Hurling/Camogie Young Whistlers Trained and Ready to Go!
Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin held a Young Whistlers referee course for Hurling and Camogie in the North East of the county on Wednesday November 6th in Kilcoole Primary School. The participants were made up of mature, responsible 5th and 6th class boys and girls who share a passion for hurling and are interested in learning more about refereeing.
The coaching session was led by North East GDA (Games Development Administrator), Conor Daly, who engaged the group in discussion about the basic rules of the game and how best to communicate those rules to players, coaches and spectators alike. There was a high level of genuine interest from participants, as evident from the very pertinent questions asked. It is heartening to see the next generation of young whistlers begin their refereeing journey, as without referees, we have no game. Thank you to all the boys and girls who volunteered and we look forward to seeing you refereeing your local hurling and camogie games in the future.
Course participants: Órlaith Eglington, Anna-Lucia Gunter- Scoil Chualann; James Doherty, Cillian Hayes -St. Cronan’s Bray; Morgan Berry O’Brien, Carrie Mae Doherty- Kilcoole Primary School; Olivia Ormonde, Sarah Broderick- St. Patricks Loreto Bray; Harry O Dwyer, Aaliyah O Neill- St. Laurences Greytones; Darragh Holohan, Hannah Allman- St Brigids Greystones; Conall Barrett, Paddy Mac Sheáin, Lily Dunne- Gaelscoil na Clocha liatha; Aoibhe Gleeson, Hazel Grennan- Greystones ETNS; Seán Furlong, Emily Nic Ghiolla Phádraig- Gaelscoil Uí Chéadaigh and Zara Byrne- St. Fergals Bray.
Some reasons for getting involved in refereeing (children’s answers):
Interested in GAA
Want to learn the rules better
Have fun
Earn their own money
What does a good referee look like (children’s answers):
Be fair and firm.
Like to be fair to both teams.
Know rules.
Explain to players what they did wrong.
