, travelling towards Carnlough.
To register please contact Kieran Megraw
kieran.megraw.ulster@gaa.ie or mobile 07918 719791
“Coaching the Coaches” – Hurling Course
| March 13, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:30 pm |
| 10:00 am | to | 3:30 pm |
| 10:00 am | to | 3:30 pm |
“Coaching the Coaches”
Saturday 13th March
Edmund Rice College
10am-10.45am PAUDIE BUTLER
National Hurling Direction – Indoor (PowerPoint)
11am-12noon DINNY CAHILL
Field based session at Edmund Rice College
12noon–12.15 DINNY CAHILL
Questions and Answers
12.30 – 1.15 LUNCH
1.15 – 2.15 PAUDIE BUTLER
Field based session with National Hurling
Director at Edmund Rice College
2.25 – 3.15 WORKSHOPS
JOHN CROSSEY :
Training with Intensity – St Enda’s GAC
JIM NELSON:
Coaching the tackle, indoor hall at Edmund
Rice College
3.15 – 3.30 QUESTION & ANSWERS
CLOSE
Fee: £5 per coach including lunch, this must be paid on
the day and receipts will be issued.
Registration: Contact Kieran Megraw:
Kieran.megraw.ulster@gaa.ie & include name, club
and mobile number
Cross And Passion Coach Education Programme
| February 27, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| Cross and Passion Coach Education Programme Sat 27th Feb. | 29 January 2010 |
 We have just announced our 3rd annual Coach Eduaction Programme. Over the last two years we have had great attendances at our courses listening to some of Ulsters top coaches within the GAA world – Richard Ferris, John Morrison, Jim Nelson, Tommy Stevenson. We have changed the format this year – we are running the programme on one day – SATURDAY 27th February 2009. Again we have attracted 3 top coaches to help deliver a programme that we feel will suit the needs of coaches and potential coaches – Philip Kerr, Diarmuid Marsden and Ronan Title – “Physical Fitness for Developing Players 12-16yrs” This course is aimed at coaches and parents who are involved in developing our underage players. The aims of the Title – “Conditioned games in Hurling & Camogie” This session will look at games that develop players’ decision-making and composure while on and off the ball. The session will begin with 1 v 1 activities building up through small-sided and conditioned games to full-sided matches. Some of the things that will be covered include increasing the intensity in hurling /camogie, maintaining posession, taking the player on and the importance of winning your own ball. I have attached yhe programme brochure with details on it. I would appeal to you all to encourage as many of your club and school coaches to attend. I can guarentee that you will enjoy and more importantly pick up some great ideas which will enhance your coaching sessions. The coaching day is free, and on registering you can order tea and sanwiches which will be available for you at 12.45pm – giving you time to eat before heading up to McQuillans for the final session which will be outdoor. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact me – 07500057925 Thanks Joe Cassidy |
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Hurling Coaching Workshop – Ballycastle 28/01/2010
| January 28, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Ulster Council : Games to Develop Hurling Workshop
Designed for all coaches working with players from U14 up to Senior
Venue : Mc Quillans Gac Ballycastle
Date: Thursday 28th Jan
Time: 7.30pm start
The session will be outdoor under lights
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The Workshop will be repeated on the following dates
Thursday 4th February Belfast
Wednesday 10th February Creggan Kickhams GAC
Thursday 25th February St Mary’s Rasharkin
Thursday 4th March Belfast
For further details and to register please contact Kieran Megraw
kieran.megraw.ulster@gaa.ie
Kieran Megraw 07918 719791
Juvenile Hurling – Fógra – 20-01-10
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
U12 Hurlers Reach Final of Indoor League
Congratulations to our U12 hurlers who finished top of their section to qualify for the final of the North Antrim Indoor League last Saturday. They drew with Dungiven and beat St Enda’s, Glenarm, Cushendun, and Rasharkin along the way. Over their five games, the lads scored twenty seven goals while conceding only six; demonstrating a ruthless attack and a mean defence. We are very proud of this squad, they are all honest players who consistently give their best at training and matches, and we are delighted that their efforts have been rewarded with a place in the final. Their opponents are St Enda’s, Glengormley, who qualified after beating Dungiven in a play off for second place.
The final will be played next Saturday at Seven Towers Leisure Centre. The lads will feel confident about their chances, however, as the credit crunch and turmoil in the stock market has shown; past performance is no guarantee of future results. Management will guard against complacency and the lads will be back training on Wednesday night to prepare for the game. St Enda’s are managed by Seamus Crummey’s nephew, Colm. With this hurling pedigree to guide them, we can expect a stiff challenge as they will be eager to avenge last Saturday’s loss to All Saints.
Results:
All Saints 5 St Enda’s 0
All Saints 5 Rasharkin 0
All Saints 5 Dungiven 5
All Saints 6 Glenarm 0
All Saints 6 Cushendun 1
We encourage everyone to come along to the leisure centre on Saturday to support the lads and hopefully see them lift the first silverware for the club this year.
Date – Saturday 23rd January
Venue – Seven Towers Leisure Centre
Time – 14:00
Age – U12 (born on or after1998)
Players should be at the leisure centre for 13:30.
U10 Indoor League
Round one of the U10 indoor hurling league kicks off on Saturday 30th January. Our U10s reached the final in the last two years and are current champions. The venue for the first round of games has not been decided but we are hoping to be based at St Patrick’s College.
Training Times
Venue – St Louis Grammar School – main sports hall
Time – Wednesday night – P5 – Y9 – 18:30 – 20:00
Parent Coaching Session
We are organising an informal coaching session for parents in the next week or so. The idea is to teach parents some basic hurling skills so that they will feel confident to practise with their children at home and to help out at training sessions if they wish. Thomas McCann, South West Coaching Officer will take the session. Before finalising a date and venue we would like to assess numbers interested.
If you would like to come along please let Paddy know – phone or text (07708878968) or reply to this post on the club website.
Juvenile Presentation (U12 – U16)
All Saints juvenile presentation for U12, U14 and U16 players and teams will be held on Sunday 31st January at Slemish Park, at 5pm.
All Saints Registration Day
Juvenile membership and training fees for the 2010 season are now due. The club will be holding a registration day where you can register your child and meet the coaches. A provisional date; Sunday February 07th has been proposed, in the Parish Centre. We will confirm this next week.
Please note that membership and training fees entitle children to participate in all club activities – Hurling, Camogie, Football and Fundamentals.
Where else would you get value like it?
Events Calendar
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Winter Indoor Hurling League Fixtures – 2010 |
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Date |
Opposition |
Venue |
Competition |
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Sat 23rd Jan |
St Enda’s |
Leisure Centre |
U12 League Final |
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Sat 30th Jan |
Blitz |
TBC |
U10 |
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Sat 06th Feb |
Blitz |
TBC |
U10 |
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Sat 13th Feb |
Blitz |
Leisure Centre |
U10 League Finals |
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Social Calendar |
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Date |
Event |
Venue |
Time |
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Sun 31st Jan |
Juvenile Presentation (U12 – U16) |
Slemish Park |
5pm |
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Fri 12th Feb |
Annual Presentation Dinner Dance |
Adair Arms |
8 till late |
Visit All Saints website for all the latest club news: http://www.allsaintsgac.com/
