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ROADSTONE NATIONAL AWARDS 2003

Categories:

1. Hurling/Camogie Initiative or Initiatives of the Year

Submissions in this category should outline clear strategies implemented in the current school year to promote hurling/camogie. A tactical plan incorporating all aspects of the promotion/s should be included. The emphasis should be on creativity, innovation and the success of the initiatives should be clearly outlined. Single or multiple initiatives will have equal status.

2. Football Initiative or Initiatives of the Year

Submissions in this category should outline clear strategies implemented in the current school year to promote football. A tactical plan incorporating all aspects of the promotion/s should be included. The emphasis should be on creativity; innovation and the success of the initiatives should be clearly outlined. Single or multiple initiatives will have equal status.

3. County Publication of the Year

Submissions in this category should include any relevant County or Provincial publication. Creativity, imagination and appeal to a wide range of ages should be the criteria. Copy of the publication should be submitted be it print or electronic but only with a clear outline of a strategic plan and targets achieved. Evidence of publication to the satisfaction of the assessors must be submitted.

4. Annual Fixtures/Information Booklet of the Year

A copy of the current county fixtures and information booklet should be submitted. Electronically produced fixtures are also acceptable and will have equal status and CD ROMs and Floppy Disks should be included.

5. Public Relations of the Year

Entries should describe the organisation's public relations strategy and philosophy. Details of successful use of varied media in reaching the target audience should be outlined and submitted.

6. Assessors' Merit Award

This will be awarded to a school, county or province that, in the opinion of the assessors, has achieved a high standard of entry, without winning a category. There will be 4 Awards, I for each Province.

7. Cumann na mBunscol School of the Year - Urban

The winning schools in this category should have achieved a high standard in the promotion of Gaelic Games - football, hurling, camogie, handball, rounders - among as many children as possible within the school. Entries should outline and illustrate the strategies and initiatives used to promote games, to include children of all ability levels, to provide effective coaching of any other appropriate approaches. Detailed school information should be part of the entry.

8. Cumann na mBunscol School of the Year - Rural

The winning schools in this category should have achieved a high standard in the promotion of Gaelic Games - football, hurling, camogie, handball, rounders - among as many children as possible within the school. Entries should outline and illustrate the strategies and initiatives used to promote games, to include children of all ability levels, to provide effective coaching of any other appropriate approaches. Detailed school information should be part of the entry.
Counties may enter any three of the categories 1-5

Provincial units of Cumann na mBunscol are free to enter any category that is relevant to them.

*The Judges decision is final. Canvassing will disqualify.

Entry Form & Enquiries:
Mr Eamonn Mullen
St Brendan's N.S.
Cartron Point
Sligo.
Email: stbrens.ias@eircom.net