Munster U18 Boys Summer Training Panel

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The Munster U18 Boys Head Coach Ashley Smyth has announced the Summer Training Panel. There is so much Talent within this age group and are delighted with the progression of the players involved. We are looking forward to working hard over the summer months in preparation for the Interpros in September.

Ben Duffy – Midleton College – Midleton Hockey Club
Ben McInerney – Newtown School – Waterford Hockey Club
Bryan Smyth – Villiers School – Limerick Hockey Club
Cameron Wagenaar – Kilkenny College – Waterford Hockey Club
Christian Oggel – Villiers School – Limerick Hockey Club
Christopher Ryan – Villiers school – CIAC
Cian Sparling – Villiers School – CIAC
Cillian Archer – Ardscoil Rís – CIAC
Ethan Hamilton – Bandon Grammar School – Bandon Hockey Club
Ian Balding – Newtown School Waterford – Waterford hockey club
Ian perrott – Bandon Grammar School – Bandon Hockey Club
Iarlaith O’Neill GK – Bandon Grammar School – Bandon Hockey Club
Jack O’Meara – Ashton Comprehensive – Harlequins
Jonathan Spillane – Midleton College – Midleton Hockey Club
Jonathan Warren-Perry – Ashton Comprehensive – Cork Church of Ireland
Karl Smyth – Bandon Grammer School – Bandon Hockey Club
Kevin O’Dea – Ashton Comprehensive – Cork Church of Ireland
Mark Collins – Bandon Grammar School – Bandon Hockey Club
Max Clein – Crescent Comp Limerick – Limerick hockey club
Robert Sweetnam – Bandon Grammar School – Bandon Hockey Club
Rory Treacy – Newtown School – Waterford Hockey Club
Sean Bateman GK – Ashton Comprehensive – Cork Church of Ireland
Stephen Healy GK – Ardscoil Ris – CIAC

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Letter to all clubs

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Dear Club Secretaries!

First and foremost I realise that you may no longer be your club secretary. If this is the case then you might pass on the information in this email.

As you are no doubt aware, there are a number of vacancies yet to be filled on the Branch Management Committee.

As there were no nominees to these positions at the Annual General Meeting on May 1st and none received since then, you are reminded that all Munster Branch activity will cease after 1st June 2019 unless the situation changes.

We very much regret that we find ourselves in this situation but I’m sure you can appreciate that we cannot be expected to function going forward without a Management Committee Chairperson, Munster Vice-President, Chairperson of the Competitions’ Committee and Chairperson of the Coaching and Development Committee. The job descriptions for these positions are on the Munster Branch web-site.

We propose to hold a meeting of last season’s Management Committee on Tuesday 28th. May to address the situation. We are sincerely hoping that our clubs will endeavour in the meantime to appreciate the seriousness of where we are at, and nominate candidates for these vacant positions.

With kind regards!

Sally Kavanagh. Hon. Sec. MBHI

Munster Seeks New Gear Supplier

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The Munster Branch are seeking a new gear supplier for the 2019 interpro squads. The Branch are at the early stages of the process and are now seeking interested suppliers to get in touch and register their interest. Anyone interested should send an email to Branch Treasurer Mick O’Dea at the following email address: Treasurer@munsterhockey.com

The closing date for expressions of interest is the 19th of April 2019.

Munster Junior Men

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Munster Junior Men’s trials / training will take place Tuesday, April 2nd, night 8-930pm in Cork Harlequins. Dave Egner will be coaching.

Tournament is in Cork (either Quins or CI) on May 18/19th

Anyone interested in coming up just contact Dave Egner to let him know numbers etc (086 192 1789).

Munster U18 Girls Development Squad

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The following players have been selected on the Munster U18 girls development squad:

Alex Kenny

Alison O’Rourke

Amy O’Leary

Amy O’Shea

Andrea Hally

Aoife Cronin

Ciara Gibbs

Clodagh O’Connor

Eimear Lane

Elizabeth Tuohy

Emer O’Keeffe

Emily Kavanagh

Emma O’Sullivan

Gillian O’Leary

Heather Hourigan-Powell

Isabel Janssen Cahill

Isobel Kingston

Jilly Edwards

Jules McCarthy

Lauren Cripps

Leah O’Shea

Nicole Griffin

Nikki Barry

Rebecca Foley

Romy Fehily

Sophie Boland

Sophie Clein

To be trialled:

Cliona O’Leary

Fenella Riordan

Hannah-Kate Finn

Heather McNamara

Isabel Lyons

Leah Wood

Marion Gillman

Rachel Barry

Sarah Hennessy

Sarah Lucey

Zara Bowles

The next session will take place on Saturday 30th March from 5-8pm in Garryduff Sports Centre. Players are required to bring €5.

MUNSTER BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL 2019

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The annual General Meeting of the Munster Branch Hockey Ireland

will take place on

Wednesday 1st. May at 7.30 pm at the Firgrove Hotel. Mitchelstown. Co.Cork.

The last date for receipt of Proposals and Nominations is

6.00 pm on the 10th April 2019.

Please note that the following important positions will become vacant at the

end of the season and for which we will be seeking nominations

1. Chairperson of the Management Committee.

2. Vice-Chairperson of the Management Committee

3. Chairperson of the Competitions’ Committee

4. Chairperson of the Coaching & Development Committee

secretary@munsterhockey.com

Management & Coaching Positions Vacant

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The Munster Branch seeks applications for the following positions:

1. Munster U16 Boys Management Team

– Head coach

– Assistant coach

– Manager

2. Munster Junior Men Management Team

– Head coach

– Assistant coach

– Manager

3. Munster U21 Mens Management Team

– Head coach

– Assistant coach

– Manager

Applications can made to secretary@munsterhockey.com.

iCoachkids Conference

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Sport Ireland Coaching is proud to announce that we will be hosting the 3rd iCoachKids International Conference.

The conference is scheduled for June 14th & 15th 2019 at the University of Limerick under the theme “Child Centred Coaching”.

The website is up and running. It will be updated with new information on a continuous basis right up to the event.

3rd iCoachKids International Conference “Child Centred Coaching” University of Limerick June 14th and 15th 2019 https://www.icoachkids.eu/

Munster U18 Girls 2019

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The following players are invited to attend the next Munster U18 girls trial. The details for this trial will be posted shortly.

Alex Kenny

Alison O’Rourke

Amy O’Byrne

Amy O’Leary

Amy O’Shea

Andrea Hally

Aoife Cronin

Ciara Gibbs

Cliona O’Leary*

Clodagh O’Connor

Eimear Lane

Elizabeth Tuohy*

Ellie Moloney*

Emer O’Keeffe

Emily Kavanagh

Emma O’Sullivan

Fenella O’Riordan*

Gillian O’Leary

Hannah-Kate Finn

Heather Hourigan-Powell

Heather McNamara

Isabel Janssen Cahill

Isabel Lyons

Isobel Kingston

Jilly Edwards

Joy O’Kelly

Jules McCarthy*

Laura Barr*

Lauren Cripps*

Leah O’Shea*

Leah Wood*

Marion Gillman

Mia Johnston*

Nicole Griffin*

Nikki Barry*

Orla Treacy*

Rachel Barry*

Rachel Shute

Rebecca Foley*

Romy Fehily

Sarah Hennessey*

Sarah Lucey

Sophie Boland

Sophie Clein

Zara Bowles

*Was unavailable to attend first trial

INTERPROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT CO-ORDINATORS

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The Munster Branch is seeking to appoint two interprovincial management co-ordinators, one for the boys side and one for the girls side. Below is a role description. If you are interested in helping out please contact Sally at secretary@munsterhockey.com

INTERPROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT CO-ORDINATOR ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Interprovincial Management Team consists of Head Coach, Assist. Coach, Goal Keeping Coach and Manager.

Pre-Tournament:

1. An induction meeting to be arranged for the Interprovincial Management teams with the Branch Chairperson, Treasurer, Children’s Officer and Equipment Officer.

2. Arrange regular meetings with Interprovincial Managersduring preparation for the tournament.

3. Arrange with the Equipment Officer to deliver the trainingequipment and first aid kits to the Interprovincial managers.

4. Liaise with Interprovincial managers and Branch Treasurer on matters relating to finance such as pitch hire.

5. The Interprovincial managers to liaise directly with the Children’s Officer on matters relating to Child Welfare.

6. Link between the Interprovincial managers and appointed physio.

7. Arrange with the Interprovincial managers for the squads to meet with the appointed nutritionist.

8. Arrange with the Interprovincial managers for the squads to meet with the appointed S & C.

9. Ensure that Interprovincial managers place gear order within the time frame.

10. Link between Interprovincial managers and Branch Treasurer on tournament accommodation and transport requirements.

11. Arrange a date for the physio to meet with the squads before departing for the tournament.

12. Arrange a date with U-16 Interprovincial managers for the squads to have a session with the Munster Hockey Umpires Coaching.

Post Tournament:

1) Post Tournament, ensure that the first aid kits and all playing equipment is collected and returned to the Equipment Officer.

2) Attend debrief