Wellness programme begins
Series of events lined up by G.A.A. for rest of month
THE PLAYING fields are likely to remain silent for a considerable time yet, but that hasn’t stopped Wexford G.A.A. from organising a vibrant wellness programme which is being rolled out until the last day of the month.
The activities started yesterday (Monday), and they will continue until Saturday, May 31, with all those yearning for a return of our national games actively encouraged to take part.
McCauley Health and Beauty Pharmacy are sponsors of the online, interactive programme once again, and the impressive line-up really does contain something for everyone.
The aim is to promote mental health and personal wellbeing during this difficult time, and there will be skills challenges, educational webinars, and a range of activities suitable for all age groups.
It hasn’t been easy for those in the over-70 category, so the fact that Wexford inter-county players past and present have volunteered to call cocooning members of the community deserves the highest commendation. A few minutes’ chat with a prominent hurler or footballer could very well make somebody’s day in these times.
Three live online Reeling in the Years panel discussions should prove a big attraction, with programmes planned with the All-Ireland hurling winners of 1996, the All-Ireland football semi-finalists of 2008, and the three-in-a-row All-Ireland camogie champions of 2010 to 2012.
Davy Fitzgerald and Lee Chin will set skills challenges for the younger generation, while the packed programme also includes a weekly online family table quiz, club activity challenges, coaching webinars, and various items geared towards primary school children.
On the final day of the programme (Sunday, May 31), Wexford supporters worldwide are encouraged to don their county colours while walking in their local area with members of their household to promote health and wellbeing in their local communities.
Further information on the wellness programme is available from the Co. Secretary, Gearóid Devitt (secretary.wexford@gaa.ie or 0871218365), while more details and links to the various events are available on the County Board website (www.wexfordgaa.ie), or by following @OfficialWexGAA on Twitter.
The programme from today until May 31 is outlined below.
Tuesday, May 19: Gaels with Tales (conversations with G.A.A. stalwarts).
Wednesday, May 20: Athletic development coaching webinar, 7.30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21: Go WeLL (post-primary schools webinar); Reeling in the Years, 8 p.m. (Senior football 2008 – relive some great days with members of the panel).
Friday, May 22: Fitness with the ball, 12 noon; monster county G.A.A. table quiz, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 23: Club 300km challenge (child up to under-11 to attempt to hit 50km cumulatively; youth up to under-17 to attempt to hit 100km cumulatively; adult 18+ to attempt to hit 150km cumulatively).
Sunday, May 24: Reeling in the Years, 8 p.m. (Senior camogie 2010 to 2012 – relive some great days with members of the panel).
Monday, May 25: Meet your Heroes, 8 p.m. (phone calls and online Q&A with players from past and present).
Tuesday, May 26: Gaels with Tales (conversations with G.A.A. stalwarts); Reeling in the Years, 8 p.m. (Senior hurling 1996 – relive some great days with members of the panel).
Wednesday, May 27: Gamesbased coaching webinar, 7.30 p.m.
Thursday, May 28: Go WeLL (post-primary schools webinar); exclusive online interview, 8 p.m. (Billy Dodd chats to Billy Walsh).
Friday, May 29: Fitness with the ball, 12 noon; monster county G.A.A. table quiz, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 30: live online nursery.
Sunday, May 31: #Walk4Wexford (wear your county colours and walk with members of your household).
Other regular features until Sunday week will be: skills challenges with Davy Fitzgerald and Lee Chin; activities for primary school children; couch to 3km tips with Sports Active Wexford; sedentary behaviour and older adult podcasts from Sports Active Wexford; health and wellbeing tips from McCauley Health and Beauty Pharmacy; light physical activity programmes for all ages with Sports Active Wexford.