23 February 2006 Munster Ladies Gaelic Football - Seminar with A Difference Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! Munster Ladies Gaelic Football – Seminar with A Difference. Munster Ladies Gaelic Football – Seminar with A Difference. Munster Ladies Gaelic football Association held a rules seminar on Wednesday night 22nd February in the G.A.A Hall Kilmallock. Five Counties from the Province Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary & Waterford were strongly represented from club coaches, officers, refereees, umpires, schools officials, County Officers, players, Provincial officers amounting to over 100 people to converge on the South Limerick town to further educate themselves on the various changes the Association have accounted in recent times. National rules officer Pat Quill made the long jouney from Wexford to deliver the rules and he made a massive contribution to all present. The members got involved from the outset asking questions and quering any concerns they had about the game. Master of Cermonies Munster President Michael Ryan ensured everyone got an opportunity to partake as he relaxed the evening with a few funny incidents Michael was himself deemed to be a good free taker and he would practise the skill a lot in his spare time and on one occassion so he says he took a penalty and the enevitable happened he missed and a few evenings later he was in the local pub and a member of the club was there and whether it was consolation to Michael or not he told him he would not blame him for missing the penalty he would blame the fellow who allowed Michael take it. To the serious data relly taking a penalty would be classed as serious but Michael Ryan will never be in a position to take a penalty for ladies Gaelic football, however he can show the correct way it’s done. The code of ethics was briefly covered by George Young Development Officer informing all to contact the Munster office or George himself for available dates for the course. He stressed the importance for all areas of our association to ensure it is completed. The officers role was covered by Vice President Dan O Mahony and he had information booklets available to those present and again to any clubs who would like further training in this area contact the Provincial office or Dan himself and he will arrange the necessary. Maire Halvey Secretary spoke of the Aims & Objectives of the seminar to bring uniform interpretation of the ladies Gaelic rules for schools, clubs and Counties and to build a relationship with all referees in a friendly environment also on the completition of the referees report to document everything. Sharon O Keeffe registrar ensured everybody signed in giving all relevant information for Munster records. Each delegate received a folder with information on all areas of the Association for their own personal benefit. Two Inter County players Donna Frost Waterford and Angie McDermott Tipperary gave their experiences and also spoke in favour of the SINBIN saying it has eliminated a lot of dirty issues from the game. Angie spoke from experience saying that she was in the dreaded bin and as a result it has made her very consious of fouling. Donna asked the referees if they could commmunicate more to players by informing them of fouls they may make as said Donna we may not realise we are doing it. Mike O Connor Limerick, Inter County referee enquired of the girls if they had done a rules course, an area which should be looked into good on you Mike, player education. John O Keeffe a long time member of the Provincial referees panel wanted to know from the girls the managers perspective on referees as to whether they were a soft touch or otherwise and both ladies diplomitacially informed all that they were responible for their actions and that they would be briefed on changes to the game and that to accept the decision of the referee as he is always right. A lot of work completed in an enjoyable manner with huge interaction from the floor on all aspects covered. A lot of people present are new members to the association and it is testament to all involved of the huge strides that have been made since 1974. As a follow up to this seminar Munster Ladies will be organising a practical seminar in the late summer for all referees. County Boards were also advised not to appoint referees who have not attended rules seminars. Realistically it is only correct as our players, managers, coaches deserve referees who educate themselves and keep up to date on changes of our game seminars are for all members this to ensure a level playing field. With the enthasium in Kilmallock tonight it can only lead to positives for the association. The very best of luck to everyone involved in the coming months and most importantly enjoy our wonderful game. Any queries on areas/ issues of ladies Gaelic contact the Munster Office 061 352666 or 087 2520550 we will be glad to help Share this Article 0 0