What is Camogie Club120?
To commemorate 120 years of the Camogie Association, Camogie Club120 is a national initiative dedicated to celebrating the heart of Camogie: our clubs and communities. It’s a time to honour our incredible volunteers, welcome both members and newcomers, and enjoy an event filled with fun and Camogie.
Whether it’s your first day or your 120th year, everyone’s welcome at Club120!
When is Camogie Club120?
Camogie Club120 will take place from August 17th to late September, coinciding with National Heritage Week 2024. This year marks a significant milestone, 120 years of Camogie, making it the perfect time for this celebration.
Many clubs already host annual open or fun days. We aim to give these days the recognition they deserve by bringing them under one national period of celebration, firmly establishing Club120 as a fixture in the Camogie Association 120 year celebrations.
What clubs should take part?
Every Camogie club, everywhere! All Camogie clubs at home and abroad are encouraged to mark this special day.
How many events should clubs organise?
Club120 will run from August 17th to the end of September. In this period, clubs are free to organise multiple events, a series of initiatives or a one-off day of celebration.
Who should be there?
Everyone is welcome at Camogie Club120! It’s a chance for members, their families, and friends to come together and celebrate the people and places that make our clubs so special and unique. It’s also a signpost of outreach. Let newcomers know your club is a place where they’ll be welcomed, can get involved, make friends, and learn new skills. Finally, it’s an opportunity to celebrate community spirit and support other community initiatives alongside your club.
Our hope is that Club120 will encourage more people to play, attend, and learn about our game and communities, and ultimately become members and volunteers.
How should we promote Club120?
- Use your club website and social channels.
- Communicate a date(s) in the diary for all club members and ask them to spread the word.
- Put posters in the local community.
- Put a banner outside the club.
- Press release to local newspapers, radio stations, and on your website.
- News item in local newsletter e.g., church newsletter.
- Reach out to club sponsors.
What activities could we do?
The most important thing about Club120 is that it’s inclusive and enjoyable for all. It’s an opportunity to showcase all our positives—our people, our game, our values, our culture, and our communities.
Here are some ideas to consider:
- ‘Introduction to Camogie’ – a fun training session outlining the basics with lots of fun games and plenty of movement!
- Blitzes for all ages and abilities – keep it fun and fair with an emphasis on participation, not competition.
- Social Camogie blitzes.
- Poc Fada competition.
- Healthy Club activities like a fun run / club walk.
- ‘Camogie for All’ activities such as inclusive All-Star games or Fun & Run for persons with additional needs.
- Quiz / Tráth na gCeist.
- Honour members of the Club who have given exceptional service on or off the field.
- Newcomer Award, Unsung Hero Award.
- Food e.g., BBQ.
- Entertainment/DJ/Music playlist.
- Community showcase – showcasing other local community-based groups.
- Video diary for attendees to come and leave a message.
Safeguarding
All activities for children must be in line with the Gaelic Games Code of Behaviour (Underage). This includes having adequately trained personnel to oversee the events and adhering to the supervision requirements and the female/male ratio to children required. For more information see HERE.
Let us know!
Please let us know what your Club plans on doing by filling in the form below. We’d love to hear from you and promote your event! https://forms.office.com/e/mY9RzW0hEs
Camogie Club 120 Booklet by Camogie Association
