GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 19 – February 7, 2015 | Page 2

FOREWORD FROM THE EDITOR GAELIC SPORTS WORLD PUBLISHER: In order that an organization thrives it is crucial that structures are in place that will sustain the entity into the future. Without solid design things usually break apart sooner rather than later. The Ottawa Gaels who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year are a thriving GAA club in Eastern Canada because they have recognized that in order to survive you need to think ahead. The Gaels have built a successful medal legacy on the field over the years but this mostly all Canadian player club looked at Irish immigration highs and lows and felt that such a sole design was doomed for failure. Key to planning was to make sure the club would be able to keep going into the future and in this 19th edition of Gaelic Sports World we explore how the Ottawa Gaels approached sustainability. We also are delighted to introduce another new monthly column from Exercise Physiologist and Sports Science Academic, Hannah Oguz, on the topic of Physical Fitness and Gaelic Sports. Denis O’Brien EDITOR: Denis O’Brien ART DIRECTION: Tall Irishman tmi CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Catherine Fleming, Rory O’Donnell, Tommy Moran, Cyril Iordanidis, Ronan Deane, Eamon Gormley, Jamie Fitzsimons, Joe Trolan, Brian Clerkin, John Simcoe. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Rory O’Donnell, Marie Walsh, Jerry Hess, Peter Marney Legal info. Gaelic Sports World does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the quality, accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information, product or service represented within our magazine or associated websites and other delivery platforms. The information provided is for educational or entertainment purposes only. Disclaimer Notice: The opinion expressed in each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Gaelic Sports World Magazine. Therefore, Gaelic Sport World carries no responsibility for the opinion expressed thereon. Gaelic Sport World accepts no responsibility for the consequences of error or for any loss or damage suffered by users of any of the information and material contained in this Digital Magazine, associated website or any other delivery platform you may access through this site. Gaelic Sports World Magazine is not responsible for the content or availability of any external or 3rd party sites and does not warrant or guarantee the products, services, or information found on these sites. Copyright Notice: No part of this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher. The information in this Digital Magazine is for information purposes only. Materials contained in this magazine are subject to copyright and other proprietary rights. Copyright ©2014 Gaelic Sports World. All rights reserved. Editor, Denis O’Brien 2 COVER: CONTACT: Ottowa Gaelis GAA [email protected]