Clare Community Games

Some activities have new rules while other activities have amended rules. Please read carefully as the below are the new motions that were passed and coming into effect in 2012.

Coming into effect for 2012 Season

Motion 20 Cycling on Grass: New Rule - That the push start is from a stationary position. Comes into effect 2012.

Motion 22 Futsal - Boys U/13 and Girls U/13: Amend Rule 9 to read - Duration of the game shall be two equal periods of 15 minutes. Comes into effect 2012.

Motion 27 Skittles: Amend Rule 5 to read: Rule 5 in the Activities Handbook to read as follows: ' The throw line to be marked at 7m for under 16, 6m for under 14 and 5m for under 12 from skittle number1 and is 3m long squared at the ends with a 5cm line'. Comes into effect 2012.

Motion 31 Tag Rugby: New Rule - The Sin Bin, Players can be sin binned for 5 minutes for the following: Deliberate aggressive fouling of any kind; Continuous fouling or unsporting behaviour. Comes into effect 2012.

Motion 32 Tag Rugby: New Rule - Sending Off, A player can be sent off for the following: Striking or kicking an opponent; Verbal abuse or the use of bad language towards opponents or officials. Comes into effect 2012.

Motion 34 Tag Rugby: New Rule to read - That a player in the act of scoring be allowed one step after being tagged to score. Comes into effect 2012.

Motion 38 Tag Rugby: New Rule - Tags worn one on each hip must be no shorter than 12 inches. Comes into effect 2012.

Motion 47 Variety: New Rule - The top two teams at county level will be eligible to compete at the national finals. Comes into effect 2012. MOTION 47 WASN'T PASSED BUT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THIS IS PUT IN PLACE.

Coming into effect for 2013 Season

Motion 24 Indoor soccer: Boys & Girls U/13: Amend Rule 8 to read - The duration of the game, shall be two equal periods of 15 minutes. Comes into effect 2013.

Motion 25 Indoor Soccer: Boys & Girls U/15 (over 13years): Amend Rule 8 to read - The duration of the game shall be two equal periods of 15 minutes. Comes into effect 2013.

Motion 30 Table Tennis: New Rule - The four provincial winners play a round robin competition to determine the winners and runners up. Comes into effect 2013.

Motion 40 Talent: U/14 Group/Drama or Comedy Sketch: Amend Rule 3 to read: Chairs may be used on stage to seat the performers only - A chair may be repositioned but only to reseat or to clear the acting area. Cannot be used in any other way. Comes into effect 2013.

Motion 45 Variety: Amend Rule 10 to read - All music must be live music provided by 1. The members of the panel on stage or 2. An over 16 accompanist may be used to provide basic music to songs and dances. The accompanist Is not permitted to play solo or virtuoso items; Must be visible to judges at all times - either front side stage or on floor front of stage; Must be specifically identified to the Co- Ordinator and Judges prior to each performance; Will not be permitted to participate in any other way. NOTE: NO synthesisers, tape recordings or pre-recorded sounds will be permitted. Comes into effect 2013.

New legislation is due in September 2012 to make it compulsory for ALL adult volunteers to be Garda vetted. Volunteers must be separately vetted for each organisation. Currently Headquarters are dealing with over 200 applications per week and the process usually takes about 3 weeks.

It will be a requirement for any adult involved in supervising, coaching, training and acting as officials etc for children in sport. This includes coordinators, managers, referees, linesmen, finish judges, assemblers, in fact anyone who has unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults at Area, County Provincial and National level
This will become a very serious issue for Community Games and many other sporting organisations if the adults involved do not get Garda Clearance.

Please raise the issue urgently at your next Area meeting and request that all your committee and any other volunteers you regularly use, complete the Community Games Garda Vetting form.  See Garda Vetting FAQs. Forms can be submitted directly to: -

The HSE Community Games Media Awards were held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath on Saturday 28th April 2012. John Treacy, Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Sports Council presented the National and Regional Media with their highly coveted awards. Speaking to the guests including Paddy McCaul, President of the FAI, Dr Ailis Brosnan, HSE, Dympna Bracken, HSE and Mary Goode, AIT, John Treacy congratulated the Media for their support of the Community Games organisation and also paid tribute to the Community Games volunteers for their dedication and looked forward to building further links between the organisations.

“I would like to welcome all the representatives from the National and Regional newspapers and Radio stations; we are so appreciative of the support you afford us. I would also like to especially commend the HSE Community Games PRO’s who give so much time and effort to their role and their efforts are certainly paying off. The media have such an important role in building the profile of the Community Games and we are very eager to work with both the print and broadcast to develop our image further.” said Gerry Davenport, President of the HSE Community Games.

Mary Phelan, from Sixmilebridge, won a County PRO Award and the Clare Champion picked up three awards for their exceptional coverage of Community Games in Co. Clare (regional award, continuity award and best unusual photo for Declan Monaghan). Clare FM also won a special recognition award.

Mary Phelan, Paddy McCaul, President, FAI, Declan Monaghan, Mike Bourke, Deputy President, HSE Community Games.

Preparations are underway for the Community Games May National Finals (25-27th May).  The final timetable is available on the HSE Community Games website.

The Carlton Shearwater Plaza Hotel in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway was buzzing with excitement and anticipation on Saturday the 19th November when volunteers from every corner of Ireland were rewarded for their hard work throughout 2011 at the HSE Community Games Area, Volunteer and Youth Awards Event. The awards are a celebration of the excellent work and dedication of volunteers from those areas within HSE Community Games that have achieved high levels of participation by children in a wide range of sports and cultural activities throughout the year.  Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry won the Munster area award, Rose Meakins was presented with the Clare Adult Volunteer award and Sean Stack received the Clare Youth Volunteer award.

(L-R) Back: Rob Stephen, Kevin O'Loughlin, Pat Taylor, Graham Meakins, Kathleen Bourk , Tony Bourke, Sean Stack, John O'Sullivan, and Mike Bourke, Deputy President, HSE Community Games. (L-R) Front: Mary Loughnane, Carmel Grealy, General Vice President, HSE Community Games, Rose Meakins, Margaret Culloty, Director, HSE Community Games, Mary Phelan, and Cecilia O'Sullivan.