Garda Recruitment - Stage 5

CT15

jwm85 wrote: »

What's a BT number? Your OOM is order of merit which was given after interview.
Last intake started at 457 but there may have been people waiting before that too.

Your batch number when I did medical I took note of mine
If it starts from 457 I'll be waiting awhile so 😡

jwm85

CT15 wrote: »

Your batch number when I did medical I took note of mine
If it starts from 457 I'll be waiting awhile so 😡

It started from 457 in July. Approx 100 started in July. But I think there may have been more waiting before that too. So next intake officially starts from approx 557

CT15

jwm85 wrote: »

It started from 457 in July. Approx 100 started in July. But I think there may have been more waiting before that too. So next intake officially starts from approx 557

Oh really and there's only 150 starting in October! And they have started to call on band 2 now which I find weird if they have still so many from band 1! Have you done medical/ pct yet?

Dublingirl88

jwm85 wrote: »

It started from 457 in July. Approx 100 started in July. But I think there may have been more waiting before that too. So next intake officially starts from approx 557

Really? I am 553.... And trying not to get my hopes up for October just in case but my file is all ready to go...

jwm85

CT15 wrote: »

Oh really and there's only 150 starting in October! And they have started to call on band 2 now which I find weird if they have still so many from band 1! Have you done medical/ pct yet?

Well they've called band 2 forward because it can be a long enough process to go through all the stages so they need to have them ready. I'm sure band 1 is nearly finished. Did my medical and PCT back in May/June

jwm85

Dublingirl88 wrote: »

Really? I am 553.... And trying not to get my hopes up for October just in case but my file is all ready to go...

Sorry I didn't mean officially. I mean theoretically! :-)
Well that's just my mathematics on it anyway!!

jwm85

What's your OOM CT15?

Dublingirl88

jwm85 wrote: »

Sorry I didn't mean officially. I mean theoretically! :-)
Well that's just my mathematics on it anyway!!

Well there's only been 400 from the oom to make it down to the college so far so I'm technically 153 now..... but the oom is only people who passed interview, so I am hoping that ill just make the list for October if they take 125/150 down.... if they do another intake of 100 I may miss out just barely...

daithi72222

Anyone know the actual date for when the October class start ?

Dublingirl88

daithi72222 wrote: »

Anyone know the actual date for when the October class start ?

It's either the 19th or 26th...

Peter2.0

Got a date for the Pct 29th! Both excited and nervous don't know if I'm ready.

WillFerrell93

Peter2.0 wrote: »

Got a date for the Pct 29th! Both excited and nervous don't know if I'm ready.

Good Man Peter!! Dont be worrying youll fly it.. Once you do a bit of prep theres no problem

CT15

Just got my Pct date for 29th as well feeling nervous

WillFerrell93

CT15 wrote: »

Just got my Pct date for 29th as well feeling nervous

Dont worry you will fly it.. Have you been practicing?

CT15

WillFerrell93 wrote: »

Dont worry you will fly it.. Have you been practicing?

I've been practicing the press ups they were my downfall I've been doing personal training the last 4weeks so I've worked on that now the bleep test doesn't bother me as I'm quite fit it was jus upper body so I although I'm nervous I feel confident just hope nothing happens in meantime

WillFerrell93

CT15 wrote: »

I've been practicing the press ups they were my downfall I've been doing personal training the last 4weeks so I've worked on that now the bleep test doesn't bother me as I'm quite fit it was jus upper body so I although I'm nervous I feel confident just hope nothing happens in meantime

Press Ups was were I was struggling too and ended up getting 30 on the day.. Was delighted!!

upmayo2015

Hi just a quick query,

Finally managed to get access to an indoor basketball court.

My score is better indoor than it is when I Practice it outdoor. I'm starting to doubt myself now as my outdoor score isn't as good but unfortunately I have to practice it outside as well as inside.

Anyone else find this?

Curiouslad23

upmayo2015 wrote: »

Hi just a quick query,

Finally managed to get access to an indoor basketball court.

My score is better indoor than it is when I Practice it outdoor. I'm starting to doubt myself now as my outdoor score isn't as good but unfortunately I have to practice it outside as well as inside.

Anyone else find this?

It makes sense for your outdoor score to be worse it could be you're not on completely level surface or the dampness on the ground hinders your traction! I found it the same but if you are nearly reaching your target or reaching your target outside you'll breeze it indoor

upmayo2015

Curiouslad23 wrote: »

It makes sense for your outdoor score to be worse it could be you're not on completely level surface or the dampness on the ground hinders your traction! I found it the same but if you are nearly reaching your target or reaching your target outside you'll breeze it indoor

Cheers im not the fittest person but I am quite fast and strong so hoping will be ok... I was 4 shuttles off target outside today...

Curiouslad23

upmayo2015 wrote: »

Cheers im not the fittest person but I am quite fast and strong so hoping will be ok... I was 4 shuttles off target outside today...

you'll be fine if you're that close trust me on the day the adrenaline will definitely push you to the finish! Best of luck bud

upmayo2015

Curiouslad23 wrote: »

you'll be fine if you're that close trust me on the day the adrenaline will definitely push you to the finish! Best of luck bud

Cheers. Thanks for that.

jwm85

upmayo2015 wrote: »

Hi just a quick query,

Finally managed to get access to an indoor basketball court.

My score is better indoor than it is when I Practice it outdoor. I'm starting to doubt myself now as my outdoor score isn't as good but unfortunately I have to practice it outside as well as inside.

Anyone else find this?

I haven't been actively involved in any sports for a while and wouldn't have considered myself to be fit.
I also trained outside on concrete for the beep test and only ever managed to hit my target once before the PCT.
Just do the beep test everyday and you'll slowly get better and better. Same goes for press ups and sit ups.
On the day you'll feel more driven and should hit your targets.
I passed my PCT in June.
Best of luck!

upmayo2015

Cheers mate. Just hoping now all will be ok... Think I'll do it on the day! Best of luck to everyone. Nice to see such a positive bunch...

jwm85 wrote: »

I haven't been actively involved in any sports for a while and wouldn't have considered myself to be fit.
I also trained outside on concrete for the beep test and only ever managed to hit my target once before the PCT.
Just do the beep test everyday and you'll slowly get better and better. Same goes for press ups and sit ups.
On the day you'll feel more driven and should hit your targets.
I passed my PCT in June.
Best of luck!

WillFerrell93

So everyone... Should you guys with everything finished be expecting a phone call next week? About 3 weeks notice? Sounds about right

ef123

I'm up on the 29th aswell. Should be ok. I'm running 5k in 25 minutes flat, was fit to pass the beep test about three months ago and I have maintained my fitness since. I will give it a try tonight and see how I go. I was worried about the sit ups but have been practicing and did the 32 in 56 seconds yesterday so I'm relieved now. Just hope I'm doing them right!

Dublingirl88

ef123 wrote: »

I'm up on the 29th aswell. Should be ok. I'm running 5k in 25 minutes flat, was fit to pass the beep test about three months ago and I have maintained my fitness since. I will give it a try tonight and see how I go. I was worried about the sit ups but have been practicing and did the 32 in 56 seconds yesterday so I'm relieved now. Just hope I'm doing them right!

Keep your hands at your temple and make sure your shoulder blades hit the ground and sit up fully towards your knees.

But as mentioned here before the adrenaline on the day itself helps you too!

Get Real

WillFerrell93 wrote: »

So everyone... Should you guys with everything finished be expecting a phone call next week? About 3 weeks notice? Sounds about right

I hope so! But its hard to tell if they'll reach my oom when you consider vetting, those who are still waiting from the last batch etc. Im high 600s oom and have all stages done. How you feeling about your prospects?

WillFerrell93

Get Real wrote: »

I hope so! But its hard to tell if they'll reach my oom when you consider vetting, those who are still waiting from the last batch etc. Im high 600s oom and have all stages done. How you feeling about your prospects?

Yeah it really just is a guessing game really isnt it.. Ive everything done bar the meeting with the Sgt and Super which I should hopefully be doing late next week according to a good source But yeah I have a feeling I would be cutting it too tight.. I reckon prob December for me

Get Real

WillFerrell93 wrote: »

Yeah it really just is a guessing game really isnt it.. Ive everything done bar the meeting with the Sgt and Super which I should hopefully be doing late next week according to a good source But yeah I have a feeling I would be cutting it too tight.. I reckon prob December for me

Well as long as we get in at some stage I dont mind. Its just waiting for the call now.
Hope a new campaign isnt announced too soon!

CT15

Does anyone have a link for the Loughborough shuttle test I haven't practised it as I feel I'm confident enough about it but seeing some people write about not reaching the mark I'm a bit worried?

WillFerrell93

Get Real wrote: »

Well as long as we get in at some stage I dont mind. Its just waiting for the call now.
Hope a new campaign isnt announced too soon!

Exactly.. We are in all we need is a date.. Its some feeling!

Muggle24

CT15 wrote:

Does anyone have a link for the Loughborough shuttle test I haven't practised it as I feel I'm confident enough about it but seeing some people write about not reaching the mark I'm a bit worried?

Download the beep test app !

ef123

I hope I pass the physical and get into the October intake, im 461 in the OOM but I had a medical deferral so don't know if my OOM will get me in this time or not. 29th September for the physical, is that too late?

Corkrunner35

CT15 wrote:

Does anyone have a link for the Loughborough shuttle test I haven't practised it as I feel I'm confident enough about it but seeing some people write about not reaching the mark I'm a bit worried?

On iPhone I used BT Free app, it's the 20m MSFT beep test an it was the right one

WillFerrell93

Corkrunner35 wrote: »

On iPhone I used BT Free app, it's the 20m MSFT beep test an it was the right one

Yeah me too.. Except the one that you will actually be doing will be less laps that that so if your getting the score you need on that you should defo get it on the day

Peter2.0

Has anyone here had to defer their PCT and how long was it before you got another chance?

WillFerrell93

Peter2.0 wrote: »

Has anyone here had to defer their PCT and how long was it before you got another chance?

You normally have to wait about 3 months Peter to go back and do it again.. But if you are really close to the mark you can contact HR and try and get a date sooner.. But down there they said around 3 months

Peter2.0

WillFerrell93 wrote: »

You normally have to wait about 3 months Peter to go back and do it again.. But if you are really close to the mark you can contact HR and try and get a date sooner.. But down there they said around 3 months

Sorry Will I meant to defer the whole thing altogether, I'm after injuring my leg physio reckons I won't be ok for the 29th not sure what to do.

WillFerrell93

Peter2.0 wrote: »

Sorry Will I meant to defer the whole thing altogether, I'm after injuring my leg physio reckons I won't be ok for the 29th not sure what to do.

Ah s**t!!! I think with regards to that you can give them a ring and they will try fit you in to the next batch of Physicals they will be doing.. Give them a ring and see.. What happened ya?

Peter2.0

I got a strain while out on the bike on Monday but I kept going, was fine until yesterday now it's progresovely getting worse, to where I can barely walk. Like I hope I'll be fine for the 29th but just want to see what's the best thing to do.ig I could get a later date it would be better than risking a fail.

WillFerrell93

Peter2.0 wrote: »

I got a strain while out on the bike on Monday but I kept going, was fine until yesterday now it's progresovely getting worse, to where I can barely walk. Like I hope I'll be fine for the 29th but just want to see what's the best thing to do.ig I could get a later date it would be better than risking a fail.

Ah thats brutal.. Ring and see do they have any later dates.. And see how youre feeling closer to the time if not

Peter2.0

WillFerrell93 wrote: »

Ah thats brutal.. Ring and see do they have any later dates.. And see how youre feeling closer to the time if not

Not the most helpful phone all, all I got was send them and email with my report and that's it. Don't know I'd nearly risk the 29th like,

WillFerrell93

Peter2.0 wrote: »

Not the most helpful phone all, all I got was send them and email with my report and that's it. Don't know I'd nearly risk the 29th like,

If its a strain I would be just rehabing it to bits over the next few weeks and going for it.. When you actually break it down you will only be doing physical exercise for about 15 mins when ya go down

Dublingirl88

They tend to do Physicals every 3 months at least that is how it has been done... and they do 1 month of them each time so the 29th is likely the last one for 3 months.... On the day you sign a form declaring yourself fit enough to do the test...
so you could always try do physio and hope to be recovered in time and if not sure ring PAS the day before saying the injury didn't recover as expected so you need to defer..?

ollieo

I'm still waiting on a date for the PCT, are many others still waiting?
My OOM is in the 800's.

jwm85

And another week of waiting begins!
Let's hope offers are out this week.
Although maybe they're waiting until all PCT's are done

Collielover

jwm85 wrote: »

And another week of waiting begins!
Let's hope offers are out this week.
Although maybe they're waiting until all PCT's are done

Well maybe offers will go out when they have the numbers so it'll be this week if they get their numbers but if they don't have the numbers they'll try get them out next week, would love for offers to go out this week! Fingers crossed anyway!!

WillFerrell93

Collielover wrote: »

Well maybe offers will go out when they have the numbers so it'll be this week if they get their numbers but if they don't have the numbers they'll try get them out next week, would love for offers to go out this week! Fingers crossed anyway!!

I wish I would get the call from the Sgt and go down and meet them and I would then have everything done.. Just want it all to be finished and me be ready to go ha

milo101

Physical tommorow! Any last tips?? Getting nervous and atartig to doubt my push up form etc!

Blueandwhite15

Physical tomorrow and woke up yesterday with a chest infection and aches FML...
I'm just going to empty the tank tomorrow.