EVENTS
OTTAWA GAELS 2024 EVENTS CALENDAR
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| January 8th- April 15th, 2024 | Men’s Indoor Gaelic Football Mondays 8-10PM Broadview Public School |
| Saturday January 27th, 2024 | Co-Ed Gaelic Games 10-11AM Russell Sports Dome |
| Sunday February 4th, 2024 | Ottawa Gaels Pub Quiz 2-4PM Brigid’s Well |
| Sunday February 25th, 2024 | Ottawa Gaels Spaghetti Dinner 5-8PM St. Brigid’s (Kildare Room) |
| Sunday March 10th, 2024 | Co-Ed Gaelic Games 12-1PM Russell Sports Dome |
| Saturday March 16th, 2024 | St. Patrick’s Day Parade 11AM Ottawa City Hall |
| Sunday March 24th, 2024 | Ottawa Gaels Pub Quiz 2-4PM Brigid’s Well |
| Saturday April 6th, 2024 | Co-Ed Gaelic Games 9-10AM Russell Sports Dome |
| Sunday April 14th, 2024 | Ottawa Gaels Pub Quiz 2-4PM Brigid’s Well |
| Saturday April 27th, 2024 | Ottawa Gaels Spring Thaw Tournament 11AM-5PM Russell Sports Dome |
| Sundays: April 21st- May 5th, 2024 | Youth Indoor Gaelic Games 9-10AM Kanata Sensplex |
| Sunday May 5th, 2024 | Ottawa Gaels Pub Quiz 2-4PM Brigid’s Well |
| May- September, 2024 | Men’s Outdoor Gaelic Football |
| May- September, 2024 | Ladies Outdoor Gaelic Football |
| May- September, 2024 | Camogie Training |
| Tuesdays: May 14th – June 25th, 2024 | Kanata Youth Outdoor Gaelic Games 6:45-8PM Stephen Leacock Public School |
| Tuesdays: May 14th – June 18th, 2024 | Almonte Youth Outdoor Gaelic Games Grades 2&3: 4-5PM Naismith Memorial Public School |
| Tuesdays: May 14th – July 2nd, 2024 | Almonte Youth Outdoor Gaelic Games U14-16 Girls: 6-7PM Naismith Memorial Public School |
| Thursdays: May 9th – June 13th, 2024 | Almonte Youth Outdoor Gaelic Games Grades 4-6: 4-5PM Naismith Memorial Public School |
| Mondays:May 27th- August 30th, 2024 | Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others 6:30-7:30PM Naismith Memorial Public School |
| Sunday June 2nd, 2024 | Ottawa Gaels Pub Quiz 2-4PM Brigid’s Well |
| Saturday June 15th, 2024 | Jarlath Connaughton Memorial Golf Tournament Tee-Off: 1pm, Dinner: 6PM Irish Hills Golf & Country Club |
| Saturday July 6th, 2024 | Almonte Celtfest Tournament 9AM-5PM Gemmill Park & Naismith Public School |
| July 11th-14th, 2024 | Continental Youth Championships (CYC) Boston MA, USA |
| August 17th, 2024 | 2024 ECGAA Championships Twin Elm Rugby Park Ottawa, ON |
| August 31st-September 2nd, 2024 | 2024 Canadian National Championships Vancouver, BC |
| September 2024 | Mike Robinson Memorial Tournament Twin Elm Rugby Park |
| October 2024 | Ottawa Gaels GAA Annual Meeting |
| December 2024 | Christmas Social |
Return of the Ottawa Gaels Annual Spaghetti Dinner!
The Ottawa Gaels are delighted to host our first Spaghetti Dinner in 4 years! We’re very excited to gather once again in the Kildare Room at St. Brigid’s for a hearty meal, live music, and a good catch up with friends. Come on down for a good meal, with good friends. We’ll also be raffling off our Ottawa Gaels GAA apparel. Expect to see some of our local musicians up on the stage for a session as well! Join us on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 5PM-8PM at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. As much as possible, we’d appreciate attendees to register in advance, just to give us an idea of how much pasta we’ll be serving. Please click the link below to add your name to the list. If you would like to pay in advance, please send an e-transfer to treasurer.ottawagaels.ca@gaa.ie with your name(s) in the comments. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2023 SPAGHETTI DINNER Event Details What: Annual Spaghetti Dinner FundraiserWhere: St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts – 310 St. Patrick Street in the Byward MarketWhen: Saturday, February 25th, 2023 – 5:00pm-8:00pmCost: $10 for Adults / $5 for...
read moreOttawa Gaels Club Day
We are very excited to announce that the Ottawa Gaels have planned a Club Day in Kanata, May 29th 2022! Our Club Day aims to build camaraderie amongst our youth and senior players, and allow our new players to get game experience in a fun and constructive environment. Whether you’ve been playing for years, are brand new, or have been a lifelong supporter or friend of the club and want to try your hand (or foot) at it, all are welcome to join us for some development workshops, skills challenges, and games! The Club Day will kick off at 10 AM with our Youth activities before our Senior players take the pitch around noon. Whether your sport of choice is Camogie/Hurling or Gaelic Football, there will be an opportunity for you to get moving on the pitch and show off your skills!All club members are welcome and encouraged to come out for all events, not just their own code! Schedule10 AM – 12 PM Youth – Skills and Drills followed by matches12 PM – 2 PM Senior – Co-Ed Camogie followed by Ladies and Men’s Gaelic Football matches Please let us know you’re coming out on the 29th by filling in this quick...
read moreGAA 4 Girls
Are you curious and want to try out a new sport? Our GAA 4 Girls program welcomes players of all experience levels with a YOB of 2009-2014. It offers a fun and engaging introduction to Gaelic Football and Camogie in a safe and engaging environment. Gaelic football is a fast-paced, dynamic field sport that combines the skills of soccer, basketball and volleyball. Camogie/Hurling is a fast-paced field sport that features skills similar to those of Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Ringette, Baseball, or even Softball. Fridays, 6.00 – 7.30pmLocation: Naismith Memorial PS, 260 King Street, Almonte. Players are welcome to attend both additional Almonte and Kanata Youth sessions. For ages 15+, please see our Senior Ladies training schedule. Grab your bottle of water and get ready for sessions focusing on skill development, drills, small game scenarios and scrimmages, but most of all, FUN!Soccer cleats are encouraged but not mandatory. Mouth guards are mandatory for Gaelic Football and to be kept in for the duration of training. Camogie/Hurling equipment is provided. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲. Full details and registration information can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/mjHpm6NBCj Please note that all participants must 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐂𝐆𝐀𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. These forms can be procured by emailing Kerri Beeching at youthofficer@ottawagaels.ca.For more information, please email youthofficer@ottawagaels.ca Looking forward to seeing...
read moreJarlath Connaughton Memorial Golf Tournament
In 2021, our GAA community lost a beloved club member and dear friend, Jarlath Connaughton. Jarlath will always remain in our hearts, minds, and in the memories we shared with him. To further commemorate the impact that Jarlath had on our community and in the development of our youth programs, the Ottawa Gaels are proud and delighted to announce that our annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, for youth development, will now be re-named the Jarlath Connaughton Memorial Golf Tournament. We invite our GAA community to join us on Saturday June 18th, 2022 at Irish Hills Golf & Country Club, for a fun and meaningful day of golf, friends, fundraising, and to pay tribute to our dear friend Jarlath. Date: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 11:30AM to 1PM – Registration & Lunch 1PM – Shotgun start 6PM – Dinner Location: Irish Hills Golf & Country Club, 3248 Carp Rd, Ottawa, ON Guests have the option of participating in the full event, or simply attending the dinner. Single Player Package – $125Round of golf (18 holes) at Irish Hills Golf and Country Club.Shared Power CartLunch: Sandwich, Salad, beverage, dessert.Sit Down Dinner: Main course, choice of various sides and salads, rolls, dessert, coffee/tea. Dinner Only – $40Sit Down Dinner: Main course, choice of various sides and salads, rolls, dessert, coffee/tea.We also encourage professionals and businesses to consider sponsoring a hole in our tournament (information and pricing is located below). Your sponsorship will go a long way in supporting our youth members on their GAA Player Pathway journey!We invite you to gather your friends and family and register your teams using the Registration Form link, below. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/viRTQW8CBkZ9V2ZL9 We’ll also be holding various contests throughout the course: Hole in One, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, and of course our favourite: The Marshmallow Drive Contest! Our annual Golf Tournament is an integral part of our annual fundraising efforts, and we are continually seeking sponsors and players to participate. In addition to joining us for a day of golf, we encourage you to consider a sponsorship relationship with us! We are appreciative of all sponsors and strive to reciprocate in the relationship by creating a high-visibility platform to market your business during the on and off-season. We will promote your business on our websites, social media platforms and at all events with signage and/or banners. Hole Sponsorship – $350Signage on a hole at Irish Hills Golf & Country ClubOnline, print, and social media promotion for all events and programs in 2022/2023 Hole Sponsorship and Foursome – $750Round of golf (18 holes) at Irish Hills Golf and Country Club (for 4).Shared Power Cart (for 4).Lunch: Sandwich, Salad, beverage, dessert (for 4).Sit Down Dinner: Main course, choice of various sides and salads, rolls, dessert, coffee/tea (for 4).Signage on a hole at Irish Hills golf and Country Club.Online, print, and social media promotion for all events and programs in 2022/2023. Please feel free to contact us for more information by emailing treasurer.ottawagaels.ca@gaa.ie or by calling 613.304.5705 Thank you for your consideration, we look forward to partnering with...
read moreYouth Training – Kanata
Are you curious and want to try out a new sport?Gaelic football is a fast-paced, dynamic field sport that combines the skills of soccer, basketball and volleyball.Come out to our Kanata youth program training sessions for your opportunity to learn one of the fastest sports on grass. Dates: Wednesdays from May 17th – July 20thJK-Gr 2 6-6:45pmGr 3-5 6:30-8pmGr 6-8 6:30-8pmGr 9+ please see our Senior team training schedules Location: Gow Park (Stephen Leacock PS), 25 Leacock Drive, Kanata Grab your bottle of water and get ready for sessions focusing on skill development, drills, small game scenarios and scrimmages, but most of all, FUN! Soccer cleats are encouraged but not mandatory. Mouth guards are mandatory and to be kept in for the duration of training. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲. To register, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/mjHpm6NBCj Please note that in respecting the CGAA guidelines, all participants must 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐆𝐀𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. These forms can be procured by emailing Kerri Beeching at youthofficer@ottawagaels.ca. For more information, please email youthofficer@ottawagaels.caLooking forward to seeing...
read moreYouth Training – Almonte
Are you curious and want to try out a new sport? Join the Ottawa Gaels for their weekly Camogie/Hurling and Gaelic Football training in Almonte!Gaelic football is a fast-paced, dynamic field sport that combines the skills of soccer, basketball and volleyball. Camogie/Hurling is a fast-paced field sport that features skills similar to those of Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Ringette, Baseball, or even Softball. Join our Youth program’s weekly trainings on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Location: Naismith Memorial PS, 260 King Street, Almonte. Tuesdays – Grades 2-34.00-5.00pm Thursdays – Grades 4-64.00-5.00pm Players are welcome to attend both the Almonte and Kanata sessions. For ages 15+, please see our Senior trainings. Grab your bottle of water and get ready for sessions focusing on skill development, drills, small game scenarios and scrimmages, but most of all, FUN!Soccer cleats are encouraged but not mandatory. Mouth guards are mandatory for Gaelic Football and to be kept in for the duration of training. Camogie/Hurling equipment is provided. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲. Full details and registration information can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/mjHpm6NBCj Please note that all participants must 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐂𝐆𝐀𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. These forms can be procured by emailing Kerri Beeching at youthofficer@ottawagaels.ca. For more information, please email youthofficer@ottawagaels.caLooking forward to seeing...
read moreSpring Thaw Co-Ed Tournament
What’s more fun than playing against your competitors? Playing WITH your competitors! The Ottawa Gaels invite you to join us for our Spring Thaw Co-Ed Tournament! The Spring Thaw is an individual sign-up tournament that builds camaraderie between Eastern North American teams. All participants are welcome and encouraged to join us for a post-event celebration at the local pub, Brasserie Étienne-Brulée Brewery! Date: Saturday, May 7thTime: 3.00pm – 8.00pmLocation: Russell Township Sports Dome All players must register to play. Early bird registration is available at the reduced cost of $15 if the player is registered by Wednesday, May 4th. Any players registered after May 4th or on the day of the tournament are asked to pay the full cost of $20. Please use the google form below to register:https://forms.gle/v8ou8BGNpW1teaau6 To transfer your player registration fee, please contact our Club Treasurer at treasurer@ottawagaels.ca or send an interac e-transfer to the same address. Cash will be accepted on the day. Anyone interested in refereeing or volunteering on the day are encouraged to reach out to us on social media or by emailing youthofficer@ottawagaels.caWe look forward to kicking off the start of the Gaelic Games seasons in Canada with this fun and friendly Co-Ed tournament! See you on the...
read moreOttawa Gaels Minor Training
Are you curious and want to try out a new sport? Gaelic football is a fast-paced, dynamic field sport that combines the skills of soccer, basketball and volleyball. Join our Minor program training sessions in April and May for your opportunity to learn one of the fastest sports on grass. Please note that the sessions are not co-ed and focus on developing athletes born between 2004 & 2008. Dates: April 10, 24 / May 8, 15Times: Girls 8am – 9am / Boys 9am – 10amLocation: Bell Sensplex, 1565 Maple Grove Rd, Kanata, ON K2V 1A3 Grab your bottle of water and get ready for sessions focusing on skill development, drills, small game scenarios and scrimmages, but most of all, FUN! Soccer cleats are encouraged but not mandatory. Mouth guards are mandatory and to be kept in for the duration of training. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲. Full details and registration information can be found here: http://ottawagaels.ca/youth-registration/ Please note that in respecting the CGAA guidelines, all participants must 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐆𝐀𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. These forms can be procured by emailing Kerri Beeching at youthofficer@ottawagaels.ca. For more information, please email youthofficer@ottawagaels.ca Looking forward to seeing...
read moreIntroduction to Coaching Gaelic Games/Foundation Coaching Course
Calling all future coaches! The Ottawa Gaels are running a free Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games (ICGG) Course and we want YOU to join us! Date: April 9th, 2022Time: 8.30am-5pmLocation: TBC This beginner course is open to anyone who is interested in coaching with the Ottawa Gaels this year. Participants don’t need ANY prior experience as a coach to attend!The Foundation Award/Introduction To Gaelic Games Coaching course is aimed at beginner coaches and will enable participants to assist a coach in the organization of activities to develop Gaelic Football, Camogie or Hurling. Check out this video about the course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6PRDUX6RTkWe encourage all players (new and experienced), teachers and parents to attend this interactive, hands-on course. Please bring water, comfortable clothing, running shoes, and a positive attitude! To register, please email treasurer.ottawagaels.ca@gaa.ie. Course Info The ICGG Award course has been designed to support new coaches develop a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, competencies, and values for coaching the child, youth or adult playing population. The course is structured around three key elements: 1. The Coach | ‘Being a Coach’, ‘How to Coach’, and ‘Preparation for Planning’. 2. The Player | ‘Who are you coaching?’. Whether they are child, youth or adult players, male or female and address the need to be inclusive. 3. The Game | a focus on movement for Gaelic games, skill development and...
read moreCo-Ed Gaelic Sports Spring Sessions
Grab your cleats and water bottle, because the Ottawa Gaels are back in action after our winter break! Join us on Sunday, March 13th and Sunday, April 24th for your chance to warm up your shooting, blocking, and get your pre-season legs in motion! Co-ed Camogie 2:00-3:00pmCo-ed Gaelic football 3:00-4:00pm Please arrive approx. 10-15min before your session to allow for a sideline warmup. In order to overcome this problem, we should intake healthy and balanced appalachianmagazine.com levitra on line diet. Do you experience problems like erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation during physical relations. 5mg cialis online For instance, there are some states that don’t have any formal needs, whereby most need initial written testing of driving basics. cheapest price for viagra purchasing this It is essential to ask your doctor about appropriate dosage. cheapest sildenafil The sessions will be $15/player. All participants must e-transfer their participation fee ????? ?? ???????. Please e-transfer your fee to our Treasurer Vanessa at treasurer.ottawagaels.ca@gaa.ie (no password required). ?????? ????: ???????? ?????-?? ??????? ??????????? ???? ?? ???? ?? ????????. The QR code can be on your smartphone or printed out. If you haven’t had the chance to download your vaccine certificate, it can be done by visiting https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/, or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to have your vaccine certificate mailed. Any questions or concerns? Feel free to message...
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