Coaching & Games Development
Under 8 & 10
Fixtures Programme
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CONTENTS:
Go Games Policy
Go Games Blitz Fixture Template
Under 8 Football Rules
Under 10 Football Rules
Under 8 Hurling Rules
Under 10 Football Rules
Wicklow Referees
Club Go Games Contacts
Tournament Application Form
Easter Go Games Blitzes
Go Games – Number of Blitzes Template
April Fixture Schedule
May Fixture Schedule
June Fixture Schedule
2015
Regulations for U8/10 Hurling & Football
Go Games Blitzes 2015
GAA Policy on Go Games
Friday Night Games start at 6.45pm
Saturday Morning Games start at 10.30am
( teams to arrive 15 minutes before games start)
Host club responsibilities:
FIRST NAMED Team in bold will host blitz
Setting of pitches i.e. goals, flags, grass cut & training poles can also be used for goalposts
Organise the dressing rooms
Coordinate games, organise fixtures programme, (appoint young whistlers €10 Per Blitz)
All Coaches Must wear the GAA Respect Bibs at each Blitz
(Clubs to organise their own)
Have bibs on standby in case of clash of Jerseys with visiting teams.
Provide refreshments to visiting players – Fruit Drink/Crisps/Bars or Fruit Parents tea, coffee
Under 8 and 10 pitches at separate ends of the field (4 pitches on 1 full size pitch)
Host clubs and visiting clubs must make contact on the Wednesday before all blitzes.
Rules are SET and are there to be implemented by all Clubs/Referees
(As per attachment)
After games Players line up and shake hands with the opposition, mentors and referees
For under 8 Hurling Blitzes the Quick Touch Sliotar must be used
• Coaches to organise and grade their own teams of mixed ability before a blitz if
entering more than 1 team
• All coaches must be honest in their appraisal of players no loading of teams,
players/teams must be evenly balanced on ability for fun, sportmanship & Enjoyment
• Team size to be agreed between competing clubs min 6 & max 8 at U/8 and min 8 &
max 10 at U/10
Clubs please make sure that all your coaches/mentors coach from the sideline during
games –
NOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD OR HALF WAY IN ON THE FIELD. THIS
HAS A MAJOR EFFECT ON THE CONTROL + ABILITY + COMPETIVENESS OF
PLAYERS
Coaches please make sure that PLAYERS PLAY FREELY and COACHES COACH
FROM THE SIDELINE
. Photocopy rules for players and parents to generate a complete understanding of the
games
• Any club found to have used an ineligible player or breaks any of these Go Games rules
will be immediately barred from participating in the remainder of the Go Games
Programme
The emphasis should be on FUN and SKILL DEVELOPMENT and
not on winning at all costs
Lead coaches must book their home venue and ensure there is no clash of
fixtures with Camogie, Ladies Football, Club Coaching or County Board
Games
All players, mentors and supporters are expected to show respect for the
referee. Failure to do this will result in the referee reporting the persons
involved and these people along with Club Officers will be called before the
disciplinary committee of Coaching & Games.
Clubs should adopt a standardised approach to Go Games based on these set of rules to
ensure uniformity among clubs. However, the central philosophy of Go Games is - to
promote full participation and fair play while catering for the developmental needs of the
participants.
• Games should be played in line with the GAA Respect Initiative
Clubs to erect a Give Respect, Get respect sign in their club grounds
It is Suggested that a Hooter is used to Start & Finish all games on time
For under 8/`10 Blitzes please make sure there is a line of cones accross the middle of
the pitch for two Zones
It would also be very important that parents/spectators are in a designated area for the
duration of all games - Show approval for effort, not just success
Players must play in their own age Group
If you need an extra team on the day - all clubs to provide players to form a new team if they have extra
players - this makes sure no team is waiting
When blitzes are cancelled due to bad weather they must be refixed within 2/3 days of the original
fixture - this is the host clubs responsibility
There will be no Go Games Medals provided at the end of the year.(Clubs to get their own)
All Clubs must arrive on time! To assist fixtures programme for host clubs
BE PREPARED BE PREPARED BE PREPARED
Mouthguards and the GAA - Information for Clubs, Players and Parents
Following the GAA’s Annual Congress in April 2012 a new rule was enacted that made it
mandatory to use a mouthguard in all Gaelic football matches and training sessions from
January 1st 2013 (for all age grades up to and including minor) Players will not be covered
under the player injury scheme if they are not wearing a mouthguard.
COMPLYING WITH THE NEW RULE
The GAA recognise that Clubs may be worried about compliance with the new
rules and specifically what will happen if a player forgets or does not have a
mouthguard on the day of a game. The suggestion in this context is that each
Club should purchase a supply of the Stock or Boil and Bite mouthguards for use
in such situations.
Name
Wicklow GAA Referees 2015
Club
Mobile
Name
Wicklow GAA Referees 2015
Club
Mobile
Barnes, Ciaran
Bray Emmets
087 6693206
Keenan, Liam
Aughrim
086 2368702
Bracken, Phillip
Laragh
088 8443840
Kelleher, Pat
A.G.B.
086 3219219
Brennan, Eoin
Barndarrig
085 7195886
Kelly, Jimmy
Knockananna
086 3353855
Byrne, Damian
Kiltegan
087 6792761
Kenny, Kieran
Tinahely
086 3239539
Byrne, Darragh
Ballymanus
085 2847995
Kinsella, Noel
Kilbride
087 7845918
Byrne, Michael
Donard
087 8228621
Lawlor, Jimmy
Clonmore
086 4095498
Byrne, Matthew
Hollywood
087 9805351
Leonard, Eddie
St. Pats
086 8349272
Cahill, Craig
Avondale
086 3593907
Manley, Ciaran
Glenealy
086 8334474
Corbett, Gerry
Culbert, Ian
Cullen, Liam
Doherty, Eugene
Dowling Matt
Doyle, Jason
Shillelagh
Rathnew
Hollywood
A.R.P.
Carnew
Kilmacanogue
086 3650818
086 1061230
087 2476293
086 2296000
087 7473132
087 7906486
Molloy, Pat
McCormack, Ben
McCormack, Eoin
McLaughlin, Tony
Nolan, Anthony
O Brien, John
Blessington
Bray Emmets
Bray Emmets
Bray Emmets
Baltinglass
Newcastle
086 8230130
087 2292630
086 4533650
087 6321426
083 1536041
086 3958880
Dunne, Fabian
Baltinglass
087 7556477
O Ceadaigh, Con
Kilcoole
087 2809897
Dunne, Pat
Forde, Cathy
Fleming, Ciaran
Furlong,
Brendan
Flynn, Bill
Hollywood
A.G.B.
Baltinglass
087 2937394
087 9408683
087 2509686
O Rourke, Christy
O Shea, Ciaran
Owens, Michael
Carnew
Tinahely
Aughrim
087 6841221
086 0853430
087 6998925
Tinahely
097 9743733
Peppard, Declan
Hollywood
087 1278926
Donard
083 1128086
Porter, Paul
Avoca
086 8353798
Gaskin, Ciaran
Hickey, Pat
Keenan, John
Eire Og
A.G.B.
Aughrim
087 7707719
087 4179188
086 8465587
Power, John
Whelan, Garret
Whyte, John
An Tochar
Kiltegan
Donard
087 3688106
086 8567088
087 7389877
Wicklow GAA National Go Games Week 2015
National Go Games Week (NGGW) takes place on the week Mon, Mar 30th- Sat,
Apr 4th. It is a celebration of children playing Gaelic games and marks the start of
the playing season.
COUNTY GO GAMES U/10 BLITZ – Easter Holidays 2015
Open to every club to send their under 10 players to this central location to play
blitzes for two hours. Clubs are welcome to send boys and girls
Our county GDA’s and school coaching staff will divide all players into various
teams to play a blitz programme
Timeline & Schedule
Tuesday 31st March
10.00am – 12.00pm Football Only
Blessington GAA and surrounding Clubs
1.30am – 3.30pm Football Only
Baltinglass GAA and surrounding Clubs
Wednesday 1st April
10.00am – 12.00pm St. Patrick’s Football Only
St. Patricks Wicklow Town GAA and surrounding clubs
1.30pm – 3.30pm Arklow (Pearce’s Park) Football Only
AGB GAA and surrounding clubs
Thursday 2nd April
10.00am – 12.00pm Eire Og Greystones Football Only
Eire Og Greystones GAA & surrounding clubs
1.30pm – 3.30pm Kilcoole GAA Hurling Only
Kilcoole GAA and surrounding clubs
Friday 3rd April
10.00am – 12.00pm Kiltegan GAA Hurling Only
Kiltegan GAA and surrounding clubs
1.30pm – 3.30pm Carnew Emmets GAA Hurling Only
Carnew Emmets GAA and surrounding clubs
Tuesday 7th April
10.00am – 12pm Bray Emmets GAA Hurling Only
Bray Emmets GAA and surrounding clubs
1.30pm – 3.30pm An Tochar GAA Football Only
An Tochar GAA and Surrounding clubs
Contact the following for more details: Hugh Kenny 087-2718537 Leighton Glynn 083-3645136
Garrett Doyle 083-4357460
Paul Garrigan 083-4366801 Colm Gaskin 083-3937411
TOURNAMENT AND CHALLENGE GAMES APPLICATION Under 13 and
Younger Age Groups
This application form should be completed by all units who wish run a hurling and/or Gaelic football tournament
involving Clubs or Primary Schools up to and including the Under U13 age level. It should be completed and
submitted in compliance with Rule 6.26 Official Guide / Treoraí Oifigiúil (T.O.) Policy and T.O. Rules 6.38 & 6.39
Tournaments & Challenge Games. Please refer to these for further information.
(Please tick boxes
and use BLOCK CAPITALS where appropriate)
SECTION A: Iarrastas / Application to be completed by Club or Primary School
i)
Inter-club/Idir-club
ii)
County Contae/ …………………………………………
or/nó
Club Primary School/Bunscol ………………………………………………….
iii)
Code
Hurling
iv)
or Inter-primary school/Idir-bunscol
Gaelic Football
Age Grade
Under 6/7
Under 8/9
Under 10/11
Under 12/13
v)
Team Sizes
Under 6/7
Under 8/9
Under 10/11
-a-side
Under 12/13
-a-side
-a-side
-a-side
Rule 6.26 Policy: the maximum number of players is 7-aside (U.6/7), 9-a-side (U.8/9), 11-a-side (U.10/11) and
13-a-side (U.12/13)
vi)
The maximum number of games each team will play is………………………………
vii)
Venue
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(If more than one, attach if necessary)
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Start Date …………………………
ix)
Participating Units
End Date …………………………… .....
List Clubs/Primary Schools and County
1)
No. of teams per unit
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2)
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7)
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8)
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Tournament Structure & Fixtures
Please provide full tournament structure and fixture list
(Attach sheet/s if necessary)
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We, the undersigned, wish to make application to the following committee for permission to
run a tournament, based on all details provided.
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County Committee (club teams are from within the one county)
County Cumann na mBunscol Committee (club teams are from within the one county)
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Provincial Council (one or more teams are from different counties with the one province)
Ulster Council / Comhairle Uladh
Leinster Coucil / Comhairle Laighean
Munster GAA / Comhairle na Mumhan
Connacht Council / Comhairle Connacht
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Central Council (one or more teams are from different provinces)
Signature / Sínithe ………………………………...……...................... (Secretary /
Date / Dáta………………………………….
SECTION B: County Committee Persimmsion / Cead an Choiste Chontae
The above application has been approved by the County Committee / Co. Cumann na mBunscol
Committee…………………………………………………………………………………………(state county)
and I herewith enclose(Inter- ClubtheTournament€20 only) fee to:
OR
and I herewith enclose the €40 (Inter-County Tournament only) fee to:
Signature / Sínithe ………………………………...……...................... (Secretary / Date / Dáta………………………………….
SECTION C: Permission and Ratification / Cead agus Daingniú
The above application has been approved by County / Provincial / National committee
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Signature / Sínithe (Secretary / Rúnaí)
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Date / Dáta………………………………….