Clara GAA Club Notes
Underage Mouthguards
The GAA have announced details of the forthcoming national roll-out of the compulsory wearing of mouthguards in all underage grades up to and including minor for Gaelic football matches and practice sessions from January 1 2013.
In addition, from January 1 2014, this rule will apply to all players at all age grades. The move to make the wearing of mouthguards obligatory reiterates the Association’s long-term commitment to player welfare.
Significantly, if a player refuses to comply he can be sent-off and players will not be covered under the GAA Player Injury Scheme if they are not wearing a mouthguard. The GAA’s Medical, Scientific & Welfare Committee acknowledge that the use of a properly fitted mouthguard is the best available protective device for reducing the incidence and severity of sports-related dental injuries and was centrally involved in ensuring the introduction of compulsory mouthguards in Gaelic Football.
The GAA have launched the official OPRO GAA/GPA ‘stock’ and ‘boil and bite’ mouthguards, a joint commercial venture on the part of the GAA and GPA. The mouthguards will range in price from €8 to €33 and will be available for purchasing through local retailers: Baggots Centra.
Any parent with any further concerns or questions is asked to contact their team mentor.
Under 8 Hurling
The U8 hurling panel have finished the year with 4 weeks of astro turf hurling at Clara Sports and Leisure Centre. The boys have been put through their paces by Jimmy Hughes, Wayne Bracken and Colm Scanlon. The astro turf hurling is a very fast game and improves the boys ground hurling and hand-eye co-ordination. After Christmas, next years U8’s will start indoor hurling training in the GAA Social Centre (The Star) in preparation for the Tom Naughton U8 Indoor Hurling League,which will start in late January.
DOCS ST. STEPHENS DAY
Along with the seniors, the Clara U8 hurlers will play an exhibition hurling game on St. Stephens day. Also the boys school U13 hurling team will play a Clara selection. The school jerseys were sponsored by Donal and have been worn with pride by the boys over the years so come along and support this annual event.
GREAT XMAS GIFTS
A Cultec hurl would be a great gift for Christmas. Check out www.cultec.ie or call Gerry at 087 784 1411 to order. Right now there is an U8 special offer 24” hurl €14.99 and 26” hurl is €19.99.
Weekly Club Lotto
Weekly Lotto 14/12/2012 -There was no winner of the weekly club Lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 12-18-19-24. There were 6 match 3 winners. They were Joe McGrath, Pascal Slammon, Mary Cunningham, Brian Moran, Ann McGuigan and John Gavigan. Next weeks lotto takes place in Dolans and the Jackpot is €2600. Thanks to all who support our lotto and thanks to all our ticket sellers.
Monster Bingo
Clara GAA would like to thank everyone who attended the Monster Bingo on Sunday December 16th and to all for their continued support which is greatly appreciated.
Ladies Football
WELL DONE and a big congratulations to the Ard Scoil Chairain Ladies who won the Leinster Final last week.. We are very proud of you all, it was a great achievement for the school and to our club. Well done again girls you did our town and your families very proud.
Schools Football
Congratulations to the boys of Ard Scoil Chairain who made it a real week to celebrate when they won the North Leinster Juvenile 13 aside Final. Full time score Ard Scoil Chairain 4-11 Mullingar CS 2-05. First silverware for the school this year. Well done lads and to all involved. Keep up the hard work and dedication as its showing in your performances.
Congratulations to Ard Scoil Chairains Junior footballers who had a great win last Monday in what was a very physical game.Full time score ASC 4-14 Granard VS 2-07. They now progress to the Leinster final. Its great for the school to be back contesting Leinster honours. Well done to all concerned.
The Ard Scoil team was: Wesley Johnson, Kieran Hartnett, Alan Gavin(Capt), Ryan Kelly, Josh Kearney, Carl Stewart(0-1), Colm Doyle, Martin Fleming(0-3), Stephen Buckley(1-1), George Robbins, Luke Dignam(1-6, 0-5frees), Josh McCloskey, Mark Newman(0-2,frees), Seamus O’Brien(2-1) and Jamie Monaghan. Subs: Callum Egan for J Monaghan, Connor Egan for M Newman and Ciaran Doyle for G Robbins
Ard Scoil Chiarain
Ard Scoil Chiarain Juvenile Footballers won the North Leinster Juv Football Final last Wednesday when they beat Mullingar CS on a score line of 4-11 to 2-5 to win the schools first piece of silverware of the year. The Panel was: Seamus O’Brien(Capt), Kieran Hartnett, Mark Doorley, Conor Egan, Mark Newman, Nathan Bracken, Gary Kelly, Josh Kearney, Sean Fleming, Brandon Tobella, Sean Tierney, Conor Doyle, Josh McCloskey, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Eoin Dunne and Rory Dunne. Management: Brian Gavin and Johnny Buckley(Teacher). Congratulations to all involved from Clara GAA
