Coiste Thir Eoghain Annual Report Book 2010 - Tyrone GAA | Tir ...

Primary School Coaching
The primary school coaching programme underwent a major restructure. Coaching has been
allocated based on the following criteria:
• size of school
• recent participation in school tournaments
The school year has been broken into four terms, with all schools receiving a minimum of one
coaching term. In regards to the hurling coaching, only schools which are actively promoting
the game and are feeding into a local club are receiving coaching.
In September all Clubs were invited to attend an information session regarding the primary
school coaching programme. All Clubs were urged to take a more active role in supporting
their local school(s). The issue of some schools not participating in school tournaments is
something that must be addressed otherwise coaching will be removed from the schools in
question.
Development Squads
On the development squad front Tyrone fielded development squad teams in football at under
15, 16 and 17 level and in hurling at under 14, 16 and 17 levels. The U16 hurling squad went
on to claim the All Ireland U16C shield whilst the U17 football squad won the Ulster U17
tournament.
At all levels each squad competed in the Ulster Council blitzes and numerous friendly matches.
All development squads competed in National blitzes during July / August. The majority of
these were of great benefit as the players got the opportunity to play teams from other Counties
which they would not normally play against.
Many thanks to all squad mentors who gave of their time so willingly over the year and
hopefully we’ll continue to reap the rewards in years to come at minor, under 21 and senior
level in both hurling and football.
Recreational Games
During the year recreational tournaments were run out over six evenings in eleven venues.
Fourteen Clubs participated in the recreational tournaments. This is an area where all Clubs
could potentially field a team. For all those Clubs who didn’t participate in 2010, set yourself
the challenge of entering a team in 2011. Remember the emphasis is on having Fun and
getting the boots polished up again.
Cross Country
On Saturday 30th October 160 children registered for the first Tyrone Cross Country Event.
Despite the challenging course which was set out, an enjoyable day was had by all in attendance.
It is hoped that this will now become an annual end of year youth event, with more Clubs
taking up the challenge next year and getting involved.
Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank Enda Kilpatrick for his advice and
guidance over the past two years, during his time as coaching officer. A very special thanks
also goes to all clubs who willingly gave of their facilities throughout the year. Your support is
greatly appreciated and valued!
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