Players and coaches from Na Fianna and St. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh after the blitz
Go Games continues to build momentum across the country, with more clubs and counties introducing young players to GAA Rounders every week.
Stepping forward
Saturday, 16th May marked another major step forward for the initiative, as both Dublin and Wexford hosted their first Go Games blitzes of the year.
Once again, dedicated Go Games volunteers were on hand to support the events and help introduce the game to a new generation of players.
Let’s go!
Dublin fun
In Dublin, six teams from two clubs — Na Fianna and St. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh — enjoyed an afternoon of non-stop action, with many of the children experiencing the excitement of Rounders for the very first time.
Equipment
“It was great to see,” commented Dublin Go Games Champion Michael Carr. “The equipment was really useful. The children could get into Rounders straight away,” he added, referencing the Go Games starter packs provided by GAA Rounders.
Wexford goes “straight in”
Similar scenes unfolded in Wexford, where multiple teams from St Martins and St Fintans again helped open up Rounders to the next generation.
Some very happy children after the Wexford blitz
“They got straight into it,” remarked Wexford Go Games Champion Pamela Brennan. “It’s fantastic to see so many children playing our game and having so much fun doing it.”
That’s the key takeaway from another successful weekend of Go Games activity — get involved, have fun, and play Rounders.
The Wexford Go Games volunteers
And the momentum is only building further. Next weekend, Go Games moves to another level, with no fewer than five blitzes taking place around the country.
For more information on how to get involved, email juvenilesecretary.rounders@gaa.ie
