HURLING ROUND UP OF THE YEAR 2008 FOR Under 5/6/7/8 YRS
The Ferrybank Under 5/6/7/8 Panel had a number of friendly outfield games during the season at the St.Saviours GAA grounds,Sacred Heart GAA,Commercials Clonmel GAA,Ballygunner GAA grounds etc which were a great success.
Team: Jake Brophy, Kian Byrne , Adam O’Grady, John Collins, James Tyler, Luke Butler, Jack Haley, Reece Bolger ,Benjamim Russell , Gavin Buckley, , Gavin Fox, Theo Kavanagh,Jack O’Brien-Moran, Reece McDonald, Dillion McDonald, Sam Kimpton, Kian Martin,Trevor Madigan, Dillion Smith, Charlie Atkins, Cody Griffin, Aaronn Dineen, Victor Maduewesi,
David Olla, Eimhin Burns.
Every player played each game with great heart and tenacity, all the players interchanged positions in each game performing excellently with new members holding their own and showing the skills being honed in our brand new Hurling Alley throughout the year round summer and winter training programme. At this stage players have not got set positions but like to try out different positions and we are glad to accomadate.
It was a great turn out for the Club during the year and good to see so many new faces proundly representing the Club for the first time. The able support from their parents is a great sign going forward with the good work done laying foundations for the future. I would encourage any parent to get involved as we always have hurleys available and basically we need the extra set of eyes to watch the action and help/reassure players that even Henry Sheeflin or Ken Mcgrath started as they are doing and through practice with “Hurling Homework”.
I would appeal to the newer parents think of bringing your child to learn our national sport and bring your 5/6 yr old to see if he likes what we do on our astro turf and playing field when weather permitting. It could be the best decision to instill confidence, discipline and meeting new friends from School or Ferrybank area.
Special thanks to all the parents(especially the mothers and friends ) who get the kids to the venues throughout the year as we could not do this without your support. A special mention for the Ferrybank Boys & Girl’s School 1st/2nd/Senior & Junior infant class e.t.c which comprises the majority of the team and the good discipline and teamwork shown is a credit to their parents and teachers Ms. Doolin, Ms. Ryan (Boys) School, Mr. Ger Duggan and the Girls School (Ms. Egan/Ms.Quinlan/Ms. Walsh/Ms.Fogarty – mentors involved in this core group of up and coming talented players. Coaches on the sideline for the year have been John Haley, Fintan Byrne, Dave Butler, John Burns.
Each week a Player profile will be done to enlighten readers about their Club Senior players of the future and their concerns. Unfortunately this promising player left the club recently for Australia with his parents like the wild geese:
Adam O’Grady Aged 6.
What is your favaourite GAA team: Waterford GAA Hurling
What do you like about playing GAA Hurling/Football? Winning the Match
Anyone in your family ever play GAA Hurling/Football? Uncle Played for Gaultier
What is your favourite sports team at the moment? Manchester United
Whats your favourite food? Chicken Nuggets/Chips
Favourite TV Programme? Simpsons
Favourite Toy: Playstaion III
New Outdoor Hurling Alley (Astro Surface) across from Post Office & down Abbeylands Road across from new Shopping Centre on right every Wenesday 6.30-730 & Saturday 10-11am €2 for both sessions with qualified coaches. If you want to see your son/daughter get involved in team sports and meet new friends now is the time to do it.(Camoige training run 11-12 & 11-1pm see website for contact details) Anyone interested in getting times and contact details can go on to Ferrybank GAA website through WWW.FerrybankGAA.com. Parents/Mentors looking to get involved or have a spare hour or two can contact Coaching Co-ordinator John Burns 087-8717039 or Fintan Byrne on 087-2364576, we will provide training courses/Info sessions for any parents interested. A very Happy Christmas and a Prosporous New Year to all our players, families and those not with us this year.(Hopefully a few new shin pads purchased by Santa as well)
