Mayo GAA U8 Blitz

Mayo GAA U8’s Blitz

 

 

See Pitch Plan & Map for tomorrow Saturday 13th September U8 Blitz in COE Bekan

 

U8 Blitz 2025 Pitch Plan & Map

 

What to Bring? 

  • Bring your own footballs and a set of bibs in case of colour clash with other teams. We will be using goalposts on some pitches and poles for goal posts on others due to availability of goalposts. 
  • Each Club must supply a referee(s) from your coaching team and/or your Go Games referee.
  • If you have three teams, please name 3 refs and 3 head coaches. 
  • No dressing rooms will be available the main building will be locked.
  • Make sure and bring water, appropriate weather clothing, sunscreen, first aid kits, 

 

Teams will be assigned to a designated pitch for the duration of the blitz. If a child needs to go to the toilet they should be accompanied as there will be a lot of people onsite.

 

Pitch coordinator will be present to help on the day.

 

Selection has been based on the information provided to the Bord na nÓg this week. (Mixed or boys only teams).

 

Changes to the teams and format may change as some teams may pull out and some clubs may bring extra players. All are welcome.

 

Rules and Guidelines 

  • Games will be 15 minutes straight through. 
  • Each team to be an average of 8 to 10 players if possible.
  • Clubs to supply referee. 
  • No Dressing Rooms please come ready to play.
  • Please bring appropriate clothing for the weather. 
  • 2 plays of the ball allowed.
  • After a score, play restarts from the halfway line. 
  • All players MUST wear mouthguards/gumshields.
  • All teams to be made up of mixed ability.
  • No keeping scores / Results.
  • Each team to get at least 3 games.
  • There will be a siren to start and finish every game.
  • Go Games National policy applies. 
  • Give Respect, Get Respect handshake after every game. 

 

Timetable

10/10:30am – Clubs / Teams

Start Arriving & Register. The main contact on the day for the club (Team manager only) to sign in at the coffee shop. They need to provide their name, phone number and email address in case of emergencies. An Garda Siochana will be on the road for traffic and Mayo GAA stewards will be in the car park for assistance.

10:30/10:45am – Teams go to their allocated pitches as per the draft above. Changes may happen on the day as teams pull out and extra players arrive.

11am – Match 1 – (A V B) -15 Mins plus 5 min break.

11.20am – Match 2 – (C V D) -15 Mins plus 5 min break.

11.40am Noon – Match 3 – (A V C) -15 Mins plus 5 min break.

12.00pm – Match 4 – (D V B) -15 Mins plus 5 min break.

12.20pm – Match 5 – (A V D) -15 min plus 5 min break.

12.40pm – Match 6 – (CV B) -15 min plus 5 min break.

1pm – Finish up, Tidy up.

 

Remember, leave no trace.