Newtown students star in exciting GAA video

FUN and Run in Newtown Primary - Fun and run is an activity involving batters/kickers and fielders, which is suitable for all age and ability levels and is particularly suited to meet the needs of people with additional needs.

It is a game that was recently developed by the GAA as part of their policy of inclusiveness.

It is based on the game of Rounders but the beauty of it is that the competitors are never knocked out.

Like rounders, there are stations that the children run to and each station has an activity that the children have to complete. Movement never ceases.

The purpose of the exercise is that games and training sessions can be modified and enjoyed by pupils of all abilities, including those with additional support needs.

The GAA recently sent a film crew to Newtown to film the game in action.

The pupils in Newtown were delighted to be captured by drone taking part in the Fun and Run game.

The video is now on the GAA website and can be seen with further information on GAA Fun and Run under learning.gaa.ie/ funandrun

Fixtures in March

Girls’ Wicklow Times Shield Day 1, March 7, at 11.45 a.m. in Bray – nine-a-side. Teams will be graded on this day. Points only. No goalkeeper.

Boys’ Football Allianz Coughlan Cup Day 2, March 14 abd 15 at Bray Emmets. Eleven-a-side at 11.45 a.m. Teams will be in divisions from day one and this is a competitive competition. Your school will be contacted regarding which day you will be attending. Full rules.

Girls’ Wicklow Times Shield Day 2, March 21 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray – nine-a-side. Teams will be in divisions from day one and this is a competitive competition. Full rules.

INTO Skills Challenge - Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline - Boys’ and girls’ football, camogie and hurling.

Please note if a child has already played in Croke Park they cannot take part in the skills competition.

Participants must be born on or after January 1st 2006

Regional events will take place on the week of April 16 and those selected will go forward to a county selection day which will be held on the week of April 23 in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence.

Please send results, reports or photos to pro.cnmb.wicklow@ gaa.ie, follow us on twitter @ cnmbwicklow.

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