Glen G.A.C. Foundation Course

On Friday and Saturday Watty Grahams Glen, Maghera had a Child Protection and Foundation level Football & Hurling course delivered within their club. Emma Murray delivered the Child Protection Course on the friday night and Ben McGuckin and Clare Leahy delivered the Foundation Football and Hurling course on the Saturday. Watty Grahams now have an additional 15 coaches with Child Protection Certificates and 12 Coaches with the Foundation certification. Which will hopefully give them some new ideas and increased confidence to use in 2011. Well done to everyone involved.

Ballerin Gaelic Start

Ballerin GAC Gaelic Start has been successfully running for a number of weeks and has continued to run in 2011. It was introduced by DENI Coaches Ben McGuckin and Clare Leahy and the Balerin Club coaches. On average 20 Boys and Girls from nursery to P2 take part every Tuesday night. Anyone interesting joining should come to the club on Tuesday nights between 7pm - 8pm. All the children found it brilliant fun and they all seemed to be buzzing about it. Thanks to the parents and club coaches for making the programme successful.

Physical Literacy Games for Teachers of Roe Valley

Over 50 Primary school teachers across the Roe Valley enjoyed an inservice Physical Literacy Games programme presented by Richard Ferris & Clare Leahy at Roe Valley Leisure Centre. For 2 hours they were given tuition in the introduction of game, associated skills and care and development of abilities for their pupils. Not only was the activity enjoyment emphasised but also highlighted the need to be aware of possible physiotherapy precautions.Thanks to Paul Simpson and Roisin Ferris for helping out, and to all the teachers for coming along and taken full part.

Gaelic Start @ Dungiven

Claire Devlin last night was in Dungiven Club delivered the Gaelic Start presentation to almost 30 coaches and parents. Dungiven have 70 under 8's registered and we will begin their programme this Saturday.

Banagher Gaelic Start Programme

Banagher Gaelic Start has successfully started. It has been introduced by Ben McGuckan and Clare Devlin and the Banagher Club coaches. 45 Boys and 18 Girls from nursery to P4 took part Tuesday night. It is running for 6 weeks on Tuesday nights between 7pm - 8pm. All the children found it brilliant fun and they all seemed to be buzzing about it after. 18 men and 13 women helped out, the majority were the children's parents and some club coaches. Thanks to the parents and club coaches for making it a successful night. Lets keep it going next week.