8th April 2012

8th April 2012

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Mount Sion Fun Run

The 5 Mile Road Race was a huge success with over 150 runners taking part. First home was Patrick Hogan from Ferrybank AC in time of 26:57. First woman home was Sylvia Malone from Waterford AC. The first club member home was William Ormond in a time of 31:56. Followed closely by Tony Quinlan, Wayne Ryan and Owen Whelan. Well done to all those who took part and we really appreciate all those who helped to make it such a success. Full times of the runners are on the website, on the Road Run Page under the News Tab. http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/fun-run-road-race-2012/ Pictures are also put up in the Gallary.

Junior Hurling Championship

We travelled to Passage last Thursday night in our quest for our second win in the championship. The side that fielded included several positional and personnel changes to the side that defeated De La Salle in the opening round. After a very wasteful opening five minutes Sion finally hit the target through Darren Finn and Dan Kelly. Passage replied and drew level but a super strike from Johnny Hayes put Sion ahead once more. A mix up in the Sion defence ended in a goal for “The Village”. Gavin Carroll hit a brace of points for Sion with Kelly repeating the same from the placed ball.  Ricky Freeman had an excellent goal chance but just as equal save from the Passage keeper deflected the ball over the bar. Sion finished out the half with four points to spare.

In the second half, Sion played against the breeze and scores from both sides were hard to come by. Pat McGrath popped up for his first of the game and Kelly added another one to his total. Passage replied but points from Carroll and Freeman put Sion further in the driving seat. A goal by the “youthful” Eoin Fanning finished the game and left the score, Mount Sion 1-16 to Passage 1-7. Well done lads. The next Championship game is against Dunhill in our own pitch next Friday night at 6:45pm. We hope to see a good crowd up to cheer on the lads!! Best of luck!

Senior League

Our first competitive outing in a Waterford Competition this year was against Roanmore in Gracedieu in the Senior League. It was great to get off to a good start with our lads overwhelming the home side. The “Sky Blues” opened the scoring within the opening two minutes but the clinical Martin O’Neill eased Sion into the game with a successful pointed free. Jamie O’Meara (2), Owen Whelan and Ian Galgey also tagged on points. Roanmore replied with a brace of points but County Senior Hurler Martin O’Neill edged Sion further into the lead with three points. Sion led by nine points to four at half time.

After the break O’Neill pointed but a Roanmore fight back was easily overcome with half time substitute Gavin Carroll hitting the net within four minutes.  Roanmore pointed with Galgey cancelling it out. Robert Breslin broke through the Roanmore defence for his first well taken goal. He added a point moments later before a classic O’Neill score, on the run up the sideline pushed us into a twelve point lead. Ken McGrath got his name on the score-sheet midway through the half and Roanmore pointed to bring their total to nine. A brilliant pass from Michael Gaffney in the middle of the field to Robert Breslin, ended in another green flag been raised. Sion finished the scoring with McGrath getting two more points and Owen Whelan getting his second. Final score Mount Sion 3-22 to Roanmore 0-12. Well done lads, good win. Next up…Lismore next Saturday in Mount Sion at 7pm. This will double up as a Senior League/Sargent Cup game. This game promises to be another good game. So come up and support the lads. Best of luck.

Kelloggs Cul Camp

This year our Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will run from 23rd July to 27th July. Application forms will be available shortly and will be distributed to all juvenile teams. The camp is for 5-13 year olds. Please keep an eye out for the special promotional packs of Kellogg’s Cereal for discount’s on the camp. If you require further information please contact the club co-ordinator for the camps and juvenile chairman Peter Walsh.

Deise Draw

The first Deise Draw took place last Friday night. We had no winners in this month’s Deise Draw. Next month’s Draw will take place on April 27th. Tickets can be bought from any of the promoters or from behind the bar. A list of all promoters names can be seen on the notice board in the club. Tickets are €10 per draw. This year you will have the chance to win a top prize of a car in the March draw and in the May, August and November Draw’s there will be a special draw for a €1,000 holiday voucher and €500 spending money.

Fixtures

Under 14 Feile v Ballygunner on Tuesday 10th April at 5:45pm in De La Salle Cleaboy.

Junior Hurling Championship v Dunhill in Mount Sion on Friday 13th April at 6:45pm.

Under 12 City League v Ballygunner in Mount Sion at 6:30pm on Friday 13th April.

Sargent Cup/Senior League v Lismore in Mount Sion on Saturday 14th April at 7pm.

Junior Football Championship v Ferrybank in Mount Sion at 7pm on Friday 20th April.

Under 11 City League (Blue & White teams) v Roanmore in Mount Sion at 6:30pm.

Juvenile Training Times

The following are the times and venues are for juvenile hurling training:

5 to 7 year olds Children born in 2005, 2006 & 2007 takes place at 12 Noon every Saturday on the All-Weather Astro-Turf Pitch at the Club Grounds.

Juvenile Camogie Training also takes place on Saturdays at 12 noon on The All-Weather Astro-Turf Pitch at the Club Grounds.

8 & 9 year olds, Boys born in 2003 and 2004 takes place from 11am-12pm on Saturdays at the Club field.

10 & 11 year old boys takes place on a Tuesday nights at 6pm-7pm on the pitch.

Looking to get your child involved in sport or meet new friends. Then bring them along to the correct age group or contact Juvenile Chairman Peter Walsh for more information. Training is 100% free and hurleys and helmets can be supplied to those who need them. Best of luck to all the children and coaches for 2012!!

Membership

Membership is now OVERDUE for 2012. We operate a no pay, no play policy. So pay your membership ASAP. The following are the rates for this year. Family €50, Adult Hurling & Football Member €50, Student €30 and Social Members €15. Please see our Registrar Paul Fanning or leave your name and money behind the bar. Money must be paid as soon as possible for all players and members to be registered for the coming season.

Last Man Standing

Four left in the Last Man Standing!! We should have a winner very soon! Make sure you have your team picked before Thursday night and sent to Tina. See our “The Last Man Standing” Page on the website under the news tab to catch up with the results!

Need a venue for your party??

We have a spacious function room with private bar available for hire for all occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Weddings, Confirmations, Communions, etc. Please contact our Bar Manager Michael Ryan for more information on 051-372648 or call up and see him. See the Function Room page on the website for pictures!! http://mountsiongaa.ie/club-complex/function-room/

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.

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.

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.
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