About this Event
Play Gaelic Football, take a tour of the local Irish pubs, and meet new friends. Gaelic Football is one of the National sports of Ireland and is played around the world. This is a fun social league aimed to promote Irish sports and culture. The league is from March through April, and is played 9-a-side with modified rules to encourage development and growth for new players. All skill levels are welcome. Beginners encouraged!
What's Included:
- 5 coed Gaelic Football games (rookie and experienced leagues)
- 6 social events at San Diego pubs
- Championship game and BBQ
- Introductory skill sessions for beginners
- Pub league jersey to take home
Beginner Friendly - Choose Your Social League
Rookie League
Come try a new sport! We highly encourage and welcome new players wishing to try something new. For new players we will have a rookie league, as well as an introductory Gaelic Football lessons held throughout.
Experienced League
Grew up playing Gaelic football, or have some experience? We will have an experienced league, just choose the appropriate ticket below.
** All beginner and experienced teams will be chosen on Friday, March 22nd during draft night. **
Playing Age: 16+
Social Age: 21+ (drinking sessions in sponsor pubs after each game)
Pub League Schedule
Games will be held on Sunday mornings between 9:30am and 12:00pm. Expect 1 to 2 games per weekend. Pub socials will be held the same Sunday at 2pm.
Friday, March 22nd - DRAFT NIGHT
- 7:30pm - Draft Night @ The Ould Sod (3373 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116)
- Teams will be picked and announced at Draft Night. It's a great way to meet everyone and your teammates!
If you're unable to make Draft Night, you will still be placed on a team. Eventbrite registration guarantees team placement. Teams will be posted after Draft Night on our Instagram and sent via email.
Sunday, March 24 - Week 1 Games
- 9:30am - 12:00pm - 30 minute games; schedule TBA
- 2:00pm - Social at Pub TBD
Sunday, March 31 - OFF
Sunday, April 7 - Week 2 Games
- 9:30am - 12:00pm - 30 minute games; schedule TBA
- 2:00pm - Social at Pub TBD
Sunday, April 14 - Week 3 Games
- 9:30am - 12:00pm - 30 minute games; schedule TBA
- 2:00pm - Social at Pub TBD
Sunday, April 21 - Week 4 Games
- 9:30am - 12:00pm - 30 minute games; schedule TBA
- 2:00pm - Social at Pub TBD
Sunday, April 28 - Finals / Social
- 9:30am - 12:00pm - Rookie Final, Experienced Final; schedule TBA
- 2:00pm - Social at Pub TBD
Follow our Instagram for schedule updates.
Location
Wegeforth Public Joint Use Park, Serra Mesa Rec Center
3384 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA, 92123
Cost
$60 Per Player, All Levels
Who will be the 2024 Champion? Come compete for the title and meet new friends over a few pints!
If you have questions about the league, Gaelic Football and/or registration, please reach out to Na Fianna at [email protected].
San Diego Na Fianna Ladies Gaelic Athletic Club is a non profit women's sports organization part of the San Diego Gaelic Athletic Association (SDGAA). We're a community based volunteer organization promoting Gaelic (Irish) games, culture and lifelong friendships.
We believe in helping people stay healthy through team sports, building pride through community involvement and inspiring leadership through coaching and mentoring programs.
We have an active year around sports programs for women and girls to play and learn Ladies Gaelic Football. Na Fianna won a camogie National Championshop in 2023 and holds 3 National Championship titles in Ladies Gaelic Football Junior B, along with multiple regional and divisional championships wins. In 2014, Na Fianna traveled to Dublin, Ireland and competed in the TESCO All-Ireland Club Sevens Championships in the international division and placed 3rd.
In cooperation with Irish Outreach San Diego and SDGAA, we also organize large charitable events and work on environmental sustainability within the San Diego communities and Baja California, Mexico. Community is at the heart of our Association.
We're always looking to recruit sponsors, players, coaches, and social members looking to make a difference in San Diego communities and beyond. Join us and be the difference!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wegeforth Public Joint Use Park, Serra Mesa Rec Center, 3384 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, United States
USD 60.00