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Olympic Talent Search 2009

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Irish Hockey, in association with the IHA affiliate Branches, are undertaking an Olympic Talent Search.

We are looking for girls and boys who are aged 11-14 born in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 (born before 1st May) with the any of the following attributes:

  • Athleticism (speed, balance and agility/mobility)
  • Games awareness (good at other sports such as soccer, hurling, basketball, rugby)
  • Hand to eye co-ordination (good at hurling, tennis etc)
  • A desire to be involved at sport at a high level and to represent your country at an olympic games

PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF HOCKEY IS NOT ESSENTIAL
Much of the screening will take place without a stick and ball!

With the 2012/2016 Olympics fast approaching, Irish Hockey has developed a robust infrastructure to nurture talent. The Olympic Talent Search is an exciting part of this structure and will add to Ireland's realistic chance of competing in the Olympics in the future. In the first year of the scheme 11 girl and 3 boys proceeded from the TID screening process through to the Ireland U16 Squad.

Screening Dates (all sessions cost €17 or sterling equivalent):

 

Sun 10 May

Dublin - Three Rock Rovers H.C

0930-1300 (Girls)

 

Sun 10 May

Dublin - Three Rock Rovers H.C

1430-1800 (Boys)

 

Mon 11 May

Cork - Garyduff Sports Centre Boys

1730-2100 (Boys)

 

Weds 13 May

Cork- Garyduff Sports Centre

1730-2100 (Girls)

 

Thurs 14 May

Galway

1730-2100 (Girls)

 

Sat 16 May

Limerick - Catholic Institute H.C, Rosbrien
(Boys included from Galway)

14.30-17.30 (Girls & Boys)

 

Sun 17 May

Dublin - Pembroke Wanderers H.C (TBC)

0930-1300 (Girls)

 

Sun 17 May

Dublin - Pembroke Wanderers H.C (TBC)

1430-1800 (Boys)

 

Tues 19 May

Dublin - Pembroke Wanderers H.C (TBC)

1730-2100 (Boys)

 

Weds 20 May

Dublin Pembroke Wanderers H.C (TBC)

1730-2100 (Girls)

 

Thurs 21 May

Naas

1800-2130 (Girls & Boys)

 

Tues 26 May

Kilkenny

1730-2100 (Girls & Boys)

 

Weds 27 May

Enniscorthy

1730-2100 (Girls)

 

Sat 30 May

Belfast (RDS only)

0930-1300 (Girls)

 

Sat 30 May

Banbridge H.C Girls (RDS only)

1430-1800 (Boys)

 

Sun 31 May

Belfast (RDS only)

0930-1300 (Boys)

 

Sun 31 May

Mossley H.C (RDS only)

1430-1800 (Girls)

 

Mon 1 June

Belfast (open)

1730-2100 (Boys)

 

Mon 1 June

Lisnagarvey H.C (open)

1730-2100 (Girls)


How to register

Registration for the Talent ID screening days can be made by filling in and submitting this form

Please note that when you register online, you are only reserving a place and will be subsequently contacted by a Talent ID Administrator when your place has been confirmed. They will give exact session details on confirmation.

If you have any queries - email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click here for the online Application Form



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