Outdoor Fixtures for 2019

I.T.O.W.A. Participation Development 2019

Club Developmental Programme

With so Few novice, Ladies, and Youth teams taking part in Tug of War, we need to help develop these clubs in a way that recruitment of new pullers and allow them compete where they can gain experience in a competitive environment. In 2018 we introduced a Participation Program to give the clubs an opportunity to compete with new pullers including youth & ladies, we need to expand on this initiative to give all clubs an incentive to recruit new pullers for Novice, Ladies & Youth from within in their community.

Mission is to encourage all Current & New Clubs to Recruit New members and allow them to gain experience in a controlled competition environment

Open to Novice & Div. 2 Men, Ladies, and Youths, who wish to Participate.
( Senior National Medal Winner are cannot compete)
Div. 2 Clubs may use only 2 pullers that are of Div. 2 status
Senior clubs may Compete with Novice, Youth or Ladies only
All Clubs must be affiliated to ITOWA.
All Participants Must be Members of ITOWA and hold Valid I.D. Card
Individual Weigh In, (I.D. Card at scales and Substitution)
Open Competition 2 Weight categories of 6 a side. 540kg & 480kg
Weight Advantage to new entrant Clubs and Teams with a Lady or a Youth.
Clubs/Teams with NEW ENTRANT PULLER (Allowed 2 Substitutions)
Clubs May borrow Pullers on the day
Clubs entering teams must be presented in club colours
Clubs must compete in a minimum of 4 Development league Fixtures
A 10kg weight advantage for a lady or youth 25kg for 2
A club entering a team made up of youth or Ladies can enter with the GENSB rules.
A Team that wins the competition must make at least 1 Change before that team may compete again in the competition
A standalone National Championship will be set for August subject to a minimum of 4 club entries in each class Novice, Ladies, & Youths Format and Venue to be decided.

Club Development Funding

New entrant clubs 2019 ITOWA funding €150

Provincial Board Funding €100

Senior & Div. 2 Clubs that Participate €150

Criteria:

All coaches involved must be Garda vetted
Where applicable must have safeguarding cert
Clubs Must compete at a minimum of 4 days National Development Programme
Gold and Silver Medals only
Trophy for overall best attended club
Best ladies team/youth team
To qualify to participate at GENSB tournament. Youths & Coaches MUST meet above T & C

Benefits

Help Clubs to recruit & retain members and to increase membership
Develop Club Structure (coaches & Administrators)
Develop Top quality clubs and raise club profiles
Promote best practice and strong governance from within clubs
Recognise & reward clubs for their Participation in Tug of War

The Irish Tug of War Association believes that this Club Development system is a vital form of support which will assist the development of clubs. We encourage all clubs to take a proactive approach to the running of their club and through this programme, to assess their strengths and weaknesses and seek to improve.

The ITOWA programme will showcase and share best practice amongst clubs. The Association, Clubs & Members must recognise that this is the first steps in developing a sustainable club structure and will need to be constantly monitored to reach our Goals

2019 OUTDOOR TUG OF WAR FIXTURES:

28/04/2019 Killenaule T.O.W. Club Co Tipperary

National League Men 600kg & 680kg & Youths open 6 aside & Ladies 5 a side

Scorekeeper Karen Hickey

Judge in Charge Pat Carey

12/05/2019 Mighty Oaks T.O.W. Club Co. Kilkenny

National League 600kg & 680kg ,Youths open 6 aside & Ladies 5 a side

Scorekeeper Betty Jeffers

Judge in Charge Pat Mc Gurl

26/05/2019 G & B T.O.W. Club, Delvin GAA Grounds Co. Westmeath

National League 600 kg & 680 kg,Youths open 6 aside & Ladies 5 a side

Scorekeeper Maureen Geary

Judge in Charge P.J Moore

09/06/2019 Moville Vintage Show Co. Donegal

National Senior Men 720kg Development Program 540kg & 640kg open

Scorekeeper Maureen Geary

Judge in Charge Pat Mc Gurl