Munster U18 Boys Update

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The Munster U18 Head Coach Ashley Smyth and Management Team wish to Congratulate the following players who have made it to the next stage of the Interprovincial Squad. A huge commitment has been shown by the players and is evident in the quality they have achieved over the past 6 weeks. We are all excited about the next stage in our preparations.
Christian Oggel
Ian Perrott
Donnagh Toomey
Rory Treacy
Bryan Smyth
Aaron Brodkorb
David Ryan
Ben Ryan
Mark Collins
Jamie Venner
Paul Curtin
Tiarnan Gaffney
Callum McCourt
Karl Smyth
Cian Dorgan
Jonathan Spillane
Kyle Fitzmaurice
Angus Seigne
Seán Bateman
Bailey Stuart

Munster Branch AGM 2020

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The Annual General Meeting of the Munster Branch Hockey Ireland is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 16th. September at 7.30 pm at the Firgrove Hotel. Mitchelstown, Co.Cork bearing in mind compliance with Government Guidelines with regard to COVID-19 The last date for receipt of Proposals and Nominations is Wednesday the 26 th . August 2020.

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. The position of Vice-President Season 2021 and following as MBHI President Season 2021 to 2023.
2. Two vacant positions for members of the Management Committee
3. Competitions’ Secretary Women’s Division 4

New Season Dates

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Following Hockey Ireland releasing their Return to Competition protocols, please see below dates of when Munster Hockey plan to start leagues for the 2020/21 season. Fixtures will be released over the next 2 weeks on the Branch website (www.munsterhockey.ie).
We will continue to follow government and Hockey Ireland guidelines around Covid-19. As a result, these start dates may move if such guidelines are updated in the coming weeks.
19th September
Men’s Div.1
Women’s Div.1
26th/27th September 
Men’s Div.2
Women’s Div.2
Men’s Div.3
Women’s Div.3
U.16 Girls Div.2
3rd/4th October
Women’s Div.4
Women’s Div.5
Women’s Div.6
U.16 Girls Div.1
The new U.18 Girls League will commence in November 2020.

Munster U18 Girls 2020

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The following players have been selected for the next phase of the Munster U18 girls programme 2020:

 

Alex Connole

Alex Hally

Alex Kenny

Alison O’Rourke

Amy Connolly

Amy Nangle

Amy O’Shea

Amy Smyth

Andrea Hally

Anna Collins

Aoibheann Collins

Bronagh Byrne

Clodagh O’Connor

Elizabeth Tuohy

Emily Nolan

Heather McNamara

Isobel Kingston

Jill Roberts

Jilly Edwards

Joy O’Kelly

Jules McCarthy

Julia McCarthy

Kate Ryan

Lauren Bradley

Lauren Cripps

Leah Hayes

Leah O’Shea

Lucy Quirk

Rachel Barry

Rebecca Conway

Robyn Murphy

Siri Forde

Zoe Page

 

To be trialled:

Ciara Gibbs

Jessie Fitzgerald

Sarah Bryce

Seodhna Dervan

Susie Fitzgerald

 

Munster U18 Girls 2020

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The following players have been selected for the next phase of the Munster U18 girls programme 2020:

 

Alex Connole

Alex Kenny

Alison O’Rourke

Amy Connolly

Amy Nangle

Amy O’Shea

Amy Smyth

Anna Collins

Aoibheann Collins

Bronagh Byrne

Clodagh O’Connor

Elizabeth Tuohy

Emily Nolan

Heather McNamara

Isobel Kingston

Jill Roberts

Jilly Edwards

Joy O’Kelly

Jules McCarthy

Julia McCarthy

Kate Ryan

Lauren Bradley

Lauren Cripps

Leah Hayes

Leah O’Shea

Rachel Barry

Rebecca Conway

Robyn Murphy

Siri Forde

 

To be trialled:

Aisling Moloney

Alex Hally

Alice O’Callaghan

Andrea Hally

Ciara Gibbs

Jessie Fitzgerald

Lucy Quirk

Sarah Bryce

Seodhna Dervan

Susie Fitzgerald

Zoe Page

New Munster Hockey Website Goes Live

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After months of work we are happy to launch the new Munster Hockey website.  We are now using the .ie domain. Not only does the site look better now it has also added functionality which we will reveal over time. Keep an eye out for easypayments, ways to support Munster Hockey and a new online shop launching soon.

A huge thanks to David Caren for his work bringing the site from a concept to reality.  He worked closely with Sportlomo to delivery what I hope you will agree is a great new look for MunsterHockey.ie.

Munster Interpro Sides Start Trialing Process

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After what has been a very strange Summer period for everyone the Munster Branch are keen to plan a return to hockey in the coming weeks and months.  The first step in this is the start of trials for the U16 and U18 interpro sides.  With this in mind the coaching teams have been busy planning trials.  The following are the key details for each squad:

Munster U16 Girls

The Munster U16 girls management are inviting schools and clubs to nominate players for trials. Nominations should be sent to munsteru16girls2020@gmail .com. This information has been sent out to Clubs and Schools. Closing date is Sunday 2nd August.

Munster U16 Boys

The Munster U16 Boys management team are looking for schools and clubs to nominate players for trials. Information on how to nominate players has been emailed to club secretaries and schools. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday 5th August.

Contact munsteru16boys2020@gmail.com with any questions.

Munster U18 Girls

The Munster U18 girls management team are looking for schools and clubs to nominate players for trials. Information on how to nominate players has been emailed to club secretaries and schools. The deadline for nominations is Friday 24th July.
Contact munsteru18girls@gmail.com with any questions

Munster U18 Boys

Munster U18 Boys’ Head Coach Ashley Smyth is requesting Schools & Clubs to nominate players for trials by emailing each player’s name & parent/guardians email to munsteru18boys2020@gmail.com. The deadline for nominations is Fri 24th July. Players born in 2003 or 2004 are eligible to trial.

Vacant Coaching Positions

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U16 Girls Head Coach

The U16 girls head coach must have at least a Level 1 coaching qualification from Hockey Ireland, but preferably a Level 2 qualification. They will be required to oversee the U15 girls development programme and will be required to communicate with the regional centre head coaches regarding session plans etc. It is expected that the U16 girls head coach will provide leadership and guidance to the U15 regional centre head and assistant coaches. The successful applicant will then trial players from the U15 regional centres for the U16 team and will be responsible for planning and delivering training sessions for the U16 girls Interpro squad. The Interpro tournament will take place from 18-20 September 2020 in Ulster. This position requires a highly motivated coach with strong leadership, communication, organisation and planning skills.

U15 Girls Regional Head Coaches

Munster Hockey is looking for three regional centre head coaches. These three regional centres will be based in Limerick, Cork and Waterford. The U15 girls regional head coaches must have at least a Level 1 coaching qualification from Hockey Ireland. They will be required to plan and deliver training sessions and will report to the U16 Girls head coach. Suitable candidates must possess good leadership, communication, organisation and planning skills. They will also be expected to provide leadership and guidance to the assistant coaches. There will be a National Festival for this age group on 8/9th May 2020 in Leinster. There is potential for regional head coaches to progress on as an assistant coach for the U16 girls Interpro squad.

U15 Girls Regional Assistant Coaches

Munster Hockey is looking for 2 assistant coaches for each U15 Girls regional centre. These regional centres will be based in Limerick, Cork and Waterford. Suitable candidates must have at least a Level 1 coaching qualification from Hockey Ireland.

U16 Boys Head Coach

The U16 boys head coach must have at least a Level 1 coaching qualification from Hockey Ireland, but preferably a Level 2 qualification. Their first task will be to create an U15 panel which will take part in the U15 National Festival in May. After this their focus will change to the U16 Interpros. They will be required to plan and deliver training sessions, while also providing leadership and guidance to the assistant coaches. This position requires a highly motivated coach with strong leadership, communication, organisation and planning skills. The Interpro tournament will take place from 11-13 September 2020 in Leinster. The U15 National Festival is on 8/9th May 2020 in Leinster.

U16 Boys Assistant Coaches

Munster Hockey is looking for 1-2 assistant coaches for the U16 Boys interpro squad. Suitable candidates must have at least a Level 1 coaching qualification from Hockey Ireland. The Interpro tournament will take place from 11-13 September 2020 in Leinster. The U16 boys management team will also take teams to the U15 National Festival on 8/9th May 2020 in Leinster.

Junior Women Head Coach

Munster Hockey is looking for a head coach for the Junior Women team. The Interprovincial tournament will take place from 16-17 May 2020 in Connacht. Suitable candidates should have at least a Level 1 coaching qualification from Hockey Ireland.

Junior Men Head Coach

Munster Hockey is looking for a head coach for the Junior Men's team. The Interprovincial tournament will take place from 16-17 May 2020 in Connacht. Suitable candidates should have at least a Level 1 coaching qualification from Hockey Ireland.

Managers

Munster Hockey is looking for Managers for each of the above squads. Interested people can contact coaching@munsterhockey.ie for more information.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please email secretary@munsterhockey.com before 29th February. In your application please indicate which role you are applying for and attach a short coaching CV.

Interviews will be scheduled to take place in early March. If you would like further information on any of the coaching roles please contact

coaching@munsterhockey.ie.

Roisin Upton Scoops November Award

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Huge congrats to Roisin Upton on winning The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman Award for November:

To view more please click on link below

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/i-m-never-afraid-to-say-it-limerick-is-the-sports-capital-of-ireland-1.4112485?mode=amp

Weekend Preview 30/11/19

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In EY IHL 1 Harlequins and Catholic Institute are on the road this weekend with both hoping to take 3 points home from Dublin. Quins face a Muckross side that have been buoyed by the arrival of a number of players over the Summer. Quins have made a solid start to the year and will again be looking to their young guns to step up to the top level. Insta, still without Roisin Upton, have been faring well in their first season in IHL. They will fancy their chances of taking something away from Railway Union with both sides sitting mid-table.

On the mens side C of I host Avoca in Garryduff. They could welcome John Jermyn back from injury this weekend adding further to their firepower. Dennis Pritchard now has a panel at his disposal, something that was lacking last season. Quins are taking the transition to EY IHL 2 in their stride. The Dale brothers are providing the firepower up front this season with 17 goals between them already this season.

In the women’s Munster Senior Cup Belvedere upset the form book on Thursday dispatching of Ashton 1-0. On Saturday in form UCC travel to Limerick and will be overwhelming favourites to advance.