Post on 02-Jul-2015
CLG Na FiannaNursery Parents Information Night
2014/2015
• The name of the club is Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Na Fianna
• Object of the Club To promote and encourage Gaelic games, culture, language, song, dance and industry and in every way to promote the objects of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael at local level. To protect and promote the interest of the
members.
• Formed in 1955 as a result of a break away from CJ Kickhams
• Original clubhouse was donated from the Guinness Sports club
• It was transported to Na Fianna and assembled
• And subsequently burned to the ground before the official opening
• 2nd or 3rd largest GAA club with circa 3,000 members
• All Gaelic games are catered for in Na Fianna
• Football, Hurling, Camogie, Handball and Rounder's (occasionally)
• Over 100 competitive teams
• Onsite Club Shop (O’Neills) and Hurley Sports Shop (Seosamh Breathnach)
• Multiple Na Fianna Players on Dublin Squads of all disciplines
• Full time GPO (Games Promotion Officer) Mark McManus
Welcome to the Club
Some Familiar Faces
Leah Caffrey Lucy Collins
Jonny Cooper Tomas Brady
Eoin Murchan
Glenn O’Reilly
Eoghan McHugh
Aaron Byrne
Bridge Club
Afterschool Club
Crèche
Trad Music
Facilities Available @ CLG Na Fianna
Club Shop
Seosamh BrethnachHurley and Sports Shop
Function Rooms
Gym availablefor Members
Sunday LunchesCater 4 U
Facilities Available @ CLG Na Fianna
Experience Gaelic Games
Christmas Market - PantoGiro De NaFianna – FamilyDays
Facilities Available @ CLG Na Fianna
Club Communications
Every TuesdayDeadline Monday morningMax 300 wordsPosted on website
Evening Herald Club Notes
• Weekly Club newsletter compiled by Club PRO
• Emailed to Na Fianna Newsgroup• Match reports, club news, members’
news etc.• Content always welcome• Posted on website
Na Fianna Nuacht
Club Communications
Club Websitehttp://www.clgnafianna.com
• Recently redeveloped by Club members• Integrated with Social Media• Sponsorship opportunities
Social Media
Newsgroup
Email facility for club news, events
Club Communications
Subscribe to Na Fianna Newsgroup by emailing
pro.nafianna.dublin@gaa.ie
Club Lotto
• Maximum jackpot increased from €11,000 to €20,000• Minimum jackpot doubled from €1,000 to €2,000• Weekly jackpot top-up doubled from €130 to €250• Select 4 numbers from 1 to 30• New low cost direct debit of €8 per month
Fancy winning the Lotto? No, not that other one that brings all sorts of headaches – life changing issues,security issues, who will I tell issues?We’re talking about the real one – the Na Fianna Lotto.
http://www.clgnafianna.com/?page_id=722
Key Contacts
New Nursery Coordinator
Gary Bateson
• The main aims of the nursery are as follows:
• To ensure that the children have FUN.
• To coach the fundamental skills and techniques of hurling, camogie and football including:
• - Holding the hurley: Ready position, lock position and lifting position. • - Striking the ball on the ground • - Blocking the ball on the ground • - Dribbling • - Catching• - Roll and jab lift • - Hand passing • - Soloing • - Tackling
• To develop team skills
The Aim of the Nursery
• Nursery Handbook to be completed
• Alleviate pressure on Nursery Kit
• Replacing Old Kit
• Mentor/Parent Training
• Kit Room Layout
• Kit Ratio to Years
• 8 Cores Drills per discipline
• Schools Training Sessions - MMcM
Goals of the Nursery 14/15
Nursery Handbook
Nursery ReOrganisation
Who Are the 2007 Boys?
Players>110 regulars 70-90 play every Saturday
Parents
Mentors = ParentsSteering - Stephen Stenson, Muiris Healy,
Fearghal ScanlonGames & Skills - 20-25 parentsCommunication - Colm RedmondFundraising - Eoin McDonnell
Steering - Stephen Stenson, Muiris Healy, Fearghal Scanlon2007 Boys – 2014
We played…… Mini Leagues, Clontarf,Kilmacud Crokes, Ballymun Kickhams,Whitehall Colmcilles, Castleknock
Focus for 2014….. (How Parents can Help)Skills (Practice at Home)Gumshields, Hurls, Helmets, Jersey (Birthdays, Xmas)Club Registration (Parents)Teamer (communication) (Parents)Fundraising – Table Quiz (Please come)Christmas Party / Graduation (Party Time)
2007 Boys – Table Quiz 16th October
16th October 2014 8pmMain Hall Na Fianna
Table of four €40
Could you bring a table of four?
Could you donate a raffle prize?
The HitList
Footballs €300Sliothars €250Balls on Rope kits €100Coloured bibs €200Poles €120Medical Kits € 60Stirrup Pump and ball bag €100Cones €100Hacky Sacks €100
Total €1330
2007 Boys – What will happen 2015
February 2015:-Matches – Go Games: Saturdays; Mobhí Rd& Away
Training – Mid-Week(Friday 5.30pm)
Teams –10-12 players x c.8 teams3 groupsMixed Ability
2007 Girls
Lisa Ainsworth
Gary Bateson Norman Ginnelly
2008 Boys
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2012 2013 2014
Angela Shortall
Bronagh CorcoranOllie Clancy
Dave Carroll
Tom O’Brien
Julie Fenton
Paul Kehoe
Karen Granville
How can you help?
Try not to stand on the sideline
Ask if you can helpImprove your skillsHelps with @HomeSkillsKeeps you warmKeeps you fitImproves your CVSpirit of Community
At the end of the day we ALL develop our children's skills and lives
Some Gentle RemindersTraining starts at 9.30am
Bring plenty of water
Equipment
Hurls
Gum shields
Shin guard
Wrist Bands
Helmets*
Club equipment
* Currently Investigating a Bulk Price Purchase
Some Events for 2014/2015
Mini-Leagues
Possibility of Games against otherClubs in Dublin – March / April 2015
Halloween Themed Training
Xmas Party 2014
Croke Park Tour6th DecemberParents drop Kids off @ 09:20Parents collect Kids @ 12:00Cost : €6
And looking forward to 2016
We will need to plan for our own equipment in February 2016
Currently we are looking at sponsorship and the ball is already rolling
How much do we need/when do we start?
Plan is for 1 Fund Raising Event in 2015 – in Planning Stage
2008 Girls
Lisa Ainsworth
Eoin Shalloo
Brian Coughlan
Brian Fitzgerald
Art Fitzpatrick
2009 Boys
Kris Vekic
2009 Girls
Lisa Ainsworth
Paul Jensen
Siobhán Kehoe
Colm R
David Porter
Mark McManus - GPO
2010 Boys and Girls
Thank You