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T he #SeriousSupport Players' Programme aims to reduce the drop-out rate in sport participation and increase the confidence and resilience among girls aged 13-16 years through workshops led by specifically trained athlete mentors. Athlete Mentors, consisting of current and former county players, will deliver inspirational #SeriousSupport workshops regionally across the country. The #SeriousSupport Players' Programme will specifically target club players aged 13-16 years focusing on the four values of respect, responsibility, trust and recognition to increase understanding of the benefits of sport and physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Building on the success of the existing Lidl #SeriousSupport Schools Programme and #LGFASupport Programme, this new pilot programme will extend the opportunity to players across the country to become directly involved. Through an inspirational Athlete Mentor story and two separate workshops, players will get the opportunity to hear directly from Athlete Mentors on their own positive experiences of Gaelic football. Additionally, motivational workshops designed to foster trust, recognise goals and targets and understand the importance of respect and responsibility will support players in their personal development through the programme. What will the Lidl #SeriousSupport Players' Programme Entail? The Lidl #SeriousSupport Players' Programme involves two elements. Players will attend two workshops delivered by one of our athlete mentors. Players are also asked to undertake a personal development plan between workshops, applying the concepts and values discussed during the programme. Spaces on the programme are limited to 30 per regional programme. In order to ensure that the programme reaches those who will benefit most from the #SeriousSupport workshops, participants must meet certain criteria: 1. Girls who are playing ladies Gaelic football at club level but potentially lacking confidence. 2. Girls who are playing ladies Gaelic football at club level and want to be educated on the physical and mental health benefits of sport and play. 3. Girls must be aged 13 to 16 years old as of 1st January 2024 and be a current LGFA member 4. Girls must not be involved in a Under 14 or Under 16 county panel for the 2024 season, however, they can be involved with the Player Development Programme. 5. Girls must be available to attend both workshops within their selected region(s). New #SERIOUSSUPPORT Players Programme Launched 58 | SPRING 2024 | www.ladiesgaelic.ie SERIOUS SUPPORT