Warrenpoint Summer Hurling Academy Official Launch

By Patrick Murphy - Down Hurling PRO

Group Picture of the children, organisers and dignitaries who turned up for the opening.  Along with John Crossey (Down Hurling Development Manager) and Michael Keenan (Chair of the Down Hurling Board) are Paudie Butler (GAA hurling Development officer), local  MP Catriona Ruane and the coaches and administrators of the Summer Hurling Academy.   

Over 120 children aged 6-12 attended the Grafton Recruitment Warrenpoint Hurling Summer camp on Saturday.  The camp was officially opened by Tip native and GAA Hurling Development officer Paudie Butler.  The scheme runs for nearly 20 weeks over the summer and aims to introduce the children of South Down to Hurling and Camogie.  All children in South Down between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to attend.  The scheme takes place every saturday from 11am -1pm at Saint Marks School.

Paudie Butler  (GAA hurling Development officer) takes the hands on approach to coaching

On Saturday week the guest coaches are Down’s Star Forward Gareth Johnston and Ulster and Ireland Goalkeeper Graham Clarke.

New training equipment and techniques are key to the Warrenpoint summer scheme.

Down Hurling Development Manager John Crossey
demonstrates skills to a mix of camogs and hurlers
 

With the high numbers of coaches to children 1 to one coaching is a reality. 
Paudie this time demonstrates the roll lift.