TY/AS Level Programme

In line with our LGFA strategic Plan 2024 – 2029, the LGFA is committed to rolling out the TY/AS programme that will prepare students for “eventual roles as players, coaches, and administrators in the future”. The association is committed to “building leadership, teamwork and networking skills” through the TY/AS programme.

 

The TY/AS programme was modernised and re-launched for the 2024/2025 academic year with an aim of making the programme more accessible to schools looking to identify modules that are reflective of the many aims outlined in the TY/AS Curriculum. The LGFA TY/AS programmes’ key focus is to ensure students gain lifelong skills that are transferable to many aspects of academic and social situations both inside and outside the school.

 

Aims of the LGFA TY/AS programme:

Upon completion of the LGFA TY/AS Programme students will have:

• Developed personal skills particularly in the areas of coaching and refereeing of Ladies football.
• Created links with key partners in the community during the event planning module, therefore preparing them for their role as responsible members of society.

 

LGFA TY/AS Programme Outline:

Day 1 Training Day

• Basics of Coaching
• Basics of Refereeing
• Introduction to Go Games (optional)
• Event Management training
• Event Planning – important the teacher is in attendance at this point

 

*For all offerings and delivery variations click here: TY AS Delivery Options

 

Day 2 Event Day

The students will utilise their skills developed in Day 1 to host an event in the school for one of the two groups listed below. Working in groups they will organise the event in all areas such as promotion- pre and post event, coaching and refereeing.

 

Day 2 can be organised in conjunction with the following group:

• Local Primary Schools in the catchment area (5th/6th Class Girls)
• 1st year female students in the school and/or surrounding schools

 

Benefits of LGFA TY/AS Programme to the School:

• Provision of a TY programme that develops more than just sporting skills but also develops planning, teamwork and leadership qualities.
• This programme provides an opportunity for the school to forge strong sustainable links with the local Primary schools and LGFA clubs in the area.
• Through the programme the students will receive training in event management that can be utilised by the school for other programmes: e.g. Sports day, awards ceremonies, open days etc.

 

Benefits of LGFA/AS Programme to the Students:

Each student who completes the 2-day programme will receive an LGFA TY/AS Certificate.

The student will be provided with basic training in the areas of coaching, refereeing, and event management

Students will be qualified to officiate at Go Games Level in LGFA, the first step in the LGFA refereeing pathway.

 

How much does it cost?

• The cost of this programme is €10/£10 per student.

 

What are the minimum numbers?

• A minimum number of 12 students and the maximum of 20 apply for this programme, boys and girls.

 

Sample feedback from the Pilot Programme:

TY Teacher

• ‘I found that the students took ownership of their own learning. They engaged fully and took responsibility for their own actions’
• ‘TY Students made friendship links with first years – they really enjoyed this aspect’

 

TY Students

• ‘I learned loads about Gaelic Football and was able to pass on my skills by teaching them to others’
• I want to be a Primary school teacher and I feel like I have learned many skills towards that’

 

For more information on the TY/AS programme in your Province contact:

Munster Provincial Development Officer

Gearóid Balfry – M: 083 3534875, E: gdo.munster@lgfa.ie

 

Leinster North Provincial Development Officer

Leah Doyle – M: 087 7681288, E: Development.North.Leinster@lgfa.ie

 

Leinster South Provincial Development Officer

Emily Jacob Harris – M: 087 7181300, E: Development.South.leinster@lgfa.ie

 

Connacht Provincial Development Officer

Michelle Filan –M: 086 4133538, E: gdo.connacht@lgfa.ie

 

Ulster Provincial Development Manager

Ciaran Murtagh – M: 00447795160979, E: ciaran.murtagh.ulster@gaa.ie