Format & Rules

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS NOT THE ALL-IRELAND - THIS IS A FUN TOURNAMENT WITH ENJOYMENT AND SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN AS NO.1 PRIORITY 

• All Teams will play 5 matches

• Pitches size 100m x 45m (approx)

• All games are 11 a-side (4, 2, 4) . Run on/run off substitutions.

• 20 min. games straight through

• Games will start and end on a Hooter

• Players, Coaches & Supporters to respect officials - there will be a pitch Co -Ordinator at each pitch - they will ensure that this is enforced 

• SCORING : Over the bar = 3 points ( Go Game rules).  A Goal = 1 point (Go Game rules) 

• Only the referee will record the score

• The morning group stages will be used as the basis for matching teams of similar ability for rounds 4 and 5 after lunch

• Frees to be taken by the player fouled. 

• Side line balls and 65’s to be taken by nearest player 

• Players are limited to two plays and solo of 10m. 4 steps rule applies. 

• Goalkeeper to advance 10 steps for puck outs 

• Pitch umpires will be supplied by Celbridge GAA 

• Referee's decision is final. 

• Should 2 teams have the same colours, 1 team should turn their jersey inside out  or wear bibs

• There will be no Finals  and no winning team trophy. Each team will be  presented with medals and a team trophy

• If you have any questions on the day please contact the desk at the HQ .

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