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Cumann Lúthchleas Gael
Go Games
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Modified Hurling and Football Games for Under
8s, 10s and 12s
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Background

• Competitive Model

• Full-Sided/ Full Rules

• Outcome instead of Process

• Fun, Fair Play and Full Participation

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What are Go Games?
Go Hurling
Go Gaelic
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Objectives

• Maximise Participation

• Optimise Playing Standards

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The Challenge
Why do children play sport?

• FUN

• CHALLENGE

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The Evidence
7-a-Side v 15-a-Side
FUN
Perception of Competence
No. of Touches on the Ball
Workrate
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Core Values
Achievement
Discipline
Fun
Fulfillment
Enjoyment
Fair Play
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Guiding Principles
M Motivational
A Age Appropriate
G Growth
I Individualized
C Child Centred
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Development Team
Hurling
Football
John Tobin (Connacht)
Joe Carton (East Munster)
Terence McWilliams (Ulster)
Noel Delaney (North Leinster)
Ger OConnor (Dublin)
Lester Ryan (South Leinster)
Tom Fitzpatrick (St Pats)
Pat OShea (West Munster)
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Go Hurling
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Go Hurling
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Go Hurling
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Go Hurling
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Go Gaelic
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Go Gaelic
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The Evidence
Go Games Participants

• Rating - 9.3/10

• 97 Would like to play again

• 80 Got involved in the play/games

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