MAI 2019 Programme

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GPO’S LETTER
Hi All
I have been asked to give you an update on progress made throughout this year as TSS
Games Promotion officer.
Academy
Our TSS Boys and Girls Academy has started back in Bushy Park every Saturday morning
at 10.30am to 11.30am. Our recruitment drive for our 4 to 7 year olds remains our priority
and the goals are simple – enjoyment, participation and basic skills. Feel free to drop by next
Saturday and check out the fun!!!
A number of people continue to provide invaluable support to me every Saturday morning at
the Academy with David Connolly working alongside me doing Trojan work. As the number
of Boys and Girls taking part increase we have decided to split the 2013s boys and Girls
into their own groups, with Deirdre, John, Paul, Odhran, Ian and James and other parents
providing mentoring assistance in the academy on a weekly basis.
The youngest players in the Academy group are our 2014/2015 children and this group is
looked after by Karl, Sinead, Cathal and Aoife, who are focused on recruitment of new players
whilst also coaching and developing the children’s GAA Skills for the future.
As an extension of our academy we have a squad that is made up of entirely U/7 (2012)
players run by John Broderick, Barry, Claire, Felix Conor and Dave. We are training every
Saturday morning and planning to roll them out for next years U8s Team. We organised a few
friendly matches throughout the year that went down a treat with the children and parents
alike. Although we are at an early stage with this team they have great potential and if they
are anything like the current U8s team they have a bright future with plenty of players to
choose from. As a club we have great numbers at Juvenile level our search for new players
and mentors never ceases and I would encourage anybody who has an interest in helping out
to please contact me.
Templeogue Synge Street GFC