JULY/AUGUST REPORT 2020 Return of GAA in Western Australia Gaelic games in Western Australia like all other sports in the State, has been in hibernation since our original start date in March 2020. Thanks to the success of health restrictions introduced 4 months ago, the State Government has authorised the return of full contact sport from June 6th which is a great result for all of us. The authorisation of full contact sport now means that all arms of GAAWA – Junior Academy, Minor Board, Hurling and Gaelic Football can now resume. On behalf of the Executive I would like to thank all of our Clubs, Sub-committees and supporters for their hard work in adapting to State Government guidelines since March and putting us in a position to return to playing the games we love, Go Raibh mile a Maith Agat.
2020 Season The 2020 GAAWA season will start on Saturday July 4th with 2 Hurling and Football games. At RA Cooke Reserve in Morley, Sarsfields will face Western Swans at 1:50pm with Perth Shamrocks facing St Gabriels at 2:50pm. At 4pm in Tom Bateman Reserve Canning Vale, Western Shamrocks will take on Morley Gaels with St Finbarrs facing Southern Districts at 5:30pm. Both the Ladies Football and Camogie will start later in July.
Broadcasting of GAA Games Western Australia is the only place in the world where GAA competitions are taking place. The Executive are delighted to announce that both football games on July 4th will be broadcast from Tom Bateman Reserve via Australasia GAA’s Youtube page. Please go to the following link www.youtube.com/channel/ UCMvpbIjSTFAwGJS3qtXUbtA or search ‘Australasia GAA’ on Youtube to access live coverage of the matches from 4pm AWST.
Gaelic Games Junior Academy Our fantastic GGJA started their season on June 21st last at their regular training pitch in HBF Stadium, Joondalup. The Academy have safety measures in place and welcome new members who would like to learn Hurling and Gaelic Football in a fun and safe atmosphere. Check out the Academy’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ GaelicGamesJuniorAcademyOfWa/ for further information.
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