Spring Series of under-age coaching to focus on both codes;
The under-age season is to commence in earnest in the coming weeks as the club launch a number of new initiatives in relation to the youngest age groups. The Spring Series of coaching session will focus on both hurling and football during the same 1 hour sessions. This new departure aims to promote both of our fantastic games among our growing numbers at under-age level. We have lots of enthusiastic coaches ready to go and parents are welcome to get involved if you are interested – just approach one of our Coaches at the sessions. More details for each age group is set out below;
*Membership can be Paid Online or at the venue – this covers all players for insurance all medical expenses incurred in the event of any injury.
**Remember Mouthguards & Helmets are mandatory. (The club can provide a limited number of Helmets)
CÚL REDZ – Spring Series (Football & Hurling for Boys & Girls); – SAT 10-11
Building on the remarkably successful Summer Sessions of CÚL REDZ we have decided to run a 9 week Spring programme of CÚL REDZ for 5-8 year olds
This will consist of basic hurling and football drills to teach the Fundamentals to the children – with the emphasis on FUN
The sessions will be held in St. Mary’s School Hall
The sessions will be 1 hour in duration (10am to 11am) commencing Sat. 23rd Feb.
The CÚL REDZ – Summer Programme will then commence toward the end of April into May
The Offaly Go Games programme will commence in June for U8 Hurlers & footballers.
U10 Boys; MON 7-8
From Mon. 25 Feb to Mon. 25 Mar. A 6 week indoor programme will focus on the skills in both codes in a fun and relaxed environment
The U10 Hurlers & Footballers will then play the Fr. McWey street leagues through the month of April before commencing their Offaly Go Games programme in May
The Offaly Go Games programme for the U10 hurlers and footballers will consist a series of Blitzes over the summer months – alternating between hurling one week and football the next.
U12 Boys; TUE 6.30 – 7.30
From Tue. 26 Feb to Tue. 26 Mar. A 6 week indoor programme will focus on the skills in both codes in a fun and relaxed environment
The Offaly Go Games – League Programme for the U12 hurlers and footballers will commence in April and run through to August
In August an U13 League will commence and be played into October.
