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Cargin Sat 30th August
U6/8/10 will play at Cargin , can those attending make their way to Cargin Pitch for 3.45pm and have proper kit and rain jackets , water etc.
Sunday 31st August
Portglenone have invited U6/8/10 to take part in their funday football competition . All those interested please assemble at Moneyglass pitch for 11.20am with proper kit , rain jackets , water etc.
2008 Cul Camp kids with their completion certificates after an enjoyable week. thanks to our coaching team which included Kevin Brady , Joe Mc Mahon (Tyrone ) , Sinead O’Neill (Tyrone ) , Coleen Weir , Brendan Prenter , Cathy Carey , Ryan Mc Greevy and Laura robinson .
And a special thanks to “The Tommy Murphy Cup “
more pictures will be added to the gallery .
A child protection course will be run in the club-rooms on Tuesday 10th June for all those who help in anyway with the teams and training etc . All helpers must attend this course as it is a legal requirement . The cert lasts for three years and if you need to re-certify then also go along on Tuesday night . The course is run by Paddar Totten .
Saturday 3rd May
John Morrison who has managed coaching for Antrim , Donegal and Mayo in the past is visiting Moneyglass at the invitation of Ryan Graffin to examine and teach coaches and players . There will be three sessions and refreshments during a break for lunch , the sessions are as follows.
Under 6,8,10 boys and girls 10.30 - 11.30
Under 12 , 14 boys and girls 11.30 - 12.30
Tea 12.30 - 13.00
Under16/Minor 13.00 - 14.00
This will be a good learning experience for us all and one not to be missed by the players . Sessions will start on time and coaches and players should be ready at the pitch sidelines at least 15 min prior to each session please make sure you have a drinks bottle for hydration with you and kitted with boots , gloves . It is beneficial for all players to have football gloves as this helps with grip in wet conditions .
Our club rooms were alive with laughter and music as the youth teams had a disco and refreshments before receiving their certificates of achievement presented to them by their coaches in recognition of the commitment shown by them to the winter hall training program.
Brian Letters also received a prize from Chairman Gerard Weir for helping design our 6oth anniversary logo , it is a combination of all the children’s pictures but Brian’s was the emblem which is the backbone of the design.
Below is a picture of our beginners from P1 and P2 who have developed the skills in the ABC lessons of Agility, Balance and co-ordination.
P3- P4 children below for catching , passing , toe to hand.
P5 and P6 children below,
Members of the senior , reserve and minor team were also present to cheer the players along and also present a few of the certificates .
The evening ended with a disco with a few well known tunes for the mums and dads to tap their feet along with and the night ended at 10pm although the crac could have continued on .
A Chairde,
A football coaching course “Adapting FUN games” will be held at Cargin on Wednesday 9th April, starting 7.30p.m. This course is designed for coaches working with the U8 to U12 age groups. Terence McWilliams Ulster Council Games Development Manager will be course tutor.
By the end of the course the coach will:
Learn ways to make football FUN for the U8 to U12 age group.
View a range of games suitable for this age group.
The course will include the following:
FUN games that enhance the skills required to play football.
Ideas on how to keep all players involved during your sessions.
Members , players , coaches , mentors , parents ,friends and interested parties in the under age developement of the club are invited to attend a meeting in Moneyglass Community Centre at 16.00 on Sunday 14th October . Sean Flemming Antrim County youth Development Officer is to chair the proceedings and bring his expertise to help develop ideas and strategies for the future .
The success of the club is dependant on our players of the future and the collective efforts of the community at large and as such your participation would be greatly welcomed.
43 children attended the Cul Camp which was organised by Veronica Craig and coached by Kevin Brady.
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