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Competition or Recreational Games For Our Young Players

Competition or Recreational Games For Our Young Players. 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

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Competition or Recreational Games For Our Young Players

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  1. Competition or Recreational Games For Our Young Players Pat O Shea Munster Games Manager

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

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

  4. GAA Key Objectives • Maximise Participation • Develop Playing Standards

  5. 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???

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

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

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

  9. 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

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

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