National Hurling Development Action Plan Paudie O Neill Chairperson, National Hurling Development Committee
Hurling Development Action Plan 2015-2018 To provide our players with a meaningful programme of games and training inputs appropriate to their needs and level of development
Hurling Development Committee Appointed in March 2015 Paudie O Neill (Cathaoirleach) Pat Henderson (Cill Chainnigh) Frank Lohan (An Clár) Paul Flynn (Port Lairge) Terence McNaughton (Aontroim) Eddie Byrne (Ceatharlach) James McGrath (An Iarmhí) Oliver Galligan (An Cabhán) Christy McDermott (Ros Comáin) Mary O Connor (An Cumann Camógaíochta) Pat Daly (Stiúrthóir Fhorbairt na gcluichí) Caoimhe Ní Néill (Runaí)
1971 Clonmel Street Leagues
HDC Action Plan 4 Key Pillars Pillar 1: Games Opportunities Action 1.1 Establish an U.17 Development Programme The Celtic Challenge Action 1.2 Reformat the Minor A Hurling Championship Action 1.3 Review the U.21 B & C Hurling Championship Action 1.4 Táin/Cross County Leagues Action 1.5 Super Games Centres Research & Recommendations Action 1.6 Hurl with Me Programme Pillar 2: Applied Lifelong Learning Action 2.1 The Celtic Challenge: Coach Education Action 2.2 Talent Academy: Coach 10 /MVA Pilot Action 2.3 Hurling & Camogie Coach 10 /MVA Roadshows Action 2.4 Coach Education Calendar Pillar 3: Organisational Effectiveness Action 3.1 Hurling Mentor Programme Action 3.2 Hurling Development Plans at County and Provincial Level Action 3.3 Funding Action 3.4 Facilities Pillar 4: Innovation/ Promotional Profile Action 4.1 Standardisation of the Sliotar Core Action 4.2 Research: Wood Technology Action 4.3 Learning & Development Portal Action 4.4 Hurling Development Page/Blog on www.gaa.ie Action 4.5 Initiative of the Year
What is at the heart of the HDC Action Plan? Pillar 1: Games Opportunities Action 1.1 Establish an U.17 Development Programme The Celtic Challenge Action 1.2 Reformat the Minor A Hurling Championship Action 1.3 Review the U.21 B & C Hurling Championship Action 1.4 Táin/Cross County Leagues Action 1.5 Super Games Centres Research & Recommendations Action 1.6 Hurl with Me Programme To provide our players with a meaningful programme of games and training inputs appropriate to their needs and level of development
GAA Player Pathway CHILD Play to Learn YOUTH Learn to Compete ADULT Compete to Win
Pillar 1 Action 1.1 Establish an U.17 Development Programme The Celtic Challenge Action 1.2 Reformat the Minor A Hurling Championship Action 1.3 Review the U.21 B & C Hurling Championship Action 1.4 Táin/Cross County Leagues Action 1.5 Super Games Centres Research & Recommendations Action 1.6 Hurl with Me Programme
Circle of Concern Circle of Influence
Group Work How can I create a programme of meaningful games for the team that I am with?
The Celtic Challenge A New-Age Youth Competition
The Celtic Challenge Origin - Referred to the HDC by Central Council in May 2015 The All-Ireland Minor Hurling B and C competitions should be organised as Under 17 competitions. These competitions should be well promoted with finals played in Croke Park or provincial venue as part of a significant fixture where possible.
The Celtic Challenge Re-imagining Minor B & C The Old Minor B & C 13 Games The New The Celtic Challenge 110 Games Knock-out Developmental 240 players 912 players
The Celtic Challenge Into the Future 2016 2026
4 th May 18 th June The Celtic Challenge U.17 players (ages 16/17) not undertaking State Examinations exception for the 6 Counties Minimal clashes with Club Fixtures during this period Ratio of 1 coaching session per game Group Stages; Preliminary Rounds; Play-Offs and Finals
Groups and Teams 38 teams (4 groups x 5 teams)(3 groups x 6 teams) Group A Group B Group C Carlow Kildare Offaly South Kilkenny Laois Dublin 2 South Tipperary North Wexford Meath South Wexford Dublin 1 Dublin 3 Waterford City Wicklow Westmeath Group D Group E Group F Cork City Galway City/West Cavan Kerry Mayo Leitrim Limerick City North Clare Longford North Cork Roscommon Sligo West Limerick Donegal Louth Group G Armagh Derry Down Antrim Fermanagh Tyrone North Galway Monaghan
The Celtic Challenge Group F Cavan Leitrim Longford Sligo Louth Monaghan
The Celtic Challenge: What values underpin The Celtic Challenge? The needs of the Person/Player Developmental The needs of the Game The needs of the Club/County Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Sí
The Celtic Challenge A New-Age Approach to the Game Respect Armbands Interchange Innovative Scoring System PR & Social Media Coordinator
The Celtic Challenge Divisional Trophies Corn Michael Hogan Corn John William Scott Corn William Robinson Corn Jerome O Leary Corn Michael Feery
The Celtic Challenge A New-Age Approach to the Game 32 Counties 38 Teams 110 Games 912 Players
Group Work One action that I can take to promote Games Opportunities?
Final Reflection Write down 1 action that you recommend that HDC should take at National level to develop the game of Hurling in Ulster?
DJ Carey A Sporting Legend Guest Speaker
PJ McGowan Chairman Ulster Coaching & Games Development Committee
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