Under 8’s / 10’s

Go Games Football
Tyrone Youth Committee Go Games Structures 2010
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What are the Key Objectives of the Go Games?
The key objectives of the Go Games can be summarised as follows:
Promote Full Participation:  Provide playing opportunities for all children at their respective levels of participation by ensuring everyone gets to play in the game and that nobody remains a substitute. “Playing, not winning, is the name of the game.”
Propagate the Principles of Fair Play: Promote sportsmanship by ensuring that all participants endeavour to play by the rules and give due respect to the opposition, the match officials and the game.
Cater for the varying developmental needs of young players: Use modified playing rules and equipment that are appropriate to the age group and ability level of those participating
Implement the GAA’s Code of Best Practice for Youth Sport: Give practical expression to the GAA’s Code of Best Practice for Youth Sport by invoking the principles of the Code at the fundamental levels of participation.
N.B. While the playing rules for First, Quick and Smart Touch are not necessarily set in stone – the principle of ensuring that all participants get to play the full game is, as is the principle of not awarding medals or trophies arising from success in the Go Games.
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What are the Benefits of the Go Games?
The benefits of the Go Games are:
All children participate
Increased enjoyment
Increased number of touches on the ball
Increased physical work rate
Increased perception of competence
Go Games Structures
Coaching Aim
To improve the standard of U-12, U-10 and U-8 football through a format that helps children to become better team players at levels suited to each of them.
Modified possession rule promotes better team-play and decision-making
‘B’, ‘C’ & ‘D’ teams as important as ‘A’ teams
Format gives time for clubs to work on player development between Blitzes
A, B & C Teams
Coaches to organise and grade own teams before a blitz.
All coaches must be honest in their appraisal of players [no loading a ‘B’, ‘C’ or  ‘D’ team with an ‘A’ player].
Team size to be agreed between competing clubs [not to be less than 6 at U-8 or more than 10 at U-12].
Any club found to have used an ineligible player will be immediately barred from participating in the remainder of the series.
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Facilities/Equipment
Each club hosts one U-8 Blitz & one U-10 Blitz.
At least 2 sets of portable goals.
Flexi markers / cones to set out pitch lines and walkways.
Smart touch/ Quick Touch/ First touch footballs.
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Adult Help
It is vital that each club team has at least two adults in charge [e.g. a coach and a parent?]
Coaches will be needed to referee games when their teams are resting.
Adults will be asked to replace/substitute players who use bad language.
Adults [including parents] must adhere to child protection rules when coaching, supporting etc.
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U-8 Blitzes (First Touch) – Children born in 2002 & 2003
The U-8 Blitzes will follow a similar format as 2008.
Clubs will be divided into groups of 6.
There will be six U-8 Blitzes and each club will host an U-8 Blitz.
The Youth Officer from the host club in conjunction with a member of the Tyrone Youth Committee will be responsible for co-ordinating the blitz and ensuring that the correct rules and procedures are followed.
The host club should provide refreshments for the children taking part and their coaches.
Games will be 6 a-side – points only (no goalkeepers).
Under – 8 Blitz Dates & Venues

 
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U-10 Blitzes (Quick Touch) – Children born in 2000 & 2001
Clubs will be divided into groups of 6.
There will be six U-10 Blitzes and each club will host an U-10 Blitz.
The Youth Officer from the host club in conjunction with a member of the Tyrone Youth Committee will be responsible for co-ordinating the Blitz and ensuring that the correct rules and procedures are followed.
The host club should provide refreshments for the children taking part and their coaches.
Games will be 9 a-side – points only (no goalkeepers).
Under – 10 Go Games Blitz Dates & Venues

 These are the final groupings and dates for the U10 Go-Games 2010. Each club will host their blitz on the date beside their name. Groups 1, 2, 6, and 8 will have permanent coordinators while groups 3, 4, 5 and 7 will be coordinated by the host clubs. Any queries or difficulties please contact Des O’Doherty 07845467572 or dfodoherty@aol.com

Under 8 Go Games 2011