Club Notes - 26th August 2018

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COACHING NEWS  (WK 35 2018)
 A. Coaching Tip : Eight Suggestions for Succeeding
1. Fear no opponent, Respect every opponent.
2. Remember, it's the perfection of the smallest details that makes the big things happen.
3. Keep in mind that hustle makes up for many  a mistake.
4. Be more interested in character than reputation.
5. Be quick, but don't hurry.
6. Understand that the harder you work the more luck you will have.
7. Know that valid self-analysis is vital for improvement.
8. Remember that there is no substitute for hard work and careful planning, failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
 
B. Connacht GAA – S&C Course (F/H)
 
This course has been developed in order to give coaches an opportunity to gain greater knowledge in the area of physical fitness, or as it has become more commonly known in recent years as strength and conditioning. It allows coaches to increase their understanding of the many aspects associated with strength and conditioning and to be able to safely and correctly implement programs designed from the Connacht GAA Strength and Conditioning staff. A follow on course which is in the process of being developed will allow coaches to develop and safely implement programs.
The first pilot of the course was rolled out in January 2015 with a group of 25 academy coaches from each of the provincial counties in both hurling and football. This course was reviewed and has since been ran with another group of academy coaches and one group of club coaches from each of the 5 provincial counties.
The course is the first of its kind in the GAA in terms of Strength and Conditioning. All the theoretical learning is provided on-line through a specially designed interactive SCORM used through the new GAA e-learning website. This is allowing us to make the most of the coaches’ time and moving away from the traditional gathering to watch a tutor give presentations. The theory side of the course can be done through the GAA e-learning portal at any stage over the designated period of time which can accommodate coach’s personal schedules. For the practical side of the course the coaches come together for practical’s on the various modules and group led discussion. Once the process has been completed the coach must demonstrate competency in the areas covered during the practical sessions
 
Modules include:
1.    Demands of Gaelic Games (Football and Hurling)
2.    Basic Science Theory of Gaelic Games
3.    Fitness Testing and Functional Assessment
4.    Warm Up and The Recovery Process
5.    Conditioning for Gaelic Games
6.    Supervision of a Body Weight Resistance Training Program
 
To Apply:
•    Coaches must have completed an Award 1 coaching course
•    Must be coaching in their own club
 
If interested in taking course please contact John Donnellan (086-0402081) on Monday 27 Aug.
 
Camogie
Junior Camogie: 
Our Junior camogie team take on Tulsk in the County Junior Camogie ‘B’ final on Tuesday evening in Lisnamult; throw-in at 8pm.  Since Tulsk are missing some players it has been agreed that the final will be a 12-a-side game. 
The team has been training since early May and has performed well in all Championship games.  The girls also benefited from a number of challenge matches along the way so are well prepared for this final.
All support would be appreciated if you could come along.
 
U16 Camogie:
The girls unfortunately lost out to Padraig Pearses during the week in their second championship game.  Their next game will be on Wednesday evening this week; details will be confirmed later.
 
Jamesie O'Connor Camogie:
Many thanks to Riona McGuinness for arranging for Jamesie O Connor to take a session with our U16, Minor and Junior players last Saturday morning in Lisnamult.  Jamesie won two All-Ireland Senior Hurling medals with Clare when they made their breakthrough in the ‘90s and he also won a Club Senior Hurling All-Ireland medal with his Club Door-Barefield.  Many thanks to Jamesie for attending and imparting some of his knowledge and experience during the hour and a bit he spent with our players; 28 of whom turned up. 
The morning was glorious and Jamesie put the girls through their paces, focusing on their first touch, their footwork and their reading of the game.  He explained that hurling/camogie has basic skills and the top teams in the country are doing the same basic skills in their training as the girls are doing in the Gaels.  The feedback suggests that the players really enjoyed this session and Jamesie left them all by saying “the skill level is there; its just vital to keep practicing”. 
 
LGFA 
U8 & U10 Football:  Training continues Wednesday Evenings at 6.30pm.

U14 Football: Well done to the U14 Girls who defeated Eirog this evening.   Final Score Roscommon Gaels 3-22 Eirog 0-3.  It is looking like we are through to the Semi Finals to be held on the 2nd of September.  

U16 Football:  U16’s continue to train Monday evenings at 7pm in the Hyde.

Minor Football: Unfortunately we were defeated by Castlrea on Monday Last this concludes the minor championship. 

Football
Nursery: The  last boys nursery  training session of the season will take place on Saturday  the 1st of September at 4pm in lismamult. 

Family members are invited to come along and support the lads while having a cup of tea at the new facilities in lismamult which hopefully will be used by our children for many years to come. There will be a presentation to the lads for there dedication throughout the year so it essential that all attend and finish of a very enjoyable year in style. 

U8 Football:  This week end saw our U8 Football Boys compete in the Annual Go Games County Blitz in the Connacht Centre of Excellence in Bekan.  The boys competed very well across three games and they really enjoyed themselves.  Thanks to all the coaches for their help and to the parents for travelling and supporting our boys.  One last Thank you to our hosts – Roscommon Coaching & Games Development. 

Pictured are the U8 boys who competed in the centre of excellence

U9 Football: Our U9 Lads hosted a football blitz last Saturday Morning week in Lisnamult. We welcomed Oran, St. Ciaran's and St. Aidan's. Each and every one of our lads were brilliant and thoroughly deserved a few treats afterwards!! Training continues Tuesday at 6.45pm with games planned for the next 5 week ends. Thanks to Christina, Laura and Maeve for helping in our kitchen afterwards. Great to be able to look after our guests in our fantastic new facilitites at Lisnamult. We would also like to thank our U14 Lads, Ethan, Rory and Ciaran for being our ref's and doing a great job.     

U10 Football:Our u10 boys competed in the Fionn Mulroy Memorial Blitz hosted by Castlebar Mitchell’s on Saturday. The boys enjoyed the occasion and played 5 blitz games.

​Pictured are the U10 football boys that competed in the Castlebar on Saturday.

U12 Football: After a long break from competitive matches, our U12 boys footballers got back in action with the commencement of the Summer leagues. 

Our Div 5 team were overcome by a good Boyle team last weekend despite a very good first half performance.

Earlier today our Div 1 team came out on top against Michael Glaveys in Ballinlough.

League matches continue at pace over the next 2 to 3 weeks and training continues on Thursday evening in Lisnamult from 6.45 to 8.15pm

U14 Football: Busy week ahead for our footballers reserve league match vs St Brigid’s on Wednesday evening.  Div 1 match on Thursday evening vs Strokestown and also next Saturday afternoon vs Shannon Gaels/St Ronans/Kilmore.

Minor Football:
The minor footballers recorded their fourth win of the championship against St. Faithleachs in Ballyleague on Monday last on a scoreline of 3-19 to 1-16. Our next game is against St. Dominics in Lisnamult on Thursday 6th September.

Hurling
U10 Hurling: Training continues tomorrow evening (Monday @ 6:30pm in Lisnamult.
The county hurling blitz is being hosted by Athleague / Tremane Saturday morning Sept 1st. Venue (either Athleague or Tremane) and start time to be confirmed during the week. We encourage all players to attend this event which wlll include medals afterwards.

U12 Hurling:U-14 hurling training continues as usual at 6.15 p.m. on Tuesday.

Ros Go Run
Ros Go Run 5th Annual Half Marathon and 10km Run Sunday 9th September 2018.

Ros GO RUN, which takes place on the Sunday 9th September 2018, it starts and finishes at Eire Og GAA pitch and brings runners through the picturesque area of North West Roscommon including The Woodlands of Loughglynn and surrounding area of Lisacul. The Race commences at 11.00 am and registration is available on-line and on the morning of the event. Both races are chipped timed by My Run Results.

The 2018 sponsor of the race is CBE. Ros Go Run, now in its fifth year and is a recognised event among national and international runners. The feedback from the Runners is extremely positive, particularly noting the community spirit that the runners feel both during the run and while enjoying refreshments after the event. It is indeed a community event which couldn’t happen without the support of all the community especially our local sponsors. Each sponsor regardless of level of donation given is vital to the continued success of the event. The contributions made by the stewards, the local Community Employment Scheme, the Businesses who supply refreshments, all the volunteers, and indeed all those who come out to support the runners in the lead up to and on the day of the event. This support highlights the community spirit so clearly felt by the participants in their feedback. All this goes to make Ros Go Run an increasingly popular event.

Ros Go Run are delighted to announce that MS Ireland are again the main beneficiary of the 2018 event. This will be our fifth year in partnership with them and to date the event has contributed €7,500 00 to the fundraising efforts of MS Ireland. The event also makes a donation to two local organisations Eire Og GAA Club and Lisacul Community Development Co Ltd, both of which contribute to the organisation and running of the event. Online registration available at WWW.RUNIRELAND.COM. Registration will also be available at the Eire Og Club House on the morning of the run For further information, contact Ros Go Run 094 9880495, [email protected] https://rosgorun.wordpress.com/
Facebook: Ros Go Run Twitter: @RosGoRun

Connacht Rugby 
Congratulations to Connacht Rugby u18’s squad who became inter provincial champions today and a special well done to Roscommon Gaels Man Aodha Hession.