Electric Ireland Hurl with Me is a fantastic initiative for clubs to get involved in. It is an inclusive programme with plenty of fun, providing an opportunity for female adults to get involved with their club.
Clubs must nominate someone (this can be male or female) to undergo the Coordinator Training to deliver the programme back to the club. This training consists of 3 hours in person practical, and a programme online booklet will be circulated for the coordinator to deliver sessions back to the club.
There are limited spots available, secure your place now at one of the 4 Venues:
- Hurl With Me Training Day – Cuala GAA, Dublin, Saturday 8th of March,12pm-3pm: https://www.universe.com/events/hurl-with-me-training-day-cuala-gaa-tickets-L5642N?unii-trigger-open=L5642N
- Hurl With Me Training Day – St Brigids GAA, Roscommon, Saturday 8th of March,11am- 2pm: https://www.universe.com/events/hurl-with-me-training-day-st-brigids-roscommon-tickets-V4XJCR?unii-trigger-open=V4XJCR
- Hurl With Me Training Day – Kilshannig GAA Sports Complex, Cork, Sunday 23rd of March, 11am-2pm: https://www.universe.com/events/hurl-with-me-training-day-kilshannig-gaa-tickets-06QJ2P?unii-trigger-open=06QJ2P
- Hurl With Me Training Day – Eglish GAA, Tyrone, Saturday 22nd of March, 11 AM-2 PM: https://www.universe.com/events/hurl-with-me-training-day-eglish-tickets-THX7ZY
The Camogie Association will provide training for the Hurl with Me nominated trainer from the clubs taking part. By completing this training, the trainer can bring these skills back and encourage more female adults to get involved and practice their new skills learn with their daughter or close family member – increasing physical activity levels for both parent and child. It is a 4–6-week programme where the female adults can learn new fun skills and assist with coaching the younger kids (i.e., at home, in school, between club sessions).
The aim of this programme is to encourage parents and give them the opportunity to learn the basic skills of the game in a fun and supportive environment. By these female role models getting involved in the programme, we believe this should have an effect of increasing the younger girl’s interest in playing.
At the end of the 4–6 weeks there’s a National Blitz Day where all of the clubs who have taken part in the Hurl with Me Programme are invited to attend. It is a fun and exciting blitz where both the female parents/adults play a game of camogie, followed by the younger kids. Providing a fun day out for club members to play Camogie and encouraging participation for all ages!
For the longer term, by getting involved in the programme – this may well be the first step in a parent becoming more involved in the club through coaching or an officer role. The Camogie Association endeavours to see more females involved in all aspects of the sport!
If your club are interested in getting involved in the Electric Ireland Hurl with Me, please contact shauna.fox@camogie.ie
