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UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS
We welcomed back our U7 boys and girls on Sunday 2nd MAY at 11am. The weather was amazing and everyone enjoyed the first outing, coaches and parents included. We had an amazing 67 boys and girls who were placed into pods of 15 and were rearing to go. Great fun was had for the hour and the boys and girls were brilliant.
Training continues every Sunday from 11-12. We look forward to welcoming new members to our family of young footballers. The onus is on ensuring all our young players have fun and leave training with a smile on their faces. Looking forward to seeing old and new faces in the coming Sundays.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
U8/U10 GIRLS
The John Mitchel’s u-8 & u-10 girls returned to training on Sunday 2nd May and delighted to be back in action. With everyone keen to get going coaches Rory, Tanya and Ruth had their hands full trying to work off some excess energy.
Following a gentle warm up the 3 coaches got stuck in and soon everyone was busy working with a ball doing skills and drills, as the coaches re-introduced them back to ball work. It wasn’t long before the girls were back in the swing of things and the coaches were very impressed at the work that the girls had been doing themselves at home during the lockdown.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session
Training for the u8-u10girls continues at the John Mitchel’s complex every Sunday morning from 10.15-11.30. Bring a friend new faces always welcome.
UNDER 12 GIRLS
Under 12 girls training resumed this week. As always, the girls turned up with a brilliant attitude and appetite for the game. From the level of skills that the girls showed on their return it was obvious the had been practicing during their time off and had taken part in zoom fitness programme laid out by our coaches. Despite the poor weather on the night the girl’s spirits were high and everyone just seemed happy to be back. It was fantastic to see.
Training continues every Wednesday at 6.00-7.00. new players always welcome.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play before each session.
Under 14/16 girls
Monday night also saw the return of the u14/16 girls. There was a great turnout on the night and an audible buzz of excitement from the girls as they arrived onto the training grounds. We went through some basic ‘back to fitness’ exercises to start off with. All girls showed great attitude to training and had plenty of laughs. Looking forward to when games can go ahead. Fitness is the aim of the game at the moment.
Training for the u14-u16 girls continues Wednesdays at 7.00-8.00
All new players welcome. Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 9 BOYS
John Mitchel’s U9 boys got a fantastic day for their return to training on Sunday last. Numbers were high and all the boys were rearing to go!! Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions we can only train in pods of 15 and we still had great fun and will continue to do so every Sunday morning at John Mitchel’s juvenile academy from 10.15 to 11.30
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session
All newcomers Welcome.
UNDER 11 BOYS
Training commenced bright and early Sunday morning. The weather was perfect and all the boys were so happy to be back. We gradually did running drills and some basic skills to get them used to the ball once again after being off for so long.
Training continues again on Sunday mornings at 10.15-11. 30am.Don’t forget to fill out the return to play for before each session. New players always welcome
UNDER 13 BOYS
Tuesday 27th saw the John Mitchel’s u 13 boys become the first team from the club to return to the playing field with light hearted skill and mobility session to dust off the cobwebs of lockdown. The delight in all their faces and voices was evident throughout the session despite the 20 mins of hailstones which they encountered. The turnout of 25 boys returning was a delight to see and a testament to the club and coaches who give these boys a love for the game.
Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday night from 5.45-6.45 and all new players are very welcome. Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 15 BOYS
Under 15 boys resumed training last Tuesday evening with a very fine turnout. They worked on ball skills which was not a problem for most as they have been keeping on top of their game. For now, fitness is our priority. We have had two training sessions so far with good numbers also. We look forward to playing games in the future.
Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.45-8.00pm.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
New players always welcome.
UNDER 17 BOYS
Our u 17s were back training last week with two sessions with good numbers both days. The lads are looking forward to contact training and matches when permitted.
Training continues Tuesday and Thursday at 8.00-9.00
New players always welcome
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
SENIOR LADIES
Senior training commences on Monday May 10th at 7.30-8.30 under the watchful eye of Rory Kilgallan. Anyone interested in joining should come along and give it a go. If you are 16 and over you are more than welcome to join. Great way to meet new people and keep active also.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session
SENIOR MEN
Training commences on Tuesday14th and Friday16th from 7.30-9.00
All new players welcome. Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
SPLIT THE BUCKET
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 split the bucket will not take place.
We will keep everyone informed when we get the go ahead
CLOTHES COLLECTION:
We have joined up with St Vincent De Paul to rise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. By donating your second-hand clothes and unwanted items, not only will you be freeing up space in your home, you will also be making a difference to people in need, in your community.
We now have an SVP clothes bank in our car park at our state-of-the-art sports facility in Ballyseedy.
NEW WALKWAY
A fantastic new facility has now been added at our grounds in Ballyseedy.
A new walkway/jogging path approx. 1km long has been laid, complete with bollard level lighting.
Come and enjoy a fabulous experience in a safe and healthy environment.
This community facility is open to all and is free for a limited opening period. A reasonable membership fee may apply at a later date.
THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE ZONE
A STRICT NO DOGS – NO CYCLING OR NO STUDDED FOOTBALL BOOTS rule applies to the walkways.
A hearty, healthy John Mitchel’s welcome awaits you.
BINGO:
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 we are unable to hold any bingo. We held two outdoor bingo nights last year which were a great success. We were out in the cold and the rain but was worth it for much needed funds for the club. We will inform you of any outdoor bingo nights in the future and look forward to welcoming all bingo lovers back again.
Thanks to all the bingo ladies who put in the hard work and all who helped out with the running of them also.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX:
Our sports complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the All-Weather pitch. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
MEMBERSHIP
Hi folks we are now taking membership for player’s & patrons for 2021all you need do is click on the link below
Now more than ever we need everyone’s help in this folk as we had 0 fundraising or income in 2020 & yere help is badly needed so please click & help our great club
Thanks in advance
https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
MERCHANDISE: New John Mitchel’s Training Gear
With the GAA training season about to officially resume Monday we are happy to announce the launch of some beautiful new training gear from O’Neill’s
New base layers, tracksuit bottoms, fleece tops, t-shirts, bags and back packs, hoodies so loads of choice
Please click the link below to see all the new merchandise available to purchase but please be quick as they will sell out fairly rapid!!
Happy shopping and we look forward to seeing you all at the club over the coming days and looking good in your Mitchel’s Green and Gold
Na Misteallaigh Abu
https://www.oneills.com/…/john-mitchels-gaa-kerry.htm
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: Jim Costelloe, Ballyvelly and late of Bandon: Nora Motherway (nee Kennedy), Derrylea and formerly Wrixon’s Lane, Cork; Mick (Sado) Walsh, Rock Street and formerly Stack’s Villas and Strand Road; Patrick (Pat Joe) Brosnan, Shanakill and formerly Boulicullane, Farranfore; Tony Murphy, Meadowlands, Oakpark and formerly Dunboyne (brother of former Club Footballers Kevin and Benny), Oliver Sheehy, Cloondara, Oakpark and formerly Drogheda; Dr. Áine O’Sullivan (nee King), Oakpark and formerly Killarney and Westport (wife of former Kerry Footballer and Kerry’s first ever All Star in 1971, Donie).
