North London Shamrocks Youth

YOUTH Diary update :

2011-07-30T02:15:00.000-07:00

Sat 3rd Sept 1.30pm – 3pm Youth Training Resumes @ Donkey Lane

Sat 10^th Sept 1pm U12 Blitz @ Parnells (Conrad Ryan Trophy)

Sat 17th Sept 1.30pm - 3pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

Sat 24th Sept 1pm U8/10 Blitz @ London Minor Board Day

Sat 1^st October 1pm U12 Blitz @ Tara

For more info Contact Youth Secretary: Tonya Mcaloon 07971 535130 tonyamcaloon@hotmail.co

Youth Diary update :

2011-04-29T12:03:00.000-07:00

Youth Diary
For more info Contact Youth Secretary: Tonya Mcaloon 07971 535130 tonyamcaloon@hotmail.c

Sat 18th June 1pm U8/10 Blitz @ Donkey Lane

1.30pm U12/14 Training @ Donkey Lane is on.

Thur 23rd June 6.30pm – 7.45pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

Sat 25th June 1pm U12 Blitz @ Roger Casements Coventry

No U10 / U14 training at Donkey Lane today.

Thur 2nd July 6.30pm – 7.45pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

Sat 2nd July 1pm U12 Blitz @ Tara or Dulwich (Peckham Rye) tbc

No U10 / U14 training at Donkey Lane today.

Thur 7th July 6.30pm – 7.45pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

Sat 9th July 1pm U8/10 Blitz @ Parnells or Harlsden Harps tbc

1.30pm U12 / U14 training at Donkey Lane today.

Thur 14th July 6.30pm – 7.45pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

Sat 16th July U14 League Blitz day.

Sat 16th July 1pm U8/U10 Blitz @ St Kiernans ( Mill Hill )

Thur 21st July 6.30pm – 7.45pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

Sat 23rd July 1.30pm – 3pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

Thur 28th July 6.30pm – 7.45pm Youth Training @ Donkey Lane

SUMMER BREAK

For more info Contact Youth Secretary: Tonya Mcaloon 07971 535130 tonyamcaloon@hotmail.com

Check out our YouTube videos of St Patricks day parade

2011-03-15T10:05:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/MrNigelmcdermott

YOUTH DIARY 2011

2011-02-15T07:38:00.001-08:00

Sat 5th March 2011 1.30pm Youth Training U 8/10/12/14 resumes at Donkey Lane. Every Saturday.

Sat 16th April    2011   10am - 4pm       U 13 team playing in international Fiele competiton in Greenford.
Thur 28th April  2011 6.30pm   Evening training resumes for youth at Donkey Lane. Every Thursday.
Mon 9th May 2011 5.30pm - 6.45pm Evening training resumes in Durnsford Park MuswelHill. Every Monday.
16th May           2011   8pm Minor Board meeting at Ruislip
21st May           2011   time tbc U12 Blitz at Donkey Lane
18th June        2011   time tbc    U8/10 Blitz at Donkey Lane

Youth Training moving from Palmers Green back to Donkey Lane Sat 5th March 2011

2011-02-08T05:22:00.000-08:00

We are presently running an after school club at St Ignatious secondary school and restarting an after school club at St Georges primary school on 3rd March 2011.
To encourage the young people who attend these after school clubs to come to our club training we are restarting Youth training at our home pitch in Donkey Lane, Enfield on Saturday 5th March 2011 at 1.30pm.
The last youth training session in Palmers Green will be on sat 26th Feb 2011.

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St Georges After School Club re-starts 3rd March 2011

2011-01-15T04:08:00.000-08:00

St Georges after school club will be re-starting on Thursday 3rd March from 3.30 to 4.45pm in the playing fields. It will run for 6 weeks up to easter when we will finish the term with challenge games against Our Lady Muswell. The sessions will be taken by Nigel McDermott from North London Shamrocks and is for year 4,5 and 6. Participants will have the opportunity to form a school team, join North London Shamrocks Gaelic football club and represent us in the spring / summer season.

Check this fast passing and great support runs

2010-12-17T09:40:00.001-08:00

NMF Properties Derry SFC Final from Derry GAA on Vimeo.

New Youth committee elected

2010-11-19T09:44:00.000-08:00

On Thursday 18th Nov our youth AGM took place and the following committee was elected.

Chairman Nigel McDermott nigel@fitshape.co.uk
Senior Committee liason officer Tom Galvin tomgalvin1@hotmail.com
Treasurer Alison Hayward
PRO Bernie McDermott bernie.harrington@sky.com
Secretary Tonya MacAloon tonyamcaloon@hotmail.com
Registrar Theresa Saxton tmholdstock@aol.com
Club/Schools co-ordinator Nigel McDermott
Games Officer / county board liason Paul McKevitt paulmckevitt@blueyonder.co.uk
Childrens Officer / designated person Paul McKevitt
Under 8/10 manager Enfield John Maloney john.g.maloney@btinternet.com
Under 8/10 Manager Muswell Hill Allison Hayward
Under 12s Manager Andrew Nelis andytyrone08@live.co.uk
Under 14s Manager Nigel McDermott

GOALS AGREED.

Long term; to be the biggest most sucessful GAA club in london by growing by 10% p/year.

To win a competition every year.

Year 1. 2011 goal;

to have 70 children registered.

To be in 3 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.

Year 2. 2012 goal;

to have 100 children registered.

Long term goals:

2016; win the london under 18.

2018; win london under 21

2020; win london senior championship

NLS Youth Dates for your diary

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Sat 29th Jan 2011   1.45pm Saturday training Broomfield Park Palmers Green.
Mon 24th Jan 2011    3.30pm Our Lady Muswell after school club restarts.
Wed 2nd Feb 2011 3.30pm St Ignatious after school club. Every Wednesday.
Tue 8th Feb 2011 3.30pm Alexandra Park School after school club. Every Tuesday.
Thur 3rd March 2011    3.30pm St Georges after school club starts. Every Thursday.
Sat 5th March    2011   1.30pm Youth Training U 8/10/12/14 resumes at Donkey Lane.
Sat 5th March 2011    2.00pm Under 12s Playing at Ruislip county game.
Fri 25th March 2011   5.30pm Evening training resumes for youth at Muswell Hill.
Thur 7th April 2011   6.30pm Evening training resumes for youth at Donkey Lane.
16th April 2011  2011   Under 13 team playing in international Fiele competiton in Greenford.

Under 12s win championship !

2010-10-02T09:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our under 12s for winning their championship final. I would like to thank all the players, the coaches Andrew and Alison and of course all the families for their support. This win is dedicated to Andrews dad who sadly passed away recently. May he rest in peace.

Youth Slide show

2010-10-02T08:14:00.000-07:00

Saturday youth training starts 23rd October

2010-09-21T06:19:00.000-07:00

Gaelic football for the under 8's / 10's / 12's will be starting Saturday training sessions at 1.45pm 23rd October 2010 at broomfield Park Palmers Green N13. Map link below.
There will be a charge of £2 p/player to help us raise funds for the underage, all revenue raised goes back into the youth development. All coaches work on a voluntary basis.
These saturday sessions are designed to bring the NLS children from Muswellhill together with the NLS children from Enfield.
Please ensure the young people have warm jackets / tracksuits to put on after training.
We will be beside the football pitch and playground. Best entrance is at the bottom of Old park road if coming from Enfeild and Belmont Ave if coming from MuswellHill

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Youth membership application form. (Click and print)

2010-09-16T03:33:00.000-07:00

What is Gaelic football ?

2010-09-05T04:05:00.000-07:00

Gaelic Football has its origins in Ireland and is best described as a combination of soccer , basketball and rugby. The game is played on a rectangular grass pitch with H-shaped goals at each end. We use a round ball slightly smaller then a soccer ball. The primary object is to score by kicking or striking the ball with the hand and getting it through the goals – the lower goal as in soccer and between the posts as in rugby. Players advance the ball up the field with a combination of carrying, soloing (dropping and then toe-kicking the ball upward into the hands), kicking, and hand-passing to their team-mates.

Muswell Hill After School Club

2010-09-05T03:52:00.000-07:00

North London Shamrocks Gaelic football club have been working with Our Lady of Muswell school to play Gaelic football with the children in their P.E. sessions. The children have been learning the skills of the sport, playing fun games and have partcipated in mini tournaments.

To further develop our sport Alison Hayward and Nigel McDermott of North London Shamrocks are running a Gaelic Football after school club for boys and girls at Our Lady of Muswell school. The club uses the Gaelic Athletic Association guidelines for participation (see www.gaa.ie) and has a fun approch to sport, boosts your childs exercise levels, encourages teamwork and develops individual skills and confidence.

When Mondays 3.30pm – 4.30pm Starts Monday 13th Sept 2010

Where O.L.M. School play ground

Who Alison Hayward who is a qualified coach and school mum will be running the sessions and will be assisted by Nigel McDermott Youth officer at North London Shamrocks.

Cost This club is run on a “not for profit system” as all revenue is put back into the sport at your school.

£18 for a 6 week programme (£3 per session ) Cheques payable to Alison Hayward

To enroll your child for this after school club please complete the return slip below, turn up on the day or contact our school coach Alison direct.

Mobile : 07931 736 759 Email : alimhayward@googlemail.com

The Top 12 Gaelic football skills

2010-08-26T23:35:00.000-07:00

Coaches and players Click on this link for detailed information on the top 12 gaelic football skills.
Thankyou to our friends at Crossmaglen Rangers, Armagh for making this link available.

http://crossrangers.com/?page_id=744

Remember practice makes perfect !

How we coach children at North London Shamrocks

2010-08-15T02:08:00.001-07:00

North London Shamrocks adopt a child centered approach to coaching using the principles of 'GO-GAMES' when training our under 12s/10s/8s.
The 'GO-GAMES' system is the official coaching structure from the GAA for children.
To find out more about our coaching philosophy click on the official links below.

http://gaa.ie/youth-zone/gaa-go-games/

Under 12s Win League finals

2010-08-15T01:33:00.000-07:00

Our under 12s won their league final on Sat 11th Sept 2010 .

This is the first Trophy won by North London Shamrocks at any age group.

The Shamrocks beat Harlsden Harps in a great display of basic skills and team work. Thankyou to Andrew our under 12s manager for his dedication and to all the parents involved for their continued support.

Our under 12s are now booked to play their championship final on 16TH October 2010 at Greenford.

Under 12's with coach Andrew

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Under 10s with coaches Alison and Nigel

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Basic Information

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What we do
No matter what the childs ability level we offer them an opportunity to participate in gaelic football in a safe positive child centered environment where they can make freinds, develop personal confidence and help us develop North London Shamrocks Gaelic football club.

Where is the training?
We use Donkey Lane playing fields for our sessions which is accessable from the junction of A10/Carterhatchlane or from Ladysmith Road Enfield. Nearest station ; Enfield Town rail
Address :
North London Shamrocks Youth.
c/o Enfield Ignations Rugby Club,
Donkey Lane
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 3PL

Who takes the sessions?
North London Shamrocks have a team of GAA coaches who are fully qualified, insured and are all subject to the CRB checks system. Many of our coaches are school teachers and are also experienced senior Gaelic football players themselves.

The youth development/child protection officer can be contacted direct :

Nigel McDermott
Mobile Tel : 07857 956936
email : Nigel@fitshape.co.uk
Home Address : 23 Belmont Ave. Palmers Green, London N13 4HD

NLS Coaching mission statement

2010-04-25T02:18:00.000-07:00

All NLS coaches aim to promote the following principles....

Promote Full Participation

Go Games provide playing opportunities for all children by ensuring everyone gets to play in the game and that nobody remains a substitute.

Propagate the Principles of Fair Play

Go Games promote Fair Play and sportsmanship by ensuring that all participants endeavour to play by the rules and give due respect to the opposition, the match officials and the game.

Cater for the Developmental needs of ALL young players

Go Games involve the use of modified playing rules and equipment that is appropriate

to the age group and the ability level of participants. Players are also afforded the

opportunity to play in a range of positions, ensuring they are not ‘pigeon-holed’ while

still in the formative stages of their technical, tactical and team-play development.

Ensure that ALL participants derive maximum Benefit and Enjoyment from their involvement

Go Games endeavour to ensure that ALL children have fun, make friends, keep fit

and experience a sense of achievement in an environment that aids affective,

cognitive and psychomotor development.

Implement the GAA’s Code of Best Practice for Youth Sport

Go Games give practical expression to the GAA’s Code of Best Practice for Youth

Sport by invoking the principles of the Code at the basic level of participation.

Promote a culture of Participation and Play

Go Games endeavour to eliminate the likelihood of players succumbing to the

anxieties and fears that arise when they feel they “have to win”. Such fears generally

emanate from a fear of losing. Go Games help players develop an understanding of

the inevitability of success and failure in an environment where playing, not winning,

is the name of the game.

Promote the Process of Development

Go Games minimise the likelihood of outcomes, such as winning, taking precedence

over the process of development. Players are at all times encouraged to learn from

their mistakes and strive to achieve their full potential.

Provide for the selection of teams in a variety of innovative ways

As Go Games are about play and not winning, teams can be selected based on age,

physical size, school, locality or street, or many other innovative criteria.

Cultivate a culture of Skill Development

The Ú-Can Awards Passport to Success scheme has been developed to dovetail with

Go Games and ensure that all young players develop the prerequisite technical skills

as part of an ongoing process of development. This will serve as a platform for

players to go on and develop the tactical and team-play elements of performance.

Encourage Parental Involvement

Parents/guardians are encouraged to take an active involvement as either mentors or supportive spectators. Positive and supportive involvement are vital elements in creating an environment where participants are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Assist with the development of Life Skills

As participants grow in maturity they are encouraged to take individual responsibility, learn to deal with adversity and develop an appreciation of the need for discipline, commitment and team cohesion.

Provide a basis for developing social skills and maintaining links with other units of the Association

Go Games blitzes provide the ideal vehicle for developing and fostering links

between GAA clubs on a County and cross-county basis.