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Welcome
Welcome to Ballinteer St Johns (BSJ) GAA Club. We are delighted that your child has made the first step in playing the greatest amateur game in the world. As part of our coaching program we would hope that your child will;
• Develop a healthy lifestyle
• Be part of fun activities
• Make new friends
• Go new places
• Improve their co-ordination
• Improve their agility
• Develop their social skills
• Become part of a quality coaching program
• Play the greatest games in the world
What to expect during a session
The session is usually a mix of games, drills and matches promoting football, hurling and camogie skills. Children are usually grouped by their year of birth for the duration of the session. Children can start in the nursery once they are in primary school.
Depending on numbers on a given day, years may be merged for the duration of the session.
During the year, events such as a mini All-Ireland may also be organised.
Nursery Contacts and Details
Nora Stapleton is our fulltime Games Promotion Officer and is involved in GAA coaching with all the National schools in the area as well as BSJ nursery and teams. Nora's number is 085 1327032
Overall Football and Hurling co-ordinator: Padraic Kennedy - 087 2373211
- Sat 10am Broadford
Overall Lades Football co-ordinator: Dermot McMahon - 085-1534939 - Sat 10am All Weather Pitch (Ballinteer Community School)
Overall Camogie co-ordinator: Bill Hayden - 087 6487110 - Tue 6pm Broadford
What Your Child will learn Hurling / Camogie: Your child will learn some of the basic skills involved in hurling / camogie at this age. These skills will include performing the following activities competently and confidently:
· Proper Hurling / Camogie Grip
· Ground Dribble
· Ground Strike
· Stopping the Ball correctly
· Frontal Block
Football: Your child will learn some of the basic skills involved in Gaelic Football at this age. These skills will include performing the following activities competently and confidently:
· Ground Kick
· Handling of the Ball
· Body Catch
· Low Catch
· Bounce
· Punt Kick
· Hand Pass
Your child will also increase their competence in performing skills which will require Agility, Balance, Coordination, Running, Jumping, Kicking, Catching and Throwing. All these will be beneficial for all types of sport and are great for improving general Motor skills.
Membership and Subs Information
Children joining in September 2009 remain members until December 31st 2010. Annual membership rates are: 1st Child €100, 2nd Child €70 and each additional child €40.
Time and Duration
The start time for the nursery is 10:00 sharp. Please facilitate the smooth running of the session by ensuring your child is signed in, has a bib and their name tagand are ready to start before 10:00. The session usually lasts 90 minutes but be aware the session may be cut short unexpectedly due to weather changes.
Location
Normally the nursery will be held in the Broadford playing area. From late 2009 the all weather pitch in Ballinteer Community School across the road will be available when Broadford is closed due to bad weather.
Cancellations
If the sessions are cancelled we will try to inform you by text. Please make sure you have provided your mobile details to the organisers.
Volunteers and Mentors
Sessions are run by volunteers (mainly parents of the children involved who volunteered from the sideline). Mentors begin setting up at 9:30. We are always looking for new volunteers to help the sessions run smoother. There are lots of ways to get involved - setting up equipment, organising name tags, tidying up, mentoring etc.. please join in!
Parent/Guardian Attendance
In case of early cancellation, toilet or refreshment breaks, children will be sent to their parent or guardian. You must be available for your child at the side line at all times during the sessions.
Mentor Courses
If you would like to become a mentor, we run short courses to train you up on the skills required, so even if you think you don’t have the skills right now, we can teach you!
What your child will need for ultimate enjoyment?
As your child and training advances, we recommend you consider purchasing some items for your child to enable them to get the most out of training and playing.
Hurling/ Camogie: For hurling/camogie it would be ideal for each child to have their own helmet, shin guards, hurley and sliothar. By having his/her own hurley, this will enable the child to practice while at home and this will lead to a vast improvement in their skills.
Football: For football, children should have their own football boots for outdoors, gloves for wet weather, gum shields for facial protection and shin guards.
Shop
You can purchase Ballinteer St Johns jerseys, tracksuits, socks, shorts etc
· At the main clubhouse shop which is located at the junction of the Grange Road and the Green Route in Ballinteer. Thu: 7.30-8.30pm Sat: 11.30-12.30pm
· Or in Aras Na Nóg (the brick building at Broadford) during Saturday morning sessions.
Your Child
We hope that every child will:
• Attend all trainings and matches as much as possible
• Respect for other players during trainings and matches.
• Respect match officials and club officials.
• Respect the opposition.
• Respect the property of the child, the club and anybody else's property.
• Enjoy themselves
Parents/Guardians
As a parent, it is extremely important that you lead by exampl e when involved in sport. We would ask that rather than asking the children if they won, that they are asked ‘Well how did you play?, Did you play well?, Did you have Fun?.’
We hope that you will:
· Prove a positive influence on your child and his/her teammates.
· Show encourage from the sidelines
· Attend for the duration of the session
· Respect mentor’s and referee’s decisions
· Lead by example on the matter of sportsmanship.
· Offer assistance with the GAA club in any way possible, via volunteering with some duties or just driving to a match as a supporter.
Parents/Guardians Code of Conduct
In the interest of everyone all parents/guardians of nursery members must agree to the following code of conduct:
Always encourage and support your child in their sport – attend matches on a regular basis and assisting in the organisation of club activities. Be familiar with those mentors who are coaching your child. Show appreciation and support the mentors. Help out when necessary. Inform the mentors of any conditions, medical or otherwise, regarding your child. Behave responsibility on the sideline. Use appropriate language at all times. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of ability, age, gender, religion, social or ethnic background. Ensure your child gets to and from training safely and is on time. Encourage your child to learn the rules and play by them and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence. Ensure your child has the proper training/playing gear and water bottle. Ensure that your child is registered and the membership is paid. Respect the coaches’ decisions and encourage your children to do the same. Be aware and support the club’s policy on the use of cameras/camera phones. Be aware of the Club Youth Officer procedures and contact details. Further Information
There is lots of information about the club as well as player, mentor and general code of conduct at: http://www.ballinteerstjohns.com/
Or you can contact Padraic or Nora before or after a session on Saturday mornings
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