Benchmarking 2020 2017 Results are at the bottom of this page.

A club’s designated GDA will be their first point of contact for all elements of the scheme. The Rebel Óg Coaching team is as follows:

Targets must be retained on an annual basis and clubs can progress along the spectrum of targets from year to year. Thus a progressive coaching pathway for clubs is incorporated, with optional elements also listed for clubs who wish to strive for even higher standards. Clubs who do not wish to enter the programme will retain access to all individual elements of the programme, such as Monster blitzes or coaching courses, however, GDA priority will be given to clubs who are implementing an integrated club coaching plan under the programme. The minimum requirements for entry include some essential club structures for the implementation of any coaching plan. Also, a requirement for all clubs to host a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp is included.  The Cúl Camp must be organised according to the nationally approved guidelines outlined by Croke Park. ‘Urban’ exceptions may be necessary in terms of schools, which do not fall within any club catchment area. In such cases external resources may be devoted to fill any gaps.

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Bronze Targets

‘Primary School Coaching & Games Programme’

• All schools in club catchment area
• Schools coaching plan including Heads of Agreement
• Minimum coaching requirement
  • Junior Infants to 2^nd class must be covered (boys & girls)
  • ‘A standard’ 8 hurling & 8 football coaching sessions
  • ‘B standard’ 6 hurling & 6 football coaching sessions
  • ‘C standard’ 4 hurling & 4 football coaching sessions
  • Boys & girls must be coached in mixed schools
• Minimum games requirement
  • 2 Club-School blitzes annually (1 at the end of each coaching block)
  • hosted at Club grounds – all schools in club catchment area invited

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Silver Targets

‘Child Player Coaching & Games Programme’ – 5-12 year olds

• Child player coaching plan for 5 to 12 year olds
• Minimum games requirement
  • 16 x U12 matches; 12 x Official Monster U10 blitzes; 12 x Official Monster U8 blitzes
• Young Referees
  • Clubs to bring at least one ‘Young Whistler’ to each of the above Monster blitzes
• Mid-term Camp
  • Mini-Easter or Halloween Camp (minimum two days) for Child Players
• Coach Education
  • organise three workshops for Child player coaches annually
  • this may include Foundation and Code of Ethics courses

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Gold Targets

‘Youth Player Coaching & Games Programme’

• Youth Player Coaching Plan

• Minimum games requirement
  • 20 x U14 matches; 20 x U16 matches; 20 x U18 matches
• Coach Education
  • organise three workshops for Youth player coaches annually
  • this may include Award 1 or Award 2 courses
• Physical development programme
  • 6 week Academy programme for youth players – content provided by GDAs, devised by Mardyke Arena & Dr. Wesley O’Brien
• Active Post Primary schools liaison officer
  • Serve on local post primary schools committee
• Academies
  • Submission of names for U13 Academy registration and participation by players on Regional and County squads, if selected

Targets must be retained on an annual basis and clubs can progress along the spectrum of targets from year to year. Thus a progressive coaching pathway for clubs is incorporated, with optional elements also listed for clubs who wish to strive for even higher standards. Clubs who do not wish to enter the programme will retain access to all individual elements of the programme, such as Monster blitzes or coaching courses, however, GDA priority will be given to clubs who are implementing an integrated club coaching plan under the programme. The minimum requirements for entry include some essential club structures for the implementation of any coaching plan. Also, a requirement for all clubs to host a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp is included.  The Cúl Camp must be organised according to the nationally approved guidelines outlined by Croke Park. ‘Urban’ exceptions may be necessary in terms of schools, which do not fall within any club catchment area. In such cases external resources may be devoted to fill any gaps.

Benchmarking Clubs – Whats in it for our club?

• Priority access to Pairc Ui Chaoimh Initiatives e.g. Monster Blitzes,Go Games Blitzes
• Eligibility to apply for U12 Croke Park Day
• Additional Cul Camp Gear
• Access to Munster Stadium days
• Application for Half Time games of County & Club games in Cork
• Entry to the Hurling and Football Go Games Summer leagues for 2018
• Entry to Munster U15 Super 10’s Competition
• Access to the Rebel Og Coaching and Munster Coaching Conferences in Pairc Ui Chaoimh
• Primary school Coaching and Games supports
• Club Support via Workshops and other initiatives run by Rebel Og Coaching
• Club bookings for Coach Education Courses (Foundation & Award 1)

For your club to avail of these opportunities they will need to be in the Benchmarking process.