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An Riocht Notes 20th March 2006

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An Riocht / Kingdom YC Notes

Weekly programme of activities:

Tuesday 21^st: Hall use 6pm U10 (born 1996 or later) & U12 Camogie (born 1994/95); 7pm U14 (born 1992/93) & U16 (born 1990/91) Camogie; 8pm U18 & Junior Camogie; 9pm Band practice. Senior & Minor Football in the town pitch. South Down Clubs meeting.

Wednesday 22^nd: Hall use 6:30pm U12 Football (born 1994/95); 8pm Indoor Football; 9pm Indoor Football. South Down Board meeting. ‘Kicking for Possession’ coaching in Bryansford.

Thursday 23^rd: Hall use 6pm U8 (born 1998 or later), & U10 (born 1996/97) Football; 7:30pm Indoor Football; 8:30pm U16 Football (born 1990/91). Senior & Minor Football in the town pitch. IT training for Clubs.

Saturday 25^th: SELB Youth Games U13 Camogie coaching at Dunavil from 10am. Boys indoor football at UUJ. Senior Football v Rostrevor.

Sunday 26^th: 8pm Bingo; Minor Football in Rostrevor; Seconds Football v Burren; Thirds Football in Ballykinlar.

Monday 27^th: Games & Coaching committee meeting takes place at 7:15pm. Lotto Draw at 9pm. 6:30pm U12 Indoor Hurling; 7:30pm U14 & U16 Indoor hurling; 8:30pm U14 Football (born 1992/93); 9:30pm Camphill Volunteers.

Tuesday 28^th: Hall use 6pm U10 (born 1996 or later) & U12 Camogie (born 1994/95); 7pm U14 (born 1992/93) & U16 (born 1990/91) Camogie; 8pm U18 & Junior Camogie; 9pm Band practice.

Wednesday 29^th: Hall use 6:30pm U12 Football (born 1994/95); 8pm Indoor Football. 9pm Indoor Football.

Thursday 30^th: Hall use 6pm U8 (born 1998 or later), & U10 (born 1996/97). 7:30pm Indoor Football; 8:30pm U16 Football (born 1990/91).

 

Games & Coaching

The next Games and Coaching sub-committee meeting is at 7:15pm on Monday 27^th March. The Seniors had two games v. Castleblaney Faughs and Derrytrasna Sarsfields. In Monaghan some twenty seven players participated while the five Down men and some others were unavailable. We were fitter but rusty with handling particularly poor and the home side had six points to spare at the finish. Against the Lurgan side a different line up took to the field. This was a most enjoyable game. The visitors were impressive and we had a few noteworthy performances ourselves. Some players are certainly taking the opportunity to stake claims for inclusion once the whole selection process settles. Sarsfields won with a late second goal, 2:7 to 1:9. Thanks to those who helped with the catering. The PRFL game v Mayobridge will now take place at 6:45pm on Tuesday 11^th April. Hard Luck to St. Louis in the MacRory Cup final. Commiserations to our Down U21 players.

Camogie

There have been good turn outs at the various practices so keep up the good work. The Junior players will meet before practice on Tuesday 28^th March with a view to moving outside for practice from the following week. All Junior membership should be paid by then. Sticks and helmets now available from the Club. Down Minors continue to train in Kilkeel on Thursdays. The Down U13 Youth Games team practices got underway at Dunavil last weekend. At the Camogie meeting on Thursday league details were released. The Juniors will play in Division Three with Mayobridge, Ballycran 3, Kilcoo, Darragh, Ballela, Newry, Bryansford, Liatroim 3 and Warrenpoint. Their first game is on Wednesday 3^rd May home to Mayobridge. The U18 are in with Ballycran, Portaferry and Longstone. Their first game is on Wednesday 31^st May in Longstone. The U16 play against Longstone, Clonduff, Ballyholland, Warrenpoint and Atticall. Their first outing will be on Tuesday 20^th June at home to Atticall. The U14 are up against Bryansford, Dromara, Ballyholland, Clonduff, Longstone and Atticall. They play at home to Ballyholland on Tuesday 18^th April in their opening fixture. And finally the U12 play Newry, Clonduff, Bryansford and Warrenpoint. They begin on Saturday 22^nd April in Newry. The next Camogie committee meeting is on Tuesday 11^th April at 7:45pm. There will be a basic ‘Foundation Level’ coaching course held before the matches begin and for any parent or family member of a young player who may want to help, this is the first and necessary step.

Finance & Social

Membership fees are now due. Supporters as well as players should be paid up members. Thanks to all who supported the St. Patricks weekend Disco in the Archways. The next major fundraiser is a Disco in the Archways on April Fools Day, Saturday 1^st April, with Francie C. The next F&S meeting is on Monday 10^th April at 7:15pm. Poker Classic on Easter Tuesday, 18^th April.

Grounds & Development

There is a G&D committee meeting on Monday 3^rd April at 8pm.

Youth Club

The Saturday opening for teenagers has now finished. The Clubs for Young People U16 & U19 boys indoor football finals take place this Saturday, 25^th March, at UUJ. There will be Easter themed arts & crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Junior Room. The ‘All Sorts’ and ‘Art’ projects continue this week in conjunction with other local Youth Clubs. The next KYC staff meeting is at 7pm on Monday 3^rd April.