Gaelic Football
Suitable for Grades 4 - 12

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Contact Gaelic Football is not recommended in the physical education setting.

Supervision

  • Constant visual supervision is recommended during initial skill instruction.
  • On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

 

Instructional Considerations

  • Skills should be taught in proper progression, e.g., lead-up rugby games such as keep away, speedball, relays, clear outs, three ball, two ball, walking rugby.
  • Rules should be modified to accommodate ability/age/physical development, e.g., seven aside or ten aside games are suitable to this age group.

 

Equipment/Facilities

  • Use of soccer balls or is appropriate. Grades 4-6 should use foam or rubber balls.

Need more information?

Alberta Rugby Football Union
www.rugbyalberta.com
780-415-1773

Last revised on 8 April, 2020.

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