The WGPA today announced the launch of a new licensed mouthguard, in the latest extension of a partnership with world-leading manufacturer OPRO. The OPRO Power-Fit model, which is the pinnacle of Self-Fit technology, will carry WGPA branding and be available online and instore through Intersport Elverys.

Each one is handmade and the combination of the patented Power-Cage and Power-Fit mouthguard create the best-fitting, most highly retentive mouthguard. Years of research and development have gone into the creation of this innovative product which provides unparalleled fit and comes with an 12 Month Dental Warranty worth €20,000.

OPRO has been a partner of the WGPA since the start of 2017, when it became mandatory for all Ladies Football players to wear a mouthguard at training and in games. OPRO supply all members of the WGPA who play Ladies Football with a mouthguard, ensuring enhanced player welfare and a safer playing environment, reducing the incidence and severity of sports-related dental injuries.

Ladies Football stars Saoirse Noonan (Cork) and Neamh Woods (Tyrone) were present at the launch of the new mouthguard in Intersport Elverys flagship store on Henry Street in Dublin. Tyrone captain Woods commented “It’s great there is now a premium mouthguard product available to purchase which directly supports female players and it’s further recognition of their commitment. They are really comfortable and feel like they’re providing maximum protection.”

David Allen, CEO of the OPRO GROUP, added “We’re delighted to launch the WGPA licensed Power-Fit mouthguard, which further extends our commitment to helping Ladies Football and Gaelic Football across all levels. OPRO as a business is founded on a desire to protect athletes and encourage people to participate and this collaboration with WGPA, we believe, will inspire Women and Girls at all levels to increase participation in the sport whilst wearing the best fitting mouthguard.”

Anne-Marie Hanley, Senior Marketing Manager at Intersport Elverys added “As retail partner to the WGPA, we’re delighted to support key supplier OPRO on this initiative to distribute their new OPRO Power-Fit model mouthguard. All gaelic players must wear a mouthguard and this new concept from OPRO and the WGPA will result in more female players feeling comfortable in the fact that their dental health is protected. This will hopefully have a positive knock-on effect of more younger girls playing football. “

The OPRO Power-Fit model will carry WGPA branding and is available in selected stores and from Elverys.ie. OPRO is a well-established supporter of Gaelic Games as an official partner of GAA / GPA. Buy your WGPA mouthguard in-store at Intersport Elverys on online HERE.

See more on OPRO products at https://www.opro.com.

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These Terms and Conditions apply to the charity partnership proposal between Intersport Elverys and said charity. By submitting your entry, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions:

1. The Application process opens at 09.00 on Monday, 20th July 2020 (the “Opening Date”) and closes at 17.00 on Friday, 31^st July 2020 (the “Closing Date”). No entries shall be accepted before the Opening Date or after the Closing Date. [Applications are limited to (1) entry per email address.] Applications not in accordance with the entry instructions are invalid.
2. The Application process is open to registered Charities in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with national reach. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for applications that are misdirected, lost, delayed, damaged or corrupted due to any computer malfunction, virus, bug, delay or other reason whatsoever. The application process is specifically closed to employees of the Promoter, any associated companies, their families and anyone professionally involved in this promotion.
3. 4.   NO purchase is required to enter this application process. Applications should be no more than a two-page proposal, or 2-3 min video answering the following questions:

• What is the problem your charity is aiming to address?
• How will a partnership with IE deliver a solution?
• What can you achieve with the support of IE that you couldn’t without it?
• What will your fundraising target be and how will the funds be utilised?
• How will you ensure a sustainable legacy?
• What would a calendar year of activity look like?
• How will this partnership engage with IE staff and the wider sporting community?
• Send applications directly to marketing2@elverys.ie

5. The benefits that the successful charity will avail of include:

• A six-figure funding donation.
• A schedule of rights, including unique association with the IRFU, Canterbury and Intersport Elverys brands which will allow your charity to raise awareness of your work and will provide additional fundraising opportunities including:
• A Mascot place at a Senior Men’s Home International
• 2 x tickets for each Senior Men’s Home International
• Pitchside branding
• Player appearances
• Signed merchandise

6. The successful application will be informed by the 10^th of August. The Promoter’s decisions shall be final. No correspondence will be entered into. The successful application will be selected by a review panel and must align with the conditions below:

• Be a registered charity in Ireland/NI with a national reach.
• Be aligned to one or more of: sport, health, youth, education, social inclusion.
• Use the partnership to create a tangible and lasting legacy.
• Have an account manager to handle the partnership.

7. The successful charity will be contacted by their phone number within 48 hours of being chosen. If the Winner cannot be contacted and does not respond within 48 hours of contact, the Promoter reserves the right to select another charity from the remaining eligible entries.
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For the first time since the back door system was introduced, the All Ireland Senior Football Championship has undergone a seismic change. The Super 8’s is here. The 8 best teams from this year’s championship have qualified for the quarter finals, but instead of having one game, they will have 3 in a round robin series of games. It’s going to test teams resolve, fitness, squad depth, mental toughness and much more. As far as we’re concerned, it is going to be fantastic. Top qualify football matches week in, week out!

We now know that provincial champions Dublin, Galway, Donegal and Kerry will be joined by Tyrone, Roscommon, Kildare and Monaghan. Each team (or most at least) will have one home game, one away game and one Croke Park game. There will be 2 groups, consisting of 4 teams.

Group 1:

Kerry – Shop Kerry GAA HERE.

Galway – Shop Galway GAA HERE.

Kildare – Shop Kildare GAA HERE.

Monaghan – Shop Monaghan GAA HERE.

Group 2:

Dublin – Shop Dublin GAA HERE.

Donegal – Shop Donegal GAA HERE.

Roscommon – Shop Roscommon GAA HERE.

Tyrone – Shop Tyrone GAA HERE.

Supporters and critics have been calling for the GAA to match the best teams up against each other on a more regular basis, in the white hot heat of championship action. Now they have their wish.

The next few weeks are going to be hugely exciting. Only 4 teams can progress to the semi finals. Who is it going to be? Time will tell!

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