Castleblayney Hurling Club Notes 20th May 2024
Big Fundraising weekend next weekend as we have organised a Clothing Collection on Saturday 25th, with drop-off at Concra Pitch, Dundalk Road from 10am to 4pm. Acceptable items include clothing, paired shoes, bags, hats, scarves ties, curtains, bed linen. Unacceptable items: no dirty/wet clothing, no carpets or mats, no pillows or duvets, no material cut-off. Then reward yourself for all that decluttering with a delicious breakfast cooked by the hurlers, only as they can do! This takes place in Iontas, Sunday morning 26th 9am – 12.30pm. What’s not to like about all that, a win win for everyone, for you and for the Juvenile club. All support greatly appreciated.
50/50 Draw takes place on the last Friday in May. To get yourself organised for this draw, you can get your entry on the Clubforce link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2767&intMF_ID=7833#Anchor. This provides you with different payment options including setting up a 12 month direct debit subscription paid on a monthly basis which will ensure you are in for every draw. Alternatively, you can get an entry through REVOLUT to @bbol123 putting your name and contact telephone number in the note. Your support is very much appreciated.
Summer Camp takes place on Monday 8th to Wednesday 10th July, 10am -12.30pm each day in St Mary’s Park. The rates are as follows: club members, child 1 €35, Child 2 €30, Child 3 €25; non club members Child 1 €50, Child 2 €40. The camp is suitable for boys & girls aged 5-13 years old.
Registration forms are available at training or alternatively, you can download & print from the club website. The registration form and money need to be returned to your coach at training in an envelope with the child’s name displayed. For jersey delivery to be guaranteed, registration will CLOSE on Friday 24th May. Please note if you register after 24th May, we cannot guarantee delivery of a jersey. For further information please contact David 086 2517407 or Marisa 087 2160457.
Membership it is vital that all players are registered, otherwise they are not covered by the injury scheme. Members can pay their membership fee by following the link:
https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2271&intMF_ID=13511#Anchor. If you haven’t paid your membership please do so immediately.
Fixtures
Monday 20th May U14 Táin Óg v Cootehill Celtic, 7.00pm, Cootehill
Tuesday 21st May Armagh Hurlng League v St Malachy’s, 7.30pm, St Malachy’s
Thursday 23rd May Mick Hannon DHL v Truagh, 8.00pm, Truagh
Sponsorship Sincere thanks to our ongoing sponsor, Pete McMahon Centra & Supervalu for his continued sponsorship of our Senior team. It is much appreciated & makes a very important contribution to the club & our team. Remember to support local & support our sponsors.
Training Dates & times
U8’s Wednesdays 6-7pm at St Mary’s Juvenile Pitch (DOB 2016/2017)
U10’s Wednesdays 6-7pm at Castleblayney College Gym (DOB 2014/2015) as per the U-8’s above.
U12’s Mondays 7.00-8.00pm at Concra pitch Monday evenings(DOB 2012/2013)
U14’s Tuesdays 7-8pm Juvenile Pitch, St Mary’s (DOB 2010/2011)
U16’s Mondays are Táin Óg Matches, training on Wednesdays 7-8pm Juvenile Pitch, St Mary’s.
New members welcome.
U15 Féile squad are busy preparing for the County final which takes place at the end of the month. A place in this festival of hurling is hotly contested so caches Paddy collins & Barney Connor are flat out getting the team ready. Keep at it lads.
Best wishes to Monaghan U20’s, to Tony, Patrick & all the team as they take on Leitrim in the All Ireland Final on Saturday 25th at Breffni Park.
Well done to the Monaghan County Minors on the Celtic challenge v Longford last weekend. Keep it going lads.
Coaches: A reminder to all coaches involved with underage teams to complete their Vetting ASAP if requested to by the Children’s Officer. Coaches are not permitted to be involved with underage teams if their Vetting and Safeguarding are not up to date. If there are any queries, please contact Marisa on 087 2160457 or email childrensofficer.castleblayneyhurling.monaghan@gaa.ie
Volunteers as the club prepares to get organised for the year ahead, we have identified the need for new people to help us with the coaching of our juveniles & also non-coaching assistance (signing in and out at training, helping at training stations etc). If you can assist us in any way, please contact David Connolly, Coaching Officer 086 2517407
