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Cork Sports GAA Programme

Official launch of Cork Sports GAA Programme
The Cork Sports GAA Programme was launched in December 2009. The Programme focuses primarily on increasing participation in gaelic games in a non competitive environment. There are currently 2 strands to the Cork Sports GAA programme.
The 2 programmes are:
- Primary School Games Programme
- Coaching and Club Development
GALLERY
1. Primary School games Programme:
Aims:
- Increase participation in Gaelic games among children aged 8-11
- Increase the number of the children taking up refereeing
- Educate primary school teachers on running games programmes
Objectives:
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Create a fun non threatening environment for children to play Gaelic games
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Identify children that do not play regularly and link them with their local clubs
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Linking schools with local clubs to sustain participation
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Discuss with teachers how to run these games programmes
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Create an opportunity for children to referee games
Target participation:
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Over 2,000 children to participate in the programme
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260 primary schools invited to attend.
The programme will be delivered by the County Games Manager and the Games Development Administrators along with Sciath na Scol. The Cork Sports Partnership has supported this programme and will be working with the County Games Manager and Development officers to ensure this project is successful and will offer any other support that is needed in order to ensure the continued development of GAA in Cork.
If you would like to find out more about the Primary School games programme, Contact Kevin O’ Callaghan, County Games Manager 086-8532375. Or alternatively, the Sports Partnership on 021 4665082 or email mosullivan@corksports.ie
2. Coaching and Club Development Programme
Aims:
- Increase number of boys playing Gaelic games in 2 areas in Cork.
- Increase the number and quality of coaches in each area
- Increase club involvement from non playing members
- Increase participation from non traditional areas
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Introduce young people to coaching
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Create links between the Club and Community groups/orgs/schools etc.
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Break social barriers to GAA in each area.
Target participation:
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7-16 year olds
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Non participating areas in 2 areas in Cork.
The programme will be supported by the County Games team and the Cork Sports Partnership. The Sports Partnership will be providing equipment for the successful development of the programme, while the County Games team will be delivering the programme of coaching for the club ensuring all aims of the programme are achieved
PUblications
- Cork Sports GAA Primary Schools Blitz Programme - Evening Echo (06.05.2010)
- Launch of the Cork Sports Blitz Programme - Evening Echo (22.04.2010) and Irish Examiner - (27.04.2010)
- GAA Newsletter - 20.04.2010- official launch of the Cork Sports GAA Programme -more information on the last page of the newsletter
If you would like to find out more about any of our Cork Sports GAA Programmes,please contact Kevin O’ Callaghan, County Games Manager on 086-8532375 or contactthe Sports Partnership on 021 4665082 or email mosullivan@corksports.ie