STAR 1 *

18 months to 2 ½ years

ÓGGAPlay offers an early learning Gaelic football program for young Stars!

Children will develop essential early learning and Gaelic football skills while having fun on the pitch!

Star 1 *

1.5 – 2.5 Yrs

  • Class Duration: 1 hour class (weekly)

  • Each class is run by two experienced coaches with a max of 18 children in the class
  • Each child will receive a football kit on subscription sign up
  • Classes are indoors each week

Parent must attend the class with child at all times

Main Focus

The main focus of ÓGGAPlay Star1* Level is to provide an introduction to early learning and basic concepts of Gaelic Football.

Our coaches will teach specific games that will develop early learning skills and provide a learning structure for our youngest Stars.

Basic Gaelic football skills like running, kicking, holding the ball will be taught by our coaches, Parents will participate with children in the class to assist in growth and development.

Benefits

Between the ages of 1.5 and 2.5 years, children experience significant growth and development across various areas.

Here’s a breakdown:

Physical Development - GAA Football OGGAPlay

Physical Development

  • Children become stronger and leaner.
  • Gross motor skills improve, including standing, walking.
Cognitive Development - Gaelic Football - OGGAPlay

Cognitive Development

  • Children make strides in thinking and reasoning.
  • They progress from simple to more complex understanding of time, letters, counting, and colours.
  • Ability to follow basic instructions.
Emotional and Social Development - Gaelic Football - OGGAPlay

Emotional and Social Development

  • Between ages 2 and 5, children learn to manage their feelings.
  • At age 2, they are excited about being around other children but often engage in parallel play (playing near each other rather than with each other).
Communication and Language Skills - Gaelic Football - OGGAPlay

Communication and Language Skills

  • Children develop language skills, expanding their vocabulary and ability to express themselves.
  • They learn to understand and use more complex sentences.
Problem-Solving and Learning - Gaelic Football - OGGAPlay

Problem-Solving and Learning

  • Children explore their environment, learn cause-and-effect relationships, and solve simple problems..
Gaelic Football Specific - Gaelic Football - OGGAPlay

Gaelic Football Specific

  • While Gaelic football may not be a typical developmental area, physical activity and sports can contribute to overall development.
  • Encourage age-appropriate physical activities, such as running, kicking, and playing with a ball.

Remember, each child progresses at their own pace, so it’s essential to observe and support their unique development.

ÓGGAPlay’s: primary goal to help children develop and boost their confidence whilst having great fun!!!

Gaelic football classes

ÓGGAPlay offers an early learning Gaelic football program for young Stars!
Children will develop essential early learning and Gaelic football skills while having fun on the pitch.

Star 2 **

2.5 – 3.5 Yrs

Through early learning Gaelic football games, ÓGGAPlay will further advance motor skills, improve running, kicking and hand eye coordination skills.

Star 3 ***

3.5 – 5 Yrs

ÓGGAPlay will really focus on the concepts of Gaelic football, running, passing, bouncing the ball, toe tap solo and scoring a goal!

SuperStar ****

5 – 6 Yrs

ÓGGAPlay will focus on advancing the more complex skills, of passing, bouncing the ball, toe tap solo, scoring a goal or over the bar.