The Munster U18 Girl’s Management Team are asking clubs and schools to send on their nominations for Munster U18’s interprovincial trials this year prior to Friday 10 February 2017. They can be sent to Ger O’Carroll at the following Email Address:- geroc57@gmail.com.

The Management Team would ask that schools/clubs do not nominate players unless you think that they are of the required standard.

Trials will be confirmed after the 10 February 2017 deadline for nominations. For questions and queries contact Ger O’Carroll: 087 644 5638

When submitting names please include the following details:

– Player Name

– Player Date of Birth

– Player School/Club

– Playing position

– Parent/Guardian Contact Number

– Contact Email Address

Management Team 2017

Coach: Ger O’Carroll

Assistant Coach: Brenda Moloney

Manager: Liz Buttimer

Goal Keeping Coach: Sharon Hutchinson

Week 15 sees plenty of cup action both nationally and domestically. In the Irish Senior Cup C of I make the same trip as last weekend to face Banbridge. A narrow loss last week suggests another close game is on the cards.

In the men’s Irish Hockey Trophy Ashton make the trip to North Down while Limerick host Weston. Both sides have had contrasting fortunes since the Christmas break with Ashton winning two from two while Limerick have come out the wrong end of some close games. Meanwhile in Munster Division 1 UCC will be hoping to bounce back after last minute defeat last weekend as they host runaway league leaders Bandon.

In the women’s Munster Senior Cup Harlequins secured their spot in the semi final with a 3-0 win over Ashton on Thursday night. Catholic Institute host near neighbours Limerick in Rosbrien, C of I and UCC meet in Garryduff while Waterford host Clonakilty. On Sunday Waterford travel to UCC in a back match in the league.

The Munster Branch are urgently seeking coaches to take up the following roles:

Munster u18 Boys’ Head Coach
Munster u21 Men’s Head Coach
Munster u21 Women’s Head Coach
Regrettably if we do not fill these positions Munster will not be in a position to field teams in these Interpro competitions.

Applicants should send their coaching/management CV and cover note to munsterhockeyappointments@gmail.com and secretary@munsterhockey.com. Interviews will be held in late January.

The week after the Christmas break can often catch teams on the hop and C of I will be hoping to do that when Monkstown visit on Saturday afternoon. C of I currently sit 4th in the table and a win would take them level on points with the Dubliners.

In the IHT Bandon men and C of I women face trips North to face Queens and Raphoe respectively. Bandon currently lead the Munster league comfortably and C of I ladies were 1 point clear going into the break.

Domestically in Men’s Division 1 its all very close between the bottom 4. Ashton host Limerick while C of I B travel across the city to UCC.

In Women’s Division 1 UCC host Ashton hoping to leapfrog C of I at the top of the table while Bandon will be hoping to close the gap to the top 3 when they host Waterford.

The Munster Branch have extended the deadline for applications for the following Interpro positions to Friday the 13th of January. The roles to be filled are as follows:

Head Coach – U18 Boys, U16 Girls, U21 Boys, U21 Girls (Spec below)
Manager – U16 Boys, U16 Girls, U18 Boys, U18 Girls, U21 Boys, U21 Girls (Spec below)
Applicants should send their coaching/management CV and cover note to munsterhockeyappointments@gmail.com and secretary@munsterhockey.com. Interviews will be held in late January.

INTERPROVINCIAL HEAD COACH

REQUIREMENTS:

Supervision of underage children
Communication, organisation, planning & leadership skills
At least have IHA Level 1 Coaching qualification
Ability to influence but integrate within a Management team
Completion of Irish Sports Council Child Awareness Course, or willing to go on one
Garda Vetting by MBIHA
Be part of the interview panel for other positions on the management team
Partake in wrap up session once the inter pros is finished

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and deliver training sessions.
Plan and prepare training schedule/program and schedule at tournament.
Making cuts/selections at trials and training panels.
Liaising with physio(s) re player injuries/rest periods.
Ensuring Coach Code of Conduct, Garda Vetting Application and all other related forms are completed, signed and returned.
Completing all post Tournament Reports.

INTERPROVINCIAL MANAGER

REQUIREMENTS:

Supervision of Underage Children
Strong communication skills
Organisation & Planning skills
Finance & Budgetary Planning
Ability to influence but integrate within a Management team
Garda Vetting by the MBIHA
Completion of Irish Sports Council Child Awareness Course
Partake in wrap up session once the inter pros is finished

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leading contact for the Interprovincial Management team, between players, parents of underage players, physiotherapist, and the Branch co-ordinator and Branch Hon Treasurer.
Preparing an income & expenditure spreadsheet with the Management Team and submitting to the Branch Hon. Treasurer for approval. Adhering to the terms of the approved Budget
Ensuring player, management and coach code of conduct and Garda Vetting application forms and underage related forms as in code of conduct and parent/guardian consent forms are completed, signed and returned.
Liaising with Hon. Treasurer and the host Province contact regarding all pre Tournament protocols and arrangements.
Liaising with the Branch President, Management team & Hon. Treasurer regarding all arrangements over the Tournament weekend.
Completing all post Tournament Reports.