Under 8 Football Complete for 2010

The final Lynco Under 8 Go Games football blitz took place in Owenbeg on Sunday 5th September. 600 children took part in blustery conditions but everyone had a good time and the displays of skill on show were excellent.
Thanks to all the young players for taking part throughout the year, their coaches for spending so much time with the players developing them at training and during the games and to the mummy's and daddy's for being a taxi service and laundrette throughout the year!

Lynco Under 8 Go Games Football

Tonight 500 children took part in an Under 8 football blitz sponsored by Lynco. The pitches were slightly longer than normal and there were no goal keepers to encourage the kick pass and kicking points and there were some fine examples of both on show! Thank you to all the teams for taking part and those who helped with the refereeing, it was a tremendous night of football under the floodlights.

The next and final Under 8 Go Games football blitz will take place on Sunday 5^th September at Owenbeg 10.30am. Hopefully every team in the County can make it for that one. I’ve attached some action shots from tonight

600 Under 8's enjoy Go Games @ Owenbeg

This morning approximately 600 Under 8 footballers from 34 different clubs enjoyed a superb morning of football at Owenbeg. The excitement was there for all to see as some players dawned their beloved club jersey for the very first time.

Under 8 Go Games Football in Derry City

On Sunday 21st March, 100 Under 8's took part in a Go Games Football Blitz at the Old Library Trust in Derry. 8 Clubs were represented in the morning of football. Thanks to everyone for taking part and to Paul Simpson, Derry GPO for coordinating the games.

One coach commented "I want to pass on my thanks to you (Chris) and Paul Simpson for organising the Sunday blitz it was enjoyed by all our players, parents and coaches. It also helps keep our coaching and training sessions lively if we have structured games."

Under 8 Go Games Football

On Saturday 13th March 15 Under 8 clubs took part in Go Games football blitz's in 7 different venues across South Derry. Thanks to all the teams for taking part and the clubs for hosting the games.

Newbridge Under 8 Coaching

Diarmuid Scullion was in Newbridge on Friday evening to take their Under 8's for a coaching session. The boys and coaches really enjoyed the session and appreciated the new games / ideas which Diarmuid was able to introduce to them.

Indoor Under 8 Football in Derry City

On Sunday 10 teams took part in an indoor Under 8 Football blitz at the Old Library Trust, Derry. Thanks to Paul Simpson and Simon Gillespie for coordinating the event and to all the teams and their coaches for attending.

Under 8 Go Games Indoor Football Blitz

On Saturday 20th February 15 clubs took part in a series of Under 8 Play and Stay blitz's organised across 7 venues. Approximately 230 children took part in a day of indoor football. I have attached some photo's from the various venues. Thanks to everyone for taking part and to the host venues for the use of their facilities.

Under 8's Brighten Up Owenbeg

On Friday 11th September 53 under 8 teams took part in the final Lynco Under 8 Blitz of 2009. The weather helped bring a large crowd to Owenbeg to see the young stars of tomorrow displaying their skills. 80 games took part across the 16 pitches in what was a superb night's football and craic. Thanks to all the coaches who have worked hard throughout the year with these young players, to their parents for your continued support and to everyone else who has helped in anyway with the running of the blitz's this year.

Under 8's Play and Stay GAA Blitz

520 children took part in today's Play and Stay Under 8 GAA Football blitz in Owenbeg. This is the second blitz we've had in Owenbeg this year for this group and they enjoy the day at the County's Centre of Excellence immensely.

I have attached a few photo's taken from Owenbeg:

Lynco Go Games Update and Under 16 7 aside Football

Please find the revised Go Games Fixtures and 7 aside competitions for May 2009.

Under 8 Football – Friday 15th May Owenbeg 7pm start
The Under 8’s footballers will get underway on Friday 15th May in Owenbeg. Under 8 football is 7 aside and all P.4 children are eligible to play. Can clubs please register how many teams they would like to enter with me via email or phone. The closing date is Monday 11th May.

Saturday 16th May – Lynco Under 12 Go Games Club Football Blitz’s (Clubs need to rearrange date)
Can the host club of each of the following blitz please contact the clubs due to visit them to rearrange the blitz as many of the Under 12’s will be taking part in the Ulster Feile. If the clubs aren’t dual clubs I would suggest rearranging them for Sunday 17th May:

Ballerin
Drum
Magilligan
Ardmore

Castledawson
Ballymaguigan
Ogramore
Greenlough

Loup
Drumsurn
Desertmartin

Foreglen
Glack
Lissan

Craigbane
Claudy
Banagher
Steelstown

Slaughtmanus
Sean Dolans
Doire Colmcille
Doire Trasna

Ballinascreen
Ballinderry
Bellaghy

Coleraine
Faughanvale
Limavady

Glenullin
Kilrea
Swatragh

Glen
Dungiven
Lavey

Slaughtneil
Newbridge
Magherafelt

Sunday 17th May – Lynco Under 12 and under 10 Go Games Club Hurling Blitz’s
Can the host club of each of the following blitz please contact the clubs due to visit them to arrange their Go Games blitz for Under 10’s and 12’s?

Banagher
Kevin Lynch's
Slaughtneil

Lavey
Swatragh
Ballinascreen

Coleraine
Na Magha
Guest Club

Saturday 23rd May – Lynco Under 10 Go Games Football Owenbeg 10.30am
Instead of playing Round 2 on the 23rd May we will put the club based fixtures proposed to Round 6 (19/07/09) and play the postponed Owenbeg blitz on Saturday 23rd May at Owenbeg instead. If you couldn’t attend the first time around and you can now make sure and let me know how many teams you will have.

Saturday 23rd May – Club Derry Under 16’s 7 aside Football Competition 4pm start
For the past two years Derry have held a 7’s competition for Under 14, Under 15 (Óg Sport – 20th June this year) and Under 16 football.
We have already had our Under 14 Football this year on Easter Tuesday (14th April). Glen won the A section, Lavey won the B section and Lissan won the C section.
For the Under 16’s this year we will have three sections A, B and C you can enter as many panels of 10 players as you wish. Please register you teams with me before Monday 18th April and let me know what section they are entering. Hopefully the slightly later start will help lads who have part time jobs etc.

Saturday 30th May – Lynco Under 12 Go Games Football Round 3:
Can the host club of each of the following blitz please contact the clubs to make sure everyone is taking part and do fixtures for the day to run smoothly. Please check where you are from the main fixture list

Indoor Hurling in Full Swing

We're well underway with our indoor hurling programme within Derry this winter. The Under 8's enjoyed a valentines blitz, the coaches were itching to get back to their other halfs. I spotted a big bunch of Red Roses in Hinphey's car for the women; Kevin's really romantic!

The clubs were split between Swatragh GAC and Roe Valley Leisure centre, the young lads all enjoyed a great days hurling.

On Saturday the Under 10's are out, we're using the same venues from 12pm and should be finished up before 3pm.

For the Under 12's we have two blitz days planned. One on the 7th March and the other 21st March. Many of our hurling clubs are also taking part in the North Antrim Indoor League which takes place just after Christmas, the extra indoor games should be a good aid to the players development.

Kevin Kelly from Ballinascreen has recently been appointed as the Ulster Council hurling officer and he's waisted no time in organising some indoor hurling blitz's that clubs can also enter. Some are a little out of the way for Derry clubs but at least they will throw up a few new faces to play against which I think is very important particulary when we only have 8 clubs.

As part of the 125 celebrations Kevin is hosting a large Provincial blitz for Under 10 hurlers in Meadowbank, all our clubs should be taking part on the 19th April. I am actually looking forward to going and seeing someone else under pressure at a blitz, 50 teams played off in an hour and a half :) - I'm not doubting him at all, no beter man!!