Welcoming Our New Student Coach!
The Ottawa Gaels are thrilled to welcome a St. Mary’s student from Ireland to coach Gaelic football and Hurling/Camogie. Twenty-one year old Rebecca Coyle hails from a small village called Greencastle in County Tyrone. The very same County as our talented Angela Stevenson! She plays Gaelic football for her local Ladies Gaelic football club, called Sperrin Óg situated in Greencastle. Rebecca has been playing Gaelic Football from a very young age. She began with Sperrin Óg from the age of 6 years old and has played from U6’s right through to senior football. She has received many county league and championship medals along the way. She now plays for the senior team where she was the captain last year while playing in Division 1. She now also helps out with her club, coaching Gaelic start for U6’s boys and...
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Senior Registration Now Open for 2019 Season
As the Ottawa Gaels prepare for another summer season of Gaelic Football, new and long-time Men’s and Ladies members alike are encouraged to sign up for membership as soon as possible. Early bird Full Membership for the 2019 season is now available at a cost of $175. We will also be offering a non-player membership at a cost of $35. Register before March 17th and you will be entered into a draw for GAA swag! Registration closes April 15th. Members should note that in order to play in the Montreal tournament on May 19th, their membership must be paid. We also require athletes to fill out and return a waiver form. You can download and print the waiver here. Full membership details and a signup link are available below. We look forward to another great season of Gaelic Football...
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Referees Wanted: Attend Our Certified Referee Clinic For Free!
The Ottawa Gaels are pleased to be hosting a Gaelic football refereeing clinic on February 16th, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Twin Elm Rugby Club. This clinic, which is being offered free of charge, will provide participants with the knowledge of rules and refereeing needed to get started. This clinic is open to anyone 16+ years of age. We encourage our youth players who are 16+ to attend. Attendees will start developing skills during the winter league in the dome under the guidance of certified referee tutors while working towards certification. Other opportunities will be available such as spring thaw, youth league and the Mike Robinson tournament in September. Why Become a Referee? The GAA requires referees in order to have games Referees remain involved with the game as an alternative to, or in addition...
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Join Us For The 2018 Year End Awards Banquet
The Ottawa Gaels invite you to our year end banquet, happening on Saturday, November 24th at The Heart and Crown Byward Market. After another successful season we will be kicking off our cleats and handing out hardware for the Men’s and Women’s MVP, Most Improved, and Most Sporting players as well as awards for the club supporter of the year and club person of the year. Join us for a fun night that includes dinner, awards, live music, dance-offs and prizes. Please note, we are selling advance tickets only. Tickets must be purchased by November 21st and there will be no tickets at the door. Please purchase online or contact us by email: info@ottawagaels.ca Event Details What: Ottawa Gaels Gaelic Football Club Annual Awards Banquet When and Where: Saturday, November 24 at Heart and Crown Byward Market Time: Cocktails...
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Gaels Name Club Executive for 2018/2019
On October 28th, the Ottawa Gaels held their Annual General Meeting at the Heart and Crown in the Byward Market, and looked back on another successful year for the club. In addition to reviewing last year’s highlights, the Gaels turned their attention towards the future, nominating a new club for the 2018-2019 season. This group will guide the Gaels through the coming season, working hard to build on the success of the past year and to maintain the tremendous momentum that has propelled our association forward. Our new club executive is listed below: Club Executive Committee 2018/2019 Chairperson Bill Wright chairperson@ottawagaels.ca Vice Chairperson Dermot Guinnane vicechairperson@ottawagaels.ca Secretary David Bhamjee secretary@ottawagaels.ca Public Relations Officer Kerry Mortimer publicrelations@ottawagaels.ca Treasurer Louis-Charles Gascon treasurer@ottawagaels.ca Registrar Karen McBurney info@ottawagaels.ca Games Development Officer Angela Stevenson coaching@ottawagaels.ca Club Development Officer Noel McGinnity clubdevelopment@ottawagaels.ca Youth Development Officer...
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