9th December 2012

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Juvenile AGM

The Juvenile AGM took place last Thursday night with a large gathering of mentors and officers all in attendance. Juvenile Chairman, Peter Walsh opened by welcoming everyone and asked Club Chairman to say a few words. In his short speech he commended the hard work being done at Juvenile level. Secretary Tina Gleeson gave a good account of all matches during the year. The following were successfully elected as Officers of the Juvenile Club for 2013: Chairman: – Peter Walsh, Vice Chairman: – Michael Flanagan, Secretary: – Tina Gleeson, Treasurer: – Tom Power, PRO: – Owen Sauvage, Equipment Officer: – Niall Walsh. That concluded the business of the meeting.

Juvenile Medal Presentations

Last Tuesday we held our Juvenile Presentation of Medals for the Under 10-16s. Medals were presented on the night by Ken McGrath, John McArdle and Sean O’Dwyer. Players who represented Waterford were presented with a special memento. The following were our Player of the Years: Under 14 – Michael Flynn, Under 15 Dylan Sheridan and Under 16 William Ormond. William also picked up the Mick Healy Award for the overall player of the year. Under 16 Manager Eoin Fanning had some great words about the lads. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone who turned up on the night.

Christmas Raffle

Please have all money and tickets returned by this Friday 14^th December. The draw will take place on Sunday 16th December with guaranteed craic and music from Bag Of Spuds. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5. Please contact any member to purchase tickets. Best of luck to all! For more information please see our club website page http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/christmas-raffle/

Season Ticket

Can anyone who would like to order any of the below Season Tickets, please contact club secretary Seamus Cleere by this Monday 10th December. Limited number of season tickets available. There are a number of options available to suit the needs of all supporters at excellent value. The four options available are as follows:

1). The Club Season Ticket will allow you into all club games in Waterford in both hurling and football (Minor – Senior) including County Finals for €85.

2). A Senior Citizen option with the same benefits for a price of €50.

3). Club and County Season Ticket which includes Waterford GAA Club Season Ticket for reduced price of €75 as an add on to the GAA Season Ticket purchased on www.gaa.ie. This would include admission to all Allianz League games in your selected code i.e. Hurling or Football and first round of championship tickets in code of choice and all Waterford club games as outlined above.

4). The Priomh Port Lairge option. This includes two Waterford GAA club season tickets and option of buying two All Ireland Football & Hurling tickets. The price of this option is €500.

Great value all round for supporters who attend games and an ideal Christmas present. If your looking for more information, you can contact the County Coaching Officer by email on coachingofficer.waterford@gaa.ie .

Last Man Standing

We have some casualties over the last two weeks. If your still in and lost a life, remember, next one your out. I have an updated Last Man Standing table on the website for you. Get your team into Tina by next Thursday night at the latest. Check out the club website to see how everyone is going!! http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/last-man-standing/

Edmund Rice Centre Fundraiser

The Edmund Rice Centre are holding a Christmas Charity Concert staring Cara O’Sullivan on Friday December 14th at 7:30pm in The Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity. Tickets are €20. Tickets can be got through the Edmund Rice Centre, Barrack Street or through Theatre Royal Box Office. For more information contact Michael Frisby on 087-9723485.

Get the latest Fixtures/Events

Looking to keep up to date with fixtures and events? Join the FREE club text list by texting your name and number to 087-9706387! It’s completely free!! Its as easy as texting your name and number if you don’t want to miss out on a game Juvenile-Senior or know when there’s a change of venue, or events happening in the club etc.

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-7:15pm 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!!

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 more pictures of our function room and bar!! 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.

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. Follow us on Twitter @MountSionGAA of on Facebook MountSion GAA. The website features a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.