Have A Ball / Nursery Programme

Leinster GAA “Have a Ball” Programme (5/6 year olds)

Leinster GAA have an online ‘Have a Ball’ Programme which is open to coaches and parents to assist them in planning and delivering a fundamentals programme for children aged 5/6.

The programme has been developed by Leinster GAA in association with Emma and Louise Byrne, who are graduates of the B.A in Sport & Exercise (GAA) in I.T. Carlow. Emma and Louise have developed significant experience both in Ireland and abroad in the delivery of fundamental programmes for creche and early school year children.

What is the GAA Have-a-Ball Programme and why is it important?

Sample Activity:

How to register to access the resource:

1. Open up www.learning.gaa.ie website
2. Click the ‘Register’ button in top right hand corner (If you have not previously registered)
3. Fill in required information and check your email for confirmation email (occasionally this can be sent to clutter/spam etc).
4. Click on the link in your emails
5. Fill in the relevant/ required information, you will then be redirected to the homepage.
6. Once registered and logged in click on the link that will direct you to the course – Course Login Page 
7. When you have access to the programme you can download the PDF’s provided, view the weekly blog, view the Videos of the activities and access to the forum of other like minded coaches.