Ulster GAA are looking to provide an opportunity to clubs who have small numbers at U14 and U16 to play games and hopefully then will keep the Players involved so they will come through at Senior level.
A pilot initiative was delivered last year with Derry and Tyrone Clubs(U-16) who were finding it very difficult to field at certain age levels without joining with another Club, where they had 4 Clubs take part and they really seemed to enjoy the day.
The Meadowbank Arena in Magherafelt is the location for the games, for 6 Saturdays at the start of the New year:
It will run at U-14 & U-16 Level and open it to the 9 Counties on a 1st come 1st served bases,
Maximum per day—15 Teams(1 Team per Club)—3 Playing Areas in Total
Starting Time—12.45pm to 3pm
Clubs can take part in as many Blitzes as they want.
There could be a small charge to cover cost of hiring the Facilities.
The dates are
U-14—-20/01/18, 10/02/18, 10/03/18,
U-16—-27/01/18, 24/02/18, 24/03/18
Provincial Indoor Football Blitz Rules
- Games can be 9 v 9, 8 v 8 or 7 v 7 whatever suits both Teams according to their Numbers
- The ball will be live at all times unless there is a score, no line balls and no wide ball
- Goals & Points(certain area) count
- Cannot score direct from Kick-outs
- All games(each Team at least 4 games) are at least 10 minutes straight through (could be longer according to Numbers)
- Deliberate Fouling will not be permitted
- No Managers allowed in the playing area during the Games
- No warm-ups on the pitches, games must start on time, so please have your team sorted before the previous game is finished.
- If a players behaviour is not good, they must be replaced by another player or team will have to play with a player less
Any Clubs interested in taking part can contact Tony Scullion direct on 07795120438 or from South 00447795120438 or email on tony.scullion.ulster@gaa.ie
By poconnor Mon 6th Nov
