Moneyglass GAC

This week our underage teams did not fair to well in any of their matches . But this was made up by two outstanding results from our Under 21 panel and Minor footballers . On Tuesday night the minor team  fielded away to St Paul’s at Belfast in the Minor Football Championship 1st round and gave a fine display of team work to win 2-11 vs 1-4 . The Under 21 played on Friday night against Glenravel and again came out on top racking up the points to win 2-18 vs 0-5 , well done Lads. We unfortunately do not have any results in from our ladies football teams to publish . Next Sunday 1st June in the clubrooms there is a meeting for all coaches to attend at 10.30am. the meeting will be addressed by Mr Terence Mc Williams Ulster Council who will outline a 16 week  coaching programme for coaches as a result of our coaching questionnaire and this is seen as an essential step forward for the club and is to compliment our existing coaching strategy . A child protection course will be run in the clubrooms on Tuesday 10th June starting 7.30pm for anyone who has contact with teams in the club or needs to renew their certification  . On 14th June Blackthorn will play at Moneyglass hall as part of our fundraising events and will also be supported by local artists . So come along and enjoy a night out with good music , crac and support the club . Tickets can be purchased from senior team players ,coaches, and committee members price £10 per ticket doors open 8.30pm  , if you require tickets but have difficulty getting them contact Elaine 02879650818 our log onto our website www.moneyglassgac.com and contact us by using the link in  ” about the club ”  page giving details and a contact telephone number . This event is open to all in the community .

4th - 8th August

The Cul Camp application forms are out and should be available from coaches . The Cul Camp is open to children from 7yrs upto 14 yrs of age . Please note kits are only upto age 13-14 and there are no larger sizes or alternatives to this kit . Forms have to be returned to Michelle O’Donnell secretary to Raymond Graffin and a receipt will be given , this receipt is to be presented on attending Cul Camp . Forms and payment have to be with Michelle no later than Sunday 1st June and your last opportunity to enroll will be at Sunday mornings training session on that day at 11.30am as all forms have to be sent to Casement Park.

Costs

1 Child £30.00

2 Children £60.00

3 Children £75.00

If you require any information see Raymond  07851627793 or Michelle  07759309412, Kevin Brady will again hosting the event.

Further information regarding start and finishing times can be found on the website below

Cul Camp website www.vhiculcamps.gaa.ie

Below is an example of a typical days structure,

Structure of the Day

The Cúl Camp begins at 10a.m and finishes at 2.30pm

Skill Development Day Structure

9.30a.m. – Coordinator and Coaches Preparation

10.00a.m. - Assembly, Group Organisation etc

10.15a.m. - Warm-Up

10.30a.m. - Fun Game (based on Primary Theme)

10.45a.m. - Secondary Them Task

11.00a.m. - Coaching Classes (Drills and Fun Games)

11.45a.m. - Modified Game

12.00p.m. - Lón

12.30p.m. - Secondary Theme Task

12.45p.m. - Coaching Classes (Drills and Fun Games)

1.30p.m. - Modified Games

2.15p.m. - Cool Down

2.20p.m. - Clean Up and Assembly

This is the first year that St Benedicts have entered the Ulster Colleges Football competition and with great success as they WON . Pictured below is the under16 football squad which comprises of players from all the local gaelic teams , Moneyglass , Creggan , Cargin and Whitehill . Clooney  was represented in the hurling .

 At the presentation was Kevin Mc Guckin (Derry County Player ) who presented the BT Faul Cup (named after FR Denis Faul ) and  Michael Magill ( Tir Na nOg) who presented The Hurling Trophy as well as winners  medals to all the players . The lads also received a jersey from the sponsors Thornton Roofing.

Kevin commented on the success of the lads and that it was a great achievement for them and hoped that successive teams would follow in their footsteps . Michael also praised the players and encouraged them to keep up the training and presented the hurlers with winners medals also as they won the Hurling as well . It takes alot of commitment to be a dual player such as Michael Magill who is a good role model for the boys who wish to compete in both discipline’s .

Above are Ryan Mc Greevy , Nial Boyd , Ronan Kelly , M T Carey and Finbar Mc Coy from Moneyglass , Patrick Marron   is missing from the picture and that completes the St Ergnat’s line up . We would like to congratulate the lads , St Benedicts College and all the team members and coaching staff is their achievements.