Cubs Academy is Back!

Starts this Saturday, 25th April, 10-11am All boys and girls under 8 are welcome! 

To become a member of our club, please register on www.foireann.ie 

The principal aim of Kilmeena GAA Cub’s Academy is to introduce children born in 2021 and after to Gaelic football in a fun and safe environment and to aid the development of their athletic and social skills. 

All coaches are Garda-vetted and have completed GAA Safeguarding courses. Please consider becoming a volunteer to help with the coaching  - we need all the help we can get! 

The Cubs Academy takes place every Saturday from 10-11pm.

CUBS ACADEMY GUIDELINES

‘ALWAYS’ GOLDEN RULES FOR CUBS 

✔ I will always wear my gum-shield, and any other safety gear at training & matches. 

✔ will always try my best – even when I find things hard to do. 

✔ will always listen to my coach – they are trying to help me to have fun. 

✔ will always train & play with a smiley face – this helps me to enjoy myself. 

✔ will always respect my teammates and their feelings – they are my friends. 

✔ will always thank the coaches at the end of training. 

‘SOMETIMES’ RULES FOR CUBS 

✔ Sometimes I will win and sometimes I will lose – taking part is more important. 

✔ Sometimes I will be on my friend’s team and sometimes I won’t – it is as much fun playing against each other as with each other. 

✔ Sometimes I will not play in my favourite position – this is good for my skills. 

✔ Sometimes I will need to take a break and a drink in the time-out area – I need to be ‘ready’ to join in. 

✔ Sometimes I will get hurt – this is never on purpose. 

‘NEVER’ RULES FOR CUBS 

✔ I will never leave a station without telling my mentor – this is for my safety. 

✔ I will never hurt, bully or make a teammate feel bad – we are all friends. 

✔ I will never use bad language – this is a bad habit. 

✔ I will never talk when my coach is talking – in order to learn, I need to listen. 

✔ I will never mess with the equipment – if things get broken, we can’t use them. 

‘ALWAYS’ RULES FOR PARENTS 

✔ I will always try my best to be on time for training and matches. 

✔ I will always make sure my child is dressed in the proper gear. 

✔ I will always set a good example on the side-line. 

✔ I will always support the coaches and volunteers in their efforts to coach my child. 

✔ I will always encourage practice and effort. 

✔ I will always adhere to and respect my responsibilities to my child’s team and the club. 

✔ I will always support Kilmeena GAA Club players and opposition club players 

“NEVER” RULES FOR PARENTS 

✔ I will never leave my child unattended at training or at a match. 

✔ I will never encourage foul play. 

✔ I will never emphasise winning over effort and participation. 

✔ I will never hassle, disrespect, or use foul language towards the players, mentors or referees.