CLONTARF GAA CLUB

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Coaching is done on a volunteer basis and the mentors  do so as a way to contribute to the community of Clontarf and surrounding areas.Mentors & Coaching:

• All coaches are parents of players and are members of the club.
• Please be respectful of the coaching staff during our training sessions and match fixtures.
• Please arrive on time.  This makes our job a lot easier and in turn a more enjoyable experience for the kids.
• We openly encourage parents to get involved, support and encourage all of the kids regardless of ability.
• We would however ask that you and your child listen to and follow instructions given by the mentors.
• If you are interested in Coaching & helping out? We need more help for the 2018 season. So if you are bored standing on the side line or if you feel that you can make a positive contribution in any way please volunteer to get involved. It is a great way to spend time with your child and be part of the community.
• We can do with all the help we can get and don’t worry it only looks like hardwork!
• Upcoming weekend fixtures are typically posted to this web page on the Wednesday evening / Thursday morning prior to our matches. But please check the website in case there are any late changes / cancellations.
• Parents are requested to respond to match texts ASAP regarding their daughters is availabile for matches.  Advance notice would allow the mentors organise home & away teams and advise opposition of likely numbers to try and make sure the girls get as much match time as possible and make better use of substitutes.
• All players and parents travelling to away fixtures (unless otherwise indicated) should meet in advance at the clubhouse on Seafield Road. Meeting times will be indicated when the fixture is posted mid week.
• Meeting in advance, would facilitate car pooling and allow the mentors determine final squad numbers.  It would also mean that players are arriving in or around the same time to away locations.
• It is important that we arrive on time to both home and away fixtures, so the players can warm up and hit the ground running when throw in comes.
• If parents or players require a lift to any of our fixtures, please do not hesitate to contact a Mentor.
• Parents we would also really appreciate your help in setting up and taking down nets after home matches.
• Players should bring water, gloves and gumshield. Under armour/skins, blue shorts and red socks 

Thank you