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NationalCommunity GamesActivities Rules

All Participants must be over theage of 6 on the 31st July in the yearof National Competition. All agesmentioned are relevant to the

31st July in the year ofNational competition.

Updated January 2013

Community Games

CONTENTSACTIVITIESART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ATHLETICSIndividual age groupings & race distance . . . . 7Hurdles U/10 & U14 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Relay Races 4 X 100M + 4 x 200M . . . . . . . 11Field EventsBall Throw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Discus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16High Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Javelin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Long Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Long Puck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Shot Putt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Triple Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24BADMINTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25BASKETBALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27CAMOGIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29CHESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31CHOIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35CROSS COUNTRY (Team Events) . . . . . . . 37CULTURE CORNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40CYCLING (Grass Track) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41DEBATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43DRAUGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45DUATHLON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53FUTSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55GAELIC FOOTBALL U/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63(Mixed)GAELIC FOOTBALL U/12 Girls . . . . . . . . . 65GYMNASTICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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HANDBALL - One Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73HAND WRITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76HARDCOURT TENNIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79HURLING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80INDOOR SOCCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83JUDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89MODEL MAKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90PITCH & PUTT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95QUIZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96ROUNDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97THROW BALL (Rounders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98RUGBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104RUGBY (Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108SKITTLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112SOCCER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115SOCCER - 7 a side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117SPIKEBALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119SWIMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121TABLE TENNIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124TAG RUGBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126TALENT COMPETITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132VARIETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143APPEALS PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144APPEAL FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155In all community games activities, to complywith the intention of the motion carried, theterm - Boy or Boys infers the Male Genderonly - Girl or Girls infers the Female Genderonly - Mixed infers both genders.


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ART

Events: - Boys & GirlsU/8, U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16 years.

1. An exhibit must have a CommunityGames theme.

2. A competitor will enter only one exhibitat each level of competition.

3. An exhibit may be a painting or adrawing or a collage or a cartoon.

4. At Area and County level the title ofeach exhibit must be clearly marked onthe front of the exhibit. The name,address, date of birth and signature ofthe competitor must be on the back.At National finals, only the age groupand county number will appear on theback.

5. A supervised competition must be heldat both area and county level.

6. At the National Finals Art Competitionunder the supervision of theadjudicators competitors will berequired to paint, draw, sketch orcollage –(a) U8s & U10s his choice of any

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(b) U12, U14 & U16 one only of 4(four) taken from a list of 10 (ten)community games activities madeavailable to counties by end ofOctober of the previous yearThe 4 (four) will be drawn 15minutes prior to commencement ofcompetition in the venue.

7. There will be adjudication at all stagesof the competition. The panel ofadjudicators will not be less than three

8. Adjudication will be based on: -• Observation of Events.• Creativity and Originality.• Natural Ability.

9. Competition at Community Gamesfinals will be adjudicated on supervisedwork only.

10. All exhibits at the National Finals will bethe property of the Community Games.Prize-winning exhibits at National Finalswill be returned and made available forexhibition in the counties.

11. Maximum size of an exhibit in the Artcompetition will be 60cm x 70cm

12. Competitors will use their own choiceof paper in accordance with Rule 11.

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the commencement of competition andif any paper is deemed to be prepared,the competitor will be automaticallydisqualified.

14. Visual aids i.e. photographs,newspaper cuttings, transfers, objectsetc., will not be permitted andadjudicators will request the removal ofany item they consider as helping thecompetitor.

15. Materials for a collage are permitted.


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ATHLETICS - TRACK EVENTS

(Individual Events)Boys & Girls U/8 years 60M & 80MBoys & Girls U/10 years 100M & 200MBoys & Girls U/10 years 60m HurdlesBoys & Girls U/12 years 100M & 600MBoys & Girls U/14 years 100M & 800MBoys & Girls U/14 years 80m HurdlesBoys & Girls U/16 years 100M & 1500MBoys & Girls U/16 years 7Km Marathon

1. Rules of the I.A.A.F. to apply exceptwhere amended by Community GamesRules.

2. Competitors can compete in oneindividual event plus a team relay.

3. Starting blocks are not permitted.4. Spikes are only permitted in the

U/14, U/15,and U/16.5. HURDLES U/10. 60 metres

There will be 4 hurdles 45cm high andspaced 10m apart with a 15m run-upand15m finish.HURDLES U/14. 80 metres.There will be 8 hurdles 70cm high andspaced 8 metres apart with a 12m runup and 12m finish.


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6. All races may be started by the actualreport of a pistol or other similarapparatus fired upwards into the air butnot before all the competitors are quitestill on their marks. A whistle may beused but a whistle must be used in allU/8 and U/10 events.

7. At all Community Games competitions,the words of the starter will be, inraces up and including 400m – “Onyour marks”, “Set” and when all thecompetitors are still, the race will bestarted. In races over 400m the wordswill be “On your marks” and when thecompetitors are still, the race will bestarted.

8. A competitor must not touch either thestart line or the ground in front of itwith his hands or his feet when on hismarks.

9. On the command “Set”, all competitorswith the exception of U/8 and U/10 willwithout delay assume their full and finalset position. Failure to comply with thiscommand after a reasonable time willconstitute a false start.

10. If a competitor leaves his mark withhand or foot after the words “On yourmarks” or “Set” as the case may be


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and before the race is started it will beconsidered a false start.

11. Any competitor making a false startmust be warned. If a competitor isresponsible for two false starts he willbe disqualified except in the U/ 8 andU/10 events.

12. At the National Finals the first 4 in eachheat will qualify for the semi-final andthe first 4 in each semi-final will qualifyfor the final.

13. At the National Finals all qualifiers willbe given discs.

14. At county finals the area numbers mustbe displayed on front and back on allcompetitors’ vests.

15. At National Finals, county numbersmust be displayed front and back on allcompetitors’ vests.

16. Track and field referees decisions atarea, county or National Finals are finalprovided he has applied the rules andbye laws of the Community Gamesand no appeal will be accepted onsuch referees decisions.

17. At all finals only equipment officiallyprovided will be used by competitors.

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the track referee is empowered toorder a re-run without disqualifying anycompetitor, following consultation withthe starter and finish line judges.

19. At the National Finals in Athletics, all under8 and under 10 children who reach the final(last 8 competitors) and who do not win amedal will be given a certificate. In the U8track events at the National Finals after theheats the first 4 competitors will go on tothe semi-finals and the remainder in eachheat will go on to a second competition.

MARATHON (7k)Boys & Girls U/16 and Over 141. At county level the first four (4)

competitors over the finish line, willrepresent their county at the NationalFinals in both the Boys and GirlsMarathon.

2. At the National Finals the marathon(boys & girls) will be regarded as anindividual event and a team event with 3of the 4 runners to score per county.The total score per county to determinethe result.

3. Prizes of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placeswill be awarded for both the individualand team events.


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RELAY RACES 4 x 100mMixed U/10 yrs (over 8) (Panel 6)

(3 boys/3 girls)Boys U/12 yrs (over 10) (Panel 6)Girls U/12 yrs (over 10) (Panel 6)Mixed U/13 yrs (over 10) (Panel 6)

(3 boys/3 girls)Boys U/14 yrs (over 12) (Panel 6)Girls U/14 yrs (over 12) (Panel 6)Mixed U/15 yrs (over 13) (Panel 6)

(3 boys/3 girls)Boys U/16 yrs (over 14) (Panel 6)Girls U/16 yrs (over 14) (Panel 6)

RELAY RACE 4 x 200mMixed U16 yrs (over 14) (panel of 6)

(3 boys & 3 girls)

1. Lines will be drawn across each laneto mark the stages (100m) to denotethe scratch line.

2. Lines will be drawn 10m before andafter the scratch line to denote thetake-over zone within which lines thebaton must be passed.

3. Members of a team other than the firstrunner may commence running notmore than 10m outside the take-over


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zone. A distinctive mark will be made ineach lane to denote the extended limit.

4. A competitor may mark or place acheck mark within his own lane.

5. The baton must be carried in the handthroughout the race. If dropped it mustbe recovered by the athlete whodropped it.

6. Competitors after handing over thebaton must remain in their own lanesuntil the course is clear to avoidobstructions to other competitors.Should any competitor impede amember of another team at the finish ofa stage he will cause disqualification ofthis team.

7. Relays are team events with aregistered panel submitted.No substitution is allowed.

8. Subject to rule 10, any member of thepanel may run any leg of the relay atany stage of the competition. Nomember may run two legs of a race

9. In the semi-finals and finals of relays atNational level, an open draw will bemade for lanes at which a managerfrom each team involved will have the


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right to be present and witness thedraw.

10. In U10, U13, U15 & U16 mixed relay2 boys and 2 girls to run.


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ATHLETICS - FIELD EVENTS

NOTE:At National Finals the top 8 in field eventswill be given three further attempts with theirinitial distances being carried forward. Atcounty level the county executive will decidethe field events format butcompetitors must be notified of the formatbefore the competition commencesi.e. 3 attempts only or top 8 with a further3 attempts.

BALL THROWBoys & Girls U/12 years.Ball Size: Standard 4

1. The runway will be marked by twoparallel lines 4m apart with a 90 degreesector emanating from the cornerpoints. The throw will be made frombehind an arc which joins the twoparallel lines which is derived from apoint 2m back, all measurements willbe taken as follows, the tape will bepulled through the centre point of thearc and measured at the dissection ofthe arc.


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2. The competitor may throw the ball froma standing position or use the run uptechnique.

3. The competitor must throw the ballover arm.

4. An under arm, side arm or any othertechnique will be deemed a foul throw.

5. If a competitor touches any part of thescratch line or ground beyond with anypart of his body, it is deemed a foul.

6. A valid throw is signalled by a whiteflag being raised in the throwing areaand a throw shall be measured. If a redflag is raised this signals a foul and thethrow is not measured.

7. A throw is complete when the ballstops rolling and must be measured atthat point.

8. A competitor will have 3 throws all ofwhich will be taken in sequence as percounty number.

9. When all competitors have completedtheir throws the 8 competitors with thelongest throws will compete in the final.

10. Each of the 8 finalists shall take afurther 3 throws in their originalsequence.


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DISCUSBoys & Girls U/16 years.

1. The throw will be made from a circle2.5 metres in diameter.

2. The throw must fall within a 34.92degrees sector.

3. When the throw is complete thecompetitor must leave from the rearhalf of the circle.

4. The weight of the discus will be 1 kg.5. At all finals only the discus officially

provided will be used by competitors.6. All measurements will be made

immediately after a valid throw.

Note: To obtain a 34.92 degree sector, markan isosceles triangle from the centre of thecircle with two equal sides of 10m and abase of 6m.


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HIGH JUMPBoys & Girls U/16 years.

1. The competitors must take off from onefoot.

2. Knocking the bar off the supports ortouching the ground or the landingarea beyond the place of the uprightswith any part of the body withoutclearing the bar will count as failure.

3. The uprights or post will not be movedduring the competition unless the fieldreferee considers the take-off orlanding area has become unsuitable.The change if required, will be madeonly after a round has been completed.


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JAVELINBoys & Girls U/14 years over 12

1. The runway will be marked by twoparallel lines 4 metres apart. The throwwill be made from behind the arc of acircle drawn with a radius of 8 metres.

2. The Javelin must be held at the grip.3. No throw will be valid in which the

metal head does not strike the groundbefore any other part of the Javelin orwhen the competitor touches the arcwith any part of his body or limbs. Thecompetitior may cross either of theparallel lines provided he does not gobeyond the end of the parallel lines.

4. At no time after preparing the throw,until the Javelin has been dischargedinto the air may the competitor turncompletely around so that his back isto the throwing arc.

5. The Javelin must be thrown over theshoulder or the upper part of thethrowing arm and must not be slung orhurled.

6. All throws to be valid must fall withinthe inner edge of lines marking thesector set out on the ground extending


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for a distance of 90 metres. The linesextend from the centre of the circle ofwhich the arc is part, through thepoints at which the arc joins the linesmarking the runway. The end of theradius lines should be marked withsector flags.

7. Junior Javelin 500grams is used.8. At the National Finals the Javelin

officially provided will be used,competitors may use their ownJavelins, subject to inspection by thetrack referee, and it must be madeavailable to all the other competitors.

9. All measurements will be madeimmediately after a valid throw.


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LONG JUMPBoys & Girls U/14 years.

1. The take-off will be marked by a boardsunk level with the runaway and thesurface of the landing area.

2. It will be counted a failure if anycompetitor touches the ground beyondthe take-off line whether running upwithout jumping or in the act ofjumping.

3. All jumps will be measured from themark nearest to the take-off line in thelanding area, made by any part of thebody or of the clothing worn.

4. Officials must ensure that “BreakMarks” are clearly visible in the take-offarea.


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LONG PUCKBoys U/12 years.Girls U/14 years.Ball Size: Standard 4

1. In the long puck the competitorcommences his puck by striking theball from his hand with his hurley fromwithin a defined sector.

2. The competitor will have 3 attempts.3. The puck may be taken from a running

or standing position.4. The puck must be taken from behind a

single line which will be 1.25m inlength and all measurements will bemade from the centre point of this lineto where the ball stops rolling.

5. Should a competitor in taking a puck,crosses the line either before or afterstriking the ball and before the ball haslanded then that puck will be declareda foul.

6. Failure to make contact with the ballusing the hurley will be considered anattempt and will be declared a foul, i.e.“a fresh air”.

7. All Competitors will compete insequence; one puck at a time and all

pucks will be marked immediately aftera valid puck.

8. When all pucks have been taken the 8Competitors with the longest pucks willcompete in a final “puck off” and willcarry into the final “puck off” theirlongest pucks.

9. Each of the 8 finalists will receive afurther 3 pucks in their originalsequence.

10. Qualifiers from area or countypreliminary competitions will not carryforward measurements to the area orcounty final.

11. In the event of a tie at the end of thecompetition, a further 3 pucks will betaken by the competitors involved, inorder to determine a final result.

12. An Out of Bounds Area is defined atthe National Finals.


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SHOT PUTTBoys & Girls U/14 years.

1. The putt will be made from a circle2.135 metres in diameter. The throwmust fall within a 34.92 degree sector.

2. The shot will be putted from theshoulder with one hand only. From thetime the competitor takes a stance inthe circle to commence a putt, the shotwill touch or be in close proximity tothe chin and the hand will not bedropped below this position during theact of putting. The shot must not bebrought behind the line of the shoulder.

3. All measurements will be madeimmediately after a valid putt.

4. When a competitor has completed hisputt he must leave from the rear half ofthe circle.

5. The weight of the shot will be 2.72kg.6. At all finals only the shot officially

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TRIPLE JUMPBoys & Girls U/16 years over 14.

Competition1. The Triple Jump shall consist of a hop,

a step and a jump in that order.2. The hop shall be made so that an

athlete lands first on the same foot asthat from which he has taken off; in thestep he shall land on the other foot,from which, subsequently, the jump isperformed. It shall not beconsidered a failure if an athlete, whilejumping, touches the ground with the“sleeping” leg. 5m take off Board(Short Board) to be used wherepossible


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BADMINTONBoys U/15 (O/12) yearsGirls U/15 (O/12) yearsPanel of 61. All matches will be played in

accordance to the InternationalBadminton Federation rules exceptwhere amended by Community GamesRules.

2. A team of 4 must field at commenc-ment of match otherwise the team isdisqualified.

3. The format of the match will be twoSingles & one Double. A player mayonly play in one Singles or theDoubles.

4. Each game will consist of the best of 3sets.

5. A match should consist of 3 gamesand all 3 games may be played.

6. The co-ordinator must be given inwriting before the match the order inwhich members of each team will play.The order may be changed forsubsequent matches.

7. The umpire’s decision in all games willbe final.

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when a new shuttle will be introducedto play.

9. Cork based medium plastic shuttlesonly may be used.

10. All Players must wear appropriatedress.


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BASKETBALLMixed U11 years

(Panel of 10 – 5 Boys & 5 Girls)Boys & Girls U13 years (Panel of 10)

1. All matches will be played according tothe rules of the Basketball Associationof Ireland except where amended byCommunity Games Rules.

2. A panel will consist of 10.3. A match will consist of two halves each

halve having 19 minutes " runningclock" (in U/11 each half having 13minutes "running clock") plus oneminute, the last minute of each half"stopped clock".

4. Size 5 ball will be used.5. When fouls are called immediately prior

to the end of “running clock” timesuch free shots as are warranted bythe foul must be allowed. When thefinal shot is taken play ends and thescore at the end of play determines theresult of the match.

6. Only 2 “time-outs” per half areallowed to each team (clock stoppedduring time-out).


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7. Drawn matches will be decided asfollows:5 minutes extra time “running clock”must be played. If there is no resultfurther periods of 5 minutes “runningclock” time must be played until thereis a result. No “time-outs” during extratime.

8. For Mixed U11 years, a minimum of 2 ofeither gender to be on the court at all timesduring play.

9. Alternate possession is to be used instead ofjump ball with the exception of the initialjump ball to commence the match.


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CAMOGIEGirls U/14 (O/10) years

1. The playing rules of the CamogieAssociation will apply except whereamended by the Community Gamesrules.

2. The game will be 25 minutes each half.3. The panel will consist of 16 (12 players

+ 4 substitutes).4. The game will be 12 players a side. A

team must field a minimum of 10players at the commencement of thegame. Failure to do so will result indisqualification. A team may competewith a minimum of 10 players.

5. Rolling substitutions will be themethod used during the game.

7. Shorts may be worn.8. All players must wear protective

headgear. Players not wearingprotective headgear will not be allowedfield by either the co-ordinator orreferee or official in charge. If during amatch a player discards her headgear,refusal to replace it will be a sendingoff offence. The player cannot besubstituted. Continued discarding of


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headgear will be deemed a refusal.9. The size of the ball will be a No.4.10. Measurements of the playing field at

National Finals will be:-Length: 100m x 60m wide.Goals: 4.5m wide x 2m high.

11. Camogie DrawsIn the event of a draw at the end ofnormal time 10 minutes per half, extratime will be played.If the sides are still level at the end ofextra time 5 different players of eachteam will alternately take a 15m free.Three players from the opposing teammay stand on the goal line. If a playerfails to rise the ball she may hit it onthe ground but may not attempt to riseit again.No player from the same team as thefree taker may interfere with play.Goals and points will decide the result.If the sides are still level at the end of10 frees, 5 different players from eachteam will then alternately take a 15mfree and so on until a result is arrived at.


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CHESSEvents: - U/12 & U/16 years.

1. Team may consist of all boys, all girlsor mixed.

2. Rules as defined in “Laws of Chess”as laid down by F.I.D.E. will apply,except where amended by CommunityGames rules.

3. A panel will consist of 7 (5 players plus2 subs.)

4. A team will consist of 5 playersnumbered 1 to 5 selected in order ofplaying strength with player Number 1to act as captain.

5. Teams will report to the playing venueat least 15 minutes before the timescheduled for the commencement ofplay so that normal formalities may becompleted.

6. The co-ordinator must be given inwriting at least 5 minutes before thescheduled commencement of play theorder in which members of each teamwill play. The order may change forsubsequent matches.a) Each game won, scores 1 point,

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b) Before each match, opposingcaptains will draw for colours.Alternate players on each team willhave the same colours.

7. Rule of “Touch and Move” will bestrictly enforced.

8. a) Maximum playing time will be threehours with each player beingallocated one and half-hours for allhis moves. “Allegro” moves willapply only to the last quarter hour ofeach player’s time.

b) A chess clock will be used wherepossible but must be used atNational Finals.

9. Allegro Chess.a) Where a game has not already

been decided by checkmate,resignation stalemate, or other formof draw, the player whose allottedtime expires first loses unless thematerial remaining to the opponentis insufficient to secure a victory. Inthese circumstances the game isdeclared a draw.

b) In Allegro Chess tournaments,illegal moves lead to an immediateloss.


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10. Prompting by onlookers will lead to thedisqualification of the player involved.

11. Any dispute must be brought to theattention of the co-ordinatorimmediately - not at the conclusion ofplay.

12. The referee’s decision will be final.13. The National Finals will be played on a

knockout system i.e. two semi-finals,play off and final.

14. Each team must be accompanied by ateam manager. It will be part of hisfunction to ensure that each teambrings three “Staunton” type chesssets and suitable boards to each matchvenue. These sets should be of areasonable size with 70mm King.

15. It will be the function of theco-ordinator to ensure that adequateboards, sets and clocks are availablefor National Finals.

16. In the event of teams playing a drawi.e. 2 and a half games each, the resultwill be decided by a replay with onegame each, after tossing for colours atthe top board. Colours will then beevery second board black or white.


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The same players will operate in theiroriginal positions in the replay. Theprocess to be repeated until there is aresult.


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CHOIRU/13 years & U/16 years.

1. Panel of 10 to 20 voices (All boys or allgirls or mixed.).

2. Own choice of 2 or 3 songs.3. The duration of the performance must

not exceed 12 minutes.4. There will be a minimum of three (3)

adjudicators at area, county andprovincial level. At National Finals five(5) adjudicators will adjudicate.

5. One accompanist is allowed who maybe an accompanying adult or a mem-ber of the choir panel. If accompanistor conductor is U/13 or U/16 he willbe considered as part of the panel,max. 20. If not U/13 or U/16, oneperson over 16 and U/18 may be usedas accompanist or conductor. Thoseover 18 will be considered as teammanagers.

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7. Judging Criteria: - Marksa) Clarity of text pronunciation . . . 20b) Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20c) Accuracy of rhythm . . . . . . . . . 15d) Phrasing and breathing . . . . . . 15e) Discipline on stage . . . . . . . . . 10f) Choice of Songs . . . . . . . . . . . 10g) Overall entertainment . . . . . . . 10

8. No tape recorders or pre-recorded orpreprogrammed music or sounds willbe permitted.

9. Marks for Choir will be given out whenannouncing the results of competitions.


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CROSS COUNTRY(Team Events)

General Rules1. Competitors may compete in one race

only (cross country or mixed distancerelay)

2. Counties may enter one team in eachevent

U/13 Mixed –(5 Boys & 5 Girls)Minimum of 4 Boys and 4 Girls must beentered on teamDistance 1,200m (All ten may compete)1. Score of first 4 Boys & 4 Girls of each

team over the finish line to count todecide the placings.

2. Semi-Finals and Finals as decided byActivities Director (Health and Safety).

3. No spikes allowed.4. The first four boys and first four girls in

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U/12 Mixed Distance Relays Boys &Girls: (Distances - 400 & 600 Metres)Panel 6 – Team of 4 to run

Note: The County Panel shall be made upof the first 3 competitors duly qualified inorder of finish at the County Finals compe-tition in the 400 meters event and the 600metres event.

1. Separate competition for Boys & Girls.2. The race will be run over a cross-

country course in the following order –1st runner - 600 metres,2nd runner - 400 metres,3rd runner - 600 metres,4th runner - 400 metres.

3. A runner may only run one leg of therace.

4. The number of heats will depend onthe number of entries with a selectednumber of teams from each heat toqualify for the final.

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U/14 Mixed Distance Relays Boys &Girls: (Distances - 600 & 800 Metres)Panel 6 – Team of 4 to run

Note: The County Panel shall be made upof the first 3 competitors duly qualified inorder of finish at the County Finals compe-tition in the 600 meters event and the 800metres event.

1. Separate competition for Boys & Girls.2. The race will be run over a cross-

country course in the following order –1st runner - 800 metres,2nd runner - 600 metres,3rd runner - 800 metres,4th runner - 600 metres.

3. A runner may only run one leg of therace.

4. The number of heats will depend onthe number of entries with a selectednumber of teams from each heat toqualify for the final.

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CULTURE CORNERU/15 All Boys, All Girls or MixedPanel – Minimum of 3, Maximum of 6

1. Counties may enter one area team.2. Performance - Live stage presentation

on the theme of ‘Stories & Folklore ofIreland’.

3. The presentation must include aNarrator.

4. No pre-recorded music or soundsallowed. All aspects of the presentationto be performed on stage by the teammembers.

5. Duration of performance - 10 minutes.6. Time Penalty Points- One point will be

deducted for each 30 seconds or partthereof over the time limit.

7. NO PROPS ALLOWED. The use ofprops will result in the disqualificationof the team.

8. Chairs may be used on stage to seatthe performers only.

9. Costumes may be used to depict thecharacter being played.

10. Judging Criteria:-Use of Talent and Versatility 20 MarksInterpretation of Theme 50 MarksOverall Entertainment 30 Marks


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CYCLING ON GRASSBoys & Girls U/14 (O/12) yearsBoys & Girls U/12 (O/10) years

1. The distance will be 2km on grass.2. A fixed gear of the participant’s choice

to be allowed.3. Cyclists will use their own bikes.

Subject to approval of the ActivitiesCommittee.

4. Protective headgear must be worn byall competitors, at all levels ofcompetition.

5. This event at the National Finals to berun on the “Hot Point” system.Two “Hot Points” on laps 2, 3, 4 & 5(No “Hot Point” on lap 1) Points(marks) to be awarded to the first sixpast the “Hot Point” as follows 6, 5, 4,3, 2, 1, except on the last “Hot Point”(Finish) which will be 10, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1,.The competitors with the highest pointswill be placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.In the event of a tie at “Hot Points”place points to be added and dividedbetween the competitors involved i.e. atie between two competitors for firstplace at a “Hot Point” marks 6 + 5 =11 divided by 2 = 5.5 each.


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6. In the event of a tie to determine finalplacing “Hot Point” marks in reverse(count back) order will determinewinner.

7. In the National Finals where there areonly 16 or less competitors the first 4be taken from two heats and those 8go into a straight finals.

8. A push start must be from a stationaryposition. Failure to comply will bedeemed a false start. A further falsestart committed by any member of thestart line will incur a disqualification.


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DEBATINGMixed U14 (Panel of 4 – 2 Boys & 2 Girls)Captain and 2 others to speak for eachteam.1. The format for debates in the

competition is three speakers a sidewith only two teams in each debate, aChairperson and a Timekeeper withtwo Adjudicators.

2. Speaking time for speeches :. Minimum for all speakers is 1 minute. For Captains opening and closing

speeches, 2 min maximum. All remaining teammates have 1½ min

maximum3. It is the job of the Captain to inform the

adjudicators of the names of theirspeakers, the order they will bespeaking in and the topics each will becovering. Speakers may use cue cardsto refer to their notes but are not to relysolely upon them.

4. Captain of Proposing Team speaksfirst, then Captain of Opposing Team.Second speaker from Team A, thensecond speaker from Team B and soon until all speakers have made theirspeech. The Captains and only the


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Captains, then make their closing speecheach.

5. Teams and their supporters should treattheir opponents, their peers and the venuewith respect. Speakers who resort tosarcasm, personal attacks or criticism willbe marked down.

6. Time Penalties: Those participants who goover their allocated time will be markeddown.

7. Interruptions –any form of interruptionduring a speaker's contribution is notpermitted.

8. Marks are to be awarded for content andpresentation. Each to be graded out of 5giving an overall score of 10 per speech.

9. The decision of the adjudicators is final ineach debate.

10. A team Manager must accompany theirteam to the venue and cannot partake in thedebate.

Marks for CONTENT based on Research,Structure of Points, Intro, Closing Sentence,Vocabulary used.Marks for PRESENTATION based on VoiceProjection, Eye Contact, Holding theiraudience, Appropriate tone of voice, use of thecue cards.


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DRAUGHTSU/10, U/12 & U/14 years.A team may consist of all boys or all girls ormixed.

1. A panel will consist of 5 players and 2substitutes.

2. A team will consist of 5 playersnumbered 1 to 5 with one playernamed as captain.

3. Teams will report to the playing venueat least 15 minutes before the timescheduled for the commencement ofplay so that normal formalities may becompleted.

4. A match will consist of 2 games so thateach player will have the first move thesame number of times. One pointawarded for a win and half a point for adraw.

5. The co-ordinator must be given inwriting at least 5 minutes before thescheduled commencement of play theorder in which members of each teamwill play. The order may change forsubsequent matches. A team captainmust be named.

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be of clearly contrasting squares, withthe board size not less than 37cm ormore than 41cm square.

7. The board will be placed so that thedouble corner of the playing squares ison the right hand side.

8. The standard pieces technicallydescribed as black and white must beclearly contrasting colours turned andround, and not less than 28mm ormore than 38mm diameter.

9. The pieces will be placed on the darksquares. In printed diagrams the whitesquares are used.

10. The black or dark pieces will be placedon the first twelve squares of the board(numbers 1 to 12). The white or lightpieces will be placed on the last twelvesquares (numbers 21 to 32). Boardshave numbers 1 to 32 for the purposeof recording games although the actualnumbers are not written on the boards.

11. Each player will play alternatively with“black” and “white” pieces and lots willbe cast for the colour only once – viz.-at the commencement of a match .Thewinner will have choice of “black” or“white”. In team events, only players onthe opposing top boards will toss for


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colours and then it will be everysecond board, black or white as thecase may be.

12. Competition will be free style in whichthe opening move is made by theplayer with the “Black” pieces.

13. A player loses when all his pieces havebeen taken or when he cannot moveany of his remaining pieces.

14. Either player is entitled, after firstadvising his opponent, to arrange hisown or his opponents pieces properlyon the squares. After this adjustmenthas been made, however, if eitherplayer touches or arranges any piecewithout advising his opponent, he willbe cautioned for the first offence andwill forfeit the game for any subsequentoffence.

15. In the event of a clock not being in usethere will be a 3-minute limit on amove. At the end of 3 minutes “Time”must be called by the personappointed for that purpose and thenthere is only a further minute allowedfor the move to be made. If the move isnot then made, the game will bedeemed lost through improper delay.


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(If clocks are in use there will be astandard 30 moves per hour observed- less or more moves per hour can beagreed prior to commencement ofplay).

16. After the pieces have been arranged ifthe person whose turn it is to playtouches one of his own playable pieceshe must either play it or forfeit thegame. When the piece is not playablehe is penalised according to Rule 15.

17. If any part of a playable piece is playedover an angle of the square on which itis stationed the play must becompleted in that direction.

18. A capturing play, as well as an ordinaryone is completed whenever the hand iswithdrawn from the piece played eventhough two or more pieces shouldhave been taken.

19. Inadvertently removing, touching ordisturbing from its position any piecethat is not playable while in the act ofjumping or making an intended movedoes not constitute a move and thepiece or pieces will be returned to theirproper position and the gamecontinued.


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20. The “Huff” has been abolished. Alljumps must be completed and alljumped pieces must be removed fromthe board.

21. When a piece reaches for the first timethe squares on the extreme oppositeline of the board it becomes a king andcan be moved backwards or forwardsas the limits of the board permit(though not in the same play) and mustbe crowned by the opponent byplacing a piece on top of it. If crowningthe piece is neglected play is put backuntil the piece is crowned.

22. A draw occurs when neither of theplayers can force a win. When aposition is reached where a player hastwo kings only and the opponent hasthree kings or more kings plus onepiece or pieces then the player withthe most material is required to com-plete the win in forty of his moves tobe counted from the point at whichnotice was given. Failure to achievethis will result in a draw. Should aplayer with two kings lose a king atany point during the count then theplayer with the extra material is


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required to complete the win.23. When a position is reached when one

player has one king only and the oppo-nent has two kings or more kings plusa piece or pieces then the player withthe extra material must complete thewin in 24 of his own moves or relin-quish the game as a draw.

24. Any action which may tend to annoy ordistract the attention of an opponent,such as making signs or sounds,pointing or hovering over the board,unnecessarily delaying to move a piecetouched or displaying any form ofunsporting behaviour is strictlyforbidden. One warning will be givenby the referee and if the perpetratorshould continue such action he will bedisqualified and his opponent awardedthe game.

25. All spectators and managers must beseated at least 3m from thecompetitors or as directed by thereferee and any spectator or managergiving assistance either by sign, soundor remark on any of the games whetherplaying or pending will be ordered fromthe room with play discontinued untilsuch offending parties retire.


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26. While a game is in progress neitheropponent may leave the room withoutsufficient reason or receiving the othersconsent or company.

27. Pointing at a jump by either player isnot allowed. Should a player offer apiece or pieces to be jumped by hisopponent and the opponent fails tojump the said piece or pieces e.g. bymoving another piece then the playerhas the right to compel his opponent tojump the piece or pieces offered andmove back any piece moved instead oftaking the jump. (The only exception toRule 17) If there exists more than oneway to jump the player takes his choice.

28. When teams are tied at the end of amatch the result will be determined asfollows:-a) Each team member will replay his

opponent.b) This will consist of one game only.c) There will be a toss for colours at

the top board.d) Colours will then alternate for the

remainder of the team in sequence.e) This process will be repeated until a

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29. A player in breach of any rule mustsubmit to the appropriate penalty. Hisopponent is equally bound to exactsame.

30. All competitions at National Finals willbe run on a knock out basis, twosemi-finals and a final.

31. In the event of a draw/tie betweenteams after 3 rounds of play in theNational Finals a decision will bearrived at by means of honour pointsas decided by National ActivitiesCommittee.


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DUATHLONBoys & Girls U/15 (O/12) years1400m Run/8000m Cycle/1400m Run

Distances are in Kilometres from the startand are approximate.Race numbers must be worn on the front andback during the entire race.Helmets are compulsory.

THE COURSERunThe 1st run is a 1400m loop within the venuewhich will return the competitors to theTransition area.

TransitionYou will be directed into transition from the1st run, you must put your helmet on beforetouching your bike, you must obey marshalshere and everywhere else on the course.You cannot mount your bike until after youcross the line at the exit of transition area.On leaving the transition area competitorswill be joining the main road; there will bemarshals at every junction.Normal rules of the road apply. The roads areopen to traffic.


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CycleCompetitors will exit transition and followmarshal’s directions. The cycle is an 8kmloop from the Transition area out onto publicroad and back to the Transition area again.Drafting is not allowed in Duathlon. Crossingthe white line in the centre of the road withlive traffic, will mean immediate disqualifica-tion.

TransitionOn re-entry to the transition competitorsmust dismount before the transition area,rack their bike properly, fallen bikes, orthose obstructing other racking pointsmust be positioned correctly before leavingtransition. Competitors must not remove theirhelmet until they have re racked their bike(Time penalties will incur for any indiscretionof the above).

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FUTSALBoys U13 & Girls U/131. A panel of 8 (team of 5 & 3

substitutes). If a team is reduced toless than 4 players, a walkover will begiven.

2. Dress. Players must wear rubber orsoft-shoes and shin guards. Playersshall wear numbers at least 150mmhigh on their backs.

3. The Ball. A “Futsal” ball size 4(designed to give a restricted bounce)will be used.

4. Playing Area (may be indoor oroutdoor) and pitch markings.a) The playing area will depend on the

facilities available. However, wherepossible, every effort should bemade to provide measurements ofat least 25m.x 15m. Markings willdepend on the floor area.

b) Goals are 3m long by 2m high.The goal area shall consist oftwo number quarter circles with a6m radius taken from each of thegoal uprights and joined together bya 3m straight line (or reducedaccording to the floor area).


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c) Corners will be marked with a25cm radius.

5. Centre MarkA suitable mark should be made in theexact centre of the playing area. Thegame commences with a kick off fromthe centre mark. A circle 3m in radiusshould surround the centre mark. Agoal can be scored from kick-off.

6. Penalties.Penalty kicks shall be taken from apenalty spot marked 6m from the goalline. The goalkeeper cannot move untilthe ball is kicked. Another free kickspot is marked 10m from the goal line.

7. Free Kicksa) Direct free kicks are awarded for

e.g. kicking, tripping, charging,striking, pushing, holding, slidetackling (except the goalkeeperwithin his area), deliberate handballand dissent. Other free kicks areindirect. When a free kick has beenawarded all players from theopposing team must be at least 5mfrom the spot where the free kickshall be taken (failure to do so willwarrant a yellow card). Any free


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kick awarded less than 5m from thegoal area shall be brought back to aspot 5m from the goal area.

b) When a team has accumulated fivefouls in any one half of the game,every subsequent foul by that teamin that half is penalized by a directfree kick from the 10m mark unlessthe foul was closer than 10m fromthe goal. The defending team is notallowed to form a defensive wall forthese free kicks.

8. Score KeeperAn independent scorekeeper may beappointed to assist the referee. Thescorekeeper may also act as anobserver to ensure teams adhere to thecorrect substitution procedure (see 13below).

9. Duration of the GamesThe duration of the game shall be twoequal periods of 15 minutes, subject tothe following:-a) Allowance shall be made in either

period for time lost through stoppages as decided by the Referee.

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the expiration of the normal periodin either half. At half time, theinterval shall not exceed 2 minutesexcept by consent of the referee.

10. Drawn Games.a) In the event of scores being level at

the end of normal time, extra time oftwo periods of 3 minutes will beplayed. If the scores are still levelafter extra time is played, a penaltyshoot-out with the best of fivepenalties will apply (i.e. fivepenalties per team), and if then stilllevel, sudden death penalties willapply.

b) All players and substitutes areeligible to participate in a penaltyshoot-out or in a “sudden death”penalty shoot-out, subject to rule12.

c) A list containing the rotation ofpenalty takers must be given to thereferee after extra time is played (ifa team finishes with only 4 eligiblepenalty takers their opponents mustreduce their penalty takers to 4).Failure to comply with the abovewill result in the loss of the game.


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d) The Goalkeeper may be changedwith an outfield player or anyeligible substitute for a penaltyshoot-out etc., but cannot bechanged during the penalty shoot-out unless he is injured.

11. Ball in & out of play.a) When the ball goes out of play over

the sideline, a kick in is awarded.The ball must be placed on the line.Players have 4 seconds (after thereferees whistle) to kick the ballback into play or they will surrenderthe kick in to the other team. Thekicker cannot touch the ball againuntil it has being played by anotherplayer. Opposing players must be5m from the ball when being kickedin. Goals cannot be scored directfrom a kick in.

b) When the ball goes out of play atthe end line, the goalkeeper shallthrow (not kick) the ball backinto play. A goal cannot be scoreddirectly from a throw in.Goalkeepers must throw the ballback into play within 4 seconds ofreceiving it or concede a free kick


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from the 10m spot to the opposingteam.

c) Normal corner kick rules apply (kickmust be taken within 4 secondsafter the referees whistle) –opponents must be 5 m from theball.

12. MisconductA player who is sent off shall not beallowed to take any further part in thatgame or in the following game that histeam participates in. A player redcarded can be substituted after twominutes of play, if a team reduced tothree or four players concedes a goalwithin those two minutes they maybring on an extra player, but only if theiropponents had more players on thepitch at that time

13. SubstitutionsEach team can name up to threesubstitutes and can make unlimitedsubstitutions at any time. Thesubstitutions must be made through adesignated zone or area. However, if aplayer enters the pitch before a playerbeing substituted has left the pitch, theplayer entering the pitch will be


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cautioned and his team shall concedea free kick from the centre mark.

14. Goalkeeper returning the ball into play.a) As outlined above (11b)

Goalkeeper must throw (not kick)the ball back into play, but in theevent of a back pass or kick in by ateam mate he must kick the ballback into play.

b) Once the goalkeeper has clearedthe ball from his goal area he cannot touch the ball again until the ballhas passed beyond the half wayline or has been touched by anopposing player.

c) For any infringement of a) or b)above, a free kick 2m outside thegoal area is awarded.

15. Playing the game within the goal area.Any player is allowed in the goal area.The goalkeeper may also leave the goalarea at any time and enter any area ofthe pitch he chooses. However, he isonly allowed handle the ball within hisown goal area.

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GAELIC FOOTBALLMixed U/10 (O/7) yearsMinimum of 3 girls must be on the fieldof play at all times

1. The playing rules of the Gaelic AthleticAssociation will apply except whereamended by Community Games

2. The game will be 20 minutes each way.3. The panel will consist of 20 (15 players

& 5 substitutes).4. Rolling substitutions will be the method

used.5. After a score or a wide, the ball will be

kicked out from the hand from theappropriate position.

6. A Size 4 football will be used.7. A team must field a minimum of 12

players at the commencement of thegame. Failure to do so will result indisqualification. A team may competewith a minimum of 12 players. The ballmust be lifted with the toe by anymembers of the team (boy or girl).

8. In the event of a draw at the end ofnormal time, five minutes per half extratime will be played. If sides are levelafter extra time, further extra time will


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be played until one team achieves ascore. If after five minutes play no sidehas achieved a score, teams willchange sides and play again, thisformat will continue until one sideachieves a score.

9. The measurements of the playing fieldat the National Finals will be:-

Length 100m x 60m WideGoals 4.5m x 2m High.The “45m” becomes “30m”The “20m” becomes “15m”The “13m” becomes “10m”One “square” only, 11m x 4m(Penalties in this “square” only.)


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GAELIC FOOTBALLGirls U/12 (O/8) years1. The playing rules of the Ladies Gaelic

Football Association will apply expectwhere amended by Community GamesRules.

2. The game will be 25 minutes each half.3. The panel will consist of 20 (15

players & 5 substitutes). A team mustfield a minimum of 12 players at thecommencement of the game.Failure to do so will result indisqualification. A team may competewith a minimum of 12 players.

4. Rolling substitutions will be themethod used.

5. Size 4 football will be used.6. The measurements of the playing field

at the National Finals will be:

Length 100m x 60m wide.Goals 4.5m x 2m highThe 45m becomes 30mThe 20m becomes 15mThe 13m becomes 10mOne square only 11m x 4m.(Penalties in this square only)

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kneeling position or lying on the groundwhen picking up the ball. The ball mustnot be dragged along the ground.

8. After a score or a wide the ball may bekicked out from the hand or off theground from the appropriate position.

9. Deliberate “Body Contact” is notallowed.

10. Football DrawsIn the event of a draw at the end ofnormal time 5 minutes per half, extratime will be played. If the sides are stilllevel at the end of the extra time,further extra time will be played untilone team achieves a score. If ater fiveminutes play no side has achieved ascore, teams will change sides andplay again. This format continues untilone side achieves a score.


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GYMNASTICSBoys & GirlsU/9, U/11, U/13, U/15 years

Judging procedures:In no instance will more than first, second,third and fourth prize be awarded for anysingle age group competition. In the case ofa tie the head judge’s marking will beutilised to determine the final placing. In theinstance of a tie still prevailing, a furthercompetition with the same routine will beused to determine placings.

Boys U/ 9 – FLOORWORK ONLYCartwheel left half turn, forward roll, highjump with half turn to stand. backward rollstraddled, backward roll tucked to stand.Forward roll to back lying, raise legs andtrunk to inverted shoulder stand. Rollforward to stand. Short run, dive forwardroll straddled jump to stand.

Boys U/11 – FLOORWORK ONLYStep forward on right foot, skip, place leftfoot forward and cartwheel left, one quarterleft turn dive forward roll, straddled jump tostand. Backward roll, straddled to low


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straddled stand. Headstand (2 secs).Forward roll high jump with half turn tostand. Short run, round off high jump.

Boys U/13 – FLOORWORK ONLYStep right, skip, place left foot forward andcartwheel left, one quarter left turn, diveforward roll to stand, kick to momentaryhandstand. Lower one leg to ground andhalf turn to stand, feet together. Cartwheelleft. Step on left foot, one quarter right turn,join right foot to left, backward roll,straddled, backward roll tucked to stand.Short run, dive forward roll, straddled jumpto stand.

Boys U/15 – FLOORWORKStep right, skip, and place left foot forwardand cartwheel left, one quarter left turn, diveforward roll to stand. Kick to momentaryhandstand. Lower one leg to ground andhalf turn to stand feet together. Cartwheelleft, step on left foot, one quarter right turn,join right foot to left, backward rollstraddled, backward roll tucked to squatposition. High jump with half turn. Stepforward into arabesque.Half turn to stand, feet together. Short run,


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dive forward roll straddled jump to stand.Vault:Squat. Height: 1 metre.

Girls U/9 – FLOORWORK ONLYFeet together, arms sideways at shoulderlevel. Four skipping steps, forward, right,left, right, left. Lift right leg high andcartwheel right one quarter left turn. Join leftfoot to right, bend to crouch and backwardroll straddled, backward roll tucked to backlying, push to bridge. Lower to back lying,raise legs to vertical, bend left knee and rollforward, kick to handstand. Forward roll tostand feet together, arms reaching forwardand opening sideways.FINISH: - Two steps forward, left then right,left leg stretched backwards, toes onground, arms moving to right, arms low andforward in front of body and left armbackward, overhead, arms round headturned to right.

Girls U/11 – FLOORWORK ONLYStand with weight on left foot, right leg bentand behind left foot, arms raised to the left.Left arm sideways, right arm rounded infront of body. Two Pas de Basque stepsstarting on the right foot (right, left right,


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then left, right, left). Step forward on rightfoot with one quarter turn to right, lift left legsideways and cartwheel left. One quarterleft turn, forward roll tucked to back lying.Push to bridge lower to back lying. Raise tositting, reaching forward to grasp anklesand place head on knees then backward rolltucked to stand. Step forward and kick tohandstand. Forward roll to stand.FINISH: - Step sideways on right foot,placing left foot forward on toes, left armupwards, right arm downwards andforward. Head turned to the right.Note: - Pas de Basques steps: - Spring toside, onto right foot, weight on right foot,bring left foot behind right, bend, transferweight to left foot, step side ways on rightfoot, weight on right foot. Repeat to left.

Girls U/13 – FLOORWORK ONLYFeet together, arms side ways. Two jetesteps, right, then left, step forward on rightfoot with one quarter turn to right, raise leftleg side ways and cartwheel left, half leftturn, dive forward roll to back lying push tobridge, lower to back lying. Raise legs tovertical roll forward bending right leg tostand on right foot and step forward on left


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to arabesque, arms forward and low. Lowerright leg to stand, step backwards on leftand sit into backward roll joining legstogether then opening to straddle thenbackward roll tucked to stand, armsreaching forwards and opening sideways.FINISH:- Two steps forward, left then right,left leg stretched backwards, toes onground, arms moving to right arm low andforward in front of body and left armbackward, overhead, arms rounded. Headturned to right.

Girls U/15 – FLOORWORKFeet together, arms side ways. Two jetesteps, right then left. Step forward on rightfoot, place hands on floor and swing left legthe right to momentary handstand. Lowerleft then right leg to stand. Step backwardson right foot arms forward and sit intobackward roll, joining legs together thenopening to straddle. Backward roll tuckedto stand. Two Pas de Basque steps, left,then right. Step forward on left foot, skip.Place right foot forward and cartwheel right.One quarter right turn, dive forward rollstraddle (hollowed) to stand. Step forwardinto arabesque balance, half turn to stand


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feet together.FINISH: - Step forward on right foot, ontoes, close left foot behind right. Step for-ward on right foot, place left foot forward ontoes, with knee bent, raising left armupwards and backwards, right arm downand forwards with a flick of the wrists. Headturned to the right.VAULT: Squat. Height: 1 Metre.RULES1. Routines as outlined must be followed

in National Finals Competitions. Thisrule to be applied at discretion oforganisers in Area and Countycompetitions.

2. All routines maybe reversed as a wholebut not in part.

3. Competitions will be decided on setwork only.

4. No Music.5. No time Limit.6. Two attempts at vault allowed. Highest

scoring vault to count.7. Dress:

Girls - shorts and shirt, or leotard.Boys–shorts and singlet or T-shirt.

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HANDBALL – ONE-WALLBoys U13 & Girls U13

1 The playing rules of ComhairleLiathroid Laimhe na hEireann shallapply except where amended by theCommunity Games Rules and ByeLaws.

2 Panel to consist of six – four to playand two substitutes.

3 One Wall Ball to be used.4 All games to be played to 15 aces.5 One-Wall alley to be used.

(a). The wall shall be 20 feet wide fromthe outside edge of one sideline tothe outside edge of the other side-line, and 16 feet high, including anytop line.

(b) The floor shall be 20 feet widefrom the outside edges of the side-lines. It shall be 34 feet from thewall to the outside edge of the longline. The sidelines should extend atleast 3 feet beyond the long line.There should also be a minimum ofat least 6 feet, but ideally 20 feet,of floor beyond each sideline aswell as 16 feet beyond the long line


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to allow for playing space.(c) The short line runs parallel to the

wall with the back edge of theline16 feet from the wall.

(d) There shall be service markers,lines of at least 6 inches in lengthextending inward from the sidelines,parallel to the short and long linesand located midway between them.The imaginary extension of theselines across the court indicates theservice line.

(e) The serving zone is the floor areainside and including the short,service and sidelines.

(f) The receiving zone is the floor areabeyond the short line, inside andincluding the side and long lines.

(g) The playing zone is the floor areabetween the front wall and theoutside edges of the side and longlines.

(h) The top edge of the wall, if any, isnot part of the court. A ball strikingthe top edge is an out.

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6 All matches to follow the same order:Singles, Doubles, Singles.Matches will be as follows:-Singles – 2 games of 15 aces eachDoubles – 3 games of 15 aces eachSingles – 2 games of 15 aces eachAll seven games must be played andthe aggregate score decides thewinner.


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HANDWRITINGEvents: - Individual; Boys U/10 years andGirls U/10 years.

1. A competitor will enter only one pieceat each level of competition.

2. The competition will last one hour.3. At Area and County level, the name,

address, County, date of birth andsignature of the competitor must be onthe back of the entry.

4. At National finals, only the age groupand county number will appear on theback.

5. A supervised competition must be heldat county and National level.

6. At the National Finals Handwritingcompetition under the supervision ofthe adjudicators, a competitor will berequired in their own handwriting, tocopy a piece of text. This could be anextract from a newspaper, a poem oran extract from a book etc. This pieceof text will be given out to allparticipants before the start of thecompetition. It should be between100-150 words in length.

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competition competitors must use thematerials that the adjudicator supplies.Competitors are not permitted to bringany pens, pencils, erasers orsharpeners into the competition.

a) Paper type: single A4 sheet or foolscappaper ruled. An example of this will beavailable on the website. Only one sideof the sheet of paper is to be used forthe handwriting piece.

b) Pencil size HB or equivalent.c) The panel of adjudicators will not be

less than three.8. Adjudication will be based on: -a) correct letter formationb) Neatness - uniform letter size, uniform

distance between wordsc) legibilityd) fluency: style and flaire) completion of piecef) Punctuation9. Competition at Community Games

Finals will be adjudicated onsupervised work only.

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11. Visual aids (apart from prescriptionspectacles) will not be permitted andadjudicators will request the removal ofany item they consider givingadvantage to the competitor.”


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HARDCOURT TENNISMixed U/13 years.

1. Hardcourt Tennis will be playedaccording to the rules of the I.L.T.A.except where amended by CommunityGames Rules.

2. A panel will consist of 10 (5 boys and5 girls).

3. A team will consist of 3 boys and 3girls. A team must field 6 players at thecommencement of the match. Failureto do so will result in disqualification.

4. All games will be the best of 3 setsand all 3 sets may be played.

5. The format of a match will be - girl’sdoubles, mixed doubles, boy’s doublesin that order.

6. The boys or girls playing in the doublesmust not play in the mixed doubles.

7. The referee must be given in writingbefore the match, the order in whichmembers of each team will play. Theorder may be changed for asubsequent match.

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HURLINGBoys U/11 (O/8) years.

1. The playing rules of the Gaelic AthleticAssociation will apply except whereamended by Community Games Rules.

2. The game will be 20 minutes each half.3. The panel will consist of 20 (15 players

+ 5 substitutes).4. The game will be 15 players a-side. A

team must field a minimum of 12players at the commencement of thegame. Failure to do so will result indisqualification. A team may competewith a minimum of 12 players.

5. Rolling Substitutions will be themethod used.

6. Persistent fouling – The referee willhave serious regard for personal foulssuch as pulling an opponent, jerseypulling, vulgar or abusive languageetc., and after a warning a player willbe sent off the field after the next suchoffence.

7. The size of the ball will be a No.4.8. All players must wear protective

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field by the co-ordinator, referee orofficial in charge. If during a match aplayer discards his headgear, refusal toreplace it will be a sending off offence.The player cannot be substituted.Continued discarding of headgear willbe deemed a refusal.

9. Measurements of the playing field atthe National Finals will be:-

Length 100m x 60m wideGoals 4.5m wide x 2m high.The 65m becomes 45m

10. Hurling DrawsIn the event of a draw at the end ofnormal time 5 minutes per half extrawill be played. If the sides are still levelat the end of extra time 5 differentplayers on each team will alternatelytake a 15m free. 3 players from theopposing team may stand on the goalline. If a player fails to rise the ball hemay hit it on the ground but may notattempt to rise it again. No player fromthe same team as the free taker mayinterfere with play. Goals and pointswill decide the result. If the sides arestill level at the end of 10 frees, 5different players from each team will


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then alternately take a 15m free and soon until a result is arrived at.

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INDOOR SOCCERBoys & Girls U10 (O/8) yearsBoys & Girls U13 (O/10) years

1. The panel shall consist of 8 (5 playersand 3 substitutes). A minimum of 4players must start and finish a game,less than 4 players a walkover will begiven. In the event of a team having 2or more players sent off in a game,that team will be eliminated from thecompetition.

2. Dress. Players must wear rubber orsoft-shoes and shin guards. Playersshall wear numbers at least 150mmhigh on their backs.

3. Indoor Playing Areaa) The playing area will depend on the

facilities available. However, wherepossible, every effort should be madeto provide measurements 30m.x 18m.Floor markings will depend on thefloor area.

b) The goal area shall be 6.7m.and4.5m.arc or reduced according to thefloor area.

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4. A suitable mark should be made in theexact centre of the playing area onwhich the ball is dropped to com-mence a game. The centre markshould be surrounded by a circle 1m.in radius. Kick-off is taken from thecentre mark. A goal can be scoredfrom kick-off.

5. A penalty kick shall be taken 5m fromthe goal line. It must be taken from astanding position and the goalkeepercannot move until the ball is kicked.

6. All free kicks are deemed to be directfree kicks. When a free kick has beenawarded all players from the opposingteam must be at least 2 metres fromthe spot where the free kick shall betaken. Any free kick awarded less than2 metres from the goal area shall bebrought back to a spot 2 metres fromthe goal area.

7. An independent scorekeeper may beappointed to assist the referee.

8. The duration of the game shall be twoperiods of 10 minutes for U10s & twoperiods of 15 minutes for U13s sub-ject to the following:

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period for time lost through stoppagesas decided by the referee.

• Time shall be extended to permit apenalty kick being taken at or after theexpiration of the normal period ineither half. At half time, the intervalshall not exceed 2 minutes except byconsent of the referee.

9. In the event of scores being level atthe end of normal time, extra time oftwo periods of 3 minutes will beplayed. If the scores are still level afterextra time is played, a penalty shoot-out with the best of five penalties willapply (i.e. five penalties per team), andif then still level, sudden deathpenalties will apply. Only the playersparticipating on the “field of play” afterthe end of extra time are eligible toparticipate in the penalty shoot-out orin a “sudden death” penalty shoot-out.A list containing the rotation of penaltytakers must be given to the refereeafter extra time is played. Failure tocomply with the above list will result inthe loss of the game. The Goal-keepermay be changed with an outfieldplayer who has finished the game on


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the court for a penalty shoot-out etc.,but cannot be changed during thepenalty shoot-out etc.

10. Ball in & out of play.a) Where sidewalls are in use the ball

shall be in play at all times from thestart of the game unless the ballrises above 1.2m. (to be marked onthe wall if possible). Any infringe-ment, a direct free kick is awarded.

b)Where sidewalls are not in use,when the ball goes out of play, amember of the opposing team shallkick the ball into play.

c) End wall will always be in play.11. Fouls & Misconduct

A player who is sent off shall not beallowed to take any further part in thatgame or in the following game that histeam participates in.

12. Substitutions may be made on a con-tinuous basis provided play hasstopped and with the permission ofthe referee.

13. Goal keeper returning the ball intoplay.a) After taking possession of the ball

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return the ball into play with anunder arm throw and it must bekept below 1.2m.

b) If the keeper saves the ball with hisfoot he may kick or roll the ballback into play.

c) After receiving the ball from a backpass the keeper must kick the ballback into play.

d) Any high block is an infringemente) For any infringement of the above a

free kick 2m outside the goal areais awarded.

14. Playing the game within the goal area.a) Only the defending goalkeeper is

allowed to play the ball within thegoal area.

b) If the goalkeeper leaves the goalarea he is then treated as any otherplayer.

c) A defender may enter the goal areaproviding he is not interfering withthe play. If a defender interfereswith play in the goal area, a penaltykick shall be awarded against him.In the event of an infringement by aforward in the goal area a free kickshall be awarded from 2m outsidethe goal area.


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15. All goals must be scored from outsidethe goal area.

16. Only the referee and players areallowed in the playing area while thegame is in progress.

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JUDOBoys & Girls U/16 years.Up to: - 25KGS, 30 KGS, 35 KGS,40 KGS, 45 KGS, 50 KGS, 55 KGS, OPEN

1. All competitions will be underInternational Judo Federation Rulesexcept where amended by CommunityGames rules.

2. The competition will be on a knockoutbasis with repechage.

3. Contests will be of 3-minute duration.4. Strangles and arm locks are not

permitted.5. The score will be displayed after each

fight.6. All competitors must weigh in at each

competition level before beingpermitted to fight. The weigh-in musttake place on the day of thecompetition. In area and countycompetitions the competitor mustweigh in to his correct category. In theprovincial competition the competitorwill be allowed a tolerance of 0.5kgand at National Finals a tolerance of1 kg will be allowed.

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MODEL MAKINGEvents: - Boys & Girls U/10, U/12,U/14, U/16 years.

1. An exhibit must have a CommunityGames theme.

2. A competitor must enter one exhibit ateach level of competition.

3. Any materials may be used.4. A supervised competition must be held

at both area and county level.5. The title of each exhibit must be clearly

marked on the front of the exhibit. Thename, address, area, date of birth andsignature of the competitor must bedisplayed with the model. At NationalFinals, only the age group and countynumber will be displayed with themodel.

6. The competitor who will represent hiscounty at the National Finals will, underthe supervision of the adjudicators, berequired to create his own personalchoice of model in accordance withRule 1. Time allotted will be 3 hours.

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scrutinised by two officials prior to thecommencement of competition and ifdeemed to be prepared, the competitorwill be instructed to withdraw all suchmaterials. Refusal or failure to do sowill automatically cause disqualification.

8. An unprepared base for the model willbe permitted but shop purchasedready-made items such as miniaturedolls, bicycles, nest etc., will not bepermitted.

9. There will be adjudication at all stagesof the competition. The panel ofadjudicators will be not less than 3.

10. Adjudication will be based on: -• Observation of events.• Creativity and originality.• Natural ability.

11. Competition at Community GamesFinals will be adjudicated onsupervised work only.

12. All exhibits at the National Finals will bethe property of the Community Games.Prize-winning exhibits at the NationalFinals will be returned and madeavailable for exhibition in Counties.

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PITCH & PUTTBoys U/16 years. 18 Hole Stroke PlayGirls U/16 years. 18 Hole Stroke Play

1. The playing rules of the Pitch and PuttUnion of Ireland apply, except whereamended by Community Games Rules.

2. The panel will consist of 5. (All 5 mayplay 3 best scores to count).

3. The panel returning the lowestaggregate score for the best threecards shall be the winner.

4. Where a tie occurs the 4th best cardto count and if a tie still occurs the 5thcard to count. If a tie still occurs onuse of all 6 cards, the lowest scorer ineach team will play “Sudden Death”.

5. A player will have 2 clubs, (one ofwhich must be a putter), balls, tees,pen or pencil.

6. The “Honour” is decided at the 1sthole by a draw and thereafter the“Honour” is taken by the winner ateach hole.

7. No competitor may mark his own card.Errors should be clearly seen, notdeleted, and initialled by the marker.


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NOTE: DEFINITIONA marker is a scorekeeper who is appoint-ed by the co-ordinator to record a competi-tor’s score. He may be a fellow competitor.He is not a referee, therefore may not makedecisions on the course, may not lift a ballor mark its position, nor may he removeflagstick.8. The committee will impose the

standard penalty on all players who,without reasonable cause, lose 2 clearholes on the match in front of them orhold up two matches behind them.

9. A ball must be declared lost if it is notfound or identified by the player within5 minutes after the players have begunto search for it.

10. A hazard is any bunker or waterhazard. Bare patches, scrapes, roads,tracks or paths, are not hazards.

11. At National Finals an open draw will bemade prior to competition date and a“Shot Gun” or “Whistle” start will beused.

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given signal commence their round. (i.e.instead of commencing at 1 andprogressing through to finish at 18, playersmay commence at 2 through to 1, or 7through to 6 etc.12. Scores will not be displayed until

competition is fully completed.13. A “Stroke” shall be counted as soon as

down swing commences, therefore all“Fresh Air” strokes must be countedand recorded.

14. Individual competition to be run inconjunction with team competition atNational Finals only among those whohave qualified for the team finals. Theplayer returning the lowest aggregatescore over 18 holes (boys) and 18holes (girls) shall be declared theindividual winners.

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PROJECTU/11 – All Boys, All Girls or MixedU/13 - All Boys, All Girls or MixedU/16 - All Boys, All Girls or MixedPanel – Minimum of 2, Maximum of 4

1. One area team for each age group maybe entered from each county.

2. Projects may be supported in theirpresentation by any suitable means.

3. Maximum exhibition space is 2.0m highby 2.0m wide. A table of 60.9cm by60.9cm may also be used. Floor mustnot be used for exhibits.

4. During judging, a team must berepresented by a member of the panel.

5. Judging Criteria:Research – range, depth& quality 30 MarksOriginality – uniqueapproach 20 MarksPresentation – quality,use of various media 20 MarksKnowledge of topic 30 Marks


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QUIZU/14 - All Boys, All Girls or MixedPanel 6 – 4 to compete at any one time. Amaximum of two substitutions may be made.Substitutions may be made at the end of anyround. The Coordinator must be informed ofsubstitutions.1. One area team may be entered from

each county.2. The Competition will consist of two

sessions, each of 80 questions 8rounds of 10 questions in eachsession. 9 Questions on GeneralKnowledge and one question in eachround will be from the CommunityGames Rule Book.

3. Queries will be accepted by officialsfrom one member of the seated teamonly.

4. In the event of a tie, one round of fivequestions will be asked, followed bysudden death questions if required.

5. Spectators or team managers must notapproach or assist a team in anymanner. Any such infringement willresult in disqualification of the team.

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ROUNDERSBoys U/13 & Girls U/13

1. Rounders will be played according tothe Irish Rounders AssociationHandbook (Cumann Cluiche Corr nahÉireann) except where amended byCommunity Games Rules.

2. Panel will be 12 (9 players and 3substitutes.).

3. The game will consist of 5 innings.4. If both sides are equal at the end of 5

innings then each side will play oneinnings until a result is reached. If afterone innings both of the teams are stillequal then a further innings each andso on will continue until there is a result.

5. In the competition the bowling distancewill be 8.5m.

6. The size of the ball will be:-No. 4 sliotar.

7. The pitchers leading foot must be incontact with the stand (mat) and not infront of it at the time the ball isreleased.

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THROW BALL (Rounders)Mixed U/11 years (O/9)Panel of 12 (6 Boys & 6 Girls)4 Boys & 4 Girls to play.1) The game will be played according to

the Community Games Rules and willbe of 4 Innings duration. The ball to beused will be “Tennis Ball”.

2) Each team will number their players inboy / girl (or girl /boy) sequence 1 to12.

3) The referee will toss to decide onwhich team will Throw and which teamwill Field.

4) The team manager will provide a list ofof their players 1 – 12 to the refereeprior to start of game and no listedplayer can be ommitted from theThrowing order except in the case ofsickness or injury.

5) A team can commence with minimumof 3 boys & 3 girls.

6) 4 substitutions may be made duringthe game. (boy for boy, girl for girl)Substitutions can be made at any time,to a maximum of 4, with the permissionof the referee.

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with “Foul” area of 10m x 40m at theright & left of Home Base, The “Foul”Line will run at 90deg angle fromHome Base to edge of Playing area.The Base areas will be painted on theground

8) Spectators and team management(and subs) will stay outside of Playarea and Foul area.

9) Members of Throwing team will remainoutside throwing area until called byreferee.

10) 60cm x 60cm non slip mats (e.g. car-pet material) will be placed at eachbase. Base 1 will be 15m from Homebase at right angle along Foul Line.Base 2 will be 15m distance at Rightangle from Base 1. Base 3 will be 15mdistance at Right angle from Base 2and 15m from Home Base. The Baseswill complete a 15m Square area.

11) Running shoes or football boots maybe worn. Spiked footwear will not beallowed.

12) The game will commence when thereferee calls “Play Ball”.

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leave Home Base. The Throwers mustthrow from a standing position whilsthis leading foot is in contact withHome Base and not in front of it whenthe ball is released. The ball must bethrown in a forward direction towardsthe Field of Play.

14) The ball must enter the field of playbefore touching Foul ground or beproperly fielded by a fielder to be inplay.

15) A Foul Ball is a Dead Ball, no runnersmay advance, the thrower may not run,no outs can be made and no runs canbe made. If the thrower throws anddoes not run, Runners on bases maynot run and occupy next base unless itis the third good throw, or there is acatch. Runners may not leave the baseuntil the ball is in play.

16) It is permissable for the Fielding teamto change the team positions at anytime.

17) If a thrower throws a ball and it firsttouches Foul Ground he is not entitledto leave Home Base. A ball thrownsideways and landing on Foul groundwill be a foul ball and on the throwers


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third good ball, the thrower will bedeclared out.

18) Fielders, other than the Home Baseminder, must not stand in Foul Groundarea when ball is being thrown ( HomeBase minder is the only player legallyentitled to stand in Foul Ground andcatch the ball at all times).

19) If a thrower having thrown the ball,leaves Home base on a first or secondthrow and continues on for more than4 paces, he must continue to 1st base.He may not return to Home base.When a thrower leaves Home baseeach runner on a base may advance tothe next and succeeding bases.

20) The thrower is deemed to have leftHome base if contact is broken withbase by either foot or any part of thebody. If a thrower leaves Home baseon the first or second throw he mayreturn to Home base if has taken lessthan 5 paces and will be entitled tothrow again.

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Home base.22) A thrower is deemed to be “out” if the

ball is caught directly by a fielder, or heis touched by the fielder holding theball , or the base that he is running tois tagged by a fielder holding the balland he touches the base or he hasfouled the ball. A runner can return toprevious base if not occupied ortagged. A runner is not out if he is incontact with the base when touchedby the fielder with the ball. If a base isoccupied it may not be tagged.

23) The Ball may not be thrown at the run-ner by the fielder.

24) All runners must run straight linesbetween bases and may not deviatebut if it is possible to avoid contact byeither sliding under or jumping over afielder, then the runner may do so with-out penalty. If contact is made in anyway,even accidently, with the fielderholding the ball, the runner is out. If afielder is waiting with the ball heshould try to make contact with runneronly by hand or by light touch, In anycase the runner cannot claimobstruction.

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referees/umpires faced with splitdecision must allow that the fielderwas not fast enough to win decisionand the runner is declared in.

26) A team is out when 3 of throwing teamare declared out. No further scorescan be made. It will be necessary forthe ball to be sent to Home base inorder for the base to be tagged andfurther scoring is impossible, to endthe play and the teams reverse roles. Ifit is thrower number 4 who is lastthrower out then thrower number 5 willthrow first when team return as throw-ing team (2nd Innings)

27) The team with most runs scored at theend of 4 Innings are declared the win-ners. If teams are level after 4 Innings,the following method will be used todecide the winner.A) The team that wins 3 of the 4innings. If no winner=B) An extra innings will be played andthe Referee will toss to decide whogoes first. Innings will start with throw-er number 1. Substitution will beallowed as it is deemed to be a newgame.


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RUGBYU/11 (O/8) years(Boys, Girls or Mixed.)

1. It will be a 8-a-side competition – panelof 12. Seven players must commencethe game and a team may competewith a minimum of 7 players.

2. A team should consist of 3 forwardsand 5 backs. The positions are Prop,Hooker, Prop, Scrum Half, Out Half,1st Centre, Right Wing, Left Wing.Substitution can be made at any timeand all 4 subs may be used.

3. The pitch size should be 60m x 40m.4. Size 3 ball.5. Duration of play – 15 minutes a side. In

the event of teams being level after 30minutes of play, two periods of extratime of 5 minutes each will be playedand if the teams are still level, furtherextra time will be played in a series of

5 minute periods until a try is scored.6. Football boots may be worn, but they

must not have metal cogs or cogs withmetal spikes in them.

7. The try is the only method of scoring.8. Kicking the ball is illegal. If the offence

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intentional, a penalty is awarded.9. The “kick-off” is replaced by a “tip-off”

from the centre, the “drop-out” by a“tip-off” from a line 10 m. from the goalline. At the “tip-off,” the oppositionmust retire 10 m. from the mark. Theball must be tipped–off from theground or from the hand and only thencan the opposition advance. The ballmust leave the hand in the “tip-off”.

10. Penalties are taken by a “tip-off”, theopposition being 10 m. back from themark or behind the goal line.

11. When the ball or a player with the ballgoes into touch there will be a line out.

12. Rugby will be played under the IRFUMini Rugby regulations stage two andIRFU safety standards, except whereamended by Community Games Rules.

Line out regulations.1. Each line out must consist of 2 players

plus the thrower and opposition winger.2. The line stretches from 2m. in field

from the touch line where the ball wentout of play and extends the length ofeach players “arms” length from thenext player, i.e.:-


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SH X

X X XWX

O O O O

W O SH

3. Until the ball is thrown in, each playermust stand at least an arm’s lengthaway from the next player in his teamand avoid contact with any other player.

4. A clear space must be left between thetwo lines of players.

5. No player may go through the line-outuntil the ball has left the line-out.

6. Back lines must be 10 m. apart – i.e.each back line 5 m. back from theline-out.

7. Remainder of the laws apply as in15-a-Side.

Scrum Regulations.1. 3 man scrum, no push allowed,

opposing scrum half must be behindhis forwards. Scrum is over when ballis in hands of scrum half.

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3. All players must remain bound until theball has emerged.

4. The scrum may not move forwardfurther than the mid-point of the originalscrum. A sustained push must bepenalised.

5. While the ball is being put into thescrum, the opposing scrum half muststand behind his own team scrum andnot advance beyond the hind most footuntil the ball has emerged from thescrum.

6. All other backs must remain 5m. backfrom the scrum until the ball hasemerged.

7. The scrum is awarded in the placewhere an infringement occurs. For“in-goal infringement” a 5m. scrum isawarded.

Tackle.1. A handoff is illegal and will be

penalised.2. When a player is tackled and brought

to the ground, the ball must bereleased immediately.

3. The ball must not be played by playerson the ground.

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RUGBY HYBRIDGirls U16Panel of 12 (7 players and 5 subs)Ball Size 5Object:• The object of the game is to score a

try by placing the ball with downwardpressure on or behind the opponentstry line. A penalty try will be awarded ifa try would probably have been scoredbut for foul play by the defending team.

• When a try is scored the game isrestarted by a free pass from thecentre of the pitch by the non-scoringTeam.

Teams:• Hybrid Rugby is played between teams

of 7 players, 7 players from each teamshould start the game. A team musthave a minimum of 6 players at start ofgame.

Pitch Size:• •The maximum pitch size is 60 meters

by 35 meters, plus 5ms in goal area.• Smaller sized pitches may be used

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Duration:• 15 minutes each way.Passing:• The ball can only be passed sideways

or backwards through the air, nothanded to another player. If the ball ishanded to another player or knockedforward, then a free pass is awardedto the non-offending side, unlessadvantage occurs to the non-offendingside. In order to keep the game flow-ing referees should play advantagewherever possible.

Free Pass:• A free pass is used:1. To start the match at the beginning of

each half from the centre of the pitch2. When there has been foul play3. Where the ball has been ripped from

an opponent4. Where more than one person joins the

contact.• At a free pass, the opposition must be

7 meters back from the mark. Theycannot start moving forward until theball leaves the hand of the passer. Atthe free pass, the player must startwith the ball in both hands and, wheninstructed by the referee who will call


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“PLAY”, pass the ball backwards thruthe air to a member of her team. Noplayer may run until the pass is made.The Player taking the free pass mustpass the ball when the referee calls“PLAY”

The Tackle:• Only the ball carrier can be tackled.

The ball carrier can run and dodgepotential tacklers but cannot fend offusing their hands (handoff) or the ball.The ball cannot be pulled out of thecarriers hands at any time.

• Standard tackle and offside rules applyProhibited Play:1. No contact above shoulder level2. No line outs3. No kicking4. (no hand off /fend off (a hand off being

the placing of an open hand by the ballcarrier against an opponents face orbody while a fend off is an outstretched arm by the ball carriertowards an opponent to discouragethat person making a tackle.

5. No more than the tackler, tackled play-er plus one from each team in contact.

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players from each team. (A prop oneither side of a hooker) they will be thenearest three players from either side,with the fourth nearest the scrum half.

1. The scrum will be un contested2. Opponents cannot strike for the ball3. Opponents bind half a metre apart4. The referee will talk the players thru the

engagement process5. If the scrum collapses the whistle is

blown without delay and theappropriate penalty is awarded or thescrum reset.

6. If a player is persistently involved in col-lapsing or illegal binding they must bereplaced

7. If a player’s lack of technique is adanger then must be replaced.

8. The back line must remain 5 metresbehind the scrum

9. If the scrum is awarded inside the 5metre line, the scrum is taken from themiddle of the 5 metre line.

10. The scrum half should hold the ball intwo hands and put the ball into thescrum insuring the ball is not fed directlyto her team.


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SKITTLES

U12 – ALL BOYS, ALL GIRLS or MIXEDU14 – ALL BOYS, ALL GIRLS or MIXEDU16 – MIXED (Minimum of 2 girls and 2

boys on field at all times)

1. Panel of 7. 5 players + 2 subs.2. The ring is 1.5m in diameter.3. STANDER OR SKITTLE:-

a) Is an oblong four sided block 10cmhigh and tapered from a 7.5cm sqbase to a 5cm sq top. There arefive standers numbered 1, 2, 3, 4and 10.

b) These are placed in the RING in across shape about 60cm apart, with

no.10 in the centre, no.1 at thebottom (nearest the player) of thecross (inside the ring), no.2 on theleft, no.3 on the right and no.4 atthe top of the cross.

4. THROWER (THROWING SKITTLE)a) Is a cylindrical block of wood/

plastic/rubber 25 cm to 30 cm longand 5 cm to 7.5 cm diameter.

b) There are four “Throwers”.Each player may have their own

throwers provided they conform tothe above standards.

5. The throw line is marked (5m for U12,6m for U14 & 7m for U16) from skittlenumber 1 and is 3m long squared atthe ends with a 5cm line.

6. A foul line is marked 1m from skittlenumber 1.

7. a) The game is played in “ROUNDS”and there are 5 rounds in a game.

b) Each player throws 4 throwers in around.

c) The number marked on the standerdenotes the points scored, e.g. ifno 4 is knocked out four points arescored, no 10 - ten points scoredand so on.

d) For a score to count a stander mustbe knocked clear of the ring. If astander is knocked out of the ringand rolls back in without striking anobstacle outside the ring it is notcounted as a score, but a standerknocked back by a later skittleremains a score.

e) If a ring is tossed (all standersknocked out of the ring) with 3 fairskittles (or less) the ring is put upagain to finish the throw.


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8. Foul Throws.a) Throwers landing short of or on the

“foul line” do not count whatever istossed. The player may not have thethrower back.

b) A throw taken when a player stepson or over the throw line is a foulthrow.

c) Players may not follow through overthe throw line.

d) Any stander knocked with a foulthrow will be deemed dead for theduration of the throw and is to beremoved from the ring.

9. Subs can be introduced after oneround.

10. The referee’s decision is final.


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SOCCERBoys U/12 (O/8) yearsGirls U/15 (O/11) years

1. Soccer will be played according to theRules of the F.I.F.A. except asamended by Community Games Rules.

2. The game will be 30 minutes each half.3. A panel will consist of 16 (11players

plus 5 substitutes).4. The game will be 11 players a-side.

A team must field a minimum of 9players at the commencement of thegame. Failure to do so will result indisqualification.

5. Only 5 substitutions may be madeduring the game.

6. A Size 4 ball will be used. The refereewill decide in cases of doubt.

7. Measurements of the playing field atthe National Finals will be90m long x 55m wide.Goals 6m wide x 2m high.

8. In the event of a draw at the end ofnormal time 10 minutes each half extratime will be played. If the teams are stilllevel, penalties will be taken by 5different players alternately from each


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team and if still level, “Sudden Death”penalties will operate with differentplayers.

9. Shin guards must be worn by eachplayer.


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SOCCER- 7 A SIDEGirls U12 (O/9) years(Panel of 12)Ball Size 41 The field of play shall be rectangular.* Size: Maximum Dimensions of 70

meters by 50 meters, minimumdimensions of 50 meters by 35 meters.

* A centre spot* The goal size shall be 5 meters by 2

meters.* The goal area shall be 8 meters by 20

meters.* A penalty spot – 7 metres from the goal

line.2 Seven players from each team allowed

on the field of play at any one time (7-a-side). One player from each team mustplay as goalkeeper.

3 Rolling Substitutions will be the methodused.

4 The game will be 20 minutes each halfwith 5 minute half time break.

5 No offside rule.6 For free kicks the defenders shall be at

least 5 meters from the ball.8 Penalty kicks shall be taken from a

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9 Throw-in from the touch line:The opposition must retreat at least 5meters from the ball.

10 Goal kicks are taken from the groundanywhere inside the penalty box.


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SPIKEBALLBoys U/14Girls U/141. SpikeBall will be played according to

the VAI SpikeBall competition rulesexcept where amended by CommunityGames Rules.

2. A panel may consist of a maximum of9. A team must consist of 6 players, 4players on court and 2 substitutes. Theteam list numbered 1 to 6 (panel 1 to9) must be submitted before thecommencement of a match.

3. A team must rotate one positionclockwise when;a) Team wins back the right to serve.b) After three consecutive serves by

the same player.4. Automatic substitutions occur each

time a team rotates.a) The player in the front right position

goes off and the substitute goes onto serve from the back right posi-tion.

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5. Player injury: - if an injured playercannot play on, the team may continuethat match with 5 players.

6. For any subsequent match an injuredplayer can be replaced by a memberfrom the panel.

7. A team failing to field a team of 6 play-ers will forfeit the match (subject torule 5 above).

8. A match will consist of the best of 3sets.

9. Match playing time will be 10 minutesper set.

10. Each team is permitted 1 x 30 secondsTime Out per set.

Court Dimensions:-The court is 6.1 meters wide by 6.7metersin length, the length is divided by a net intotwo half’s. A doubles badminton court maybe used, the outside lines being the bound-ary lines.

Net height will be 2.10 meters. A volleyballor badminton net set to the appropriateheight may be used.


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SWIMMINGBoys & Girls U/8 1 length FreestyleBoys & Girls U/10 1 length FreestyleBoys & Girls U/10 1 length BackstrokeBoys & Girls U/12 2 lengths FreestyleBoys & Girls U/12 2 lengths BreastrokeBoys & Girls U/12 2 lengths BackstrokeBoys & Girls U/14 2 lengths FreestyleBoys & Girls U/14 2 lengths BackstrokeBoys & Girls U/14 2 lengths BreastrokeBoys & Girls U/14 2 lengths ButterflyBoys & Girls U/16 2 lengths FreestyleBoys & Girls U/16 2 lengths BackstrokeBoys & Girls U/16 2 lengths ButterflyBoys U/13 (Squad) (Panel of 6) (four toswim and two subs) 4x1 length freestyleGirls U/13 (Squad) (Panel of 6) (four to swimand two subs) 4x1 length freestyleBoys U/16 (Squad) (Panel of 6) (Four to swimand two subs) 4 x 50m medley: freestyle,backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly.Girls U/16 (Squad) (Panel of 6) (Four to swimand two subs) 4 x 50m medley: freestyle,backstroke, breaststroke, butterflyLength = 25 metres maximum1. Rules of Swim Ireland to apply except

where amended by Community Gamesrules.

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wilfully impeding another competitor orin the squad competition impeding amember of another squad in any waywill cause his own or his squad’sdisqualification.

3. Once a panel has been submitted for asquad no alternation or addition can bemade. A member of the panel maycompete and swim any leg of thesquad at any stage of the competition.No competitor may swim two legs ofthe squad.

4. Races will be judged on touching thefinish wall.

5. In the breaststroke races, the touchmust be with both hands.

6. In the squad, the incoming swimmermust “Touch” before outgoing swimmerleaves the block.

7. The order of the start will be:-a) “Take your marks”. Then and only

then will competitors mount thestarting blocks.

b) When the official starter is satisfiedthat all competitors are ready, hewill either blow a whistle or fire astarting gun to start the race.


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8. Swimmers must stay in the water at theend of a race until they are givenofficial permission to leave.

9. Technological equipment can be usedat the National Finals to assist finishjudges in the determination of placingsat the finish of all swimming events.

10. One false start to be allowed in allswimming events.

11. Swimming gala referee’s decisions atarea, county or National Finals are finalprovided he has applied the rules andbye laws of the Community Gamesand no appeal will be accepted onsuch decisions.

Note: At the National Finals U8 competitorsafter the heats the qualifiers from each heatwill go on to the semi-finals and the remain-der in each heat will go on to asecond competition.At the National Finals U8 competitors mustbe able to swim one length of the pool fromthe deep end.

TABLE TENNISBoys U/13 years & Girls U/13 years.

1. The competition will be run accordingto the Rules of the I.T.T.F. exceptwhere amended by Community GamesRules.

2. A panel will consist of 5(3 players plus2 substitutes).

3. A team must field 3 players at thecommencement of the match. Failureto do so will result in disqualification.

4. All games will consist of 5 sets. To wina set a player must reach 11 pointsand win by 2 points. If the score goesto 10 all, play will continue with servicechanging every point, (up to 10 allservice consists of 2 points) until oneplayer wins by 2 points.

5. The referee must be given in writingbefore the match commences, theorder in which members of each teamwill play. The order may be changed forsubsequent matches.

6. The line out for the singles will consistof 3 players who will be numbered1,2,3.

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players from the entire panel of 5.8. The home team will be called “A” and

the visiting team will be called “B”.When a match is being played at aprovincial or national venue, theco-ordinator will toss a coin to decide“A” and “B”.

9. Format of Play.Game No Team “A” Team “B”

(Home Team) (Visiting Team)1 No.2 No.32 No.1 No.23 No.3 No.34 No.2 No.15 No.3 No.26 No.1 No.17 Doubles

10. Competitors must wear a darknon-reflective shirt, shorts or skirt andtennis shoes.

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TAG RUGBYU/11 Mixed, U/14 MixedPanel 12, Team 7 (minimum of 2 girls onfield at all times)

1. Substitutions: Players can rotate onand off as many times as requiredduring the match.

2. The duration of the Match will be 15minutes each half. In the event of adraw, extra time (5 minutes a side) isplayed. In the case of it still being adraw after extra time, sudden death(first team to score a try wins) isplayed.

3. Pitch size where possible will be:(a) Under 11 will be 40m wide x 60m inlength.(b) Under 14 will be 60m wide & 80mlong.

4. Size 4 ball.5. Method of scoring

a) A try shall be worth 1 point.b) After a try has been scored the

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Note: When playing on hardsurfaces a try is scored by playersmerely running over the goal linewith the ball. The definition of thesurface will be at the discretion ofthe referee.

6. Passinga) No forward passes are allowed and

will be penalised by a tap and passbeing given to the non offendingteam. A forward pass is any passwhere the ball travels in thedirection of the opponent’s goal line.Note: - A pass directly sideways isallowed.

7. The “Tackle” (Tag)a) Only the player with the ball can be

tagged and a tag is simply theremoval by a defender of one of thetwo tags from the ball carrier.Ball carriers can run or dodgepotential taggers. Ball carrierscannot fend off or guard or shieldtheir tags in any way.Note: -Defenders should keep theirhead to the side or behind the ballcarriers body for safety.

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all to hear. They must step back atleast 1m from the ball carrierallowing space from them to pass

c) Defenders are not allowed to snatchthe ball from the player’s hand.

d) Once tagged the player inpossession of the ball must attemptto stop as soon as possible andpass the ball within 3 seconds ofbeing tagged.

e) Immediately after the pass has beenmade the defender must thenpresent the tag back to the tackledplayer. The defender can take nofurther part in the game until theyhave returned the tag.Note: Giving the tag back simulatestime taken up by defenders whentackling in full contact rugby andstops defenders being unrealisticallyactive in some forms of touchrugby. It also maintains space forthe attacking team.

f) Players must receive back their tagsas no player can take any furtherpart in the game without both tagsproperly in place on their belt.Note: - There should be no tags on

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8. Tap and passa) A tap and pass is used to start the

game (from the centre of the field)or to restart it at the place wherethe ball went out of play or wherethe infringement took place.Note:- If an infringement takes placeover the goal line or within 5m of thegoal line, then a tap and pass shouldbe awarded to the non-offendingteam 5m out from the goal line tocreate some space.

b) At a tap and pass the ball is held intwo hands and on the instruction“PLAY” By the referee the playertaps the ball with his foot andpasses the ball to a team mate.

c) The player making a tap and passmust pass the ball and not just pickit up and run themselves.

d) The ball must be passed throughthe air and not taken from the handsof the first player.

e) To ensure safe practice the receiverof a tap and pass should start fromno more than 2m behind the passer.

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g) At a tap and pass the oppositionmust be 10m back.

9. Ball out of playIf the ball or carrier goes out of play atap and pass is given to the other teamfrom the sideline.

10. Each team has 5 tags to score, on the6th tag, possession changes (a turnover).

11. That the ball must be carried in twohands at all times.

12. The Sin bin.Players can sin binned for 5 minutesfor the following

Deliberate aggressive fouling of anykind.Continuous fouling or unsportingbehaviour.

13. Sending Off:A player may be sent off for thefollowing:

Striking or kicking an opponentVerbal abuse or use of badlanguage towards opponents orofficials

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15. Tags worn one on each hip must be noshorter than 12 inches.

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TALENT COMPETITIONS

U/14 Solo Dance – Modern & Disco(Boy or Girl):-1. A competitor may perform one dance

not exceeding 4 minutes durationwhich may be accompanied by live orpre-recorded music.

2. Judging criteria:-Carriage & Interpretation 20 MarksTiming & Rhythm 20 MarksOriginality 20 MarksOverall Entertainment 40 Marks

3. Time Penalty Points – One point will bededucted for each 30 seconds or partthereof over the time limit.

U/14 Solo Singing (Boy or Girl):-1. A competitor may sing to a maximum of

two songs, not exceeding 5 minutesduration.

2. He may be accompanied by oneaccompanist or by pre-recorded musiconly – NO VOCALS INCLUDED.

3. Judging criteria:-Tone & Clarity 20 MarksPhrasing 20 MarksInterpretation 20 MarksOverall Entertainment 40 Marks


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U/12 Solo Recitation (Boy or Girl):-1. A competitor may perform one only

recitation not exceeding 4 minutesduration.

2. Judging criteria:-Diction 20 MarksPhrasing 20 MarksSuitability 20 MarksOverall Entertainment 40 Marks


U/13 Solo Music (Boy or Girl):-1. A competitor may perform to a

maximum of two pieces, not exceeding5 minutes duration.

2. All music must be performed live bythe competitor. NO PRE-RECORDEDMUSIC ALLOWED.

3. All musical instruments must beprovided by the competitor.

4. A competitor may use more than onemusical instrument.


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5. Judging criteria:-Interpretation 20 MarksRhythm 20 MarksTone 20 MarksOverall Entertainment 40 Marks


U/14 Group Dance (Modern & Disco) – AllBoys, All Girls or MixedPanel - minimum of 2 maximum of 61. Competitors may perform one dance

not exceeding 4 minutes durationwhich may be accompanied by live(maximum of 2 persons) orpre-recorded music.




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U/12 Group Dance (Irish Contemporary) –All Boys, All Girls or MixedPanel - minimum of 2 maximum of 61. Competitors may perform one dance

not exceeding 4 minutes durationwhich may be accompanied by live(maximum of 2 persons) orpre-recorded music.



U/14 Set DancingAll boys, All Girls or mixed.1. One team per county at the National

Finals.2. A panel will be made up of 10, 8 to

compete.3. Each groups to ‘draw’ any two figures

of their own selected set not exceeding10 minutes duration which maybe accompanied by live (maximum of 2persons) or pre-recorded music.


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4. Time penalty points – One point will bededucted for each 30 seconds or partthereof over the time limit.

U/14 Group Singing – All Boys, All Girlsor MixedPanel - minimum of 2, maximum of 61. Competitors may perform one or two

songs to a maximum duration of 5minutes.

2. They may be accompanied by livemusic provided by a member ormembers of the group or bypre- recorded music only – No VocalsIncluded.

3. Conductors not allowed during theperformance.

4. Judging Criteria:-Tone & Clarity 20 MarksPhrasing 20 MarksInterpretation 20 MarksOverall Entertainment 40 Marks



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U/14 Group - Drama or Comedy Sketch– All Boys, All Girls or MixedPanel - minimum of 2, maximum of 61. Competitors may perform one Drama

or Comedy Sketch to a maximumduration of 5 minutes.

2. Strictly no props allowed: the use ofprops will result in immediatedisqualification and performance willnot be judged.

3. Chairs may be used on stage to seatthe performers only.

4. Costumes may be used to depict thecharacter being played.

5. Judging Criteria:-Suitability 20 MarksDelivery 20 MarksActing Skills 20 MarksOverall Entertainment 40 Marks



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U/14 Group Music - All Boys, All Girls orMixedPanel - minimum of 2, maximum of 61. Competitors may perform one or two

pieces to a maximum duration of 5minutes.

2. All music must be preformed live bythe competitors. No pre-recordedmusic allowed.

3. All musical instruments must beprovided by the competitors.

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VARIETYU/16 (All Boys, All Girls or Mixed)

1. A panel of 14 all of which can perform.2. The duration of the performance will be

of not less than 14 minutes and notgreater than 16 minutes. Penalties forperformances of less than 14 minutesor more than 16 minutes will be asfollows: -Fewer than 30 seconds Penalty 1 Mark.Over 30 seconds Penalty 2 Marks.Over 1 minute Penalty 4 Marks.Over 2 minutes Penalty 6 Marks.Over 3 minutes Penalty 10 Marks.

3. Adjudication and Marks will be asfollows: -a) Overall entertainment value. 30 Marks.b) Use of talent and versatility. 30 Marks.c) Production, presentation,

movement grouping and useof stage area. 20 Marks.

d) Variety value. 20 Marks.4. At the National Finals the top six teams

will be recalled for a straight final. Theirmarks or position in the qualifyingcompetition will not be counted ordisclosed.

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Area, County and Provincial level.6. At the National Finals there will be 5

adjudicators. Where possible no twoadjudicators should be from any oneCounty. Each adjudicator will markseparately. There will be no conferring.The highest and lowest adjudicator’smarks will be eliminated. The averagemark of the remaining threeadjudicators is the mark that will count.All penalty points will be deducted fromthis mark. In the event of a tie each ofthe 5 adjudicators must cast a validvote to determine a position.A sixth adjudicator may be available butwill only be used in case of illness orunavailability of one of the other 5adjudicators.

7. The decision of the adjudicators will befinal.

8. The adjudicators must not comment toany county until after the final.

9. No stage props allowed. The followinghand props only will be allowed –walking stick, umbrella, handbag, clipboard, book, hurley, ball, sportsrackets and bats.Chairs provided for seating


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competitors are not considered props.A team will lose 10 marks for incorrectuse of props.

10. All music must be live music providedbya. The members of the panel on

stage.b. An over 16 accompanist may be

used to provide basic music tosongs and dances.

The accompanist.a. Is not permitted to play solo or

virtuoso items.b. Must be visible to the judges at all

times – either front side stage or onfloor front of stage.

c. Must be specifically identified to theCo-ordinator and Judges prior toeach performance.

d. Will not be permitted to participatein any other way.

Note; NO synthesisers, tape recordersor pre-recorded sounds will bepermitted.

11. Stage lighting only as provided by thevenue will be used. Number ofmicrophones only as provided by thevenue to be used. Additional


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microphones may be added to thevenue but must be made available to allteams.

12. A special award will be given to thevariety group with the best IrishCultural content at County and NationalFinals.

13. Marks for variety to be given out whenannouncing the results of thecompetition.

14. At the National Finals where there are9 or less teams it will be a straightfinal.

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GENERALTeam officials or competitors may notcommunicate with judges, referees orumpires. All complaints must be made toco-ordinator or Activities Committee within15 minutes of result being made known. AllParticipants must be over the age of 6 onthe 31st July in the year of NationalCompetition.

APPEALS- as per appeals procedure. (see followingpages)

N.B. All words and expressions inCommunity Games and Bye-Laws imputing

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PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS

1. All appeals must commence “I(We)wish to appeal---“ and then set forththe rules claimed to have beeninfringed. In the event of an appeal notcovered by a specific rule, then thecase for appeal should be clearlystated with all the relevant informationsubmitted. Only formal appealsproperly lodged in time per rule will gothrough the appeals procedure.

2. All Appeals properly lodged, must beheard by the appropriate AppealsCommittee.

3. Appeals will in the first instance, belodged with the committee underwhose jurisdiction the activity is beingorganised. All areas/countiesparticipating in an event be notified ifthere is an appeal pending.

4. Appeals Committees will have powerto impose such penalties andrestrictions as they in their absolutediscretion will decide.

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imposed against the Team Managersand against the Area and County.

6. An Individual proved illegal will bedisqualified from further participation inall Community Games Activities for aperiod of one year from the date of therelevant Appeals Committee decision.

7. Appeals Committees will have powerto award the event to such competitoror team as they will decide.

8. Area, county and Provincial Bye-Lawswhich have not been submitted andapproved by the Board of Directors,will not be considered relevant ifsubmitted in Appeals by Area,County or Provincial ExecutiveCommittees.

9. Dates, decided by Area, county,Province and National, for entry orcompletion of activities, will beregarded as part of the normal runningof Community Games and will beaccepted by Appeals Committee,provided that proof is furnished thatnotification was sent and received atthe appropriate level.

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11. In the absence of the AppealsChairman, at Area, county or Provinciallevel, a chairman will be elected fromthe Appeals Committee memberspresent and in the event of fourmembers hearing an Appeal, theChairman will have a casting vote.

12. Members of Appeals Committee mustdeclare a vested interest in an Appealand withdraw from that Appeal.

13. A member of an Appeals Committeecan not hear his own Area or CountyAppeal, or plead a case before his ownCommittee.

14. An individual can only be a member ofone Appeals Committee.

15. Subject to a maximum of two appealson any issue, appeals will proceed asfollows:-At Area Level, progressing to:-Area Appeals Committee.County Appeals Committee.At County Level progressing to:-County Appeals Committee.National Appeals Committee.At Provincial Level progressing to:-Provincial Appeals Committee.National Appeals Committee.At National Level, direct to:-


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National Appeals Committee.16. The Board of Directors will decide at

its first meeting, the appropriate feesfor all appeals and notify all countieswithin 14 days. Appeal fees will bereviewed annually.

17. Appeals in individual events at AreaLevel, must be signed by a parent orguardian of the individual involved or bya responsible adult, and lodged withthe Area Secretary accompanied bythe appropriate fee within thirty minutesafter the result of the event has beenofficially made known.

18. Appeals against the decision of theArea Appeals Committee in individualevents must be signed by the AreaSecretary and lodged with the CountySecretary accompanied by theappropriate fee within 48 hours afterthe decision has been officially madeknown.

19. Appeals in individual events, relays andsquads at County level must be signedby the Area Manager or Area Secretaryand lodged with the County Secretaryaccompanied by the appropriate feewithin 30 minutes after the result has


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been officially made known.20. Appeals against the decision of the

County Appeals Committee inindividual events, relays or Squadsmust be signed by the Area TeamManager or Area Secretary and lodgedwith the General Secretary of theCommunity Games Companyaccompanied by the appropriate feewithin three days after the decision ofthe County Appeals Committee hasbeen officially made known. Evidenceof posting within the three day periodwill be proof of lodgement of appealwithin the stipulated period.

21. Intention to appeal in individual events,relays or squads at National level willbe accepted in writing accompaniedby 50% of the appeal fee, signed bythe County Manager or CountySecretary and lodged with theCompany Secretary at a designatedpoint within 15minutes of the resultbeing officially made known. The timeof receipt of the “intention to appeal”will be noted by the recipient on behalfof the Company Secretary.

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signed by the County Manager orCounty Secretary and lodged with theCompany Secretary at a designatedpoint accompanied by the appropriatefee within 30 minutes of the lodging ofthe “Intention to appeal”. (If noIntention to appeal has been lodged,then any appeal being presentedshould be signed by the CountyManager or County Secretary andmust be lodged with the CompanySecretary at the designated pointaccompanied by the appropriate feewithin 30 minutes of the result beenofficially made known).

23. Intention to appeal in Team Events atNational Level will be accepted inwriting accompanied by 50% of theappeal fee, signed by the TeamManager or County Secretary andlodged with the Company Secretary ata designated point within 15 minutes ofthe result being officially made known,The time of receipt of the “intention toappeal” will be noted by the recipienton behalf of the Company Secretary.

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and lodged with the Area Secretaryaccompanied by the appropriate feewithin one day after the result has beenofficially made known.

25. Appeals against the decision of theArea Appeals Committee in teamevents must be signed by the TeamManager and lodged with the CountySecretary accompanied by theappropriate fee within 2 days after theresult has been officially made known.

26. Appeals in team events at CountyLevel must be signed by the AreaSecretary and lodged with the CountySecretary accompanied by theappropriate fee within 3 days after theresult has been officially made known.

27. Appeals against the decision of theCounty Appeals Committee in teamevents must be signed by the TeamManager or Area Secretary and lodgedwith the Company Secretaryaccompanied by the appropriate feewithin 3 days after the decision of theCounty Appeals Committee has beenofficially made known.Evidence of posting within the 3 daysperiod will be proof of lodgement of


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appeal within the stipulated period.28. Appeals in Team Events or Judo at

provincial Level must be signed by theTeam Manager or County Secretaryand lodged with the ProvincialSecretary accompanied by theappropriate fee within 3 days after theresult has been officially made knownor such shorter period as the provincialBye-Laws so prescribe. Evidence ofposting will be proof of lodgementwithin the stipulated period.

29. Appeals against the decision of theProvincial Appeals Committee in TeamEvents or Judo must be signed by theTeam Manager or County Secretaryand lodged in duplicate with theCompany Secretary accompaniedby the appropriate fee within 4 daysafter the result has been officially madeknown. Evidence of posting will beevidence of lodgement within thestipulated period.

30. Appeals in Team events at Nationallevel must be signed by the TeamManager or County Secretary andlodged with the Company Secretary ata designated point accompanied by the


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appropriate fee within 30 minutes ofthe lodging of the Intention to Appeal.(if no Intention to Appeal has beenlodged, then any appeal beingpresented should be signed by theTeam Manager or County Secretaryand must be lodged with the CompanySecretary at a designated pointaccompanied by the appropriate feewithin 30 minutes of the result beenofficially made known.)

31. The Chairman of the AppealsCommittee at each level will give theofficial decision of the AppealsCommittee in writing to theappellant at the conclusion of theAppeal and he will forward a copy tothe appropriate Secretary at whichlevel the appeal took place.

32. The Company Secretary must beinformed of all appeal decisions atCounty, Provincial and National leveland will be so informed by theChairman of the Appeals Committeeunder whose jurisdiction the appealtook place.

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incurred in hearing the appeal, as willbe determined by the Committee, mustbe discharged by the appellant within 7days of the decision being madeknown. Failure to pay the outlaywithin the said period, will debar theappellant from further participation inthe Community Games Company untilpaid.

34. Complaints, queries and other suchissues will be investigated by theExecutive Committee at which levelthey were submitted and a decisionhaving been arrived at, will notprogress further.

35. Two Representatives from each partyinvolved in the Appeal will be invited toattend the hearing, both having theright to speak. They will be notified ofthe nature of the Appeal or the reasonfor disqualification.

36. The Chairman of the AppealsCommittee will inform all partiesinvolved that once the official decisionis given, there will be no furthercomment from anybody involved inthe Appeal.

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be further penalised by the Board ofDirectors.

38. Appeals Committees may summon asmany witnesses as they feel necessary.

39. Parties involved in an appeal will beinterviewed separately and will remainin attendance in case of recall.

40. At Area, County or Provincial levels,the Official Result will be the time it isannounced over the P.A. system,placed on a notice board orcommunicated by whatever meansavailable.

41. At National level, the Official Result willbe when it appears on the OfficialNotice board accompanied by time ofposting.

42. Referees decisions on the field of playin team events are final provided hehas applied the Rules and Bye-Laws ofthe Community Games Company andno Appeal will be accepted on suchReferees decisions.

43. Athletic Track and field Referees andSwimming Gala Referees decisions arefinal provided he has applied the Rulesand Bye-Laws of the CommunityGames Company and no Appeal willbe accepted on such Referees

decisions.44. Appropriate expenses will be paid to

the Appeals Committee only. AllAppellants must cover their ownexpenses. Persons called under Rules36, may be granted expenses by therelevant Appeals Committee.

45. When an appeal is successful the feewill be reimbursed immediately.

APPEAL FEESIndividual Team

Area 10 20County 50 100Provincial 100 200Appeals at National Finals. 100 200Appeals to Nationalfrom County or Provincial 150 300

Appeals in order & properly submittedMUST be heard by the Appeals Committeeand a decision given without any unduedelay

Subject to annual review by the Board ofDirectors


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