AGB JUVENILES
Patrick O'Rourke of Luke O'Tooles and Tadgh Doran of Bray Emmets contest a high ball during the Minor League game.
Related Articles
Pearse Park was a hive of activity last weekend as AGB juveniles training got under way last weekend, children and parents alike catching up on what the others have been up to over the winter. It was great to see the players from different schools and area's meeting up again as if the past five months were only a week. Chatting over; whistle blows and it's straight into training.
The boys and girls U6 and U7 started their first training session on a fresh but bright Sunday morning with around 100 children turning up between both age groups.
It may have been cold but that did not deter our Under 9's from turning up in numbers on Friday the 26th. Firstly we noticed a huge change in our players from last season, as our little Under 8's are now bigger and determined Under 9's. We'd like to welcome our new players to our team and going on Friday's performance you have a great future in football ahead of you. See you all next Friday at 6.20pm A contingent of our Under 14 boys will be representing AGB as they march out as part of the Devel
opment Squad at the upcoming Wicklow v Carlow league match in Aughrim.
The U-12 Girls training is now in its fourth week. They are putting in great commitment and hard work on Wednesday evening (5.15-6.45pm) and Friday evenings ( 5.15-6.30pm) at the juvenile training pitch beside the astra turf pitch. The great numbers at training has given the management team great encouragement as they focus on the Wicklow Feile scheduled for the 28th March. Training is now also on Mondays from 6.00-7.15 in preparation for this competition. All new players very welcome.
Coaching Ireland, gave a workshop on The Female Athlete in the Gael Colaiste, last Tuesday which was well attend by our coaches, the swimming club and the athletics associations. More courses coming up check the website www.arklowgaa.ie for details.
Diary Dates: Darren Magee's Easter Gaelic Camp for 5-12 year olds from Monday 29th March to Thursday the 1st April from 10am till 2pm.
Our St. Patrick's Day Fun Run in aid of AGB building fund and Brainwave Ireland is fast approaching, for sponsorship cards contact Ann @ 086 0703504
Finally, don't forget to get your tickets for the AGB Gala Night in the Arklow Bay on Saturday the 6th of March, music by Fusion, a great reason to get dressed up, contact Anne @ 086 0703504
