Ladies Gaelic Football

ladiesgaelic.ie // 55 REFEREE WINTER TRAINING HUBS Volume 14 | Issue No 4 | PEIL Winter The LGFA have organised National and Provincial Referee winter training hubs for 2018. These hubs will help referees develop their fitness levels over the winter months so they are ready for action for the 2019 season. There has been a great response to the training Hubs from Referees in every Province. The training sessions with their peers are tough but enjoyable and the education and guidance as to what they should be doing in three own time is invaluable. AIMS: • Training Hubs for referees over the winter in each province; Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht • Four set locations, once a month October to January in preparation for the January fitness test pre-league (YoYo test) that all National and Provincial referees must complete • Focus on national referees in conjunction with provincial referees to encourage a relationship and introduction to national referee pathway for those capable • Allow referees the opportunity to train together and share knowledge and ideas • To provide referees with additional support and workshops • To provide referees with a 12-week training programme to work off over the winter months. OUTLINE OF TRAINING PLAN Session 1 – Outdoor pitch session October Warm-up GAA 15, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific referee fitness and speed endurance over 45, 20 and 10 meters. Session 2 – Outdoor pitch session November Warm-up GAA 15, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific referee fitness and speed endurance over 45, 20 and 10 metres. Session 3 – Indoor session December Warm-up, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific strength and conditioning exercise to help training, physical fitness and preparation of the referee. Body weight exercise, flexibility, recover and injury preparation and provide support advice and tips on nutrition and fuelling the body. Session 4 – Outdoor pitch session January Warm-up GAA 15, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific referee fitness and speed endurance over 45, 20 and 10 metres. For further information contact: Clare Dowdall, National Development Officer on clare.dowdall@lgfa.ie Referee Winter Training Hubs 2018 T

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