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Coaching Course in Cork – Developing Performance Players

1st June 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

Hockey Ireland are delighted to announce a 2 day coaching course based on Developing Performance Players in conjunction with the European U18 Championships in Cork on the 23rd and 24th July

The course will be facilitated by former Irish men’s coach and High Performance Director David Passmore with contributions from other performance including those coaches working with international teams at the tournament. The course is aimed at coaches of developing players at interprovincial, club and school levels interested in best serving athletes with an ambition to play at the highest level possible. Content will include key coaching strategies and methodology around best developing younger players technically, tactically and physically.

The course will involve a number of on pitch and classroom workshops on Saturday 23rd, followed by attendance and analysis at matches during the first day of the European Championships on Sunday 24th.

The course costs â¬90 pp and includes lunch and dinner on Saturday 23rd and lunch on Sunday 24th. Entry to the European U18 championships on Sunday 24th is also included.

Accommodation (room only) is available for an additional â¬30 in UCC student residences.

There are a limited number of places available for the course. To register your interest, please email phil.oakley@hockey.ie with details of your current coaching position(s) and your coaching experience. Please indicate if you require accommodation.

Ivy Dennis – President Hockey Ireland

1st June 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

Congratulations to Ivy Dennis who was elected as President of Hockey Ireland at the AGM last weekend. We wish here all the best for her term in Office.

Ireland v Netherlands Tickets

17th May 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

Tickets for the Irish test matches against The Netherlands on the 4th and 6th of July can be purchased HERE. It will be a great opportunity to see some top quality hockey in Munster.

Munster Mini Olympics

5th May 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

We are all aware of the fundraising drive behind the Irish men at this stage and we in Munster Hockey want to do our partâ¦but we need everyoneâs help. On the 28th of May we will be hosting a Mini Olympic Hockey Tournament in Garryduff for all Munster players aged 16 and over to participate in. This will be a fun blitz for men and women of all abilities to take part in. Teams will be assigned as per the countries that have qualified for the Olympics. Everyone is welcome to play.

Hereâs how its going to work (subject to minor adjustment):
– â¬20 entry fee from each player goes to the Irish menâs Rio fund;
– Everyone will be assigned a Country in the Olympics;
– 1/3 pitches games;
– 7 a side games of 15-20 minutes;
– No keepers or kicking backs (scoring area marked off);
– 5 group games before quarters, semis and final.

This is a great opportunity to support the Green Machine, get to meet other players in Munster and get a buzz going for the upcoming Olympics. We will also arrange a social night to top the day off â details to be announced closer to the time.

This event will only go ahead if we get sufficient numbers so please sign up fast. The closing date is the 21st of May so register fast to avoid disappointment. If you have any questions just contact grahamcatchpole@gmail.com

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cPd_v5ZP2HGR416g4F-aYsPUkRZYm9WvJph9Js57KXQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

AGM Message

21st April 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

The Branch would like to express its thanks to all those that traveled to attend the AGM last night. We had 34 voters in attendance together with many others â we even needed to pull out more seats. The debates were largely positive and there were some great examples of the work that people are putting into their clubs throughout the province.

We do have a number of vacancies for the season ahead including Vice President, Designated Person, Head of Coaching & Development and 3 vacancies on the Competitions Committee. As mentioned last night, we particularly need people on the Competitions Committee for next season to start on time.

We also have 2 big events coming up this Summer. We have the Dutch men coming to Cork to play the Irish men on the 4th and 6th of July. We also have the U18 Europeans coming to Cork and will need upward of 50 volunteers to help run this tournament smoothly. The 13 people on the Branch cannot do this on their own. Please get in touch if you can help in any shape or form.

We would again like to thank everyone for their hard work this past season and we look forward to a busy Summer ahead followed closely by the 2016/17 season.

Tricks 4 Sticks 2016 Applications Open

13th April 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

Tricks 4 sticks has opened for 2016. Essentially the programme pays for a coach to go into a local school(s) of club’s that are looking to increase their numbers. The club and school are linked and after a 3-4 week programme, the pupils of the school are invited down to the club. All details on how to apply for the programme can be found here: http://www.hockey.ie/news/10003444/Tricks_4_Sticks_2016_Applications_Now_Open

Ball Patrollers Needed

13th April 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

Want to win a hockey stick presented by a member of the Irish team?

HELP IS URGENTLY REQUIRED to get ball patrollers for the EURO SPORT U-18 Boys & Girls Championship in Garryduff and UCC on July 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, & 30.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our young players to see hockey being played at International level right here on our own doorstep! Closing date is the end of April.

Volunteering will also give you the chance to win a brand new stick presented by one of the Irish team.

Contact Mary Walsh for details: walshmary901@gmail.com

Vote for Munster Senior and Young Player of the Year

4th March 2016/in Uncategorised/by Sportlomo

With the season coming to a close and cup finals being decided we are looking forward to our end of season award’s night. In the past we have put together a committee to decide on the player of the year awards. This year we are doing it slightly differently and we are asking the hockey community to have their say.

So please take 2 minutes to have your say on Senior Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year (Male and Female). The players with the most votes will be shortlisted for the committee to decide on the winners. Please share this with all in the hockey community.

http://www.munsterhockey.com/contentPage/10000368/player_of_the_year_vote