Hello all and welcome to the February edition of the Gothenburg GAA
newsletter .Please see below information on current happenings and
events :
Training
Training continues for the month of February every saturday at
3pm in Valhamra Stativshall.Attendance has been sporadic but there is a
good vibe and now we need to increase numbers and get some good sessions
all together.The sessions are varied , interesting , purposeful and
great for conditioning which is what we need.Our first tournament is not
for away and we need to get better numbers both for mens and ladies.We
have done a great job of recruiting new players but we even need to do
more to get more attending.When the weather allows, we can move outside
for individual ladies and mens training.
We will get out what we put in and we have to start putting our
tournament heads on soon.The year starts now ,not in Malmo on May 25tth
and we have to see who is willing to put it in from now on.Lets get the
lead out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Viking Gaels hurling
The first European hurling tournament is down for April 6th in The
Hague Netherlands.This is a 7's tournament and the Viking Gaels
management committee are considering sending a squad to this for their
first ever event .Let Billy know if you are interested in attending.
Ladies Football
The structure of the ladies football Pan Euro system has been
agreed.It will be different to the mens structure this year with 3 Pan
Euro rounds.
On the homefront, Stina ,Josefin and Malin have created a new
facebook and information forum Gothenburg GAA girls to attract new
players and more information about current events etc..Great stuff and
keep it up !!
June 15 Tournament
Our ground deal with Spartacus has fallen through which means we
need two pitches for our tourmanent.We are in discussion with
Kviberg/Goteborg idrottallians to rent the fields for for our tournament
with a backup of Goteberg Rugby club in Frolunda.If we could be on the
lookout for any other place through any of your contacts, please let us know.in
the meantime , we need to appoint a Tournament comittee to delegate who
is doing what for the tournament so nothing is left to chance.Please
put your name against the action item that you wish to be considered for
..
Action
1. Advertising ( posters/leaflets/fliers/meal vouchers )
2. Facilities( pitch rental / goalposts/ pitch lining etc )
3.Catering (lunch packs /pitchside snacks/beverages )
4.Tournament requiremets ( referees / registration / info pack / hotel deals)
5.Financial ( tournament fees - collection / invoice payment / meal payment )
6.Team Liason officers - appointed person to look after each team etc
7.Miscellaneous ( evening entertainment / drink vouchers )
St.Patricks weekend party March 15th
Likewise, preparations need to be put in place rather quickly for
the party on March 15th ... the following action items need to be
allotted and actioned
Action
1.Advertising ( posters / ticket printing / fliers )
2.Music & entertainment ( set dancing / ceili / ice - breakers / games )
3.Logistics ( food plan / seating plan / food co-ordination / how to get there info )
4. Spot prizes ( raffle )
5.Financial mgt ( collection of monies )
We have a meeting with Gerry from the Portugese club on Feb 22nd to
go through plans etc.On initial planning , the Portugese club will
sponsor food for the night.They have asked us to do some desert treats /
fika for afters.They will be running the bar that night with beer
priced at 20 sek and a bottle of wine 100 sek ( decent brands).Our money
maker will be tickets ( to be sold before then - even if people dont
show up we have the money ) and the raffle.This depends on you getting
the spot prizes.
It promises to be a great night and if we all contribute in some small way , it 'll be even a better night!!!
European GAA 5 Year Vision Plan
As a member of ECB , I have been asked to sit on a steering
commitee to implement a 5 year vision plan for European GAA and where it
wants to be in 5 years.With emigration so prevalent now and clubs
popping over all over the place, its more imperative that European GAA
stays strong , viable and self-supportive.To this end, they are asking
all grass roots players to think about where they want European GAA to
be in 5 years and what their concerns are and how they will be addressed
and fixed.A forum / questionnaire will be sent out soon but in the
meantime , start thinking about where you want European GAA to go and
what you would like different or the same ....
Is mise le meas
Billy Finn
Gothenburg GAA Club
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