Below is a list of all upcoming LGFA webinars you can avail of, and how to register. Prior booking is essential for all webinars and access details will be forwarded following registration.
A large selection of our previous webinars are available to watch on the LGFA YouTube Channel under playlists for Coach Education, Player Education, Club Leadership, County Leadership and Match Officials Education.
Please note you must register for each event through links below and you will then receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Coach Education
Topic: Lessons Learned from LGFA Coach Analysis
Date: Tuesday 10th November 2022
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All coaches of all age groups
Description: This webinar, delivered by Joe Turley from Performa Sports and the LGFA’s William Harmon, will focus on presenting the key data points from recent research conducted via our LGFA coach education initiatives and how it informs coaching behaviour and approach.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Concussion Awareness: Our Findings
Date: Monday 14th November
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Players and Coaches
Description: This webinar will be delivered by Dr Róisín Leahy and will focus on concussion awareness and the findings of her PhD on Concussion specifically in Ladies Gaelic Football.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Demands of our Game: What does the research say?
Date: Monday 28th November 2022
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All coaches of all age groups
Description: This webinar will focus on recent research conducted by Glen Kelly (TUD) around the key demands of our game and how it impacts coaching practice.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Cultivating a Coaches Community of Practice in a Voluntary Sport Setting
Date: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All coaches of all age groups
Description: This webinar will present the key ingredients require to cultivate a coach’s community of practice in your club. The webinar will be supported by recent research conducted in this area in a voluntary sport setting.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: The Gaelic Games Player Pathway
Date: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All coaches of all age groups
Description: This webinar will present the recently launched Gaelic Games Player Pathway and how it can be applied in a club setting. The Player Pathway is designed to ensure that every player has the opportunity to participate and become involved in our game. It is important that coaches are aware of the stage of development that their players are at and the potential stage that they can reach. This will also ensure that the level of training being provided is appropriate for the developmental stage of your players.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Injuries. What? Where? When?
Date: Wednesday 22nd February
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Players
Description: This webinar will provide a greater understanding on the most frequent LGFA injuries and the initial findings from analysis of the LGFA injury fund
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: The Unconscious Bias in Coaching
Date: Thursday 2nd March
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All coaches of all age groups
Description: This webinar will present findings from recent LGFA research conducted by Dr. Irene Hogan (MTU), focusing on the influences of the club environment on the experiences of volunteer women coaches. In addition, this webinar will highlight areas of improvement at club level regarding the perceptions of women’s roles in clubs and the possible biases that exist.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Match Officials Education
Topic: Deep Dive on the Rules with National Referees
Date: Tuesday 8th November
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Match Officials
Description: This webinar will focus on frequently asked questions from match officials and allow some LGFA National Referees to share their thoughts and experiences
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Referee Performance Analysis
Date: Tuesday 22nd November
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Match Officials
Description: This webinar will be delivered by Joe Turley from Performa Sports and he will discuss findings from performance analysis conducted with LGFA referees. This will assist all referees to reflect on their own performances.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: The Match Official Mindset
Date: Monday 5th December
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Match Officials
Description: This webinar will focus on the mental preparation required for a match official and provide tips and guidance to ensure they remain focused
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: New Umpires and Linesperson Training
Date: Thursday 12th January
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: New LGFA Umpires and Linespersons
Description: This webinar will upskill new umpires and linespersons to officiate in LGFA
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Annual Rules Refresher
Date: Monday 30th January
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: Current LGFA referees aged 17+
Description: This webinar forms part of the official suite of LGFA referee education and all current referees must complete the course either in person or online annually. Participants must also complete an online rules assessment post-webinar
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Deep Dive on the Rules with National Referees
Date: Wednesday 15th February
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Match Officials
Description: This webinar will focus on frequently asked questions from match officials and allow some LGFA National Referees to share their thoughts and experiences
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Annual Rules Refresher
Date: Monday 6th March
Time: 8.30pm
Aimed at: Current LGFA referees aged 17+
Description: This webinar forms part of the official suite of LGFA referee education and all current referees must complete the course either in person or online annually. Participants must also complete an online rules assessment post-webinar
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Club Leadership Series
Topic: Preparing for your Club AGM
Date: Tuesday 1st November
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: Club Officers, especially Chairperson, Secretary
Description: This webinar will refresh club officers on the basics of planning and running a club AGM
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
Date: Tuesday 29th November
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: Club Officers
Description: This webinar will provide useful hints and tips on volunteer management in your club, from recruitment to retention and recognition
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Accessing Funding Locally
Date: Monday 12th December
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: Club Officers
Description: This webinar will provide useful hints and tips on planning for and applying for grant funding
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Getting Started as a Club Chairperson
Date: Wednesday 18th January
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: Club Chairpersons
Description: An insight into the role of the club chairperson and guidance to assist you with the role
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Getting Started as a Club Secretary
Date: Wednesday 25th January
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: Club Secretaries
Description: A webinar aimed at giving an insight into the role of the club secretary and guidance to assist you with the role
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Getting Started as a Club Treasurer
Date: Tuesday 7th February
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: Club Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers
Description: An insight into the role of the club treasurer and guidance to assist you with the role
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Getting Started as a Club Registrar
Date: Monday 13th February
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: Club Registrars
Description: An Insight into the role of the club registrar and guidance to assist you with the role including the Foireann system
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Getting Started as a Club PRO
Date: Thursday 9th March
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: Club PRO’s
Description: An insight into the role of the club PRO and guidance to assist you with the role
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Becoming an ‘All Star’ Inclusive Club
Date: Monday 13th March
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All Club Executive Officers and Club Coaches
Description: This webinar will provide guidance on how to establish the GAA All Stars Programme in your club to ensure you can become a more inclusive club. This is a very special initiative which was set up for children with special needs aged 9yrs -12yrs. Their main objective was to include children that could not take part in a typical team game, assisting them with ball skills, exercise, and of course, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Rules Procedures for my Club
Date: Wednesday 22nd March
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All Club Executive Officers
Description: This webinar will provide guidance on the most frequently asked rules questions to assist clubs and officers in their roles.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
We are also working with the GAA and Camogie Association on the Club Leadership Programme. Click on image below to book into those sessions.
County/Provincial Leadership Series
Topic: Preparing for Your County AGM
Date: Wednesday 2nd November
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: County Executive officers, particularly chairperson and secretary
Description: This webinar will provide guidance to county executive officers on the planning and running of their county AGM
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Fixture Planning and Reviewing
Date: Wednesday 16th November
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: County Executive officers, and members of fixtures committees
Description: This webinar will provide guidance to counties in relation to planning and organising their master fixture plan
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Leadership of Your County for County Chairperson
Date: Monday 16th January
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: County Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons
Description: This webinar will provide guidance and support on the role of the County Chairperson
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Effective Administration for the County Secretary
Date: Monday 23rd January
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: County Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries
Description: This webinar will provide guidance and support on the role of the County Secretary
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Managing Your Finances for the County Treasurer
Date: Thursday 23rd February
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: County Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers
Description: This webinar will provide guidance and support on the role of the County Treasurer
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Registrations and Utilising Foireann for the County Registrar
Date: Monday 27th February
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: County Registrars and Assistant Registrars
Description: This webinar will provide guidance and support on the role of the County Registrar and how to ensure best use of Foireann
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Showcasing Your County with County PRO
Date: Monday 13th March
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: County PRO’s and PR Committees
Description: This webinar will provide guidance and support on the role of the County PRO and their PR Committees
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Player Education
Topic: Concussion Awareness: Our Findings
Date: Monday 14th November
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Players and Coaches
Description: This webinar will be delivered by Dr Róisín Leahy and will focus on concussion awareness and the findings of her PhD on Concussion specifically in Ladies Gaelic Football.
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Date: Wednesday 30th November
Time: 7.30pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Players
Description: This webinar will create a greater understanding for players around their menstrual cycle and the impact on performance
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Injuries. What? Where? When?
Date: Wednesday 22nd February
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Players
Description: This webinar will provide a greater understanding on the most frequent LGFA injuries and the initial findings from analysis of the LGFA injury fund
To book your place: CLICK HERE
Topic: Setting Your Goals
Date: Thursday 16th March
Time: 8.00pm
Aimed at: All LGFA Players
Description: This webinar will assist players to set their personal goals for the season and give guidance on how to monitor and review these goals
To book your place: CLICK HERE