Weekly Notes
The seniors and reserves both got back to winning ways this week with away wins at Red Hughs on Saturday evening.
Naomh Colmcille seniors travelled to Red Hughs after recent reverses against Fanad Gaels in the league and Championship, and came away with both points after a vital victory. Final score Red Hughs 0-6 2-6 Naomh Colmcille. Downings are next up in the league away on Saturday (1st).
The reserves made it six league wins out of the last seven games with a 4 point win against Red Hughs. Despite being in the lead for much of the first half, the reserves were two points down at the interval (0-3 to 0-5). The second half was a different story however and the visitors held the hosts scoreless for most of the half while adding 1-6 to their own score. A late goal from a penalty for Red Hughs narrowed the winning margin. Final score Red Hughs 1-5 1-9 Naomh Colmcille. The next game is against Downings away on Saturday (1st).
Well done to the u10s who competed in their first Northern board blitz of the year at Buncrana on Saturday.
The u12s travelled to Convoy for their first Go Games match of the year on Monday evening. The green team lost out in their match, but the yellow team, despite going behind to an early goal, recovered well and recorded a great victory.
The u14s take on Termon in the championship on Wednesday. See website and Facebook for more details and updates.
The club’s Run for Funds 2013 takes place on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st June at Kernans Eurospar and Pairc Colmcille. U8s, u10s and u12s will run laps of the track at Pairc Colmcille during their training sessions on Friday / Saturday; the remaining teams, including seniors and reserves, will run on the treadmill at Kernans. Children who collect €30 or more will be entered into a spot prize draw. Please support this vital club fundraiser.
Naomh Colmcille are entering a team for the national u14 Feile competition being held in Derry from 28-30 June 2013. A quiz night is being organised for Thursday June 6th, with proceeds being used for training / playing gear for the Feile team clubhouse (note the date has been changed from the initial plan of Friday 7th). We look forward to seeing as much support as possible for the event – it is, after all, exclusively for the Feile team. We would also welcome parents getting involved in other fundraising activities to minimise the individual cost of the gear we hope to get for the boys. Other clubs have had multiple fundraising events for their Feile teams, so any fundraising now will reduce the cost to everyone.
The Naomh Colmcille Cul Camp is due to take place on 8-12 July.
You can now keep up to date with the latest club news on twitter: Go to https://twitter.com/Naomh_Colmcille and hit Follow.
The club is again registered for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme so please start collecting the vouchers on behalf of the club.
Training and Match Schedule
The use of mouthguards for all underage players will be compulsory from this year onwards, and for all ages (including seniors) from next year. More details available at http://www.gaa.ie/mouthguards/; and on the club website.
Information here is correct at the time of compilation of the weekly notes. Check the Training Schedule section on the club website for latest updates on training for all age groups. The page will be updated regularly throughout the week. Updates also on the club’s Facebook page.
Subscription of €2 per player (up to and including minors) per week for training. Please make sure you bring your full kit (shorts, track bottoms, boots, sports top/hoodie/coat, drink). Remember a mouth guard is needed for training sessions as well as matches.
New players most welcome for all teams. Come along to the session scheduled below, or contact the team coach/manager (contact details on the training schedule section of the club website) for details.
U8. Training continues Saturday 1st June at 11:00 am sharp for one hour. U10 girls can also come to this session.
U10. Training continues Friday 31st May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour.
U12. Training continues Friday 31st May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour. Home match on Monday evening (27th) at 7:00 pm against Red Hughs.
U14. Training continues on Sunday (2nd June) at 1 pm sharp for one hour (TBC).
U16. Training continues on Monday (27th) and Wednesday (29th) at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour
Minors. See Facebook page and website for training updates during the week.
Seniors / Reserves. Training on Tuesday (28th) and Thursday (30th) at 7 pm sharp. The session will run for 1.5 hours. Both teams are then away to Downings on Saturday in the league (times TBC). See Facebook and website during the week for updates.
Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto
Lotto results and winners for this week will be included in next week’s notes. The Club would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of the Lotto as it gives the club the essential means of continuing to give our local kids and adults the chance to avail of a great and healthy pastime.