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Garda Recruitment Stage 4 (2019 Campaign)

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    #92
    Chrismc1997
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Chrismc1997


    daniel1390 wrote: »
    Hi all, for anyone that has done the PCT, I'm up to scratch with beep test and situps but struggling a bit with the pushups, can you use rest position on the day, my max currently 19 reps , need 25and have pct on the 17th.TIA

    You can only rest in the press up position


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    #93
    Chrismc1997
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Chrismc1997


    Chess98 wrote: »
    Hi guys, just checking the girls can do the press ups from their knees like in the video? Thanks 😊
    Girls do the modified press up like in the video on the day


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    #94
    MrDave21
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭MrDave21


    What do we wear down? Would I be good with trackies, top and runners with shorts to change into?


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    #95
    DeclanW1999
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭DeclanW1999


    Any one get any dates for PCT test yet? sent GP form away 2 weeks sgo.


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    #96
    Northkman88
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Northkman88


    Chrismc1997 wrote: »
    You can only rest in the press up position

    Is that the case. I can only do it by resting for a minute or so and off I go again. Only one week till it.


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    #97
    Chrismc1997
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Chrismc1997


    Northkman88 wrote: »
    Is that the case. I can only do it by resting for a minute or so and off I go again. Only one week till it.

    Theres no time limit on the press ups but you're better off doing them as fast as you can. You might get lucky and get an instructor who will encourage you to keep going


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    #98
    AD07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭AD07


    What does the meeting with the Sargent and Super involve?


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    #99
    Triplek
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭Triplek


    AD07 wrote: »
    What does the meeting with the Sargent and Super involve?

    My partners a garda, he said it’s just an all round general meeting and to get an impression on you to write up a reference on your behalf to put through with your application :)


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    #100
    Mike Mr2
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Mike Mr2


    Anyone in templemore tonight for the fitness test tomorrow?


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    #101
    AD07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭AD07


    Triplek wrote: »
    My partners a garda, he said it’s just an all round general meeting and to get an impression on you to write up a reference on your behalf to put through with your application :)

    Oh perfect thanks a million


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    #102
    LB1197
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭LB1197


    Anyone have any tips on how best to prepare for the beep test. I've been running quite a bit but cant seem to get upto 8.8. Any advice would be appreciated.


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    #103
    Graham1101
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Graham1101


    Can I ask what OOM they are on for sending out form B and meeting super etc? I
    want would like to know roughly how much time I have to prep for physical etc!

    Thanks.


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    #104
    Northkman88
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Northkman88


    Did anybody do the pct test today? How did ye get on??


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    #105
    Whatyagonnnado
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭Whatyagonnnado


    LB1197 wrote: »
    Anyone have any tips on how best to prepare for the beep test. I've been running quite a bit but cant seem to get upto 8.8. Any advice would be appreciated.

    I presume you are using a shuttle test app? Try marking out your track as a 10 metre circuit so you have to do the turns twice..ie make it back to start by the time next beep goes. It is harder though so don't be disheartened if you don't make the 8.8 with this. Make sure you run the regular 20m circuit regularly as well. I would advise regular hill sprints to improve stamina and overall aerobic capacity. They're a killer but they work. Watch your diet and make sure you're doing warm ups/cool downs. Good luck!


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    #106
    LB1197
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭LB1197


    Whatyagonnnado wrote: »
    I presume you are using a shuttle test app? Try marking out your track as a 10 metre circuit so you have to do the turns twice..ie make it back to start by the time next beep goes. It is harder though so don't be disheartened if you don't make the 8.8 with this. Make sure you run the regular 20m circuit regularly as well. I would advise regular hill sprints to improve stamina and overall aerobic capacity. They're a killer but they work. Watch your diet and make sure you're doing warm ups/cool downs. Good luck!

    Thank you. I'll give this a try!


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    #107
    AF96DUB
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭AF96DUB


    Northkman88 wrote: »
    Did anybody do the pct test today? How did ye get on??

    Had it on Friday, was very prepared going in but nerves got to me and my legs were like jelly during the shuttle run and didnt pass it, passed everything else fine. Should be grand for the retest!


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    #108
    WhatsUp2014
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭WhatsUp2014


    AF96DUB wrote: »
    Had it on Friday, was very prepared going in but nerves got to me and my legs were like jelly during the shuttle run and didnt pass it, passed everything else fine. Should be grand for the retest!

    Were you from this years 2019 recruitment campaign ? If so what oom are you in ? Just trying to have an idea of how they are moving


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    #109
    WhatsUp2014
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭WhatsUp2014


    AF96DUB wrote: »
    Had it on Friday, was very prepared going in but nerves got to me and my legs were like jelly during the shuttle run and didnt pass it, passed everything else fine. Should be grand for the retest!

    Were you from this years 2019 recruitment campaign ? If so what oom are you in ? Just trying to have an idea of how they are moving


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    #110
    AF96DUB
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭AF96DUB


    WhatsUp2014 wrote: »
    Were you from this years 2019 recruitment campaign ? If so what oom are you in ? Just trying to have an idea of how they are moving

    yeah this years campaign oom in 150's


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    #111
    daniel1390
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭daniel1390


    You have to wait 12 weeks to repeat it??


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    #112
    AF96DUB
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭AF96DUB


    daniel1390 wrote: »
    You have to wait 12 weeks to repeat it??

    apparently so, gonna call HR tomorrow and ask if I can get a slot if theres any cancellations anyways


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    #113
    daniel1390
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭daniel1390


    Let me know what they say, have mine 17th and not optimistic


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    #114
    daniel1390
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭daniel1390


    Don't agree with it. Weird! Do you know why?


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    #115
    LB1197
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭LB1197


    Hi just wondering if anyone has the actual audio for beep test they use. I cant seem to find it anywhere. If someone has it and can send it to me that would be great.


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    #116
    Lcass
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Lcass


    I've been using an app. Its call the beep test. A green logo with a with figure running. Hoping that's accurate.


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    #117
    AD07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭AD07


    Just wondering does anyone have any tips for the push pull machine? I am fairly nervous about it. I’m 5’4 female. I heard it’s hard if you aren’t that tall also struggle with upper body strength.


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    #118
    Lcass
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Lcass


    I dont think it's all about upper body strength. Its all in the upper legs as the force should come from the lower part of your body. You should stand one leg if front of the other about shoulder width apart and use your whole body to push. Just go in and give it your everything.


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    #119
    MrNightOwl
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MrNightOwl


    Anyone here done the medical yet?


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    #120
    Aaron123
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Aaron123


    Hey everyone, my form b was sent back on the 26th of November and I haven't heard anything back yet, anyone else in the same boat? Just getting worried I done it wrong. Oom 313 after interviews


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    #121
    Aaron123
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Aaron123


    AD07 wrote: »
    Just wondering does anyone have any tips for the push pull machine? I am fairly nervous about it. I’m 5’4 female. I heard it’s hard if you aren’t that tall also struggle with upper body strength.

    Tighted your stomach tense up your whole body legs glutes back etc. Put on foot in front of the other (if allowed) keep a rigid body as in a tight core. This will help you keep your posture and create more power while your pushing


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