Jim McHugh Under-12 Memorial Tournament Rules

In keeping with the spirit of this u12 tournament, please ensure where possible, particularly in the earlier rounds, that ‘hammerings’ are avoided. This can be achieved by running your bench and using common sense. This is the first time that many of these u12 players will have played or experienced a tournament setting outside of the ‘Go Games’ fixtures.
Playing rules are in accordance with the planning report for Westmeath u13s 2023 and are included as follows:

Match Rules:

• 15-a-side, unlimited substitutions

• 13 aside if both teams agree

• All games 30-minutes a side

• A size 4 football is to be used in these games.

• Home club to provide official referee

• In the event of a tie, the result of the match played between the teams will apply

• Extra time in all level 4 games where needed, 7mins a half 

• In the event of a tie after extra time a kick-off from the 45 out of the hands (best of 5) sudden death there after 

• Small goals on the 13m line either end of the pitch.

• Full width of the pitch to be used.

Playing Rules:

• There shall be the regular GAA rules in all matches at all levels except those mentioned below. Therefore, the Mark shall be applied in all games as per GAA rules.

• Square to be in operation between the 13m and 20m lines as best practical if not otherwise marked.

• Kick out from the ground on the 20m line or from the hand inside the 20m line.

• 45's off the ground, from the 45m line

• Unlimited substitutions in all games up to and including finals.

• Two plays: Football (2 solos or 1 hop and 1 solo) (indirect free given against)

Rules for Coaches:

• Only mentors will be allowed on the sidelines for Finals 

• No coaching beside goal’s, umpires behind the goals 

• Tournament Game’s must not impede on County U11/13 fixtures 

• All players and mentors should be made aware that the theme of the tournament is ‘to respect the referee’ 

Fixture Rules:

• Any team that leaves the field of play before full time will concede the match

• Any team that doesn’t fulfill a fixture will be removed from the tournament 

• Games have to be played off between Monday and the following Sunday of the week that they are fixed for on the fixtures list  

Tournament Logistics:

• The organizing committee's decision is final on all Tournament matters.

• 50 euros entry fee to be paid at launch/information night 

• Results to be texted back to Paraic Joyce, at 0872122095 along with referee's name

• League tables will be posted on the Garrycastle GAA website and updated weekly