The Camogie Association is delighted to launch the fifth year of our MNA Programme in partnership with Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Policy. The MNA Programme primarily looks at the development of female mentors and coaches within clubs around the country.
The MNA Programme will act as an important step in supporting clubs to ensure the retention of players away from the playing field and the recruitment of females and that they will pass on their knowledge and experience to future players through coaching. The programme is seen as a model for clubs of how to develop a pathway to recruit, develop, retain, and support females within the club on their journey as coaches or in other volunteer roles. The role that women can play in passing on their intrinsic knowledge of the game to young players is a key reason behind this programme and the part that they can play as positive role models for young players.
Participating clubs nominate a female mentor who will be upskilled across a wide range of areas, including communications, mentoring and volunteer development. There are 100 places available for 2024.
MNA mentors also receive a practical session on how to deliver the Hurl with Me and receive resources on the newly revamped programme.
