GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 16 - December 19, 2014 | Page 25

Young Hurlers and Camogs also get a chance at the Junior Academy in Perth. (Photo: Gaelic Football & Hurling Association of Western
Australia)

Similar to schools visits by GAA clubs from Galicia, the
autonomous Celtic region of northwest Spain, and other
international clubs, a thriving schools GAA scene is moving into its 4th year in Perth, Australia.
The Gaelic Games Junior Academy of Perth was formed
in 2012, organizing girls and boys from ages 4 to 14, in
learning the skills of Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie. Teams form seven-a-side leagues and some exhibition
games towards the end of the season.
The Junior Academy in launching its 4th school term
hopes to spread into new schools where they will coach
teachers in an effort to get the game going in Primary
schools.

In December a Gaelic Football workshop took place at
Beckenham Primary school , outside Perth, which is an
identified hub school for the Southern Academy in Term 4.
The Junior Academy operates every second Sunday, with
children from all main streams of sport participating. The
graduates have a clear pathway to club, State and even International representation.
South Academy Details: Tom Bateman Reserve, Thornlie.
Every Sunday from 12 noon to 1.30pm.
North Academy Details: Tapping Primary School, St.
Stephens Crescent, Tapping. Every Sunday from 12 noon
until 1.30pm.

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