Club News and Views
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For Today's Match Weather From Belmullet Co. Mayo. Weather Station
Fat Andy says
" I must go on a diet of light beer and doughnuts"
Scarlets Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for Connacht's next home Magners League Clash against the Scarlets, Saturday 12th February 7.35pm.
Last time out, Connacht ran in a record breaking 83-7 win over Italian side Cavalieri Prato and will be looking to make it 3 wins in a row when the Scarlets come to town. It will also be a chance for Connacht to overturn a heartbreaking injury-time defeat at the hands of the Welsh region back in September.
Tickets are available from the Connacht Branch office in the Sportsground and online via ticketmaster. Prices are as follows:
Enclosed Stand: €25
Ground: €20
Concession: €15 (Student, OAP, Unwaged)
Child: €5
As usual, all accompanied children under 12 are FREE.
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Rugby Festival Mini
2011 sees Tralee again hosts it's International Rugby Festival from the
28th April to 01st May, (Playing days 29th & 30th April), and we would
like to invite you to join us at U11, U12 or U13 ages, or all three if
you would prefer. This is our 4th year hosting this event and over the
years we have developed a reputation for offering one of the best
Festivals available for all visitors attending both on and off the pitch.
In recognition of the current Mini regulations each visiting U11 & U12
squad will recieve a comemoriative trophy of attendance while the U13
games will be run competitively. We will also be running our usual
charity fun games for mixed (Adult & Youth) visitors with all funds from
this going again to Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, a charity
that has been brought very close to the clubs heart in recent years.
full details can be accessed by logging on to http://traleerugby.com/
and following the link to festival page.
BreathWork in Sport Workshop Don't hold your breath
In conjunction with PersonNameMayo Sports Partnership on Thursday February 24th a Breath Work Workshop is being held at the new Tennis Court Facility Lough Lannagh at 8pm.
Experienced Breath Integration Therapist Mary Naylor from Ballina will facilitate the Workshop. Mary is highly qualified in this very interesting area which is relevant not only to our training and sporting lives but also to our overall health. Mary is a trained reflexologist, Psychotherapist and Breath Integration Therapist, trained in Connecticut USA along with a further 10 years of training with Transformations Inc., CityplaceMilwaukee, StateWisconsin.
In 2006 Mary did extensive training with the Power of Breath Institute, placeStateNew Hampshire, thus gaining an International Breathwork Certification. In 2007 and 2008
She facilitated groups as an Asst. Trainer with the Power of Breath Institute.
Mary is a fully accredited member of the IBTA, (International Breathwork Training Alliance) and the Irish Breathwork Association.
Learning the art of breathing in Sport and Recreation is vital to us all and Mary will share the physiological benefits of breathing an open, healthy breath and the fact that many of us struggle to do this.
In fact even quite healthy people only breathe 20/30% of their total breath capacity. I will explain why this is so, and how poor breathing weakens. At this workshop she will explain why this is so, and how poor breathing weakens the functioning of almost every major system in our bodies and makes us more susceptible to 'diseases' of all kinds.
Many may believe that exercise is the key to physical well-being and though it is of great benefit, Mary will teach how we can maximize the benefits by regaining the capacity to breathe fully. This can be of enormous benefit in preventing the build up of lactic acid in the body, which ultimately leads to injuries"
This workshop is well worth attending and cost just €5.00
Places are limited to 30 participants for this Workshop so to book your place contact Anne Ronayne, PersonNameMayo Sports Partnership, 094-9047022 or email msp@mayococo.ie
CBIRFU Change of fixtures and dates
Due to the fact that there are a number of outstanding league & cup fixtures, and the importance of ALL final round league games being played at the same time on the same day it has been decided that:
· Round 2 of the Connacht Heineken Junior Cup will be moved out 1 week, to Sunday 6th March.
· The final round of the Junior 1A & Junior 1B leagues will be moved out 1 week, to Sunday February 27th
· The semi-final of the Cawley Cup will be brought forward 2 weeks, to Sunday Feb 20th
· The 3 outstanding Round 1 Connacht Heineken Junior Cup fixtures will be played on Sunday
February 20th (Portumna v Ballinasloe, Ballinrobe v Gort & Buccaneers v Galwegians)
· The outstanding J1A match, Loughrea v Castlebar, fixed for Sunday February 20th
· The outstanding J1B match, Carrick-on-Shannon v Dunmore, fixed for Sunday February 20th
This will allow the final round of both the Junior 1A & Junior 1B leagues to finish simultaneously on Sunday February 27th and the Connacht Heineken Junior Cup ¼ finals & Plate to take place as planned on Sunday March 13th
It is imperative that the following matches are played as outlined (if there are any doubt as to the fitness of a ground an alternative is to be arranged arranged) if not the Competitions Committee may be forced to fix matches for Wednesday nights under floodlights (at a neutral ground if necessary)
Westport's Young Ladies at the Connaught Match
see photo pages for more
This weekends match away to "Corinthians"
Mayo Sports Partnership announces Spring 2011 Events Programme
Child Protection in Sport, Sports First Aid, Sports Leadership Training, Club Development Seminars and Disability Awareness Training are just some of the upcoming sports volunteer training courses which will be available through the Partnership over the coming months. These courses / seminars are aimed at community / sport volunteers, coaches or indeed anyone who may have an interest in sport / physical activity.
A fully certified walking leader course is scheduled for the weekend of the 4th ,5th and 6th February and is due to take place in Ballyheane Community Centre. If you are interested in promoting walking in your community then this is the course for you.
Also included in the programme will be the 2nd Western People West of Ireland Womens Mini Marathon taking place on Sunday 1st May. Preparations are well under way with the launch of the event taking place next Wednesday 26th January.
All courses are subsidized by the Partnership and more details can be got by logging on to www.mayosports.ie/CalendarofEventsTrainingCourses/ or by contacting the office at 094-9047025
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Two home matches this weekend 23rd Jan.
Back in the Groove
At last we are back on the pitch and back in the groove with two wins at home last Sunday, see reports and scores on appropriate pages
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If no rugby is on why not go for a walk
Operation Transformation Comes to Mayo
Interested in following the new series of Operation Transformation on RTE in the new year? Looking at losing a few pounds after the christmas excesses? Operation transformation is joining forces with the Irish Sports Councils Sports Partnership network to encourage people to become more physically active in 2011. A series of walks, one in each county, will take place across the country this Saturday 15th January.
The Mayo walk, approx 5km along the Slí na Slainte route on the Westport Greenway, will take place at 2pm Saturday 15th January 2011. Participants are requested to meet at the Mill St Car Park entrance to the Greenway at approx 1.45pm.
Please see attached invite for your attention and also for your friends
Qualified walking leader instructors will be on hand to guide participants through the walk and also to give advice on follow on programmes etc. If you are interested in attending please contact the Partnership at 094-9047025 to register your name. The event will be sociable, low intensity in nature and will be perfect for people who are just beginning to get involved in physical activity.
Some local personalities, including our very own Teresa O Malley from Mid West Radio, may be in attendance on the day. RTE cameras are also to broadcast from a number of locations throughout the country and there is a possibility that Mayo may be included on that list.
Event organizers Mayo Sports Partnership and Mayo County Council are encouraging people of all age groups to turn out on the day.
Participants are asked to wear loose clothing and to bring some water.
Further information on Operation Transformation can be viewed at : www.rte.ie/ot/
Weather Forecast for next weekends matches
(buy a book and a tanning bed)
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No rugby last weekend 8th / 9th Jan.
Once again the weather has intervened with our scheduled matches
All senior and junior matches were called off last weekend.
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Please note that I will be running the second and final New Referee Course of the season on Saturday January 15th in the Sportsground in Galway from 10:30am until 5pm.
As part of the recruitment drive I would be grateful if you could canvas members of your club that you think may be interested in taking up refereeing. Should any of your club members be interested you can get them to make contact with me or pass me on their details and I will follow up with them.
The course is free of charge.
David O'Brien
Referee Development Officer
The Connacht v Munster match has been moved to
Monday the 27th of December with a 6:10pm kick off.
All matches cancelled over the christmas holiday due to bad weather conditions
Ursula Andress AKA Ollie Whyte jnr.
comes ashore after photoing the 2010 Xmas Swim
See Photo page for more freezing snaps
Hi.
What could be more refreshing than stripping off, racing across the sand and diving into a frozen sea on Christmas day ?
Well lots of things in my view, but if you are one of the hardy band of artic swimmers who enjoy an annual chilling out at Bertra Beachbe aware that the Club's swim is commencing at 1pm sharp this Christmas day.
The usual anti freeze of hot drinks and refreshments afterwards, with a collection for local charity from spectators.
Connacht v Munster 26th December 2010
Tickets for the St. Stephen's day match between Connacht and Munster are selling fast.
As of today there are only 2,000 tickets left, with the enclosed stand fully sold out. Supporters are advised to purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. As with the Leinster game in October, once this game is sold out there will be no more admittance to the ground.
Due to Health and Safety Regulations The Sportsground is limited to a capacity of 5,000 and there will be no exceptions made.
Tickets can be bought through Ticketmaster or by calling in to the Branch office in the Sportsground. There is also a special Christmas ticket offer of Munster, Cavalieri Prato and Scarlets all for just €50.
This is also on sale through the above channels as well as during Friday Night's game against Harlequins.
Connaught Ticket Deal
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Connacht v Harlequins Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for the Amlin Challenge Cup Pool 1 game between Connacht and Aviva Premiership side Harlequins. The London side visit Galway on the 17th of December, five days after Connacht travel to the Stoop. These sides met in a pre-season friendly in the Sportsground this year with the visitors coming out on top. That result will give Connacht some added motivation to reverse the scoreline. It looks like it could be a mouthwatering encounter.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets and in the Sportsground. Prices are as Follows:
Enclosed Stand: €25
Ground: €20
Concession: €15 (Student, OAP & Unwaged)
Junior: €5
As usual children under 12 are free.
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All Matches Called Off
The Competitions Committee today decided to cancel all Junior fixtures for the coming weekend. This is obviously due to frozen pitches across the province and the hazardous traveling conditions.
All matches which were scheduled for this coming weekend will now be played on the weekend of December 18th.
This means that the Ballina v Ballinrobe Junior League Division 1 re-fix which was scheduled for December 18th will now be played in the new year.
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Can our senior team benifit from this grant ???
The Irish Sports Council allocates €21,965 in sports grants for 52 older people’s groups in Mayo
52 Older Peoples Groups in Mayo are among 862 groups nationwide to share an allocation of €350,000 under the tenth Go for Life National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. Mary Hanafin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport announced details of the allocations under the Go for Life national grant scheme, which aims to help local clubs and organisations to increase opportunities for their older members to actively participate in recreational sport and a range of physical activities.
Treacy to Launch Sports Partnership Plan in New Davitt College Sportshall
Mayo Sports Partnership is to launch its new blueprint for the development of sport / physical activity in the county on Monday 6th December at 8pm in the New Joe Langan Sports hall in Davitt College, Castlebar. The plan titled “Promoting an Active Mayo” 2010 – 2014, builds on the hugely successful 2006 - 2009 strategy , will be launched by Mr. John Treacy, C.E.O. Irish Sports Council and Cathaoirleach Mayo County Council Cllr. Michael Burke. Other speakers on the evening will be Mayor Of Castlebar Cllr Ger Deere and Chairman of Mayo Sports Partnership Henry Kenny.
Achievements of the partnership since its inception in 2005 have included bringing in over €3 million in additional funding to the county, supplying over €250,000 worth of sports equipment to pre schools and primary schools through the Buntús programme, more than 400 clubs and groups supported in the delivery of their activities, over 100 training / education courses planned and delivered, more than 20,000 people participated in locally delivered participation programmes and 1,200 sports volunteers received training in Child Protection and Best Practice in Sport.
Speaking on the upcoming event Sports Co-ordinator Charlie Lambert commented
“The Sports Partnership has had a tremendous impact the quality of life of people living in Mayo. One only has to look at the amount of people walking , cycling, playing recreational sport and utilizing the beautiful natural environment of the county for adventure activity to realize that sport / physical activity can help to give people hope in these difficult times “.
As part of the evening it is planned to promote a number of sports partnership programmes including the Sports Inclusion Disability Project, Be Active 55 programme for Older People, Walking & Cycling in Mayo, Adventure Sports, Primary / Pre Schools Buntús Programme, Meet & Train Initiative, Women In Sport etc.
“ All here in the partnership realize that peoples morale is low, however we extend an open invitation to anyone who may have an interest to come along to an event which will promote positivity and hope” Lambert added.
People will be also able to view at first hand the fantastic new facilities of the Joe Langan hall and some light refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in attending the partnership requests that you R.S.V.P. by 12 noon, Monday 6th December to Tel.: 094-9047025 or Email: msp@mayococo.ie .
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See mini rugby page for 11's and 12's Samoa match trip details
and report also see girls youth rugby on their page
Click Below
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Marius Bosman R I P
Sad to report the death of ex Westport coach and player Marius Bosman who died at home in South Africa after a short illness. Aged only fourty one when he passed on, Marius will be remembered as one of the most successful of Westport's coaches.
His unique style and determination to succeed was a great inspiration to his team mates who are saddened by his unexpected death at such an early age .
Westport Rugby Football Club's players, supporters and clubhouse members all join in sending their sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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PLEASE NOTE:
It is imperative that your club communicate to all Age Grade co-ordinators, Coaches and Club Members that the level of insurance provided by the IRFU Personal Accident Compulsory policies provides benefits ONLY in the event of death or serious injury resulting in Permanent Disability from any occupation.
Recent correspondence from club members has alerted us to a serious lack of awareness regarding insurance cover provided for players. It has been brought to our attention that club members are not aware of the individual cover available to them (offered by AON) subject to illness or injury incurred during participation in club rugby.
You need to make sure that you or the team you coach, is fully aware of the limitations of the compulsory insurance and the importance of taking out extra cover to ensure that you are covered for all possibilities.
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Hi All,
Can you pass on to everyone asap. Next Connaught match
There are only limited numbers of tickets left for this game. If you wish to purchase tickets you’ll either have to
1) Get in to the Branch Office to purchase them
or
2) Get them online through Ticketmaster
Calling the office and saying you're a member of a club/coach/whatever and asking me to hold them for you will get you nowhere. The Branch office doesn't take phone booking or hold tickets.
With many thanks, the final structure of the clubhouse is open
Happy at Last
Breaking News
OLBC match change of date
Our senior match v OLBC at home this weekend will now be held on Saturday 9th and not Sunday 10th as originally scheduled.The Ko at 3-00pm as usual . We look forward to seeing you there to cheer on our unbeaten team.
( Mayo News result forecast, visitors by 6 points. O ye of little faith, put your money on " The Port " )
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In association with Mayo Sports Partnership
and the Mayo News Invite you to join in the
Sport Debate of 2010
‘Achieving success in Sport’ What does it take?
Panel of speakers:
Dr. Niall Moyna, Director of DCU Sports Academy
Martin Carney, GAA TV / Radio analyst and former Mayo and Donegal footballer
Noel King, Republic of Ireland U17 Women’s and U21 Team Manager
Noel Mannion – Former Irish rugby international
Ian McKeever – Adventurer, lecturer and broadcaster
Venue: Royal TF Theatre, Castlebar
Date: Friday 15th October 2010Time: 7.30pm sharp
Debate chairperson: Mike Finnerty (Journalist and TV3 / Mid West commentator)
Admission: €5 Light Refreshments Served .
For further information contact
Mayo Sports Partnership at 094-9047025
Finian Joyce Castlebar Mitchels at 087 2313884
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Mayo Sports Autumn / Winter 2010 Newsletter Now Available
Find out all the up to date news, projects, upcoming events etc of the Mayo Sports Partnership by viewing our Autumn / Winter 2010 Newsletter by clicking on this link www.mayosports.ie/news .
Due to cutbacks and efficiencies hardcopies will be available at local libraries, schools, doctor surgeries, physiotherapists, leisure centres, CDPs, Family Resource Centres, major work centres etc
For further information contact the Sports Partnership Office at 094-9047025
Coaching Coaching Coaching and a match
Rescheduled Level 1 Coaching Course (including BayonnaisTicket)
Level 1 Coaching Course
Date: 15th, 16th & 17th October Venue: Galway
Cost: €200 - (the cost will include a ticket to Friday evenings Amlin
Cup Game between Connacht and Bayonnais)
To Reserve a place contact: emolloy@cbirfu.com / jimmy@cbirfu.com
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STRATEGIC SPORTS PLAN 2010-2014
Mayo Sports Partnership are presently engaged in developing a new four year plan for the future of Sport in the County.
Two public consultation meetings are to take place on
Monday 4th October Ballina Sports Centre 8pm
Monday 11th October Ballyheane Community Centre 8pm
Copies of a draft plan can be viewed at www.mayosports.ie/news or by contacting the office at 094-9047025
Written submissions should be sent to Mayo Sports Partnership, Mayo County Council, Castlebar, Co. Mayo,
or by e-mail to msp@mayococo.ie before Friday 15th October 2010
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Well here we are all fit and bronzed after our summer holidays and ready and willing to get back into the thick of the new seasons rugby programme. We have played our first league match against Castlebar and have our first victory of the season under our belts. No match report I'm afraid our ace reporter Scoop Lunchtime O'Booze was out of action last weekend however we hope to have a basic ( very basic ) report in every week from now on. Please send in any photo's or articles that you would like included in this seasons web site reports and we will be pleased to include them as per illustration below
" Go Westport Go Go Go "
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I am delighted to inform you that there will be a fitness workshop for all coaches working with young players. The workshop will focus on fitness and conditioning for stage 1 and 2 of the long term player development pathway (For 6yrs to 14yrs approx.).This will be based on the newly updated fitness and conditioning content in the Mini and foundation coaching courses.
The focus of this workshop is physical activity and movement skill development. The evening will concentrate on stages 1 and 2, but will also investigate physical development from birth to stage 1. We will investigate Physical activity levels and guidelines, the windows of opportunity, PHV, Fundamental movement skills and the most appropriate content for 6 to 14yr olds.
The details are as follow -
Title - Assessing & Developing Fundamental Movement Skills
Presenter - Des Ryan (I.R.F.U. Fitness Education manager)
Date – 4/10/10
Time – 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue – Connacht Rugby Gym, Sportsgrounds, College Road, Galway
Cost - €5
Registration - Coaches must register with Eamonn Molloy or Jimmy Duffy on 091 561 568 or emolloy@cbirfu.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The closing Date is the 29/9/10 and once registered coaches will receive information and a timetable before the workshop.
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Just want to let you all know that the Branch Book (Version 1) is up on the website and available to download from the following link:
http://domestic/images/stories/Connacht_Branch_Book_10-11_ver1.0.pdf
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Mayo Sports Partnership announces Autumn / Winter 2010 Events Programme
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