BILL CUDDIHY has been appointed AAI High Performance medical doctor.

DEHYDRATION among jockeys has become a major problem in Irish racing and random testing may have to be introduced to combat it.

THE Athletic Association of Ireland (AAI) last night agreed that the democratic nature of the organisation will be preserved no matter what changes take place with the implementation of the long-awaited strategic plan.

FORMER Ryder Cup star Phillip Walton is among the recipients of a quarter of a million euro grant allocation announced by the Team Ireland Golf Trust last night.

BRIAN KERR and Eddie O’Sullivan joined forces in Dublin to call on national coaches to implement long-term coaching strategies in this country.

EXPERT advice from an Australian sports academy — one of the most advanced in the world was sought in the preparation of a new education programme now available to Irish sporting organisations.

SPORTS Minister John O'Donoghue yesterday launched a Strategic Plan for Motor Cycling Ireland (formerly MCUI Southern Centre) which is intended to revolutionise all forms of motorcycle competition.

THE Team Ireland Golf Trust Lunch and National Coaching and Training Centre (NCTC) workshops were held yesterday in Dublin and in attendance were the trust golfers, along with Irish Sports Council CEO John Treacy and members of the Team Ireland Golf Trust committee.

TEACHERS with coaching qualifications should be paid if they coach pupils or students after school hours, according to former world champion Eamonn Coghlan.