Message from Rebel Óg Runaí, Shane Supple
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I have received emails from some club mentors, secretaries etc about updating contact information online. I just want to remind club secretaries that they can update mentors, committee members etc themselves in the club secretaries portal. Follow this link here
https://gaaportal.ergogroup.ie/prod/gaaportal/sign-in
https://gaaportal.ergogroup.ie/prod/gaaportal/sign-in
This is the sign in link to the portal for discipline, updating contacts , updating your club referees and you can also view and pay competition entry fees here as well. Help & instructions on using the portal are available to download after you log in to the portal.
If users have difficulty logging on please contact Terry Brady, IT Officer at itofficer.cork@gaa.ie
The smiles can be seen everywhere as players are back doing what they like to do best – playing games and training.
Coaches can be heard issuing instructions during training sessions as all clubs and Rebel Óg regions prepare for the return of games from today (July 17) onwards. No doubt a few parents are only too delighted as well to ‘escape’ from their young ones for a few hours!
The last couple of months have been difficult for everyone and we must not forget all those who have made personal sacrifices during the pandemic. Sadly people have lost loved ones and long after the pandemic is but a memory they will still be mourned.
Throughout these strange times, GAA clubs across Cork have shown their community spirit and have helped out with countless jobs, from grocery deliveries, cutting grass, and medical collections to many more jobs for those cocooning or self-isolating.
We must also remember the countless number of GAA people working on the frontline and we thank them for their efforts.
That work will continue but now it is time for games to recommence and get back to the pitches where the cries of ‘my ball’, ‘great save’, ‘unlucky go again’ and ‘great score’ will be heard on pitches from Youghal to Beara and all in between, in the coming weeks.
Players simply love playing and the vast array of games that Rebel Óg are organising will see them get every opportunity to do so from today to the start of October.
In that time span, hundreds of games will take place from U12 to minor at different levels across the county.
Rebel Óg has put a plan in place to ensure there are games to cater to players of all abilities. Considering the short playing window, just over 12 weeks, this has not been an easy task.
Tough decisions had to be made and the plan in place should ensure plenty of games for all players.
With the pandemic, it was decided to try and make this a fun year for players, a theme that the President of the GAA suggested on TV one night when he said just let them go out and enjoy themselves.
So with that in mind, there will be a league structure for U14 and U16s, with finals at the end.
At minor level there will be a championship, to acknowledge the players that will be leaving the underage structure at the end of the season.
All fixtures across the regions are now on this website.
So for now let’s all come together and raise a sliothar/football to all who have made sacrifices over the last few months and to all who have helped to get us back on the pitches.
As the saying goes – let the games commence – and let’s hope the cry of MY BALL is heard all across the county.
With the first weekend of hurling and football games almost on us, Rebel Óg Coiste would like to wish every club a healthy and successful return to play over the coming weeks. As we return to play we have also updated the website and hopefully, all will like the new look.
It’s important at times like this, that we as a community, allow our young players to gain the benefits of finally getting onto our playing pitches across the county to play games and have some form of social interaction with their friends and opponents on the fields of play in Cork.
It is the responsibility of all involved with Cork GAA, from the clubs and boards, coaches and mentors, parents, and players alike, to make sure things run safely and well. With a coordinated effort from everyone involved, this should be the case.
With that in mind we are reminding clubs that Covid 19 protocols must be followed at all times for the safety, health and well being of our players, mentors, family members, and communities. Let us look back on this in times to come with fond memories of when we all co-operated as one to make that happen. Please be thoughtful, patient, and show consideration and understanding for those around you.
Some points for your club committee to note going forward
1. All Covid 19 rules & regulations, as issued by HSE and GAA, must be followed at all times, the onus is on the clubs to ensure that this is so.
2. There will be no gates taken in the round-robin stage of the Minor Championship.
3. Water breaks of 1 min during games at the discretion of the referee.
4. Fe16 down – unlimited substitutions.
5. Fe18 Championship – subs as per normal rules.
6. Extra time in all games in accordance with the revised 2020 Regulations.
7. Team sheets are to be presented to the ref before games start. Mentors & players are not to approach the referee or any match official before, during, or after a game.
8. Clubs to ensure that they play their part in ensuring that the “Match Regulation for Covid 19” are fully observed.
9. Please refer to Rules & Regulations sent out to all clubs last week if you have any questions.
10. If a team cannot field due to Covid related matters that team will not be removed from competition but points will be awarded to the opposing team.
Thanking you for all the work you have done so far in getting our young players ready for games on behalf of Rebel Og Coiste na nÓg.
