London Youths Committee Notes
London Youths Committee Notes
March 27, 2017
The next meeting London Youth Committee meeting will take place on Monday the 17th of April at 8 30pm at Emerald GAA Grounds, West End Road, Ruislip, HA4 6QX
St Patrick's Day Parade in London
Well done to all who got involved in the celebrations of our prestigious Irish National Heritage event with spectacular procession of Irish Marching Bands, energetic Dancing, Céilí music Cheoil agus Craic, Sports, Clubs, Food, Vintage Vehicles,Various Decorated Floats and colourful pageantry at London’s world-renowned St Patrick’s Day parade festival in the heart of London last Sunday.
Safeguarding Course
London GAA will be running a Safeguarding Course this Wednesday in The Green Man, Kingsbury from 7pm till 10pm.
Good luck to all coaches/mentors/administrators who will be participating in the course. Anyone involved with teams that have players under the age of 18 must be DBS certified, complete a Coaching Course and also, a Safeguarding Course so it is imperative that we get as many people as possible to attend these Courses over the coming weeks and months before the season starts as there will be a zero tolerance policy on this from the London County Board and the Provincial Council going forward.
Hurling Super Games Centre
The Hurling Super Games Centre is going strong and will continue for the next 2 weeks every Saturday from 1pm-2pm at Tir Chonaill Gaels Grounds,Greenford. It's free of charge for children from U6 - U18 from London and beyond, regardless of whether they are club affiliated or not all are very welcome. Both boys and girls can avail of the opportunity to learn and improve their hurling skills whilst playing in a safe and secure environment.
Gaelic Football Coaching Course
London GAA Level One Gaelic Football Coaching Course will continue over 2 more Saturdays April 8th and 22nd - all of which will be in the Tir Chonaill Gaels Grounds, Greenford. Contact Lloyd Colfer CDA on 078 72600073
Seat Plaque in Ruislip
All clubs are encouraged to take the insensitive to purchase a seat plaque (costing £125 with 30 characters) in Ruislip new grounds with funds going towards the development.
Please contact London Secretary mark.gottsche.gm.london@gaa.ie
Dates for Your Diary
Year 5 School Blitz in Greenford on Thursday the 30th of March
Year 6 School Blitz in Greenford on Friday the 31st of March
Berkeley Homes Football Tournament in Greenford on Saturday the 6th of May
All-Britain Competition July 6th - 9th July 2017
If you require any further information please contact the London Youth's Secretary Joel McInern on 07956103723