Girls N Golf 2012
Following a successful programme throughout last summer the Girls N Golf 2012 has just been launched. Last year 20 secondary schools and golf clubs took part, including 450 girls, 70+ club volunteers, junior convenors, school teachers and PGA professionals which resulted in 110 new girls joining 19 of these clubs.
Click here for information on the 2012 project. For a poster click here and for an application to be part of the 2012 project click here
For a review of the 2010 project click here.
For further information about getting involved with this project email amhughes@juniorgolfireland.com
If you already have girl members but would like some ideas on developing girls' golf check out the Developing Junior Girls factsheet or check out the ILGU's policy in relation to girls participation in ladies golf.
Bray Golf Club open for junior membership
Applications are now being taken at the Bray Club Office for Junior Membership for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 15. There a number of vacancies available and applications will be accepted up until 5pm, on Tuesday, 31st January, 2012.
Bray GC is especially interested in increasing the number of girls in the junior section. In addition, those who don't have members to sponsor them can contact the club for assistance with this section of the application form. This is a great opportunity for young golfers to join a strong junior section, with regular activities and a good structured coaching programme.
For further details contact 01 2763200 or email info@braygolfclub.com. To download an application form click HERE
Ennis Golf Club open for junior membership
Junior membership is open at Ennis Golf Club until the end of March 2012. Membership is open to both boys and girls from 9 years of age, including those who may not have parents or relatives in the club. Ennis GC is especially interested in increasing the number of girls in the junior section.
Membership for 9-12 year olds is 100euro, to include coaching and competitions.
This is a great opportunity for young golfers to join a strong junior section, with regular activities and a structured coaching programme. For further details contact John Cullinane, Hon. Sec, 065 6824074 or by email johncullinane1@eircom.net
Nestle Taster Programme
Neslte are once again running their sports campaign in 2012 and they are looking for Irish golf professionals to get involved. It is a great way to promote golf lessons, all you have to do is sign up with Nestle and it's FREE. If you are a golf professional and you are keen to promote your lessons then please contact Paul Buckle on 0044 208 614 5885 or email Nestle2012@grg.com Further information has been supplied by Nestle, click here.
Child Protection Training
Child Protection in Sport is a basic awareness training course run by the Irish Sports Council through the Local Sports Partnerships in the ROI and Sports Northern Ireland in NI. For a list of up and coming courses in your area click here.
If you cannot get on a course organised by your LSP email us at info@juniorgolfireland.com and JGI will help you organise a course subject to demand. A list of Local Sports Partnerships is also available by clicking here. For further information on the content of the training click here. And don't forget to visit the child protection page for further information.
JGI Auction GAA Jersey
Want to get your hands on a signed Kildare GAA jersey for the GAA fan in your house? The jersey was handed over to JGI as part of its fundraising drive last October by Kildare Manager Kieran McGeeney. It's signed by all of the team and Kildare have been tipped by Micheal O'Muircheartaigh to lift the Sam Maguire very shortly! To make a bid email us or ring +353 1 6290735/71 and be in with a chance to go to the All-Ireland Final in style!. Current opening bid is 100euro.
Level 1 Coaching Courses
The PGA coaching department at the Belfry, UK, host the Level 1 PGA Coaching Award in Irish venues each Autumn, at a cost of 300e per person. This 2 day course is aimed at junior convenors, volunteers and assistant professionals, and topics include chipping, pitching, putting, and basic swing techniques, along with notes on the preparation of coaching sessions. The venues and dates for 2011 courses are as follows;- 15th & 16th September and 20th & 21st October, at St. Margarets GC, Dublin. There is also a course in Greenmount, Antrim on 8th & 9th November. You should email:coaching@pga.org.uk or ring 0044 1675 470333 to put your name on a waiting list.
