This article is from page 91 of the 2011-12-06 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 91 JPG
IN AN effort to alleviate the increasing problem of player numbers especially in rural clubs, Bord na nÓg Iomaint have put a motion into this Thursday’s AGM to allow clubs to play 11, 13 or 15 aside in all C and D grade underage hurling competitions.
If passed, the motion would help tackle the crippling problem of play er numbers that has previously prevented clubs from participating fully in competitions at the lower grades.
In line with the Bord na nÓg Peil convention last Tuesday that debated playing the Under 16 football championship during the summer, Sixmilebridge and Meelick are also looking for change in the Under 14 and 16 formats in hurling.
Both clubs have put in motions to switch the two competitions, with the Under 14 hurling championship proposed to move to the summer months and the Under 16 hurling championship to revert to its spring slot.
Clooney/Quin have also looked to bring forward their hugely successful Under 13 hurling tournament to early September ‘to improve the chances of playing hurling in more favourable weather conditions and that these Under 13 fixtures be included/incorporated into the overall Bord na nÓg fixtures programme for the season.’
After a mass turnover of officials on the Bord na nÓg executive for 2011, the current Bord na nÓg Iomaint officers under the chairmanship of Martin Reynolds are set to remain in situ for the coming year as they look to build upon the success of the backto-back Munster minor champions.
The Bord na nÓg annual convention will take place in The Auburn Lodge Hotel on Thursday at 7.30pm.