GAA HandballOne Wall Schools & Clubs Challenge Initiative

About GAA Handball

• There are 4 codes of GAA Handball– 60x30 Hardball

– 60x30 Softball

– 40x20 (Four Wall)

– One Wall

GAA Handball growth

• 32% increase in GAA Handball Clubs• 64% increase in membership • 194 new One Wall Facilities in Schools

GAA Handball: The Sport

• Currently played in 33 countries• Ireland No. 1: World Senior Champions• New International Federation

International Action

• Video Clip insertion here

Getting Started

• Any wall… Any ball…

• One Wall Courts: Indoor and/or Outdoor

Why GAA Handball?

• Low Cost startup and sustainability

• FUN for All – ALL AGES, male and female

• Easy to Teach…– And Play

GAA Handball – Benefits

• Develop both sides of the Body

• Out of season conditioning– Enjoyable Fitness Programme

• Hand-Eye Co-ordination

• Focus/Speed of thought

Don’t take our word for it!

• VIDEO CLIP – GAA Stars

We are all Kids!

• New Fundamentals Coaching Resource

• Excellent games for Kids

• Everyone will benefit

• Schools reaping rewards

What the Schools Say…

• Video Clip – Principals and PE teachers comments on Video HERE

World Championships

• In Ireland (Dublin) October 2012

• 2,000 Players

• 33 Countries

• Mini Schools Olympics

Future Olympic Champion?

• WWBA – what is it?

• World Games, Columbia

• Olympic Games

• The Ultimate Goal!

Be part of the growth!

• Video clip highlights of GAA Handball to finish, short bursts with music.