20th November 2011

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

1981 Team to be Honoured

The members of the 1981 Munster Club Championship Team will be honoured by Mayor Pat Hayes on Friday 25^th November in the City Hall. We were the first Waterford team to capture the title and its befitting that the players are being honoured on its 30^th anniversary.

The Mayor and Club are extending an invitation to all members of the panel and club officials of the 81’ team to attend the reception in the City Hall. Due to limited space we are restricted in the number of people that can attend in the City Hall. So for that reason only the 1981 players and officials can go to City Hall. But all family, friends and club members are more than welcome to join us back in the club afterwards to re-call the famous victory. The reception is on Friday 25^th November at 7pm in City Hall and then back to the club. We hope to see you all there.

Referee’s Course

A Level one basic referee’s course will begin in January and will run on the following dates in January 17^th, 19^th, 24^th and 26^th. This course is for anyone over 17 years of age. Anyone interested please contact Jim Murphy on 087-6758221 for an application form.

Club AGM

The Mount Sion AGM will be held on SUNDAY 4th December in the club at 3pm. All motions and nominations are to be returned to either the Club Secretary or left in Club Centre no later than 26th November. We hope to see you all there! Official notice has been sent by Club Secretary Seamie Cleere.

Poker League

With only three nights left in The Poker League we had Ricky Freeman and Kenny Stafford extend their leads at first and second respectively. Richie Roche moved into third with Wayne Ryan and Alan Brett two points behind. Derek English sits in sixth place and Shane Forristal and Peter Penkert following in the final two spots. But no places are certain and it is anyone’s game with nine players not in the top eight chasing a final table appearance in December!

The top 8 will automatically qualify for the final table in December. There will also be a one off freeze-out €15 euro game for people who don’t make the top 8 and who have played more than 6 games in the league. The top 2 places will win a ticket to the final table, making a final table of 10. All the weekly league scores and overall leader board are on the website. Please see http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/poker-league for more information.

Juvenile Camogie

Last Wednesday night Jennie Simpson, the Waterford County Camogie Player and All Star paid a visit to the girls along with the three cups that the team won over the year including the All Ireland Cup. She also answered questions that our future camogie stars had. Thanks to Jennie for coming along and helping out on the night.

The girls will continue to train on Saturday mornings at 12noon to 1pm in Mount Sion Club. They will also go at 6pm-7pm on Thursday nights in the St. Paul’s Secondary School Hall. (Costs €2 each to cover cost of hall on Thursday nights). If you know of any girls who would like to take up camogie as a new activity why not bring them along next Wednesday or Saturday. All activities are fun and hurleys and helmets can be supplied for those who don’t have them.

Last Man Standing

Keep an eye on how your doing in the Last Man Standing Competition by clicking on to “The Last Man Standing” Page on the website under the news tab! http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/last-man-standing/

The Interview Room

Dan Kelly is in for this week’s interview and Jack Meaney gives us a brilliant juvenile interview! To see the lads answers get onto the website and look for the interview room under the news tab. www.mountsiongaa.ie . If you would like to take part, have a chat with Savo.

Chess Club

Chess club takes place every Tuesday night in the club at 9:30pm. We hope to see the regular faces and some new ones up next Tuesday.

Darts & Cards

Darts and Cards for club members. Come along and join in the fun. Darts takes place every Thursday night with Cards on Friday nights, both starting around 10pm. Great prizes on offer!! All Club Members are welcome.

Training Times

Here are the training times for next Saturday. New players are always welcome and hurleys and helmets can be supplied to those who don’t have any. Also please note training is free of charge and parents are more than welcome to come along and watch.

5 & 6 year old (born in 2005 & 2006) – 12 noon to 1pm. Coached by Peter Walsh, Lindsay Grace, James Dunphy and Martin Walsh.

7 & 8 year olds (born in 2003 & 2004) – 1pm-2pm. Coached by Nicky Mackey, John O Keeffe, Michael Frisby and Eric Curran.

Juvenile Camogie Training is at 12noon on Saturdays in Mount Sion Club for all ages and on Wednesday evenings at 6pm-7pm in St. Pauls Secondary School Hall.

The 9 & 10 year olds (born in 2001 & 2002). Train on Friday nights at 6pm-7pm. Coached by Damien Frisby, Roy McGrath Seamus Nolan and Shane O Grady.

If you have any queries just telephone Peter Walsh on 087-1355359.

Notes for Paper & Website

If you have any Cnoc Sion notes or announcements for the paper or website please contact Owen Sauvage by email owen@mountsiongaa.ie or text your notes to 087-9706387 before 8pm Sunday night. You can also submit your notes through the website on the news tab. The website features a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.