German Association of Gaelic Sports
| German Association of Gaelic Sports | |
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| sport | Gaelic Football , Hurling , Camogie , Gaelic Handball and Rounders |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Place of foundation | Berlin |
| societies | 11 |
| Members | 800 |
| Association headquarters | Berlin |
| Official languages) | German English |
| Homepage | http://www.germangaa.de |
The German Association of Gaelic Sports eV (DBGS, in English-speaking countries also German GAA) is an association of German clubs that are active in the sports of Gaelic Football , Hurling , Camogie , Gaelic Handball and Rounders . Eleven clubs have been members of the association since 2019. The association was founded in 2015 and holds two competitions each year. At the same time, the federal government provides the German national teams for the GAA World Games.
history
The association was founded in November 2015 in Berlin . The aim of the association was the coordination of project and funding applications as well as the organized staging of German championships in the sports of hurling , camogie and Gaelic football . The organization of trainer and referee courses is also part of the DBGS's tasks. The association was registered in February 2017. The DBGS is not a federation of the GAA , but only an association of German associations that are organized in the GAA.
The long-term goal of the DBGS is to establish the sports of Gaelic Football and Hurling as officially recognized sports in Germany.
societies
11 clubs from Germany are currently represented by the DBGS:
| Surname | city | Gaelic football | Hurling / camogie | founding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rómhánaigh Augsburg Óg GAA eV | augsburg | yes (Central East Region) | No | 2015 |
| Berlin GAA eV | Berlin | yes (Central East Region) | Yes | 2014 |
| Setanta Berlin Gaelic Club eV | Berlin | yes (Central East Region) | Yes | 2015 |
| Darmstadt GAA eV | Darmstadt | yes (Benelux region) | Yes | 2015 |
| Dresden Hurling eV | Dresden | No | Yes | 2012 |
| Düsseldorf GFC eV | Dusseldorf | yes (Benelux region) | No | 2013 |
| Frankfurt Starsfields | Frankfurt am Main | yes (Benelux region) | No | 2009 |
| Hamburg GAA eV | Hamburg | yes (Benelux region) | Yes | 2015 |
| Cologne Celtics GAA | Cologne | Yes | Yes | 2012 |
| Munich Colmcilles eV | Munich | yes (Central East Region) | Yes | 2001 |
| Stuttgart GAA | Stuttgart | No | Yes | 2016 |
Competitions
The DBGS holds German championships in various sports every year.
Chris Hennessy Cup
The Chris Hennessy Cup was first held in Dresden in 2015 and represents the annual German championship in hurling. The name was chosen in memory of the late founder of Berlin GAA Chris Hennessy. The venue changes annually. The current holder of the challenge cup is Hamburg GAA
| year | venue | winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dresden | Berlin GAA |
| 2016 | Hamburg | Hamburg GAA |
| 2017 | Dresden | Berlin GAA |
| 2018 | Frankfurt | Hamburg GAA |
| 2019 | Hamburg | Hamburg GAA |
German Gaelic Football Cup
The German Gaelic Football Cup was first held in Düsseldorf in 2016. Both Ladies Gaelic Football and Mens Gaelic Football are played at this championship.
| year | venue | Winner men | Winner women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dusseldorf | Berlin GAA | Berlin GAA |
| 2017 | augsburg | Frankfurt Sarsfields | Munich Colmcilles. |
| 2018 | Munich | Frankfurt Sarsfields | Munich Colmcilles |
| 2019 | Frankfurt | Frankfurt Sarsfields | Berlin GAA |
Sebastian Rießbeck Cup
The Sebastian Rießbeck Cup is the championship in the sport of camogie , which is the women's variant of hurling. Therefore, the Sebastian Rießbeck will always be held at the same place and date as the Chris Hennessy Cup. Due to the small number of players, the games are played in a 5-on-5 mode. The first Sebastian Rießbeck Cup was held in Hamburg in 2016. The name is chosen in memory of the deceased player Sebastian Rießbeck from Hamburg GAA.
| year | venue | winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hamburg | Munich Colmcilles |
| 2017 | Dresden | Berlin GAA |
| 2018 | Frankfurt | Hamburg GAA |
| 2019 | Hamburg | Hamburg GAA |
Participation in international championships
European championships
The individual clubs take part in the European competitions held by the Gaelic Games Europe .
Gaelic football
Since over 80 different Gaelic football clubs are active in Europe, the European championships in Gaelic football are divided into different regions. The German clubs play partly in the South-East region and in the Benelux region. The clubs can qualify in tournaments in the individual regions in order to take part in the Pan-European Championships, which are held annually in two rounds.
Hurling / camogie
The hurling clubs in Europe are currently limited to Central Europe. Pan-European championships are held in 5 rounds. In addition to the German clubs, clubs from Belgium , Luxembourg , the Netherlands , Denmark , Sweden , Austria and Switzerland also take part in the championships.
GAA World Games
During the GAA World Games 2016 in Dublin, the DBGS provided a national team each in Gaelic Football (men) and Hurling (men). The national teams both competed in the "Native" category, which does not allow players born in Ireland.
The DBGS was also represented at the GAA World Games 2019 in Waterford with a national team each in Gaelic Football (men) and Hurling (men).
Gaelic Euros
In 2017, the Gaelic Euros were hosted by the DBGS in Düsseldorf for the first time. Various regional and national teams from Europe competed against each other in Gaelic Football. The team from Brittany won the men's championship, while the women from Belgium won a trophy.
The Gaelic Euros 2018, held in Lorient , France, took place on August 11th and 12th, 2018 as part of the Interceltic Festival. Here, too, a women's and a men's team took part. The winner of the tournament was France for the men and Galicia for the women.
Due to the 2019 GAA World Games, no Gaelic Euros took place in 2019. The Gaelic Euros 2020 were scheduled in Pontevedra , Spain.
Web links
- germangaa.de - Official website of the DBGS
Individual evidence
- ↑ Impossible Dreams can come true. Retrieved March 8, 2016 .
- ↑ Overview of the associations of the DBGS. (No longer available online.) Formerly in the original ; accessed on March 31, 2017 . ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Profile page of Rómhánaigh Augsburg Óg GAA at the European Federation. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ^ Berlin GAA's first year ... from sorrow to success. In: HoganStand. November 10, 2015, accessed May 23, 2018 .
- ↑ Profile page of Setanta Berlin Gaelic Club at the European umbrella organization. Retrieved September 5, 2017 .
- ^ Udo Messerschmidt: Irish folk sport: Hurling EM round in Darmstadt. In: Echo Online. May 6, 2015, accessed February 15, 2017 .
- ^ Profile page of Darmstadt GAA at the European umbrella organization. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ^ Profile page of Dresden Hurling at the European umbrella organization. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ^ Profile page of Düsseldorf GFC at the European umbrella organization. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ^ Profile page of Frankfurt Sarsfields at the European umbrella organization. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ^ Profile page of Hamburg GAA at the European umbrella organization. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ↑ Profile page of the European umbrella organization. Retrieved June 16, 2019 .
- ^ Profile page of Munich Colmcilles at the European umbrella organization. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ↑ Harald Landwehr: Unknown sport made in Ireland. In: Stuttgarter Nachrichten. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ↑ Announcement of the Chris Hennesy Cup 2016 in Hamburg. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ↑ Announcement of the winners of the Chris Hennessy Cup and Sebastian Rießbeck Cup in Frankfurt 2018. Accessed on May 23, 2018 (English).
- ^ The German Gaelic Football Championship in Augsburg. In: Sport in Augsburg. September 5, 2015, accessed September 5, 2017 .
- ↑ Announcement of the Chris Hennesy Cup 2016 in Hamburg. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
- ↑ Announcement of the winners of the Chris Hennessy Cup and Sebastian Rießbeck Cup in Hamburg 2016. Accessed on May 23, 2018 (English).
- ↑ Announcement of the winners of the Chris Hennessy Cup and Sebastian Rießbeck Cup in Frankfurt 2018. Accessed on May 23, 2018 (English).
- ^ Tournament schedule of the GAA World Games 2016 in Dublin. In: gaa.ie. Retrieved March 8, 2017 .
