Kenneth Gannons Weekly Report

• Sep 18,2007

Victories for Killala and Kiltimagh/Knock United: The recent finals in Milebush produced some entertaining football and the afternoon began when a strong Killala team defeated Ballyvary Blue Bombers in the Girls U.14 Cup final. In the boys U.13 Cup final, Kiltimagh/Knock United overcame Westport United by a 2-1 scoreline. Congrats to the winners of both games.

Delegates Meeting: Will take place on Thursday 4th October in the Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar, commencing at 8:00. All clubs must be represented by their chairpersons and secretaries. Non-attendance will result in a fine being levied against the club

Kick Start One Coaching Course:  The Football Association of Ireland are holding a Kick Start 1 Coach Education Course in Milebush Park, Castlebar on Friday evening 5th October 7-10pm and Saturday 6th October 10-4pm

Participants must attend all modules of the course in order to qualify for certification. This course is designed to, assist beginner coaches, parents, teachers introduce young children (6-9) to fundamental warm up activities, basic activities and fun games in a safe, structured and stimulating environment. Course fee is €45. This course is limited to 24 participants so book early to avoid disappointment.

Kick Start 1 coaches will receive an FAI Kick Start 1 certificate of attendance as part of the National Coaching Development Programme.

For further course details and registration call Paul Byrne on 0868579678

Sports Partnership News: Mayo Sports Partnership has just launched details of the events and courses they will host during September to November 2007.

Just some of the courses organised include; Child Protection in Sport-Code of Ethics courses, Sports First Aid courses, Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ), Video Analysis of Team Performance, Active Leadership training and many more. Courses are held throughout the county.

(Other events to be finalised include Volunteering in Sport Seminar-Claremorris, Parents Information Evening on Child Involvement in Activity and Sport-details on these to follow)

Information can be sought from the Sports Partnership in the purchase of defibrillators for each club.

For further details and applications please log onto their website, www.mayosports.ie ,

Or follow this link direct to the events; www.mayosports.ie/CalendarofEventsTrainingCourses

Football Amateur Review Steering Group: The Football Association of Ireland request that all Leagues
make an all out effort to have as many Clubs and Football people
as possible in your area attend the meetings of the Amatuer Review
steering Group.

The Sports Consultants Genesis will conduct the review on behalf of the FAI
all strands of the game will be part of this review.

The venues for the area are as follows :

Monday  September 24th  Radisson Hotel Galway
Wednesday September 26th Clarion Hotel Sligo
Monday October 8th Breaffy House Hotel Castlebar.

Sports Capital Workshop/Information Evening: Joe Butler has been asked by Charlie Lambert of Mayo Sports Partnership to hold an Information Evening / Workshop for the 2008 Sports Capital Programme on Monday 12th November 2007 at the Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar (8.00 to 10.00 pm).  All Mayo League clubs are invited to make application to Charlie if they wish to be included on the night 094 9029911 or Fax 094 9029912 or E-mail msp@mayococo.ie .

Filling In of Match Cards: All match cards must be printed in BLOCK CAPITAL letters with the full name and surname of players. An improperly filled match card renders a club liable to a €25 fine. Clubs are reminded that both teams must TEXT in their results to 087-0548106 immediately after their games.

LMC Meeting: Will take place in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar on Tuesday 18th and Tuesday 25th September at 9:00. All committee members are asked to attend.

PRO News: Any club with items worth mentioning can send their information to Kenneth Gannon through fax on 098-28665 or by email at mayofootballhead@eircom.net