A Football Youth Forum will take place this Thursday night next, 25th February, in Cloghan starting at 8.00pm.
The purpose of this forum is to outline
1. The changes to the annual regulations for 2016, including
a. Roles and responsibilities of host clubs
b. Mentors responsibilities
c. Team sheets
2. The fixture plan for the year
3. Juvenile PRO requirements
4. Children’s Officer Requirements
Each Club is invited to bring a maximum of two members – we recommend that this would include your Youth Officer. Howeverplease ensure that your club is represented.
If you require any further information please email Children’s Officer John McArdle (childrensofficer.monaghan@gaa.ie).
Continuing our Mandatory courses for 2016…..
First Aid Course
Monaghan GAA will be holding a First aid course over 2 nights in Cloghan on Monday 7th and Monday 14th March. This will only run if there are sufficient numbers so please register your interest ASAP.
Each evening will run from 6.30-9.45pm.
This is recommended for anyone who wishes to actively assist the children (or adults) in their care. Numbers are limited to twelve and the cost is 50 per person.
Anyone interested should contact John McArdle 087-2508557 and indicate whether they are paying themselves or forward on a letter from their club if the club is paying.
Clubs also have the option to organise their own courses for all their coaches, we would encourage them to do so and we are always delighted to see clubs being pro-active about the health of the children under their care.
This comprehensive Heartsaver AED Course is designed to teach Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills for the lay rescuer and first responder. Ratio: 1 instructor-6 participants.
Who should attend? All Sports coaches, trainers and mentors wishing to be able to deal with minor sports injuries
Duration: 6.5 hours
Course: This course covers a comprehensive range of topics to prepare participants to administer First Aid care on the sports field. Participants will learn practical skills so that they can deal competently with situations that may arise. This course has an emphasis on dealing with minor Sports Injuries.
Course content:
* Scene Management* CPR, AED skills, Choking* Bleeding and Wounds* Treatment for Shock* Recognition and treatment of Concussion* Heart Conditions* Fractures* Sprains & Strains* Unconsciousness & the Recovery Position; Validation:
On Successful Completion Course, participants are issued with a Heart Saver/ AED certificate from the Irish Heart Foundation and a First Aid Certificate of attendance from Pro Training.
All instructors & examiners hold current certification from the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent and are listed on their register, maintained there on behalf of the Health and Safety Authority. Instructors are also certified with the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association.
By Majella Boyd Tue 23rd Feb
