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1 EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER INSIDE THIS ISSUE WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE DOWN GAA YEARBOOK EVENTS TAKING PLACE ON PUBLIC ROADS DOWN GAA SCHOOLS DRAW 2013 CHRISTMAS COOKERY DEMONSTRATION GAA MOUTHGUARD INFORMATION VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE DOWN V MEATH KEVIN BELL TRUST ULSTER GAA FIXTURES DOWN CLUB DRAW OCTOBER 2013 CLUB DOWN MEMBERS DRAW DOWN GAA STRATEGY JOIN THE TEAM AT PAIRC ESLER GAA/GPA ALL STARS AFTER PARTY UPDATE FROM EAST DOWN FOOTBALL AFFECTS ON THE CONFLICT STREAMING OF GAA GAMES WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS FORGING A KINGDOM: THE GAA IN KERRY, INSPIRING CHILDREN: FOSTERING A LOVE OF GAELIC GAMES Volume II Issue X EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2013 DOWN PLAYERS PUT BEST FOOT FORWARD Some may say that Benny Coulter has a sweet left foot' but has he got two left feet'? Is top referee Brendan Rice as quick with the two-step as he is with his whistle. Can Kyla Trainor move as quick on stage as she can on the football field?. Are County Secretary Sean Og McAteer's dancing shoes as sharp as his pen? Can camogie ace Grainne O'Higgins dance better than her mother? These are just some of the burning questions that are about to be answered when Down GAA Does Strictly' in The Canal Court Hotel, Newry on Friday 15th November. Eleven couples are participating. A night of craic and entertainment is in store when a star studded line up of some of Down GAA's best known faces take to the stage for what will be an action packed and fun filled event. One person swopping the green sward of the GAA playing fields for the red carpet and stage of the Canal Court is former All-Star Benny Coulter. While a bit nervous Benny is looking forward to the challenge He said; "Give me a jersey any day; this is nerve wrecking, but it will be a bit of fun. There will be a bit of banter with some friendly rivalry, but it will all be in good sport. Still, it will be great to get the chance to show that I'm not only a better footballer that Polie (Mark Poland), but a better dancer too." Mark Poland naturally disagrees saying that "My huge fan base in the Mournes will give me an added edge and I am confident of winning. Sure Benny is not even the best dancer from Mayobridge on the stage as he's not in the same league as Sinead McNamee, who is partnering Niall Madine." The doors will open at 7.00 p.m. and tickets can be obtained at the Down County Office in Castlewellan. The full line of dancers are; Dan McCartan and Laura Coulter Benny Coulter and Catriona Rodgers Brendan Rice and Claire Daly Sean Og McAteer and Maureen O'Higgins Benny McArdle and Niamh McArdle Mark Poland and Kyla Trainor Niall Madine and Sinead McNamee Ryan Boyle and Grainne O Higgins Stephen Poacher and Clara Fitzpatrick Rory Burns and Orla Boyle Anthony Fearon and Fionnuala Carr OfficialDownGAA OfficialDownGAA

2 Page 2 EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Ever get frustrated with GAA Rules and feel you can do nothing about it? Well now you have a chance County Convention takes place on December 12th in the Canal Court Hotel Newry and Clubs have the chance to take motions to Convention to then go to GAA Congress with the real opportunity to initiate change. The Motions forms are going out to the Clubs this week, so if you feel that you have something that you think could make a difference then contact your Club, put the wheels in motion and in the spring when Congress perhaps passes your motion you can say I started that!, I made that change possible! Be active let your voice be heard make sure your Club initiates change on your behalf by getting a motion to Convention first. County Finals Our County Finals are over now for another year but we would like to hear your views. What would you do differently? We cannot become complacent we must always strive to go one better. One leading Question how do we get the neutral supporter to the County Finals, our attendances at County Finals ranks low amongst other Ulster Counties. Have you any thoughts on how we can address this? Contact events.down@gaa.ie with your thoughts and views on our organisation of our County Finals in 2013 we need and want your feedback. Ulster Minor/Senior Football Championship Sun 18th May Tír Eoghain v An Dún at Healy Park Sun 15th June Muineachán v Tír Eoghain / An Dún Ulster Senior Hurling Championship 15th June Quarter Finals: An Dún v Dún na ngall Ulster Minor Hurling Championship 29th June Semi Final: An Dún v Aontroim Cadbury s Under 21 Football Championship 19th March: Quarter Finals: Muineachán v An Dún Under 21 Hurling Championship 16th July: SF: An Dún v Ard Mhacha/U21 Hurling Shield Winners DOWN GAA YEARBOOK Do you want an article to appear in the 2013 Down GAA yearbook? Clubs and or individuals who wish to but have not yet submitted material for inclusion in the 2013 Down GAA Yearbook, have until Sunday 10th November 2013 to do so. We ask that you send articles on your achievements on and off the field in the last twelve months. You may also wish to recognise individual achievement or remember any of your members who died over the past year. Articles and photos should be ed to pro.down@gaa.ie by the closing date. We pride ourselves in a high quality Yearbook and would very much hope that your club will be part of it. YOUTH CONVENTION We have talked about it in the recent past but in 2014 it is happening, the Down GAA Youth Convention will take place on February 1st in the Abbey CBS Newry. Over the next two issues of Extra Time we will be revealing the line up of guests from inside and outside the world of GAA who will be joining us on the day. Down led the way back in the 70s and 80s with our Youth Conventions it is now time to get back to what we do best and once again lead the way. We need to keep our young men and women involved in our Association and yes we need to give them wings! Make sure that your Club is represented on February 1st, these young people are our future they won t all play gaelic games but they will all share our passion for them, let s keep them involved. DRAFT ULSTER FIXTURES FOR INVOLVING DOWN TEAMS Minor Hurling League (All games at p.m.) In Division 1, Top two teams play in final Sat 8th March Roinn 1: Armagh v Down at Athletic Grounds Sat 15th March Roinn 2: Down v Antrim at Pairc Esler Sat 22nd March Roinn 3: Donegal v Down at Letterkenny Sat 29th March Roinn 4: Down Bye Sat 5th April Roinn 5: Down v Derry at Pairc Esler Sat 12th April Division 1 Final Minor Football League Group A: Ard Mhacha, An Cabhán, An Dún, Muineachan 22nd March (Sat) Roinn 2: Monaghan v Down at Clones 29th March (Sat) Roinn 3: Down v Cavan at Pairc Esler 5th April (Sat) Roinn 4: Armagh v Down at Athletic Grounds 19th April (Sat) Semi Finals in Both League & Shield 26th April (Sat) Finals in Both League & Shield

3 Volume I1 Issue X - OCTOBER 2013 EVENTS TAKING PLACE ON PUBLIC ROADS GAA Liability Insurance excludes events which take place on Public Roads unless they are notified in advance and planning and controls are in place. Their has been an increased advertisement of road races and to a lesser extent cycles that have not been notified to Willis or to Sinead Quinn. If the event is not notified there is no cover. Notifications can be sent to Willis at gaageneral@willis.ie or to sinead.quinn@gaa.ie Sinead will assist the clubs in putting best practice controls in place in order to run a safe event and protect participants and the club. Sinéad Quinn is the Risk and Insurance Manager within the GAA. Sinead Quinn sinead.quinn@gaa.ie +353 (0) / +353 (0) Page 3 Paddy MacFlynns book 'Leading through the Troubles' are available from the County Office at 10 STAY IN CANAL COURT HOTEL ON THE NIGHT OF DOWN GAA DOES STRICTLY The Canal Court are doing a Special Room Rate on 15th November - The night Down GAA host Strictly at the price of per person sharing. Just book directly with the Hotel and quote Reference Down GAA Strictly to get the Special Rate. DOWN GAA SCHOOLS DRAW 2013 The Draw was carried out by Down GAA Chairman Seamus Walsh along with Down GAA Schools Coach Kyla Trainor and Club Down representatives Brian McGreevy and Gerard Tumelty. THE WINNERS WERE AS FOLLOWS: 1st Prize Holiday Voucher Oisin Steele, 1 Annsborough Pk, Castlewellan 2nd Prize - Christmas Shopping Trip to Dublin with overnight accomodation for 2 people and 250 Euro spending money Niamh McKibben, 25 Marie Villas, Burren 3rd Prize - ipad Bronagh Tumelty, 30 Castlescreen Rd, Downpatrick 4th Prize Shopping Voucher for the Quays Newry Francis Burns, 81 Ardtanagh Rd, Dromara 5th Prize - Dinner for 4 in the Old Mill restaurant, Canal Court Hotel Tom McNeill, 21 Brackenridge, Downpatrick Congratulations to all our winners and a huge thanks to all the schools who supported the draw.

4 Page 4 EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER BACKGROUND Since January 1st 2013, it has been mandatory for players in age grades up to and including minor to wear a mouthguard in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. From January 1st 2014, this rule will apply to Gaelic footballers in all age grades. KEY POINTS Gaelic footballers in all age grades must wear a mouthguard from mouthguard is the best available protective device for reducing the incidence and severity of sportsrelated dental injuries Players can be sent-off in a game for not wearing a mouthguard Players will not be covered under the GAA player injury scheme if they don t comply with the mouthguard rule No Mouthguard? No Game! This document has been compiled to assist GAA Clubs, players, parents, coaches and referees in complying with the provisions of the rule. ABOUT MOUTHGUARDS There are three types of mouthguard: GAA MOUTHGUARD INFORMATION INFORMATION FOR CLUBS, COACHES, PLAYERS AND PARENTS Stock mouthguards are preformed and come ready to wear. They are inexpensive and can generally be purchased in sports shops for in or around 5 each. However, little can be done to adjust their fit, they are bulky, can make breathing and talking difficult, and they provide limited protection. Dentists do not recommend their use, nonetheless, once they carry the CE (European Conformity) mark they are acceptable in terms of complying with the new rules. Boil and bite mouthguards can also be bought over the counter at most sports shops and generally offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. The boil and bite mouthguard is made from thermoplastic material. It is placed in hot water to soften, then placed in the mouth and shaped around the teeth using finger and tongue pressure. Dentists do not recommend their use in general. Typically this type of mouthguard will cost in the region of 8 to 33 and again any mouthguard with the CE mark on it in this category is sufficient to ensure compliance with the new rule. Official OPRO GAA/GPA boil and bite mouthguards are available for purchasing through the following retailers: Supervalu, Centra, Lifestyle Sports, Elverys, O Neills and Heatons Custom-fitted mouthguards are individually designed and made in a dental office or a professional laboratory based on your dentist's instructions. These will not just offer the best protection against dental and oral injury but they should not affect performance i.e. breathing and speech should be relatively unaffected particularly if these have been worn regularly. Firstly, your dentist will make an impression of your teeth and a mouthguard is then moulded over the model using a special material. Due to the use of the special material and because of the extra time and work involved, a custom made mouthguard is more expensive than the other types, but it provides the most comfort and protection. Custom-fitted mouthguards by OPRO are available from a network of dentists nationwide. Prices can vary significantly and it is worth seeking and comparing prices from a number of practitioners before deciding to purchase. Typically a custom-fitted mouthguard should cost between 50 and 75. However, many dental practices offer significant reductions to GAA Clubs that are ordering in bulk. GAA Clubs can generally liaise with dental centres and clinics to arrange for someone to visit the Club on a given day to take dental impressions from a number of players. Custom-fitted mouthguards purchased in bulk in this manner should cost around 30 to 50 each. To find a list of dentists and dental centres in your area, you can use the Find a Dentist function on the Irish Dental Association s website In addition, to find a dentist in Britain, you can use the Find a Dentist function offered by the British Dental Association - OPRO Custom-fitted range merchandise/ merchandise/mouthguards/ WHICH TYPE OF MOUTHGUARD SHOULD I PURCHASE? The decision on which type of mouthguard a player should obtain is a matter of personal preference. There is no doubt that custom-fitted mouthguards offer the best fit and protection but they are the most expensive option also. The stock and boil and bite options will suffice for compliance with the rules, but only if the product carries the CE mark. It is essential that a player feels that his mouthguard is properly fitted. Should a player feel that this is not the case; we would strongly advise that dental practitioners are consulted with. In terms of underage players, it should be borne in mind that teeth and mouths are still developing up until about 12 years of age and young players may grow out of custom-fitted mouthguards over a period time. However, dental practitioners are ultimately in the best position to give advice to individuals in this context. HYGIENE ADVICE Mouthguards can be rinsed with cold water or with a mouth rinse before and after each use and /or cleaned with toothpaste and a toothbrush Occasionally clean the mouthguard in cool, soapy water and rinse it thoroughly Place the mouthguard in a firm, perforated container to store or transport it, this permits air circulation and helps to prevent damage Protect the mouthguard from high temperatures - such as hot water, hot surfaces, or direct sunlight to minimise distorting its shape Occasionally check the mouthguard for general wear, if you find holes or tears in it or if it becomes loose or causes discomfort, replace it Bring the mouthguard to each regularly scheduled dental visit to have your dentist exam it ROLE OF THE REFEREE If a player refuses to comply with a Referee s instruction to wear a mouthguard, he will incur the penalty as outlined in (Rule 6.2, Rules of Foul Play, The Playing Rules of Football, Official Guide, Part 2, 2012) Caution the offender; order off if he persists.

5 Volume I1 Issue X - OCTOBER 2013 ROLE OF THE PLAYER Players must ensure that they have mouthguards and wear them during Gaelic football practice sessions and games. In addition, players must abide by the referee s instruction during games. ROLE OF THE CLUB Clubs must ensure that their players, player s parents/guardians, coaches and team mentors are made aware of the mouthguard rule and ensure compliance within the Club setting. ROLE OF THE OFFICIAL GAA COACH IN SCHOOLS If an official GAA coach is coaching Gaelic football in primary schools then children must wear a mouthguard to participate in a practice session or game. PE LESSONS IN SCHOOLS In terms of PE lessons, the GAA has no control over what activities or games teachers choose to deliver during PE time. However, we would advise that wearing mouthguards for Gaelic games will significantly reduce the risk of sustaining dental injuries and that it would be prudent for each School to have a policy in this regard. GAA PLAYER INJURY SCHEME Players will not be covered under the player injury scheme if they are not wearing a mouthguard. The claim form has been updated to reflect this new requirement. Please ensure that only the most recent edition of the claim is used from January 1st Use of the old claim form will result in delays in claims processing times. The most recent version of the claim form is available on GAA.ie under Club Zone - GAA Insurance and Injury Scheme and also at Willis.ie under Group Scheme - GAA Injury Scheme INJURY PREVENTION Research figures indicate that Ireland has one of the highest rates of sport-related oral injuries in the EU, with one third of all adult dental injuries being sports-related. In many sports such as rugby and hockey the wearing of mouthguards, also known as mouth guards or gum shields is the norm with nearly all Clubs adhering strictly to a 'no gumshield - no game' rule. A recent survey of Irish parents found the average cost of emergency dental treatment for sport related dental injuries in children to be Studies have also shown that the overall injury risk is close to twice as high when a mouthguard is not worn, relative to when a mouthguard is used during athletic activity. Mr. Cliff Beirne, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin, has predicted that the introduction of this rule will reduce the number of facial injuries suffered by 80 per cent and dental injuries by 60 per cent in Gaelic games. The GAA s Medical, Scientific and Welfare Committee has acknowledged that the use of a properly fitted mouthguard is the best available protective device for reducing the incidence and severity of sports-related dental injuries and was centrally involved in ensuring the introduction of compulsory mouthguards in Gaelic football. SOME QUESTIONS 1. When does the new rule come into effect? Since January 1st 2013, players playing in grades up to and including minor have been required to wear a mouthguard in Gaelic football games and practice sessions. From January 1st, 2014 players in all grades will be required to wear a mouthguard in Gaelic football games and practice sessions. 2. What will happen if I am not wearing a mouthguard in a game? If a player refuses to comply with a Referee s instruction to wear a mouthguard, he will initially be cautioned by the Referee and if the player continues to refuse, the Referee can send him off. 3. Who is responsible for ensuring mouthguards are worn at training or practice sessions? In general, it is a matter for each Club to ensure the rule is adhered to at training or practice sessions. Clubs and players should note that players will not be covered under the GAA Player Injury Scheme if they are not wearing a mouthguard. 4. Do players have to wear a mouthguard in Hurling games? No. The rule only applies to Gaelic football; however, wearing a mouthguard whilst playing Hurling does reduce the risk of dental injury. 5. Our Club has a nursery, are children in these juvenile age groups exempt from wearing a mouthguard? No. The Medical, Scientific and Page 5 Welfare Committee advise that children should begin wearing a mouthguard at whatever age they start playing. Young mouths need protecting too and if players start wearing mouthguards at a young age this will add greatly to the development of a culture of wearing mouthguards in Gaelic football. 6. Does this rule apply to Ladies Football? The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has announced that from January 1st 2014, all underage players must wear a mouthguard whilst playing Ladies Gaelic Football. 7. Does the new rule regarding the wearing of mouthguards apply to games in Primary Schools? If an official GAA coach is coaching Gaelic Football in primary schools then children must wear a mouthguard to participate in a practice session or game. 8. Do children have to wear mouthguards for PE sessions? In terms of PE lessons, the GAA has no control over what activities or games teachers choose to deliver during PE time. However, we would advise that wearing mouthguards for Gaelic games will significantly reduce the risk of sustaining dental injuries. 9. Does the new rule regarding the wearing of mouthguards apply to Cumann na mbuncsol Football practice sessions and games? Cumann na mbunscol Náisiúnta are subject to the General Rules of the Association, it is a matter for each School to ensure that the rule is adhered to by their pupils in practice sessions and football games. 10. Do I have to wear a mouthguard whilst playing Second Level games? Yes. 11. Do I have to wear a mouthguard whilst playing Third Level games? Yes. 12. Does this apply to overseas players? Yes. International Units are subject to the General Rules of the Association.

6 Page 6 EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER 13. I m a referee; do I have to check all players mouths before a game to ensure compliance? Referees will not be expected to individually check players before a game; however, if a referee notices that a player is not wearing a mouthguard, he should caution the player and if the player still refuses to wear one, he should be sent off. 14. Which type of mouthguard should I purchase? The decision on which type of mouthguard a player should obtain is a matter of personal preference. Stock and boil and bite options are not generally recommended by dentists, however, they will suffice for compliance with the new rules if the product carries a CE (European Conformity) mark. There is no doubt that custom-fitted mouthguards offer the best fit; however, teeth and mouths develop up until the age of 12 GAA MOUTHGUARD INFORMATION - CONTINUED therefore young players can grow out of mouthguards over a period of time. Should a player feel that a mouthguard is not fitted properly, we would strongly recommend that advice is sought from a dental practitioner on an appropriate solution. 15. I currently wear orthodontic braces, what are my options? It has been noted that children wearing orthodontic braces and wishing to play Gaelic football will be particularly concerned about the rule change; however, the GAA recommends that these players seek advice from a range of dental practitioners on the most appropriate solution for them. 16. Is there an official GAA/GPA mouthguard? Yes, there is a full range of official OPRO GAA/GPA mouthguards available in bronze, silver, gold, platinum, junior and custom-fitted ranges. Official OPRO GAA/GPA boil and bite mouthguards are available for purchasing through the following retailers: SuperValu, Centra, Lifestyle Sports, Elvery Sports, O Neills and Heatons. Custom-fitted mouthguards are available through a network of dentists nationwide merchandise/ merchandise/mouthguards/ MORE INFORMATION Medical and Player Welfare E: playerwelfare@gaa.ie, T: (0) GAA/GPA Mouthguards E: barry.cahill@gaa.ie For the latest information, visit welfare/ mouthguards/ VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE The sixth Irish News Ulster GAA Volunteer Conference will be held on Saturday 9 th November 2013 in the Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown. This is Ulster GAA s flagship non-games event which is focused at supporting club, volunteer and community development right across Ulster s nine Counties. A full house is expected as club volunteers converge in Cookstown for the popular conference which is targeted at club volunteers involved in governance roles, including: Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers, PROs and all those involved in Club and County committees. The conference hopes to attract volunteers across all codes including Camogie, Ladies Gaelic, Rounders and Handball members to emphasise Ulster Club Together ethos. CONFIRM YOUR PLACE TODAY! Registration for the event is now open and we would urge clubs to book early given the huge demand in previous year and numbers are limited to 300 delegates. Delegate costs are 15/ 18 which includes lunch and a delegate pack. Clubs are limited to five places each. To book a place simply complete the Booking Form which is available on and return with payment to: Club Together Volunteer Conference All cheques should be made payable to 'Ulster Council GAA' SPECIAL OFFER - Clubs can receive 5 delegate places for the price of 4 if they book before Friday 25th October For further information conference.ulster@gaa.ie or phone Fionntan O Dowd at (028)

7 Volume I1 Issue X - OCTOBER 2013 Page 7 TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE THROUGH Since Kevin s death on the 16th June 2013 the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has provided financial assistance for 4 repatriations, in Down, Armagh and Antrim. The upcoming KBRT Down v Meath 1991 All-Ireland Rematch on Sat 9th Nov at 7:00pm is to help raise funds for the Trust. DOWN CLUB DRAW OCTOBER 2013 INDIVIDUAL PRIZE DRAW WINNERS No Club Name Address 2,000 GL 113 Glenn Deirdre Gallagher 69 Glen Rd Jerretspass 1,000 AL 055 Atticall Helene Grant 11 Livins Rd Atticall 1,000 RR 208 Rostrevor Roisin Clerkin Warrenpoint 1,000 BG 187 Ballygalget Hugh & Paline Dorrian 14 Tullymally Rd Portaferry CLUB 200 WINNERS RR 112 Rostrevor Kieran Morgan 10 grendale Cres Rostrevor AS 051 Ardglass Mary Cahir 11 Kildare St Ardglass LE 018 Longstone Tony Burden Longstone GAC MI 199 St Michaels Fearghal Laverty 1 Broomhill Magheralin ULSTER GAA FIXTURES Sunday 3rd November (Extra Time in all games if necessary) AIB Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Quarter Finals (All games at 2.30pm) Kilcoo (Down) v Crossmaglen (Armagh) at Pairc Esler Ref: B Cassidy (Derry) AIB Ulster Intermediate Football Club Championship Quarter Finals (All games at 2.30pm) Truagh (Monaghan) v Drumgath (Down) at Ballybay Ref: E McHugh (Tyrone) AIB Ulster Junior Football Club Championship Quarter Finals (All games at 12.45pm) Teconnaught (Down) v Killeeshil (Tyrone) at Pairc Esler Ref: N McKenna(Monaghan) CLUB DOWN MEMBERS DRAW Prize No Winner 1st James McGrath Warrenpoint 2nd Peter McSherry Newry 3rd Paul Madden Newry Hugh Rodgers Longstone John McGowan Downpatrick Patrick Curran Rostrevor Malachy McCourt Rostrevor Brian & Mary McGreevy Hilltown

8 Page 8 EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER Chapter 3 Coaching, Games Development and Refereeing Broad Strategic Aims To develop effective coaching management structures and coach education programmes in order to facilitate the delivery of quality coaching provision for coaches and players. Recommendations 3.1, 3.2 and The County Coaching and Games Development Committee to conduct a full review of current County Coaching Structures and Procedures. Outcome: An effective Coaching and Games Development Programme. 3.2 Implement the Coaching and Games Policies laid down by the Association at both Provincial and National Levels. Establish the post of Games Development Manager who will act as head of all coaching staff and report to the County Secretary and link with Ulster Council Coaching staff. Outcome: One Executive level staff member with responsibility for the overall development of Coaching and Games Development in the County, under the aegis of the Coaching and Games Development Committee DOWN GAA STRATEGY What Gets Measured Gets Done 3.4 Plan and implement a well-grounded coach education programme which will place emphasis on the basic skills of Gaelic Games. Outcome: Priority to be given to the core skills of Hurling and Football. Recommendation 3.5: Recommended complement of Qualified Coaches in Clubs Ensure that during the lifetime of this Plan each Club will have: A Coaching Officer/Co-Coordinator who will attend County Coaching Meetings and promote Coaching and Games Development in the Club At Least 2 Active Level 1 Coaches All Acting Club Coaches to have a Foundation Coaching qualification as a minimum. All Acting Team Mentors to renew their Coaching/Child Protection qualification every three years. (Revised statement of complement of Coaches ) Outcome: A Coaching Structure which allows communication directly to coaching personnel in Clubs. An Increase in the number of qualified and active coaches n each Club. Recommendation 3.16 and 3.17 County Development Squads 3.16 Review the current Development Squad structure in terms of planning, organisation, quality of coaching, skills development etc, and the concept of an over arching Coaching Academy including players in their early 20s. Outcome: Effective and focused developmental experience for Players 3.17 Provide effective organisational structures and quality coaching support for Academies, Schools of Excellence and Development Squads. Outcome: Well planned and managed coaching support to assist players. Lead Committee: Coaching and Games Development Committee Lead Officers: County Coaching Officer and Games Development Manager Reference The implementation and review committee received a copy of Down GAA Strategic Performance Development Plan in June 2013 and was represented at a consultative meeting held on July 22nd Lead Officer : County Secretary JOIN THE TEAM AT PAIRC ESLER Down GAA are seeking recruits to join their Events Team for major games at Pairc Esler. Volunteers are asked to join Foireann an Duin a group of young people who assist in various capacities when we are hosting matches or events. If you would like to join the Match day team at Pairc Esler or be part of any other events Down GAA are hosting then simply send your details by e mail to Orlaith Curran who can be reached at events.down@gaa.ie GAA/GPA ALL STARS AFTER PARTY Croke Park is delighted to be hosting the GAA/GPA All Stars 2013 on Friday November 8th. The televised awards ceremony in the Hogan Suite is invite only, however for the first year ever tickets for The All Stars After Party will be available to purchase from tickets.ie We have some great entertainment lined up and it promises to be a great night! Tickets are available to purchase from All Applicants must be 18 or over.

9 Volume I1 Issue X - OCTOBER 2013 Page 9 UPDATE FROM EAST DOWN REMINDER TO CLUBS East Down convention on 25th November 2013 in Darragh Cross GAC at 7.30pm sharp. All Nominations to be returned to East Down secretary by 3rd November. EAST DOWN GAA AWARDS This year's East Down GAA Awards take place in the Burrendale Hotel on Friday 22nd November If you need extra tickets or anyone wishing to purchase a tickets,please contact our Chairman Sean McCashin before the 17th November. Please note the closing date for nominations is 6pm on Sunday 10th November 2013 DDC TOURNAMENT DDC Tournament will have its finals night on Friday night at 7pm sharp. The following clubs are taking part Drumaness, Saul, Kilclief, Ardglass, Teconnaught, RGU Downpatrick and Aughlisnafin. EAST DOWN 2013 ROLL OF HONOUR LEAGUE COMPETITION WINNER RUNNER-UP U-12 A Go Games Kilcoo RGU Downpatrick U-12 B Go Games Loughinisland Saul U-12 C Go Games Drumaness Aughlisnafin Year 8 A Final Kilcoo Bryansford Year 8 B Final Loughinisland Castlewellan Year 8 C Final Dromara St Paul s U-14 A League Carryduff A Bredagh U-14 B League St Paul s Loughinisland after a play off with Bright involved Reserve League Bryansford 3rds Darragh Cross CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION WINNER RUNNER-UP U-14 A Championship Bredagh Carryduff U-14 B Championship Kilcoo Saul U-14 C Championship St John s Drumaness Minor 7 s Castlewellan Kilcoo East Down U-14 Development Squad 2013 O'GRADY'S IRISH BAR FREE DRAW O Grady s Irish Bar is a family owned Irish Bar for the past 12 years and they have just launched their new Bed & Breakfast accommodation on the outskirts of London approximately 30 minutes from Stansted. They are well known as a Sports Bar and sponsor the local mens and ladies Football and Hurling teams and are well known in the G.A.A circles in the U.K. O Grady s are offering one club in Ireland cash prize, and a flight for two with two nights accommodation and two tickets to a Premiership game in London, for the club to raffle to enable them to generate more income for their club. The only commitment they need from the club is to join the O Grady's Facebook which is O Grady s Irish Bar to enable us to register them for the draw which will take place over the Christmas period. Once your club has registered with their Facebook, you immediately qualify for the draw and the winner will be notified through our Facebook site and an to confirm their club has won the prize money and holiday. If you need any further information please do not hesitate in contacting us on and speak to Seamus Harris or Richie Browne. FOOTBALL AFFECTS ON THE CONFLICT Carl Hedman a student from Sweden is visiting Derry and Belfast as part of a School Trip, and is hopes to carry out filming in relation to a Documentary on Football and the Conflict. Carl is looking for people to interview about football, everyday life and the conflict in general. He wants the movie to be neutral and therefore listening to both parts in the conflict. If you or anyone you know would like to be a part of the film get in contact with Carl! Carl is visiting the North of Ireland between the 10 and 16 November. Carl Hedman: carl.hedman@kgy.se

10 Page 10 EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER STREAMING OF GAA GAMES There has been a significant increase in the number of Provinces, Counties and Clubs looking to record and / or stream online GAA matches in recent months. In order to facilitate these requests without infringing on the rights held by the GAA s broadcast partners, this document intends to set out the process and policy which GAA clubs / counties / provinces should follow before recording or streaming any GAA match. In each case it is proposed that the GAA unit requesting permission to stream a game must attain the permission of the appropriate GAA unit ( approving GAA unit ). For clarity: Clubs should seek approval from their County Board County Boards should seek approval from their provincial council Provincial councils should seek approval from the Commercial & Marketing Department in Croke Park Step 1: Find out if the competition (within which the game occurs) falls under the rights sold by the GAA at national level to its broadcast partners (a full list of these competitions is available on request) If the competition does fall under these rights then no GAA unit has the right to record / stream this match. The GAA s broadcast rights holders are not required to broadcast / stream every game so even if a game is not going to be broadcast / streamed the rights for that competition still reside with the relevant broadcaster. Step 2: If the competition does not fall under the rights sold by the GAA at national level to its broadcast partners, the GAA unit is required to carry out a pilot recording in order for the GAA to be satisfied with the quality of the production. This pilot should be carried out in similar circumstances to the intended real recording i.e. same camera crew, same equipment, same number of cameras, same venue, same editing and commentary team etc. When the pilot is complete the unit should pass the recording to the relevant GAA unit for approval. Step 3: The approving GAA unit then issues an agreement to the requesting unit for signing. The parties who must sign this agreement are: camera / production team requesting GAA unit approving GAA unit The approving GAA unit must have an agreement signed by each of the three signatories outlined above in advance of the fixture. It is important that the streamed game achieves similar quality to the pilot. A DVD of the recording must be passed to the approving GAA unit afterwards for archiving. This agreement is important in protecting the GAA archive for future generations and ensuring that only the GAA retains the rights to a GAA fixture. Step 4: The match is now ready to be recorded / streamed, however it can only be streamed on official GAA websites (i.e. the official club / county / provincial site) or, in specific cases, a pre-agreed community channel platform. Check with the approving GAA unit that the site is official before proceeding. Please note, as this agreement relates to the online streaming of matches to a public audience it differs from the practice of recording footage for internal team purposes (e.g. training and analysis purposes). Therefore team video analysts / tacticians should continue to go through the existing channels when seeking permission to record. For more info/local license forms contact pro.down@gaa.ie Down GAA will be delivering two workshops aimed solely at Primary School teachers and trainee teachers in St Patrick's GS Downpatrick and the Abbey GS Newry on the 5th and 6th of November The workshops will explore practical ways of delivering FUNdamental Movement Skills (FMS) to primary school aged children. The Coaches delivering will also highlight best practice when incorporating cross curricular themes into PS lessons. I would ask that you recommend this course to the staff within your school. Particularly those who are involved with the delivery of the school PE and after schools sports programmes. WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS The courses will be held as follows: St Patrick's GS Downpatrick Tuesday 5th November pm pm Abbey CBS Newry Wednesday 6th November pm pm Teachers are welcome to attend whichever is more convenient to them. The courses will be delivered by Full Time Ulster GAA Coaching Staff who work on a daily basis delivery FUNdamental movement skills in Primary Schools around the County. If you or any members of your staff wish to attend either of the courses please contact Conor via . All present will be issued with a certificate of attendance on the night. Conor O'Toole, Down Games Development Manager developmentmanager.down@gaa.ie /

11 Volume I1 Issue X - OCTOBER 2013 Page 11 FORGING A KINGDOM: THE GAA IN KERRY, Dr Richard McElligott from north Kerry has just written a book about the early history of the GAA in Ireland, which looks at Kerry as a case study to explore its profound impact on the political, social and cultural life of Ireland during its first fifty years between 1884 and The GAA in Kerry, is published by the Collins Press and retails at (Current online deal of 14.39). For more information please visit: The book examines the reasons behind the formation of the GAA both nationally and locally in county Kerry. It explores what sport in Ireland was like before the GAA arrived. It assesses the reasons for the GAA s initial popularity among Irish people both in terms of politics, culture and economics. It details the problems involved in the formation of the first clubs in Kerry, their adaption to the GAA s rules and the hard struggle in forming a County Board and trying to run and administer the GAA s organisation in such a large and physically challenging county. It looks at the problems surrounding early county championships and also national competitions. The book deals with clashes between the GAA and the Church and the attempts of Fenian and revolutionary movements to gain control and corrupt the GAA and its membership, both nationally, and in Kerry. It also looks in detail at the role of the GAA in the Gaelic Revival and the influence of Irish political nationalism on the Association at large. Likewise, links with cultural and revolutionary movements such as the Gaelic League, the IRB and Sinn Féin are all examined. The work also explores the emergence of Kerry s unique footballing tradition and examines why hurling fell by the wayside and never gained equal recognition. How the rise of Kerry as a footballing power was fundamental to the GAA itself becoming the most popular and widely supported sports body in Ireland is highlighted. Yet the book also looks at the increasingly desperate attempts to make hurling as much a part of the emerging Kerry tradition, a process which ultimately failed. The book explores the GAA s relationship with other sports like rugby in Kerry and how the conflict between both sports there was actually the catalyst for Listowel man, Thomas F. O Sullivan, to force through the infamous Foreign Games Ban in The role of the GAA members nationally and locally in events such as the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, and Civil War, and the effects of political violence on the GAA are outlined. After the Civil War, the senior Kerry side emerged politically divided yet united, the symbol Irish society craved in its search for unity. The work explores this teams origins and its immense impact on the history of Gaelic football at the time. Yet their story is not as simple as it has previously been told and the book also details how Kerry and other counties remained a political hotbed for Republicanism and how this continually manifested itself among the hierarchy of the GAA in the years up until 1934 and beyond. INSPIRING CHILDREN: FOSTERING A LOVE OF GAELIC GAMES Some of the top names in Gaelic Games coaching will be involved in the Liberty Insurance GAA s annual National Games Development Conference Inspiring Children: Fostering a Love of Gaelic Games which will take place on Friday and Saturday January 10th and 11th, 2014 in Croke Park. This is the 11th annual Conference, and aims to address issues related to the child player that are of most concern and interest to members of the GAA community. Run as a partnership between all of the Gaelic Games Association, the Conference will offer the 700 delegates attending an opportunity to access talks relating to key coaching issues in hurling/camogie, Gaelic football/ladies Gaelic football, Handball and Rounders which are specifically related to the child player. A star studded line up of speakers will feature coaches from the world of Gaelic Games, players, teachers, coaches and international speakers, as well as speakers from all Gaelic games backgrounds, including Eamonn Ryan (Cork Ladies football team), Jody O Connor (Clare), Paudie Ó Néill (Dublin) and Joe Brolly (Derry) will present the final key note address at the conference. Go Games which has proved revolutionary in the development of players across all Gaelic games will be a key focus of the Conference. A dedicated forum will discuss the evolution of games and how the Go Games are the ideal opportunity to introduce young players to Gaelic Games. A special feature of the Conference will be the hosting of the first Games Development Research forum, which will feature a number of the leading young researchers who will present their findings related to Gaelic games. This will form the Friday night session of this two day event. For the second year Newstalk have come on board as official media partner to the conference. The cost of attending is 50 and further information on registering to attend the Conference can be obtained by phone at , by ing gamesdevelopment@gaa.ie or at

12 County Management Committee 2013 Contact Information Down GAA - Working Together CHAIRMAN: Seamus Walsh chairperson.down@gaa.ie VICE CHAIRMAN: William Smith vicechairperson.down@gaa.ie SECRETARY: Sean Og McAteer secretary.down@gaa.ie ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Paul Blaney assistantsecretary.down@gaa.ie TREASURER: Brendan Fitzpatrick treasurer.down@gaa.ie ASSISTANT TREASURER: Seamus Ryan assistanttreasurer.down@gaa.ie COUNTY PRO: Paul Rooney pro.down@gaa.ie CENTRAL COUNCIL REP: Sean Rooney centralcouncildelegate.down@gaa.ie ULSTER COUNCIL REP: Diarmuid Cahill ulstercouncildelegate1.down@gaa.ie ULSTER COUNCIL REP: John Devaney Ulstercouncildelegate2.down@gaa.ie DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: Maureen O Higgins developmentofficer.down@gaa.ie COACHING OFFICER: Seamus Ennis coachingofficer.down@gaa.ie IRISH & CULTURE OFFICER: Paula Magee irishculturalofficer.down@gaa.ie SOUTH DOWN CHAIRMAN: Michael Mc Ardle chairman.southdown. down@gaa.ie EAST DOWN CHAIRMAN: Sean Mc Cashin chairman.eastdown.down@gaa.ie HURLING CHAIRMAN: Gerard Mc Shane Down GAA 2013 Edited and Produced by Diarmuid Cahill Sean Og McAteer