Spring Sessions - 'Dual Code Coaching'

Post date: Feb 11, 2013 9:32:14 PM

***PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES FROM THE FIRST POST - NEW INDOOR SLOTS BECAME AVAILABLE IN ST. MARY'S SCHOOL HALL***

Spring Series of under-age coaching to focus on both codes;

The under-age season is to commence in earnest in the coming weeks as the club launch a number of new initiatives in relation to the youngest age groups. The Spring Series of coaching session will focus on both hurling and football during the same 1 hour sessions. This new departure aims to promote both of our fantastic games among our growing numbers at under-age level. We have lots of enthusiastic coaches ready to go and parents are welcome to get involved if you are interested - just approach one of our Coaches at the sessions. More details for each age group is set out below;

*Membership can be Paid Online (CLICK HERE for Rates) or at the venue - this covers all players for insurance all medical expenses incurred in the event of any injury.

**Remember Mouthguards & Helmets are mandatory. (The club can provide a limited number of Helmets)

CÚL REDZ - Spring Series (Football & Hurling for Boys & Girls); - SAT 10-11

• Building on the remarkably successful Summer Sessions of CÚL REDZ we have decided to run a 9 week Spring programme of CÚL REDZ for 5-8 year olds

• This will consist of basic hurling and football drills to teach the Fundamentals to the children - with the emphasis on FUN

• The sessions will be held in St. Mary's School Hall

• The sessions will be 1 hour in duration (10am to 11am) commencing Sat. 23rd Feb.

• The CÚL REDZ - Summer Programme will then commence toward the end of April into May

• The Offaly Go Games programme will commence in June for U8 Hurlers & footballers.

U10 Boys; MON 7-8

• • From Mon. 25 Feb to Mon. 25 Mar. A 6 week indoor programme will focus on the skills in both codes in a fun and relaxed environment

  • The U10 Hurlers & Footballers will then play the Fr. McWey street leagues through the month of April before commencing their Offaly Go Games programme in May

  • The Offaly Go Games programme for the U10 hurlers and footballers will consist a series of Blitzes over the summer months - alternating between hurling one week and football the next.

U12 Boys; TUE 6.30 - 7.30

• • From Tue. 26 Feb to Tue. 26 Mar. A 6 week indoor programme will focus on the skills in both codes in a fun and relaxed environment

  • The Offaly Go Games - League Programme for the U12 hurlers and footballers will commence in April and run through to August

  • In August an U13 League will commence and be played into October.