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So you are too old/fat/unfit/ *delete as appropriate* to play?

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    #242
    Realt Dearg Sec
    Registered Users Posts: 10,823 ✭✭✭✭Realt Dearg Sec


    sheepo wrote: »
    Hi

    I wanted to join a junior hurling club in Dublin this year, but I was away at the start of the year and kind of missed the whole pre-season thing.

    I presume it's a bit late in the year now to join a club? Considering I last played for my own club in Waterford in 2003!

    What do people think?

    Thanks

    Teams always want new players, if they are any kind of a club worth being in at all. Of course you might have to expect that getting onto the team will be a little more difficult since teams would be fairly settled now, but people get injured, stop training, etc all the time. Clubs need players so don't be shy.

    Incidentally if you're looking for a club, Realt Dearg are in the Terenure area (currently training and playing matches in Drimnagh Castle) and we'd love to have you down. Plenty of Waterford involvement as well as players from all over the country. realtdearg.ie for details.


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    #243
    sheepo
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭sheepo


    Thanks for the reply realt dearg. I'll take your advice and go for it. I'm over on the northside there so realt dearg would be a bit out of my way but thanks again it's much appreciated


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    #244
    secondattempt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭secondattempt


    hasdanta wrote: »
    Just thought I'd share my experience with you:

    That's pretty cool, I regret not doing the same when I was about 17/18...


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    #245
    banbatoyota
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭banbatoyota


    Hi All,

    Am 25 and looking to play some football, haven't kicked a ball in anger since primary school I'd say! I rowed while I was in college and really miss the camaraderie from sport and being in great shape. Finding it hard to get a solid routine with the gym due to work commitments etc. Was booting a ball around with a few friends at the weekend and really enjoyed it and it got me thinking about taking it up again.

    Looking for a fairly relaxed set-up if there's such a thing. Living and working in Dublin 2.

    Any pointers would be really appreciated. When would be the best time to join in terms of pre-season etc?

    Thanks


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    #246
    Gael85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Gael85


    banbatoyota wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Am 25 and looking to play some football, haven't kicked a ball in anger since primary school I'd say! I rowed while I was in college and really miss the camaraderie from sport and being in great shape. Finding it hard to get a solid routine with the gym due to work commitments etc. Was booting a ball around with a few friends at the weekend and really enjoyed it and it got me thinking about taking it up again.

    Looking for a fairly relaxed set-up if there's such a thing. Living and working in Dublin 2.

    Any pointers would be really appreciated. When would be the best time to join in terms of pre-season etc?

    Thanks

    St James Gaels are always looking for players.Based in crumlin.10 min drive from city centre. PM if need more details


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    #247
    BigFargo
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭BigFargo


    banbatoyota wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Am 25 and looking to play some football, haven't kicked a ball in anger since primary school I'd say! I rowed while I was in college and really miss the camaraderie from sport and being in great shape. Finding it hard to get a solid routine with the gym due to work commitments etc. Was booting a ball around with a few friends at the weekend and really enjoyed it and it got me thinking about taking it up again.

    Looking for a fairly relaxed set-up if there's such a thing. Living and working in Dublin 2.

    Any pointers would be really appreciated. When would be the best time to join in terms of pre-season etc?

    Thanks

    Fair play for getting back into it!
    I recently took up hurling again and I haven't played since u14s, I'm 22 now.
    I joined my local junior A team in February just in time for pre season. This seemed to be a good time to join as it gave me a couple of months to try catch up to the others in terms of skill and fitness.
    In regards to game time, I was given a run at the closing stages of league and challenge games but sat out championship games which I expected during my first year!
    Overall I'm delighted I joined back up, you won't regret it either and I'm sure you'll be more than welcome at any club.


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    #248
    OurWorldWasFun
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭OurWorldWasFun


    Hi,

    I am 27 and living in Newbridge. I recently lost a lot of weight and have the itch to get out and improve my fitness so I would love to get involved in a team around the local area!

    Just wondering if anyone on here knows any clubs around the Kildare area that would have any B/C teams!

    Thanks a mil


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    #249
    Hesh's Umpire
    Registered Users Posts: 728 ✭✭✭Hesh's Umpire


    OurWorldWasFun wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am 27 and living in Newbridge. I recently lost a lot of weight and have the itch to get out and improve my fitness so I would love to get involved in a team around the local area!

    Just wondering if anyone on here knows any clubs around the Kildare area that would have any B/C teams!

    Thanks a mil

    I'd say both Sarsfields and Moorefield would have third teams. Some of the clubs nearby would have second teams like Milltown or Two Mile House.


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    #250
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    OurWorldWasFun wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am 27 and living in Newbridge. I recently lost a lot of weight and have the itch to get out and improve my fitness so I would love to get involved in a team around the local area!

    Just wondering if anyone on here knows any clubs around the Kildare area that would have any B/C teams!

    Thanks a mil

    Sarsfields, its about 500m from newbridge train station, loads of teams there. theres a gym too with free weights and machines.


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    #251
    Gael85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Gael85


    St James Gaels Dublin 12 recruiting for new players/members for next year.


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    #252
    Scraiclad
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Scraiclad


    I'm looking to start going to Gaelic training in the next while before TY ends. I'm fairly useless with a ball and know it, but I'm just looking to get fitter and have a bit of craic. Any advice on getting to a level where I won't make a complete show of myself before I start?


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    #253
    GAAman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭GAAman


    Scraiclad wrote: »
    I'm looking to start going to Gaelic training in the next while before TY ends. I'm fairly useless with a ball and know it, but I'm just looking to get fitter and have a bit of craic. Any advice on getting to a level where I won't make a complete show of myself before I start?

    Best thing to start off with is yourself and a ball. Make sure it is an O'Neills ball as they are heavier than say soccer balls or the like.

    Have you ever played at all or totally new? If new practice running and solo work, bouncing the ball while running and toe tapping it to yourself (You use your instep not toe)

    You can help work on your catching by basically booting the ball straight up in the air and catching it both into your chest and also over your head.

    You can practice hand passing using a wall, I used to mark an x using muck on it and practice hitting it from different distances and the like.

    After that you're really best getting involved in your local club and they will help you from there.


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    #254
    Scraiclad
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Scraiclad


    Thanks for the advice GAAman. I played under 10s, but fitness was a major problem. I've gotten to a decent fitness level now, so it's mostly lack of confidence holding me back from joining the club. I'll follow your advice and if I can hold my own by the New Year I'll see if I can join up.


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    #255
    IllBeGrand
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭IllBeGrand


    Hey, I'd like to play a team sport and was thinking of GAA but I gave up hurling at 12. I'm fairly fit and fairly dedicated when it comes to training but I lack the basic skills for football or hurling. I do bike racing and handball.

    Would it be realistic to start into it or to find a club in Dublin or the surrounds that would be glad of an extra player/sub? Basically a team that's stuck?!

    Like I say I'm comitted and fit but totally unskilled!


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    #256
    Realt Dearg Sec
    Registered Users Posts: 10,823 ✭✭✭✭Realt Dearg Sec


    IllBeGrand wrote: »
    Hey, I'd like to play a team sport and was thinking of GAA but I gave up hurling at 12. I'm fairly fit and fairly dedicated when it comes to training but I lack the basic skills for football or hurling. I do bike racing and handball.

    Would it be realistic to start into it or to find a club in Dublin or the surrounds that would be glad of an extra player/sub? Basically a team that's stuck?!

    Like I say I'm comitted and fit but totally unskilled!

    You'd be more than welcome in realt dearg, they have three teams and every year there are a few who are total or near total beginners who start out on the third team. You wouldn't even be a sub necessarily, numbers are often tight, and either way game time would be guaranteed on the third team as long as you're doing a bit of training. Realtdearg.ie


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    #257
    IllBeGrand
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭IllBeGrand


    Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »
    You'd be more than welcome in realt dearg, they have three teams and every year there are a few who are total or near total beginners who start out on the third team. You wouldn't even be a sub necessarily, numbers are often tight, and either way game time would be guaranteed on the third team as long as you're doing a bit of training. Realtdearg.ie

    Thanks. That sounds perfect I didn't really think about hurling because of the learning curve but I can still hit the ball over the bar from a short distance out!


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    #258
    Realt Dearg Sec
    Registered Users Posts: 10,823 ✭✭✭✭Realt Dearg Sec


    IllBeGrand wrote: »
    Thanks. That sounds perfect I didn't really think about hurling because of the learning curve but I can still hit the ball over the bar from a short distance out!

    You're probably in the running for the captaincy.


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    #259
    Gael85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Gael85


    IllBeGrand wrote: »
    Hey, I'd like to play a team sport and was thinking of GAA but I gave up hurling at 12. I'm fairly fit and fairly dedicated when it comes to training but I lack the basic skills for football or hurling. I do bike racing and handball.

    Would it be realistic to start into it or to find a club in Dublin or the surrounds that would be glad of an extra player/sub? Basically a team that's stuck?!

    Like I say I'm comitted and fit but totally unskilled!

    Hey St James Gaels always looking for gaelic footballers. Were back training 6th January in Iveagh Grounds in Crumlin. Your more than welcome to join


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    #260
    Ollygolf
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Ollygolf


    I recently moved to Tullamore for work. Interested in meeting new people so was considering going back to play football but it's been nearly 7/8 years now. But I'm still in my early twenties. Any ideas of clubs in the Midlands that would welcome new players? (Female by the way)


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    #261
    Gael85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Gael85


    Gael85 wrote: »
    St James Gaels Dublin 12 recruiting for new players/members for next year.

    St James Gaels pre season starting Tuesday at 7 15 in Iveagh Grounds for anyone looking to play Gaelic Football


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    #262
    zipzorp
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭zipzorp


    can everyone - does anyone know of a ladies gaa team around the ballsbridge area. im mad to join a team, i was going to go with clanna gael fontenoy but they train on mon and weds and im doing my diploma part time on those nights.. :)


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    #263
    Gael85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Gael85


    St James Gaels have 2 teams and always looking for new players. We are located in Iveagh Ground on Crumlin Rd. 10/15 drive from city centre Our Junior A plays in Division 7 and Junior B is Division 11. We will be starting back pre season training in January.

    http://www.stjamesgaels.com/contact


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    #264
    jdq
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭jdq


    Hi, I'm 35 not the fittest (run 5/6k a week, do 5 a side once a week and do some kettlebells). Moved to a new area recently and have approached the local club about training wit them. They said they would contact me over the coming weeks when they start back. Haven't played football since my teens. Bit nervous to be honest at how it might work out!! Anyone in/been in a similar boat and how did you get on??


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    Gael85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Gael85


    St James Gaels/An Caislean have 2 teams and always looking for new players. We are located in Iveagh Grounds on Crumlin Rd 10/15 drive from city centre Our Junior A team plays in Division 7 and Junior B is Division 11. Training is Tuesday and Friday evenings @7-15 and Sunday morning@10-30 in Iveagh Grounds.

    http://www.stjamesgaels.com/contact


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    #266
    jezzer
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    Hello folks, I played a reasonable level of hurling up until a couple of years ago but due to work commitments i havent been able to keep it up however I miss the auld game, i wouldnt be able to commit to training but if anybody knew of a club that might need players i would love to get back into it, i work in swords and living near enfield in meath so anything around west dublin would be great, ideally a junior c team with a handful of matches


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    #267
    Realt Dearg Sec
    Registered Users Posts: 10,823 ✭✭✭✭Realt Dearg Sec


    Fingallians maybe? Every team always wants players, pretty sure they have a few junior teams


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    jezzer
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    Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »
    Fingallians maybe? Every team always wants players, pretty sure they have a few junior teams

    thanks I will try them out


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    #269
    SeanJ09
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭SeanJ09


    Lads quick one, if player has never played for a gaa club before, how does he go about transferring/registering for the club?


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    #270
    Realt Dearg Sec
    Registered Users Posts: 10,823 ✭✭✭✭Realt Dearg Sec


    SeanJ09 wrote: »
    Lads quick one, if player has never played for a gaa club before, how does he go about transferring/registering for the club?

    There's no transferring required, the club secretary can register him with the county board as a new player


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    Atticus Jung
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭Atticus Jung


    jdq wrote: »
    Hi, I'm 35 not the fittest (run 5/6k a week, do 5 a side once a week and do some kettlebells). Moved to a new area recently and have approached the local club about training wit them. They said they would contact me over the coming weeks when they start back. Haven't played football since my teens. Bit nervous to be honest at how it might work out!! Anyone in/been in a similar boat and how did you get on??

    You'll find it difficult to begin with but keep at it. Id recommend doing some fitness training in the mean time. I like hiit but anything that gets the heart rate up, like sprints or spinning will be good. Also pace yourself, your going to be pushed so be ready.


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