UNDER 21 FOOTBALL: Our under 21 Footballers bowed out of the semi final stage on Saturday afternoon in Fenor by St Saviours after extra time on a scoreline of 2-11 to 2-10. This was a game that easily could have went the Villagers way, but it wasnt to be. Saviours were favourites going into this game based on their demoliation of Tramore the previous weekend, but Ferrybank fought right to the end and another minute or two, could have got some thing out of the game. It was pretty even first half, with St Saviours edging the opening half on a scoreline of 2-4 to 1-4, with Eric Corcoran getting the goal, with points coming from Greg Murphy, Mark Russell, and Luke Flynn. In the secong half, Ferrybank pressed hard, and deservly got a second goal through Mark Russell, with Greg and Cormac O' Driscoll raising the white flag with points, and the game was level at the end of sixty minutes on 2-7 each. In extra time it was Saviours who made the better start which proved crucial, out scoring Ferrybank by -4pts to -3pts, giving them overall victory 0n a scoreline 0f 2-11 to 2-10. This was a good game of Football, in which Ferrybank gave it their all, but it wasnt to be in the end. Thanks to the selectors Shiner, Marty, Paul, Philly, for their time with the squad, to all the supporters who came along to cheer on the team. We wish St Saviours the best of luck in the final. TEAM: Aiden Sinnott, Damien Ahern, Tommy Carew, Dean Phelan, Colm Roche, Shane Sullivan, Seamus Burchill, Sam Lawless, DJ Mc Gee, Cormac O' Driscoll(-1), Greg Murphy(-6), Mark Russell(1-1), Eric Corcoran(1-0), Eoin Buggy, Luke Flynn(-1). SUBS: Graham Pinkert(-1), Decky Fell. Best on the day Greg Murphy, Mark Russell, Cormac O' Driscoll, Decky fell when introduced.
COACHING CONFERENCE 2011: Waterford Gaa Coaching conference will take place next Saturday 5th March at 9:15am until 2pm in W.I.T. Tickets cost £30 and come on a first come first served basis, and are available from Nicky Heffernan on 087-6724212. The conference will open up with registration, followed by an opening address from Michael Murphy from the Waterford Co Board Coaching officer until 10am. There Pat Flanagan (Kerry All Ireland winning trainer) will talk about developing health and fitness in players to compliment skills.
At 10:50am Davy Fitzgerald the Waterford senior hurling coach, with the county under 15 development squad.
At 11;45am John Owens the Waterford Senior Football coach will be with the county Minor Squad.
At 12:40pm Keynote 2 coaching and games development plan 2011, key events will be discussed.
At 1:10pm Keynote 3. A talk from Martin Fogarty, Kilkenny All Ireland winning Coach/Trainer.
1:55pm : Seminar ends.
DEISE DRAW: Tickets are now on sale for the 2011 Deise Draw which will take place on the last Friday of each month until November. Tickets cost £10 euro each month, and we would urge all parents, supporters, players, members to support this draw, and the funds raised from the Deise Draw go directly back into the club. There are some great prizes to be won, so please support the Deise Draw. For further details/ information, please contact Nicky Heffernan on 087-6724212.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership for the 2011 playing season is now due. It is essential that all players involved from under age to upward level, to pay their membership for the year, as this is now a requirement form Gaa Headquaters that all players have membership paid before the season starts, for insurance purposes. ADULTS £50 FOR THE YEAR: Unemployed/ Students £25 euro's for the year. MINOR £10 euro's for the year. Under 16's down £5 euro's.
UNDER 9/10 HURLING: Spring Training sessions have begun, using the hurling alley and Gaa field. Weather permitting to hone our skills and fitness. It is great to see the difference in ball skills displayed, after only a few sessions in our new outdoor hurling alley(astro surface). Every Wednesday night from 6pm to 7pm and Saturdays from 11-15am to 12-15pm. It cost £2 euro for both sessions with qualified coaches. If you want to see your son/daughter involved in team sports and new friends, now is the time to do it. Any person interested in getting involved or have a spare hour or two in coaching or helping out can contact Coaching Co-ordinator John Burns on 087-8717039, Fintan Byrne 087-2364576, Conor Ahearne 086-2968463. We will provide training courses/ information sessions for any parent(s).
