Primary Schools

93 Primary schools got between 5 – 10 Coaching sessions from Wexford GAA.  All CE Scheme,  JobBridge and Vtos Coaches got equipment and gear to assist with Coaching in the Schools.  I attach schedule for 3rd, 4 schedule. 20 of these schools are ear marked DEIS Schools.  Details below

Assisted and supported 9 clubs in establishing Club/School link Coaches.  The link between the club and school is vital and where cultivated can reap huge rewards for clubs.

Post- Primary

We have rolled 7 TY GAA Foundation Courses to Loretto, Holy Faith – New Ross, Ramsgrange VC, Bridgetown VC, Enniscorthy CBS, St Peters College, I detail below other activity for period.

Development Squads

Development Squads have started in U14/U15/U16 and U17 in Hurling / Football.  Over 500 players participated in these Squads and got exposure to higher playing standards.  A Full Calendar of activity for Coaching and Games has been distributed to Clubs. 

Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps

Cul Camp Committee has been setup with Kevin Waters as Chairman again this year.   I details list of camps below scheduled for July and August.  Wexford Coiste Na nOg have sponsored 2 * €600 equipment vouchers for the Camp with the most numbers and best improved numbers.  Recruiting for Cul Camp Coaches to begin in early May.

Club Activity

Wexford GAA are rolling out a Club Coach Mentoring programme.  As part of the Wexford GAA Coaching Plan for 2013, Wexford GAA has offered the following Services to the Clubs in Wexford.

1) Wexford Club Coaching Mentoring Model (10-12 nights)  Cost €500

 2) Leinster Club Coaches Mentoring Model (6 nights)    Cost €250

 3) “Coach the Coaches” night (1 night)  Cost €100

 4) Specialist Coaching Sessions (1 night) Cost €100

 I detail below the schedule of Clubs that have signed up to the mentoring programme.

Club Mentoring Model 2013 (Work Committed to for April / May /June / July)
Wexford Model (10-12 nights)	Assigned Coaches	Time Frame
Rapparees/Starlights	Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns	6 nights completed
St. Martins	George O’Connor	10 nights completed
Leinster Model (6 nights)
Davidstown/Courtnacuddy	Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns	Completed
Crossabeg/Ballymurn	Luke O’Hanlon / Paul Carty	One night completed
Geraldine O’Hanrahans	Luke O’Hanlon / Paul Carty	Starting Shortly
Our Lady’s Island / Fintans	George / Dave	3 Nights completed
St. Annes	Luke O’Hanlon / Paul Carty	Two nights Completed
Oylegate	Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns	3 Nights completed
Duffry Rovers	Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns	Starting Shortly
Coach the Coaches Night (One Night)
Crossabeg/Ballymurn	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	wed June
Marshastown/Castledockrell	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed June
Rathnure	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed June
Shamrocks	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed June
St Marys Rosslare	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed July
Cloughbawn	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed July
Bannow / Ballymitty	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed July
Kilmore	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed July
Horeswood	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	June 17th
Ballygarrett	Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke	Wed 12th June
Specialist night (One Night)	to ring and arrange when closer to event
Naomh Eanna	TBC	July / Aug
Realt na Mara/Ballygarrett	TBC	July / Aug
St Marys Rosslare	TBC	July / Aug
St. Annes	TBC	July / Aug
St. Martins	TBC	July / Aug
St. Patrick’s	TBC	July / Aug

Coach Education

Wexford GAA Coaching ran another Club Workshop in St. Martins where approx 100 Coaches from around Wexford Attended.  This is the second of five scheduled for the rest of the year.  Broacher for other events below

Flyer for Club Workshops below

Other Projects

GAA Inter-County Open Night

Some shots from Meet Your GAA Heroes Night at Bellefield on Friday May 10th despite the inclement weather conditions a great night was had by all – sincere thanks to Pettitts who sponsored Goodie Bags for all the children and Sport Savers who sponsored Gift Vouchers for Best Dressed and a most sincere thank you to all the hurlers, footballers, camogie players, Ladies footballers and handballers who took time from their hectic training schedules to be there with the children ……………….. Nothing beats being there!

GAA TY Reach Day

On Friday 17th May, over 200 TY students from St. Peters and the Loreto attended a Wexford Coaching & Games event in St. Martins. This is the second event of this type run in Wexford after a successful pilot completed in Bellefield in December where over 120 students attended.

The event highlights the need for our young people to be happy within themselves and to make healthy choices in their lives. Paudie Butler and George were our main speakers with Kevin Waters (Alcohol Awareness) and Denis O’Connor (Mental Health Awareness) working with the break out groups.

All our young players got to play our new recreational sports Caman Abu, Peil Abu and some fun games with County Coaches Paul Carty, Kevin Kennedy and Joe Kearns. Our JobBridge Coaches, JJ Doyle, Amy Ryan and Derek Murphy were also a great help in assisting with the huge increase in numbers.

A special thanks to the Teachers for accompanying the Students on the day. Thanks also to St. Martins for the use of their facilities.

Primary Schools 3rd / 4th Class Blitzes

Over 74 primary schools took part in this years Wexford Coaching and Games run 3rd / 4th class hurling blitzes.  This  County wide event will see over 2,000 boys and girls take to over 20 different venues in the four districts around the County from 7th – 10th May and from 20th – 24th May.  A huge well done to our County coaches who are staging this mammoth blitz all over the County.  One blitz location in Clonard GAA Grounds alone facilitated over 200 kids enjoying Gaelic Games. A huge amount of organising had to go into this event  from the Wexford GAA Coaching Office with the help from the Urban Development Coordinators, and CE coaches. 

 

Admin Duties

All GDA’s enter Coaching sessions details weekly.  This information is collated and presented to the Irish Sports Council to secure grants for Wexford.

All GDA’s enter their schedule into Google Calendar.

 

 GAA Games on the Green

 

The GAA have started GAA Games on the Greens in New Ross, Wexford, Gorey and Enniscorthy.  I detail flyer below.

100’s of kids are attending these free events over the next 5-6 weeks.