A Chairde,
Following the ratification of the Strategic Plan, the County Management Committee at its meeting in late November 2021 formed a new Committee called Coiste na nÓg. This Commitee replaces the previous Bord na nÓg, North & South Boards.
The following members have so far been proposed by Management & will be brought before the February County Board Meeting for ratification.
Dave Cahill Chairman chairpersonbng.kildare@gaa.ie
Jan O’Donoghue Secretary secretarybng.kildare@gaa.ie
Ronan Lynch
Colm Dunne
Additional members will also be added to the Committee upon ratification at February’s County Board Meeting.
The below arrangements will be in place for 2022.
U12 – U17 Age Grades
Calendar for 2022 will operate on a split season commencing on week 7 and conclude on week 45.
-Odd age grades for the 1st half of the year with even age grades for the 2nd half.
-Objective is to manage the player’s load along with providing an increased number of games.
Clubs are encouraged where possible to enter multiple teams e.g for U13 competitions a Club can enter their normal U13 team along with an U12 team should numbers suffice.
-It is hoped that all Clubs will enter teams and Coiste na nÓg will endeavour to accommodate Clubs who have lower player numbers.
Entry fee will be €10.00 per team.
Competition
Odd Age Grades
-Clubs will participate in League competitions – grading will be completed based on previous year’s performance.
-Promotion & Relegation in place for each of the divisions to determine teams grading for following year’s competition.
-Co Feile (U15) Blitz will take place over two weekends – 1 weekend for football & 1 weekend for hurling.
Even Age Grades
-Clubs will participate in League & Championship competitions – grading will be completed based on previous year’s performance.
-Both competitions will run concurrently.
-Promotion & Relegation in place for each of the divisions to determine teams grading for following year’s competition.
U6 – U11 Age Grades
Calendar for 2022 will operate from March to June & Sept to Nov.
In months of July & August, Coiste na nÓg will organise Blitzes for Clubs at each age grade for Clubs who wish to partake during the school holiday season.
All games to be played in accordance with Go Games Rules.
Home Club to provide referees for fixtures.
Coiste na nÓg Chill Dara will organise U6 monthly blitzes (April – Sept) for those who wish to participate.
Registration Fee €80.00 per club
Attached are the following documents