Inaugural Ulster Girls U12 Development Blitz ‘a Great Day out’

The Inaugural Ulster Girls Under 12 Development Blitz took place in the Mid Ulster Sports Arena at the end of April where over 400 girls from around the province took part in what proved to be a very enjoyable day out.

The aim of the blitz was to allow under 12 teams to come together and play against teams from other parts of the province who they wouldn’t normally come into contact with.  Based on the Go Games principle all the games were played on a non-competitive basis where the emphasis was on development rather than participation.  Organiser of the event Sheena Tally said “I’m delighted with the turn-out here today and am so pleased that everyone is playing the games in the manner in which it was intended, that being development.  Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and that’s what days like today are all about!”

Speaking after the event a club mentor described the event by saying, “This was such an impressive event and was thorougly enjoyed by all the kids and mentors alike.  A great advertisement for getting children into sport and particularly GAA football.   Already lots of our kids are looking forward to going back next year.”

For photos of the event check out the Ulster GAA website gallery section on https://ulster.gaa.ie/nggallery/page-56/album-1/gallery-91/