Football Competitions:
Fixtures for the 2012/13 season are now on the website. Teachers are encouraged to play as many blitzes as possible in their section in order to give the pupils as much game time as possible. Results should be recorded and the school with the most wins will qualify for the knockout stages in April.
Mouth Guards:
Teachers please note that from Jan. 1st 2013, it is compulsory for all players to wear mouthguards during Cumann na mBunscol football competitions. Players will not be allowed on to the field of play without one after this date. This is a directive from the National Committee of the GAA and will also be implemented at club level.
Quiz:
The divisonal quizzes will be held this Wednesday 30th January. Teachers please note that its one team per school with the top three schools qualifying for the county finals in mid February. Below are the times and venues of each divisional quiz:
Northwest- Kilmacrennan NS @ 11.15am
Southwest- Dungloe NS @ 7pm
South- Manhattan Restaurant, Main St., Donegal Town @ 7pm
Inishowen- Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana @ 6.45pm
East- to be confirmed (via email to schools in this division)
Indoor Football:
The deadline for entry into the boys & girls indoor football competitions has passed. A competition will be held in each of the five divisions with each of the winners progressing to the county finals. Schools will be sent an email soon with dates, times and venues of each competition. It is hoped to run the competitions in late February. Teachers please note that all children must be U-12 on 1st July 2012 to be eligible for these competitions. It is a 5-a-side competition with a panel of 8 players.
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