Go Games are Camogie, Hurling and Gaelic Football for children up to and including 12 years of age, where every child gets to play (a Go) in every game, for the full game.
Go Games are was re-launched across Gaelic Games in 2023 and the link to the new policy is available: Go-Games-Policy-Guidelines.pdf (camogie.ie)
View our FAQs document HERE
Why Go Games?
The support the participation and development of the Under-12 player, the following principles underpin Go Games:
- All participants play in the full game.
- Participant needs are catered for at U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12.
- Activities are structured in a manner which optimises the level of fun, friendship, fair play and achievement derived by participants.
- Participants train and play in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they are encouraged to risk error, to learn and to derive maximum enjoyment from their involvement.
- Players master the basic skills of Camogie, Hurling and Gaelic Football and experience the sense of accomplishment, which derives from acquiring playing proficiency on the left and right hand side of the body.
- Everybody involved in Go Games, whether as players, parents/guardians, spectators, mentors, teachers, officials etc., should adhere to the key underpinning principles and give expression to the LGFA’s ‘Take a Second’ and the GAA’s ‘Give Respect, Get Respect’ initiative.
- Go Games may be organised on a blitz basis. Go Games may be organised by a Club or Primary School on an internal (i.e. single unit) or external (i.e. multiple unit) basis.
Go Games Playing Rules
The Playing Rules for Go Games Camogie, Hurling and Gaelic Football are provided on the Go Games Resource. These are provided by way of best practice and can be adapted to meet localised needs. Where units from different counties play a game, these Playing Rules will be used.
Go Games Regulations
Go Games are subject to general rules of the Association.
- To maximise playing opportunities teams shall endeavour to play the minimum numbers recommended; U7 – 4 v 4, U8 – 5 v 5, U9 – 5 v 5, U10 – 6 v 6, U11 – 6 v 6.
- Participants may play up one age grade; i.e., Under-7 may play at Under-9 level; Under-9 may play at Under-11 level; Under-11 may play at Under-12 & Under-13 age levels.
- No provision is made to publish scores, to play on a knock-out basis nor to include semi-finals, finals, etc.
- No provision is made to present trophies, cups etc. in any code and competition/league from U12 and below. Where certificates/medals are presented in lieu of participation, the same certificate/medal must be presented to every participant.
Go Games are National Policy.
Camogie Rule 33.8
To apply to organise a Go Games Blitz between more than one Club or School can apply thorough the online link. All Go Games Blitzes must be approved. Link: https://rb.gy/pn4n68
Check out our webinar from November 2023 HERE.
Go Games are was re-launched across Gaelic Games in 2023 and the link to the new policy is available: Go-Games-Policy-Guidelines.pdf (camogie.ie)
For more information on Go Games and how to get involved, please contact shauna.fox@camogie.ie
