Development

The following provides information on the Camogie Associaton National Coaching Committee and also coach education courses including Caman Get a Grip, Caman Get Hooked.

Coaching Committee

The coaching committee is as follows:

Chairperson: Sheila O Donohoe

Secretary: Collette Coady

Director of Camogie: Mary O Connor

Regional Development Co-Ordinator:
Caroline Murray
Fiona O Driscoll
Damien Young
Bridget Barneville
Kitty Fagan
Siobhan Ryan

Contact Details:
Secretary: Collette Coady –

Coaching and Games Development Committee
Terms of Reference

Subject to the overall jurisdiction of Ardchomhairle (Central Council), the Coaching and Games Development Committee shall:

Shared terms of reference
• Establish and oversee the implementation of a five year Coaching and Games Development strategy
• Liaise with Coaching Ireland, Irish Sports Council, the GAA and other relevant bodies concerned with coach education, Camogie within the Education sector, participation, inclusion and games development
• Provide regular reports to Ardchomhairle and a report to Annual Congress.

Applications for Coaching Courses:

The below links are relevant to County Board and/or Club units who are interested in completing the Foundation Level Course in Camogie and/or Level One Coaching Course.

Please click on the below links to proceed with your application.

Foundation Level Coaching Course

Level One Coaching Course

Coach Education Courses:
Camán Coach Camogie is the new coaching programme devised by the Camogie Association.

Caman Get A Grip
This 8 hour course over 2 days is an introduction to coaching ansd is the first step on the coaching ladder. The course qualifies coaches to coach 6-9 year old Camogie players. Entry Requirements: Applicants must be 16 years of age. Cost: €30 per person. Both Clubs and county boards can apply for a course. Minimum 12 participants on a course. Max 24 participants on a course..

Caman Get Hooked
This level 1 course is of 20 hour duration and qualifies coaches to coach 10-14 year olds. Entry Requirments: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have completed the Camán Get a Grip course or GAA Foundation Child Award. Cost: €70 per person. Both Clubs and county boards can apply for a course. Minimum 12 participants on a course. Max 24 participants on a course.


The Camogie Player Pathway
Click on this link for Player Pathway Document link under resources and useful links on this website.

The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of the National Coaching and Training Centre (NCTC) now 'Coaching Ireland' has developed a draft model for Long-Term Player/Athlete Development. The main phases of the model are explained below. Please note that not all players will smoothly assimilate to all phases in a perfect manner. Many will develop different capacities at different rates. These phases have been adapted to Camogie for the development of a Camogie Player Pathway.

Coaching Course Booking Procedures

Camogie Workshops