Pat O Shea Munster Games Manager

Why do Children Play GAA??? Fun & Enjoyment Make And Play With Friends To Get Better For The Challenge Parental Encouragement

Why Do Children Give Up Playing GAA? Lack Of Fun Lack of Perceived Competence Overemphasis of Competition Outcomes (Usually From Coaches & Parents)

GAA Key Objectives Maximise Participation Develop Playing Standards

Games Background To Date Full Sided Games Adult Rules Overemphasis on Winning Young Players Not Playing Have Adult Training & Playing Conditions Have Been Imposed On Young Players???

Competitions To Date County Championship Divisional Championships School Championships Co Leagues Divisional Leagues School Leagues Blitzes & Tournaments

In Competition There Is A Tendency To Nurture The Best And Neglect The Rest

Recreational Games Are Small Sided Are Child Centred Are Age Appropriate Are Progressive & Developmental Everyone Gets To Play Fun & Enjoyment

Evidence Available Young Players Rated Small Sided Games 9.3 Out of 10 for Fun & Enjoyment 97% of Young Players would play the Games Again 100% of Young Players Got to Play

Getting The Balance Right in Terms of Games What is Required???