Back in the mid-90s, Gerard was captain of the O’Toole’s side that won the U13 North Dublin Premier Football League. Sadly, a traffic accident in the summer of 1996 saw Gerard lose his life, but such was the impact of his short career that we decided to mark his contribution with the annual Ger Canavan Tournament. We are proud to say that it is now in its 18th year.

O’Tooles are inviting players to take part in  Under 12 Boys Hurling skills section of The Ger Canavan Tournament. This will take place on Saturday the 4th of July from 2pm until 4pm.

We are looking for twenty two  players  from other clubs (two players per club).  To decide the two players from your club, we ask that you hold a club competition sending the winner and runner up to represent your club.

The  games in the skills competition are as follows:

  • Skill 1 Pitch – hurling wall game

10 Target: Strike any side / 20 Target : Strike right side / 30 target : Strike Left side. 5 points for hitting wall directly.
Target score every time target hit directly. 1 min per player.

  • Skill 2 Pitch – solo square

Run out – jab lift then solo around 15 meter sq and back.Start with 20 points – lose a point each time sliotar dropped or taken into hand.

  • Skill 3 Pitch – jab lifts

Rotate through triangle jab lifting 3 sliotars. 5 points for each successful lift.  30 secs per person.

  • Skill 4 Pitch – sideline cuts

3 attempts to cut sliotar over bar from 15 meters distance. 10 points for each successful cut.

  • Skill 5 Pitch – 65’s

2 attempts at 65’s from anywhere between 2 cones.10 points for each successful score over the bar.

If you would like your club to send two representatives, please complete the registration form below on or before the Friday the 19th of June. Please note we are operating a first come first served policy with respect to registration. The cost for entering is €10 per player.

We ask that you email the names of the players to Alan McGovern, skills competition coordinator (0862503901 or aldubham@hotmail.com) on the Wednesday before the competition.

If you have any other questions please contact Alan directly.