Membership:
Please note that our members train in groups based on the class/year they attend at school.
We are now accepting applications for 1st class in September 2020. Please email:
genesiscoltsmembership@gmail.com for an application form stating that you wish to apply for the 1st class group for your daughter in September 2020.
We only accept applications for our youngest members in the preceding year to joining so please do not apply before then.
There is a waiting list for groups from 2nd class onward. Please contact:
genesiscoltsmembership@gmail.com for an application form to join our waiting list.
Training Times:
For this season the training times are still to be confirmed. Please note that due to the number of hockey players in the club, training will take place in three locations:
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UCD: Patterson Pitch
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UCD: Waterbase Pitch
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St. Raphelas School, Kilmacud
2020/21 season TBC
Primary Time Venue
1st Class - 11.00 -12.00pm: UCD (Patterson)
2nd Class - 10.00 -11.00am: UCD (Patterson)
3rd Class - 11.00 -12.00pm: UCD (Patterson)
4th Class - 10.00 -11.00am: UCD (Patterson)
5th Class - 10.00 -11.30am: UCD (Olympic)
6th Class - 10.00 -11.30am: UCD (Olympic)
Secondary Time Venue
1st Year: 12.00 -1.30pm: UCD (Patterson)
2nd Year (Minors): 11.30 -1.00pm: UCD (Olympic)
U16’s (Juniors): 1.00 - 2.30pm: St. Raphaela’s School
Coaching
We have an inspiring team of talented coaches who bring all their invaluable experience to help develop the girls’ skills and encourage a better understanding of the game in line with the IHA’s Hooked for Life model. All our coaches have been Garda vetted and have completed the Safeguarding Course for working with Children. Genesis are facilitating our Junior coaches to complete their Irish Hockey Association (IHA) Level 1 coaching course.
At Genesis we believe in trying to help each player maximize their abilities and so some members from our secondary school Colts will be offered a place in the Club’s “G-Force Squad”. They will be offered an additional mid-week training session which is designed to stretch them as players and they work in a small group environment to help improve their technical skill set.
Meet Our Coaches
This glamorous gallery will hopefully help put some faces to the names (or vice versa) of the Genesis Colts coaching and management team (and K9 friends!).
Policies
Code of Ethics
Genesis Hockey Club has adapted the Code of Ethics ensure that the Clubs young people are safe-guarded in their participation in hockey in the Club. The Code additionally protects coaches, managers and leaders in addition to the players themselves and also ensure that we are up to date with current best practice and legislation within Ireland.
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Please see here for the code of ethics
Code of Conduct
Genesis Hockey Club wants to provide the best possible environment for all people involved in the sport.
All players deserve to be given enjoyable, safe sporting opportunities, free of abuse of any kind. These
participants have rights, which must be respected, and responsibilities that they must accept. All players,
coaches, volunteers and parents should be encouraged to realise that they have responsibilities to treat other participants and sports leaders with fairness and respect.
We ask each player, coach, volunteer and parent to adhere to our guidelines and codes of conduct and request that you all sign a copy to confirm your commitment to our policies and guidelines and return to your relevant Club Representative.
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Please see here for the code of conduct
Anti-bullying
Genesis Hockey recognises the importance of a positive club culture in the prevention of all forms of bullying. Our club culture and atmosphere values and welcomes difference and diversity, and inclusivity and respect are at the clubs core.
Our aim is always to provide a safe and supportive environment to all our club members where positive
behaviours are encouraged and all club members are aware that any form of bullying is unacceptable. Through our Core Values we are committed to achieving an environment which maximises the potential of all our members when playing or participating in Genesis Hockey.
We adopt a practical, common sense, compassionate and integrated approach to addressing bullying. We are committed to implementing structures and investing in relevant training to prevent and deal with allegations of bullying. With this ethos, Genesis Hockey is committed to ensuring that incidents of bullying are dealt with appropriately at all times.
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Please see here for our Anti Bullying Policy
Selection Policy:
Social Media Policy:
Children’s Officer and Designated Person
For concerns regarding the protection and welfare of Junior players please contact our Club Children’s Officer. Our Childrens officer is:
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Laura Barrie
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Phone: 086 849 4481
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Email:
The Club Children’s Officers is an essential element in the creation of a quality atmosphere for young people in any club. They act as a resource to members with regard to children’s issues and also ensure that children have a voice in the running of the club and can talk freely about their experiences.
Designated Liaison Officer
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Cliona Dooge,
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Phone: 086 603 6229
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Email:
Juniors
WELCOME
Genesis Juniors is a successful and vibrant part of our club which has been running for over 30 years. The club is committed to providing a safe and fun environment for young people to participate in and enjoy sport. The junior section of the club has grown to over 350 members and is vital to the future of the club. We have 24 coaches, coaching 9 secondary school teams and primary school groups from 1st - 6th class. We train and play on two adjacent pitches in UCD from 10am - 1.30pm on a Sunday morning with all the added benefits of UCD’s excellent facilities. Our under 16’s train and play competitive matches on a Sunday afternoon in our Senior Club’s Home ground at St. Raphaela’s Secondary School, Kilmacud.
As well as the hockey, the club has a vibrant social side which at junior level can range from cinema outings and fun days to overnight trips. We believe hockey is a great way for girls to make friends and keep fit and has the potential to become a lifelong passion as it has for many of us in the club.