Denis, Denis, who the heck is Denis
Your Club Update
February 19th, 2020
 
"Livin next door to to Denis"
 
Ahhh lads. I was all excited at the prospect of leagues finally getting started last week, only to have my hopes dashed on Friday afternoon when the mail came from on-high pulling the plug on everything. Storm Denis, they said. Yellow warnings they said. It didn't hit the east coast so bad, but I think in hindsight it was the correct move. So no games played last weekend. Here's hoping this week fares better. I wouldn't count on it, mind. So keep your eyes peeled on social media in case of cancellations. And wrap up well if you're coming out to see a game.
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This week's Lotto
 
OK.  I owe you more than one lotto.  Here's the deets:
Lotto for 10th February was held on 15th February as the club was closed to to the aformentioned storm.
Lotto 10th Feb (Held 15th).
Jackpot was €2,650, numbers drawn were
14, 16, 07, 03
There was no jackpot winner and no online winner. Weekly winner was Jayne McTiernan.
 
Lotto 18th February
Jackpot was €2,800, numbers drawn were
 13, 16, 15, 22
 There was no jackpot winner and no online winner. Weekly winner was Thomas Glenny.
Next week's lotto jackpot is €2,950.
 
Operation Transformation walks still flyin'
 
We're maintaing great numbers on our operation transformation walks. They continue every Monday and Wednesday nights. Remember:
  • Meet at the club at 7:15
  • OPTIONAL Weigh ins each Monday before the walk
  • No charge - just show up and join in
  • Bring your friends, this isn't just for members; all are welcome.
 
Mental Health and Wellbeing talk for our girls
 
We're pleased to announce a very special talk this Saturday at 3pm in the club hall. Nicole Owens, 3 time all ireland senior football champion with Dublin will give a talk on positive mental health and her challenges as she struggled to accept her sexuality. She'll explain the vital part that sport played in that journey. This talk is aimed at our Juvenile girls players from U14 upwards, their mentors and parents. Nicole has written a great article about this journey which is available here. We believe this will be a very valuable talk and encourage you to come along.
 
Marino Institute running wellbeing evening 
 
Next Wednesday, 26th February sees the Marino Institute of Education running a wellbeing evening from 7-9pm. This is a ticketed event with all proceeds going to Pieta House and the Sean Cox fund. Tickets can be purchased at this link. Full details in the flyer below
 
New membership system in place
 
The club are using a new system for both membership management and communications for this year. The system is provided by ClubZap. This includes a mobile app which can be used by everyone to manage their membership, and recieve information on individual teams, etc. The ClubZap app is available for iPhone in the App store or Android in the Google Play Store. Hopefully, you'll have received a renewal link from Club Zap.
 
2020 Memberships are now open for renewal
 
Membership renewal has been opened up and you can pay your membership online through ClubZap. Pricing and payment page available here. If you've already paid, we thank you for your prompt response.
 
Vins girls doing their bit for their colleges
 
Word has come through that Trinity won their Division 3 All-Ireland Colleged Championship. This team incluided 3 Vinnies players: Lizzie Murray, Aoife Brennan and Hannah O'Driscoll.  Well done girls. 
Mentors: If your players are doing well with their colleges, do let me know and we'll wish them well!
 
Adult Championship Draws Made
 
The adult hurling and football championship draws have been made. In football, we're in the SFC1 Group 3 along with Ballyboden St Enda's, Clontarf, and Whitehall Colmcille. So, mainly local derbies there. First round is down for April 15-18.
In the Hurling, we're in SHC "A" group 1 along with Group 1: St Oliver Plunkett/Eoghan Ruadh, Lucan Sarsfields and Ballinteer St John's. The First round of games are due to be played between March 31 and April 2.
 
This Weekend's Fixtures
 
The prospect of bad weather may still affect fixtures this weekend, particularly if there's rain which may lead to pitch closures. Please keep an eye on social media for last minute changes. All fixtures are published here. .Here's a couple of picks
Juvenile Boys
 U14 B team take on Sylvesters on Satuday at 1:30pm on PNU2.
Juvenile Girls
The U16 Girls face St Finians at home on PNU2 at 3pm on Saturday. This is a Division 2 clash.
Minor
All 3 Minor teams are due to get their first game time this Sunday. The A's take on Sylvesters at Broomfield at 11:00, the Bs are on 11:30 on PNU2 against Lucan Sarsfields while our Minor C team play Raheny in St Anne's at 11:00.
Adult
It's a Hurling weekend for the Adults. All 4 (read it: FOUR) Hurling teams begin their campaigns this weekend:
The senior team are in action against Craobh Chiarain out on Clonshuagh at 10:30 am on Sunday morning (facebook event here). The inters play Parnells at 10:30 am on Sunday on PNU1, the Juniors play Clanna Gael Fontenoy out in Sean Moore Park (12:00 throw in), wile the Junior B team are at home to Clontarf at 3pm on Sunday against Clontarf.
 
Newsletter details
 
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And finally..
 
We salute the sports headline writers from Kildare on their reporting of their U20's win over Offaly.
 
 
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