The GAA has introduced a new Games Management System, called Foireann, which is Irish for Team. This is a development from last years Return To Play system.
Foireann introduces new features for Clubs and Members including:
– Register yourself and/or family members with Arklow Rock Parnells GAA / Camogie online.
– Update your own and/or family information at anytime so that contact details, etc are up to date.
– Training and Team information will be sent out on Foireann eliminating the need for other apps such as WhatsApp.
If you are already registered on the Return To Play, your login will work with Foireann. For all new players you will need to register. Parents /Guardians need to register for all players under the age of 18. Players of all ages will need to be registered on Foireann to complete Health questionnaires to be covid compliant and able to get back on the pitch when play resumes.
Click here to open Foireann.ie
A Quick Guide sheet on using Foireann can be accessed here: ARP Foireann User Guide
All players must register with the club at the beginning of the season to partake in any match. Costs and family membership options are all available on Foireann.
Social Members support the club and have full access to all Club events.
Matches
A Blitz is a set of short matches. We usually about play about three (20-30min) matches per blitz
All blitzes and matches are played within County Wicklow, some home and some away. A full list of fixtures will be available from the coaches when available and on the club online calendar.
Fixtures Calendar
CAMOGIE
Under 6 – no matches but may play in the U8s Go Games once confident enough
Under 8 & 10 – Go Games Blitzes on miscellaneous Saturdays (at most every second Saturday) from April to September. Most start at around 10.30 and finish by 1pm.
Under 12 – Must play in 3 Friday evening Blitzes at start of the season in April/May and then play a match every Friday evening until September.
Under 14 – play in the U14 Wicklow Camogie League and Championship
Under 16 – play in the U16 Wicklow Camogie League and Championship
Ladies Junior – play in the Wicklow Camogie League and Championship
HURLING
Under 7 – Go Games blitzes on miscellaneous Fridays
Under 9 – Go Games blitzes on miscellaneous Fridays
Under 11 – Go Games blitzes on miscellaneous Fridays
Under 13 – play in the U13 Wicklow GAA Hurling League and Championship
Under 15 – play in the U15 Wicklow GAA Hurling League and Championship
Mens Junior – play in the Mens Junior Wicklow GAA Hurling League and Championship
Mens Intermediate – play in the Mens Intermediate Wicklow GAA Hurling League and Championship
Equipment
Shin Guards – we advise all players to wear of shin guards.
Hurls And Helmets – the club can provide hurls and helmets to new players until such a time that they purchase their own. If you need advice on what size hurl to purchase please ask your coach to ensure you get the right size. Many new players buy their hurls too big.
Match Kit
Available at O’Neills Club Shop
CAMOGIE
– Green Socks
– Black skort
Jerseys are provided at matches so no need for special tops. Training t-shirts are available from the club shop
– Football Boots – runners are fine to start with if the pitch is dry. Metal studs are not allowed.
HURLING
– Green Socks
– White shorts
Jerseys are provided at matches so no need for special tops. Training t-shirts are available from the club shop
– Football Boots – runners are fine to start with if the pitch is dry. Metal studs are not allowed.
Coaches
CAMOGIE
Your Camogie coaches work together as a team and cover each others’ groups as required.
U6 – Penni Heald
U8 – Penni Heald
U10 – Danny Curren
U12 – Mary Geraghty/Jason Redmond
U14 – Vinnie Byrne
U16 – Vinnie Byrne/Michael Priest
Ladies Junior – Billy Mellon/Penni Heald
HURLING
U7 – Philip Byrne
U9 – Ciaran Mellon/Paul Guilfoyle
U11 – Philip Byrne/Vinnie Byrne
U13 – Bryan O’Leary
U15 – Jason Redmond/Sean Pierce/Bill Connors
U17 – Martin Reilly
Mens Junior: Mick Byrne
Mens Senior: Mick Byrne
Helpers: Required as our numbers are growing.