This is a reminder that the Castlewellan GAC club member registration is now open for 2016 season. The deadline for registrations is 31st March 2016. We need all memberships registered and finalised by that date. We would, however, ask that you register as soon as possible so as to reduce the significant burden of managing this process on club registrar and committee.
*Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meeting new people, give something back to your community and have fun in the process. One of our young club members Amy Barr has made the most volunteering and became a Millennium Volunteer (MV). The programme is open to anyone aged between 14-25 who currently volunteers or who would like to start and wants to have their commitment, skills and experienced recognised.
In Amy’s case she has completed 50 hours of volunteer coaching helping out with the underage camogs in our club. MV has been designed to be as simple as possible and to work round and individuals studies, job, hobbies and anything else you have going on. As part of the programme which is run by Volunteer Now individuals will get a certificate backed by our organisation and the department of education after an individual’s first 50, 100 and 200 hours of volunteering.
This is something which will be impressive on a CV, job or a UCAS application and is endorsed by employers and universities. Prospective employers want to see what you have to offer and what you have done. This is a way of building up your portfolio. Well done to Amy Barr who has taken those first steps with her own club.
*We continue in appealing to anyone who may be interested in assisting with juvenile coaching in 2016 please contact John O’Neill on 07711737610. Our Juveniles like in all other clubs are our life blood and what we are all trying to achieve. We need your help we can never have enough coaches and helpers with our under age teams.
*Under 12 coaching and training for boys continues for one hour at the Bann Road. This Sunday and next. There will be no training on Easter Sunday. The first match of the boys U12 football season is on Sunday 3 April 2016.
*Under 12 Girls football coaching and training is cancelled tonight due to Confirmation taking place. Training will continue on Sunday 20th March at 12pm at Club/St Malachy’s Park depending on weather. You are eligible to play at this grade if you turn 12 years old on or after 1 January 2016.
*Juvenile coaching for nursery and primary school children will commence this year in the High School on Sat 9th of April. Full details to follow.
*Orders for Club gear for the new season are now being taken. The order forms can be obtained from the club or from the club’s Facebook or Twitter page. Last order date is Sunday March 20th.
*Last week’s Lotto numbers were 09 – 14 – 15 – 28. There was no jackpot winner and one £20 winner – Kathleen Sloan. Next week’s Jackpot is £1,450.
* Irish Dancing classes continue in the Club every Saturday morning from 10.00am to 11.00am. Children from 3 years old and over are very welcome. There is a fantastic interest being shown in the classes and there is quite an enthusiasm among our younger members to participate. If you wish to enquire about the classes please contact Mairead on 07714134180.
