Go Games - MLGFA Munster Ladies Gaelic Football Association

Go Games Blueprint

What are Go Games?
Go Games are small-sided, modified rules games in both Hurling (Go Hurling) and Gaelic Football (Go Gaelic).

Checklist for Go Games
To constitute a Go Game all of the following must be present:

• There is full participation for all players
  

• Games are organised in a non competitive way i.e. results are not recorded
  

• Games are small-sided
  

• Playing rules are modified to suit the developmental stages of the children
  

• Playing area is modified
  

• Playing equipment is modified
  

• Games are invasion games based on the playing rules of hurling and football
  

A summary of the Go Games recommended playing rules are provided in Appendix la and Ib. These playing rules are not set in stone - there is no reason why the rules cannot be modified to meet the varying needs and abilities that coaches meet 'on the ground'. Counties should adopt a standardised approach to Go Games based on these recommended 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.


Definition of Go Games Programme:

• Players (representing a club, school or community based team) are deemed to participate in the Go Games Programme when they take part in a total of 5 Blitzes a year.
  

• Blitzes are organised on a small-sided, recreational basis.
  

• The playing rules should be modified to meet varying needs.
  

• No provision is made for league tables or finals etc and no deviation can be made from the one golden rule: every player participates for the full game.
  

• Games should be played in line with the GAA Respect Initiative.
  

2. Implementation of Go Games policy:

• All Under 8 and Under 10 activities should only be run on a Go Games blitz format as per definition above.
  

• Under 12 activities should provide for five Go Games blitzes per club as per definition above.
  

• A mini league system can be organised at Under 12 level-parallel to the Go Games programme (See below).
  

• Clubs should be invited to a briefing session prior to each Go Games Programme where a standardised approach to Go Games rules within a county should be explained.
  

• All blitzes should be approved by County CCC & GDC.
  

Mini Leagues

• Mini leagues must be based on the Go Games philosophy
  

• Games are small sided ( A maximum of 10 players per team)
  

• Clubs must strive to provide maximum participation for all players (Multiple teams should be fielded where applicable)
  

• Where a team has substitutes due to logistical issues (both teams having different no of players) a rotational system should be used to ensure all players receive equal playing time
  

• Leagues should be regionally based
  

• Finals should be between each region with all teams being offered the chance to play in a final.
  

3. Go Games in Primary Schools

1.   A schools blitz is where a school (or a no of schools) participates in a Go Games blitz.
2.   All pupils from the participating class should be offered the chance to play
3.   Teams should be mixed ability (where possible)
4.   There should be a minimum of four teams
5.   Players should participate in a minimum of three games