Phew, time to catch the breath. Almost 220 young players registered tonight for the 2016 season. We wish every one of them an enjoyable and progressive year in Flanagan Park and wherever else their travels in the maroon and yellow take them. Dear Club Member, 2015 was a very successful year for Ballinrobe GAA club following the launch of our five year coaching plan. This was the first year of the Robe Rockets and the Ladies club as reformed after an absence of over 10 years. This year we are holding a registration evening in Ballinrobe Community School on Friday January 29th at 7pm to 9pm. Please make every effort to attend, in order to renew your membership for the year ahead. We will be taking membership from all individuals; yound and old, players, non players and club mentors. Getting our registration in place for the year allows club officers to focus on the other many aspects needed to ensure the club is ran in a proper and efficient manner for the year ahead also, so your support would be greatly appreciated on the evening. Your membership fees go towards the purchase of footballs, training equipment, player insurance, GAA affiliation fees and events during the year. Membership rates 2016: First child in family – €50 Two children – €80 Three or more children – €100 Family membership – €120 (two adults and three or more in the family who wish to register) Adult membership (Over 18’s) – €50 Along with this. why not become a member of Club Ballinrobe (Ballinrobe GAA Club’s Patrons Scheme) while you are registering; See various options below: Individual Club Ballinrobe €150 = Club membership plus Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). Family Club Ballinrobe €200 = One Adult Club membership plus All Family Children’s membership plus One Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). The Mayo County Board Club Development Draw is organised by the Mayo Co. Board for the benefit of the clubs. After a certain level of tickets are sold, the club retains 90% of the value. The prizes are very good; Cars, Cash etc. Ballinrobe GAA Club had multiple winners in this draw last year. Inclusion in the weekly 50/50 draw runs from April 1 to April 1 each year. All current paid up members of Club Ballinrobe for 2015 are currently included in this draw. Teams and training; Robe Rockets & Ladies. At the start of the year we will begin with indoor training and weather permitting all teams should begin outdoor training in mid-March. We would expect in June to move to two training sessions per week and that will continue until September. There will be an additional cost for indoor training and this is to cover the cost of the hire of Lakeside. Mouth guards are mandatory for players in all age grades, in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. U6 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2011 / 2010) Any child born in 2011 will need to be accompanied by an adult during training.) Coaches – Donal McCormack, Karen Cusack Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 9am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U8 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2009/2008) Coaches – David Conway, Colm Jennings, Pat Gallagher, Marie O Heir, Andy Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 10am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U10 Boys (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Des May, Padraic Delaney, Peter Byrne, Niall Lynch An indoor Pella (indoor GAA football) league will run from early February to mid-March on Friday evenings. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U10 Girls (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Aidrienne Gleeson, Mick Bradley, Katie Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 11am with a Pella league in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U12/U13 Girls (Children born in 2005/2004/2003) Declan O’Loughlin, Elaine Tracey, Terrance Duddy. An indoor Pella league will run on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 7pm starting 3rd February to mid- March. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. We look forward to seeing you all on the evening. Yours in Football Declan Corcoran, Chariman, Ballinrobe GAA Donal McCormack, Secretary, Ballinrobe GAA Declan O’Loughlin, Chairman, Robe Rockets David Conway Secretary, Robe Rockets Peter Staunton, Chairman, Bord na nÓg
