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.
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 ativities and a structured coaching programme. For further details contact John Cullinane, Hon. Sec, 065 6824074 or by email johncullinane1@eircom.net
Darren Clarke Skills Challenge
The final of the 2010 Darren Clarke Skills Challenge took place at Portmarnock Golf Club on Sunday 24th October. 30 juniors, boys and girls took part in putting and short game challenges before being presented with the cup by the Ryder Cup star at his 'Champions Weekend. Joy Arbuckle and Kieran Tobin, both from Cahir Park GC won the boys and girls cup in the JGI Manual 2 section, (over 12 years), while Laura Cody (Balbriggan) and Ben Boyd (Loughgall) won the cups for the JGI Manual 1 challenge, (under 12 years). Congratulations to all who took part on the day - we hope you use these short game skills in the forthcoming season to great effect!
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.
