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Go-Games Rules

Recommended Go Games Gaelic football Playing rules

Item

Under -6/7

Under-8/9

Under-10/11

Team Size/ Participation

Max 7 a-side

A club that arrives with 10 or more players they should make 2 teams

All positions should be rotated throughout games

Max 9 a-side

A club that arrives with 14 or more players they should make 2 teams

All positions should be rotated throughout games

Max 11 a-side

A club that arrives with 16 or more players they should make 2 teams

If a club has between 11-16 each sub should play at least a half in each game

All positions should be rotated at half-time

Pitch Dimensions

45m X 30m (make smaller if appropriate)

65m X 40m (make pitch smaller if appropriate

90mX40-50m(make pitch smaller if appropriate

Zones

2 zones pitch split at half way

None

None

Duration

Between 6 and 12mins per half

Between 8 and 15 mins per half

Between10 and 20mins per half

Goalposts

Well secured:

min 8ft X 6ft to Max 15ft X 7ft

Training poles optional

Well secured:

min 8ft X 6ft to Max 15ft X 7ft

Training poles optional

Well secured:

min 8ft X 6ft to Max 15ft X 7ft

Training poles optional

Football

First touch

Quick touch

Smart touch

Commence

With kick out from hands/ground 10m out and all other players 10m away

With throw in at half-way line between 2/4 players on opposing teams

With throw in at half-way line between 2/4 players on opposing teams

Outfield play

Full rules except:

No Solo,

Full rules except:

One solo and hop

Full rules except:

One solo and hop

Goalkeeper

Restart with kick from 10m from hands or ground

Restart with kick from 10m from hands or ground

Restart with kick from 10m from hands or ground

Frees/45’s/ Sidelines

All taken from hands, All opposing players at least 8m away,

Player fouled or nearest fouled ball takes it

For sideline/45 player nearest ball when it crosses line takes it. (referee choses this player)

45 half way line.

All taken from hands, All opposing players at least 8m away,

Player fouled or nearest fouled ball takes it

For sideline/45 player nearest ball when it crosses line takes it. (referee choses this player)

45 half way line.

All taken from hands, All opposing players at least 10m away,

Player fouled or nearest fouled ball takes it

For sideline/45 player nearest ball when it crosses line takes it. (referee choses this player)

45 half way line.

Scoring

3 point over crossbar and 1 for goal

2 points over crossbar and 1 for goal

1 point over crossbar and 3 for goall

Other

Shoulder charge not permitted but incidental contact is permitted.

Shoulder charge not permitted but accidental contact is permitted.

Shoulder charge is permitted as standard

No small square rule

Go Games Rules

 

Recommended Go Games Hurling Playing rules

Item

Under -6/7

Under-8/9

Under-10/11

Team Size/ Participation

Max 7 a-side

A club that arrives with 10 or more players they should make 2 teams

All positions should be rotated throughout games

Max 9 a-side

A club that arrives with 14 or more players they should make 2 teams.

Any subs should all get at least a half in each game

All positions should be rotated throughout

Max 11 a-side

A club that arrives with 16 or more players they should make 2 teams

If a club has between 11-16 each sub should play at least a half in each game

All positions should be rotated at half-time

Pitch Dimensions

45m X 30m (make smaller if appropriate)

65m X 40m (make pitch smaller if appropriate

90mX40-50m(make pitch smaller if appropriate

Zones

2 zones pitch split at half way

None

None

Duration

Between 6 and 12mins per half

Between 8 and 15 mins per half

Between10 and 20mins per half

Goalposts

Well secured:

min 8ft X 6ft to Max 15ft X 7ft

Training poles optional

Well secured:

min 8ft X 6ft to Max 15ft X 7ft

Training poles optional

Well secured:

min 8ft X 6ft to Max 15ft X 7ft

Training poles optional

Football

First touch

Quick touch

Smart touch

Commence

With puck out from hand or ground, all players must stand 10m away from player taking

With throw in at half-way line between 2/4 players on opposing teams

With throw in at half-way line between 2/4 players on opposing teams

Outfield play

All on the ground,

No kicking the ball

Full rules except:

One hop of ball on hurley,

No Kicking the ball

Full rules except:

Solo run up to 10m permitted

Ball may be kicked once but not in succession.

Goalkeeper

Catch, lift into the hand and strike or ground strike at all times, No kicking the ball,

May use leg to block/save

Catch, lift into the hand and strike or ground strike at all times, No kicking the ball,

May use leg to block/save

Catch, lift into the hand and strike or ground strike at all times,

May use leg to block/save

Frees/65’s/ Sidelines

All taken off the ground, All opposing players at least 8m away,

Player fouled or nearest fouled ball takes it

For sideline/65, player nearest ball when it crosses line takes it. (referee choses this player)

65 half way line.

All taken off the ground, All opposing players at least 8m away,

Player fouled or nearest fouled ball takes it

For sideline/65, player nearest ball when it crosses line takes it. (referee choses this player)

65 half way line.

Strike from hand or lift and strike (frees & 65’s)

Sideline puck taken off the ground

All opposing players at least 10m away

Player fouled or nearest fouled ball takes it

For sideline/65, player nearest ball when it crosses line takes it. (referee choses this player) 65 half way line.

Scoring

1 point over crossbar and 1 for goal

2 points over crossbar and 3 for goal

1 point over crossbar and 3 for goal

Other

Shoulder charge not permitted but incidental contact is permitted.

Shoulder charge not permitted but accidental contact is permitted.

Shoulder charge is permitted as standard

No small square rule

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