Munster Development Officer Mary Beades is on the lookout
for clubs to take up the few remaining positions in the Gaeilic4girls games
programme. The programme which is a much sought after one helps introduce young
players to the game in a fun and skill base environment which carried out well
will help your club develop players at an entry level.
Currently each county has 2 openings for clubs and interest
clubs should contact Mary marydev@munsterladiesgaelic.ie
or 086 0471501 directly for an application form or get onto our play page for
information
What is Gaelic4Girls
(G4G)?
G4G is a 12 week programme incorporating coaching sessions
with fun non-competitive blitzes aimed at increasing participation in Ladies
Gaelic Football. The programme targets girls aged between 8 â 12 years who are
not currently registered with a Ladies Gaelic Football club. In essence, this
is a tool to attract new players.
What are the aims of
the Gaelic4Girls Programme?
⢠To
increase the numbers of girls playing Ladies Gaelic football in a club.
⢠To
provide a fun, 12 week programme of Ladies Gaelic Football activities to
attract girls aged 8 â 12 to the club.
⢠To
support a Club in increasing their number of players, and integrate those new
players into existing teams.
⢠To
develop athletic and social skills for girls in a safe and nurturing
environment.
What are the benefits of running Gaelic4Girls in your Club?
⢠Participation
levels will be increased.
⢠Free
training will be provided to the Coaches and Co-ordinator in your Club.
⢠Resources
will be provided to your Club to market and advertise the Programme.
⢠There is
the potential for your club to become a more vibrant, active part of the local
community through enhanced participation.
What clubs may apply for the G4G programme?
a. A Struggling
Club â an already registered LGFA Club who are struggling for numbers and can
show evidence that those numbers are in the Club Catchment Area.
Or
b. An
Established Club â an already registered LGFA Club who wants to increase
participation in this age bracket and can show evidence that those numbers
exist in the Club Catchment Area.
Or
c. New club
– potential for a new LGFA club to form. Clear evidence must be provided to
show that potential for a new club exists and appropriate structures are in
place.
What does the G4G
programme entail for your Club if your application is successful?
⢠The club
must be able to provide a co-ordinator and a minimum of 1 coach per 10
participants to run the Programme. Minimum of 2 coaches per Programme.
⢠All the
G4G coaches and co-ordinators must attend Provincial training.
⢠The club
must be willing to welcome ALL new members.
⢠The
coordinators will be provided with marketing materials e.g. flyers, posters and
the club must use this material to promote the Programme in the schools and
elsewhere.
⢠The first
8 weeks of the Programme will involve weekly coaching sessions separate to the
regular U10/12 sessions in the Club, specifically designed for those who have
not participated before.
⢠The last
4 weeks will involve integrated training sessions of all players with the above
teams, as a means of integrating the G4G participants into the Club.
⢠Your club
will have the option of attending a local, Provincial and National blitz day in
the weeks following the roll out of the 8-week programme.
⢠The
8-week Programme will cost â¬8 per player to cover the cost of promotional
material and a programme specific jersey for each G4G participant.
⢠Clubs are
recommended to participate in a Ready Steady Coach workshop during the
programme. This workshop is aimed at providing support and assistance to new
volunteers interested in helping with coaching or running a team within the
club. It is a 2 ½ hour course.
⢠The club
must monitor the integration of the G4G participants and ensure all those who
want to continue to play Ladies Gaelic Football are registered and looked
after.
The next steps:
Step 1:
Complete the application form (available on
www.ladiesgaelic.ie) and forward by post or email to your Provincial
Development Officer before 31st January 2014 (See application form for contact
details).
Step 2:
The County Development Officer, following consultation with
the Provincial Development Officer will contact all applicants via e-mail to
announce the successful clubs before February 10th.
Step 3:
All G4G coaches and coordinators must attend Provincial
training in February. Connacht: 27th
February, Leinster 25th and 27th February, Munster 25th February and Ulster
24th and 26th February.
Step 4:
All clubs must promote the G4G programme in their local
area.
Step 5
The 8 week programme will begin in March between the 22nd â
30th. All Clubs must be in a position to
start within this window. The 4 week
integrated sessions will follow straight after.
Step 6:
The clubs will have an opportunity to participate in a
local, Provincial and National Blitz (dates to be confirmed).
