Derry Go Games

The County Derry indoor Go Games hurling programme finished last weekend. Each club had one under 8 and one under 10 blitz during the months of January, February and March. One club would play host to 2 visiting clubs and the teams would play-off games against each other. The host clubs made use of the excellent facilities available around the County including Laveys new indoor 3G hall which hosted quite a few of the blitzes.

The indoor hurling programmes have become a firm fixture in the coaching and games calendar within all the clubs at this stage. The indoor hurling programmes are highly beneficial as players are now able to hone their skills all year round. With hurling in particular when younger players take a prolonged break from the game their skill levels quickly dip and before the indoor hurling initiatives coaches would frequently find themselves starting from square one at the beginning of each season. As with all sport the main thing children enjoy is playing matches and it is important that the indoor coaching programmes being delivered in the clubs is supported by the provision of games.

Well done to all the clubs, coaches and players who took part in the indoor go games programme and hopefully we will see the benefits of the efforts as we head outdoors in the coming weeks.