Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Uladh
Ulster GAA has opened applications for its prestigious Young Leaders Programme for this year.
Young GAA members aged 16-24 years old are welcome to apply for a place on the 2023 Programme full of activity. Applications must be submitted by 10am on Thursday 22nd June 2023.
The 2023 Ulster GAA Young Leaders Programme takes place over a six-month period and includes:
The young participants who must be aged 16-24 years old will achieve the following awards through the Programme:
All participants will receive a FREE specially commissioned Ulster GAA Young Leaders 2023 Jersey and are asked to bring packed lunch, snacks and drinks to each session. All Participants will be charged £24 to participate in the programme this covers the cost for the Joint Award Initiative (DofE/Gaisce) registration fees. In addition to this the following charges will apply:
We highly recommend participants completing the expedition as this is a requirement for the final Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce Award. The camping element is optional this year and any young person not wishing to camp can arrange for parent/guardian to collect them and pick up both days of expedition. The expedition will be held in Meelmore Lodge in the Mournes and full details will be provided to successful participants.
For further information contact Sharon Haughey-Grimley
Telephone: 07825855713
E-mail: sharon.haughey.ulster@gaa.ie
We expect a high demand for limited places. All those interested in applying for the Young Leaders Academy should fill out the Young Leaders Application Form.
The deadline for receipt of applications 10am on Thursday 22nd June 2023. View the Programme Guidance Notes before submitting your application.
Tue 4th July: Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Athletic Grounds Armagh
9:30am-3:30pm: GAA Foundation Coaching and Assessment
Wed 5th July: Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Athletic Grounds Armagh
9am-12noon: GAA Safeguarding Award (Group 1)
9am-12noon: Expedition Training (Group 2)
12noon-12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm-3:30pm: GAA Safeguarding Award (Group 2)
12:30pm-3:30pm: Expedition Training (Group 1)
Thurs 6th July: Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Orchard Leisure Centre Armagh
9:30am-10:30am: Wheelchair Hurling (Group 1)
9:30am-10:30am: Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce (Group 2)
10:30am-11:30am: Wheelchair Hurling (Group 2)
10:30am-11:30am: Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce (Group 1)
11:30am-12:30pm: GAA for All Games
12:30pm-1pm: Lunch
1pm-3:30pm: Consent #NeverCrossTheLine
Thursday 20th July-Friday 21st July: Hiking Expedition Meelmore Lodge, The Mournes. Full details TBC
Mon 24th July: Event Management & Leadership, Online 10:30am-11:30am
Mon 7th August: Sports Communication. Online 10:30am-11:30am
Mon 14th August: Sports Science, Online 10:30am-11:30am
Mon 21st August: Nutrition & Lifestyle, Online 10:30am-11:30am
Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Athletic Grounds Armagh
9:30am-3:30pm: GAA Foundation Coaching and Assessment
Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Athletic Grounds Armagh
9am-12noon: GAA Safeguarding Award (Group 1)
9am-12noon: Expedition Training (Group 2)
12noon-12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm-3:30pm: GAA Safeguarding Award (Group 2)
12:30pm-3:30pm: Expedition Training (Group 1)
Ulster GAA Young Leaders Academy, Orchard Leisure Centre Armagh
9:30am-10:30am: Wheelchair Hurling (Group 1)
9:30am-10:30am: Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce (Group 2)
10:30am-11:30am: Wheelchair Hurling (Group 2)
10:30am-11:30am: Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce (Group 1)
11:30am-12:30pm: GAA for All Games
12:30pm-1pm: Lunch
1pm-3:30pm: Consent #NeverCrossTheLine
Hiking Expedition Meelmore Lodge, The Mournes. Full details TBC
Event Management & Leadership, Online 10:30am-11:30am
Sports Communication. Online 10:30am-11:30am
Sports Science, Online 10:30am-11:30am
Nutrition & Lifestyle, Online 10:30am-11:30am