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50 // Ladies Gaelic Football Association n 2018 LGFA celebrate the 10th anniversary of running the Gaelic 4 Girls programme. Gaelic4Girls has been a huge success for the LGFA in Ireland and also received a fantastic response in Britain. In Ireland, 33 clubs across 21 counties took part in the 2018 programme, while in Britain, 10 clubs across 3 counties delivered the Gaelic4Girls programme. Over 1,600 girls aged between 8-12 years participated in Gaelic4Girls. That's 1,600 girls who have been exposed to Ladies Gaelic Football and a club setting for the first time and now, have the opportunity to continue to play with their clubs. GAELIC4GIRLS PEIL Summer | Issue No 2 | Volume 14 10 Years of Gaelic4Girls I 4. Parental involvement - with increased participation, there is an opportunity to get parents involved. The design of the programme and simple layout can give parents confidence to help and assist in delivering the programme. 5. Better school-club link – resources, training and support how to set up and sustain a successful school-club link in schools in the local community. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE SUMMARY: Training: All clubs involved in the programme receive training and resources for their coordinator and coaches in set up, promotion and delivery of the programme. Club support is provided throughout the programme and continues post programme. Week 1 – 8: Girls have the opportunity to learn the skills of Ladies Football, develop their athletic and social skills through Fun, game based activities. Week 8- 12: The new players integrate into existing club teams and can play games and continue to train with the club team. Applications will reopen for our 2019 programmes later in the year. To find out more information on how your club could get involved please see our website Website: www.ladiesgaelic.ie, use link http://ladiesgaelic.ie/lgfa-hub/games-development/gaelic4girls/ Contact: aisling.doonan@lgfa.ie Gaelic4Girls is a club based programme aimed at increasing participation in Ladies Gaelic Football for girls aged 8-12 years. The programme is 12 weeks duration and includes a provincial blitz where players get the opportunity to represent their club and showcase the skills they have learned in a fun and non-competitive environment. 2018 also saw the introduction of our Gaelic4Girls National Ambassador Aimee Mackin, (Shane O Neill's, Armagh Forward and 2 time TG4 All-Star recipient). A fitting candidate for the role, as Aimee started her journey as a 'Gaelic4Girls' participant 10 years ago, when her club Shane O Neill's delivered the Gaelic4Girls programme. Aimee has shared skill videos over the course of the 8 weeks and also gave personal insights into the importance of involvement from her parents, coaches and club in helping her become one of the game's best forwards. BENEFITS OF THE GAELIC4GIRLS PROGRAMME: 1. Increased numbers - the programme has proven to increase numbers in clubs. 2. Coach education - Coaches are provided with training, resources and support in how to set up run and deliver the 8 week game based programme. 3. Volunteer recruitment - The programme can be used as a tool to get new volunteers through different avenues such as helpers, coaches and administrators.