Hockey Ireland Seek Children’s Officer

Hockey Ireland would like to invite applications to fill the position of National Children’s Officer and Garda Vetting Administrator. This is a part-time role of 12 hours per week approximately and would be based in the Hockey Ireland office in UCD.

The Children’s Officer shall develop, manage and implement the Child Welfare programme in conjunction with the Welfare Committee. They will ensure the promotion of values, attitudes and structures which make hockey enjoyable for young people and will be the voice of young people within the organisation.

For full details on this position and how to apply please click here NCOadvertisement.docx

Interpro Application Deadline Extended

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.

Week 11 Preview

Week 11 sees the return of the IHL. Harlequins welcome Railway to Farmer’s Cross hoping to increase the gap between the two sides. C of I men travel to Dublin to face Three Rock Rovers.

In women’s division 1 high flying C of I travel to Clonakilty and Bandon travel to Limerick hoping to keep pace with the top 3.

On Sunday Harlequins and UCC will be vying for a place in the Peard Cup final where they will face C of I B who defeated Ashton midweek.

There is also a number of Munster clubs involved in Junior Cup action this weekend. For further fixtures see www.munsterhua.com

Week 10 Fixtures

In week 10 the IHL takes a break as the Irish Senior Cup second round takes place. Both C of I and Quins will be favourites to progress as they play YMCA and Belfast Harlequins respectfully.

In women’s division 1 the top 3 have created a bit of a gap to the rest of the chasing pack. C of I host Waterford hoping to close the gap on Catholic Institute, as will UCC who travel to Limerick. Ashtonand Clonakilty will both be hoping to break from the rest in the other game.

Catholic Institute and Bandon face each other in the other game but this is the first round of the Munster Senior Cup and not the league.

There is a double header in Ashton on Tuesday as the men play C of I B in the semi final of the Peard Cup and the women play UCC in the league.

Meeting on Key Areas of Development in Munster Hockey

The Munster Branch will be holding a meeting on Monday the 28th of November at 7pm in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown to discuss key areas in the development of Munster Hockey. We have identified 4 key areas for discussion on the night.

We will be staying strictly to the timelines therefore it is critically important that if you have any suggestions or ideas in advance of the meeting that you submit them by Friday the 25th of November.

The meeting is open to 2 representatives from each club in Munster. It is also open to coaches, umpires or anyone interested in the development of Munster Hockey under the areas to be covered. All attending must register attendance by Friday the 25th of November: pro@munsterhockey.com

Fixtures for Week 8

Week 8 sees the men’s leagues take a break as the U16 and U18 Interpros takes place in Ulster. Best of luck to both Munster sides.

After a narrow defeat last week, Cork Harlequins welcome 2nd place side UCD Ladies Hockey Club to Farmer’s Cross. Quins will be buoyed by the inclusion of 5 of their squad in Graham Shaw’s extended training panel this week in the lead up to World League 2. UCD have the same number represented meaning a total of 10 internationals will be on show.

In Munster Division 1 Ashton Hockey Club host Bandon Hockey Club in a tie that has been closely matched in the last few years. They will also face each other the week after in Bandon as they have been drawn against each other in the Irish Hockey Trophy. UCC LHC travel to Clonakilty Hockey Club for the first time having had a solid start to the season. Clon have also picked up some vital points in whats become a crowded mid table. The last game sees Waterford Hockey Club travel to Limerick Hockey Club with both clubs looking for valuable points.

In the Irish Hockey Challenge first round, defending champions Blackrock Hockey Club host Tipperary. This will be their second meeting this season with Tipp edging the last game 1-0.

5 Munster Players in Green Army Squad

Well done to Cliodhna Sargent, Yvonne O’Byrne, Roisin Upton, Rebecca Barry and Naoimi Carroll who have this morning been named in the Senior Irish Training Panel of 26 in preparation for World League 2 in Kuala Lumpur the end of January.

World League 2 Training Panel:

1. Ayeisha McFerran – University of Louisville

2. Grace O Flanagan- Railway Union

3. Clodagh Cassin- UCD

4. Hannah Mathews- Loreto Hockey Club

5. Cliodhna Sargent- Cork Harlequins

6. Yvonne O Byrne- Cork Harlequins

7. Shirley McCay- Ulster Elks

8. Zoe Wilson- Harvestehuder

9. Lena Tice- UCD

10. Roisin Upton- Cork Harlequins/ University of Connecticut

11. Lizzie Colvin- Loreto Hockey Club

12. Gill Pinder- UCD

13. Chloe Watkins- Hermes Monkstown

14. Katie Mullan- UCD

15. Ellen Curran- Hermes Monkstown

16. Nicci Daly- Muckross

17. Emily Beatty- KHC Dragons

18. Chloe Brown- Ards

19. Anna O Flanagan- Hermes Monkstown

20. Rebecca Barry- Cork Harlequins

21. Jessica McMaster- QUB

22. Ali Meeke- Loreto Hockey Club

23. Nikki Evans- Hermes Monkstown

24. Naomi Carroll- Cork Harlequins

25. Emma Russell- UCD

26. Sinead Loughran- Munchner HC

4 Munster Players in Irish Training Panel

Craig Fulton has today announced 35 players who will make up a World League 2 training squad for the upcoming tournament in March 2017. World League 2 (hosted in Ulster) will see Ireland compete for a place in World League 3 to then aim to qualify for the World Cup in 2018 (India). The 35 man squad sees 4 Munster players included. Regulars David Harte, Conor Harte and John Jermyn are joined by young-gun Julian Dale on the back of some impressive performances at the start of C of I’s IHL campaign.

Week 7 Preview

Week 7 sees C of I men host bottom side Instonians. A win could take them top of the table if results go their way elsewhere. On the women’s side Quins travel to face Monkstown/Hermes in a top of the table clash. They will be buoyed by the addition of latest Irish international debutante Roisin Upton.

In Munster Men’s Division 1 last week’s fixtures are repeated. Bandon host C of I B hoping to widen the gap between them and 2nd. Ashton and Quins rematch after a closely fought match last week that ended 1 all. In the last game Limerick will hope to upset UCC again after they claimed a big victory last weekend in the Mardyke.

In Women’s Division 1 the solitary game sees Catholic Institute host Ashton. Last weekend Institute scored comprehensive 4-0 victory and will be hoping to climb to the top of the table this weekend with a similar result.

The Women’s Irish Hockey Trophy also tips off this weekend with high flying C of I ladies hosting Rathgar while Waterford travel to play Rainey. All other Munster clubs have byes.

On Sunday Bandon and C of I B lock horns for the third game on the trot with their first round of the cup game.

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Dawson Travel Sponsor Munster Hockey

We are delighted to announce Dawson Travel as the latest sponsors of Munster Hockey. The Dawson family have been long time supporters of Munster Hockey and have organised many successful club trips in the past.

Dawson Travel is now one of the Largest Sports Travel Agencies in Cork, Ireland arranging trips for all sports enthusiasts including Football, Rugby,Horse Racing, Golf, and Grand Prix etc.

As well as being Sports experts, they also offer a full range of travel related services including Package Holidays, Groups and Corporate Incentive Travel, Car-hire, Insurance, Longhaul, Weddings and much more.

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Remember, sponsoring Munster Hockey is a great way to reach the hockey community in Munster and Ireland. We always welcome new sponsors so if you know of any business that would like to sponsor just put them in touch: pro@munsterhockey.com