The Federation
Who we are
A member of the Gaelic Athletic Association (Ireland) and of Gaelic Games Europe, the Federation coordinates and develops Gaelic sports across France.
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Our federation
A federation that serves the game
Founded in October 2004 as the Association Française des Sports Gaéliques, the Gaelic Sports Federation of France exists to coordinate and develop Gaelic sports across the country.
It is a member of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), whose principles it follows, and of the European Federation of Gaelic Games (Gaelic Games Europe, GGE). Today it brings together 35 clubs spread across France and 1,600 licensed members.
Its main task is to coordinate the competitions held under its authority, and it also supports the growth of the sports, notably by funding projects run by leagues and clubs.
What we do
Our missions
Carried out by volunteer commissions, the Federation’s missions serve five main aims.
Promote and develop
Raising the profile of men’s and ladies Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and Gaelic handball, and supporting the creation of new clubs.
Training and nurturing young players
Growing participation among young people and running courses for coaches and educators.
Running the competitions
Coordinating the championships and making sure the rules of the game are respected, from regional leagues to the French Championship.
Upholding the rules
Making sure regulations and people are respected, through a disciplinary commission.
Growing the women’s game
Promoting ladies Gaelic football and camogie among women, through a dedicated commission.
Reaching out to students
Developing the game at university level, working with clubs and institutions.
An ethical framework
Our values
The Federation upholds the code of sporting ethics set out by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee.
- respect for the rules of the game and for match officials;
- respect for people and the protection of minors;
- zero tolerance of discrimination;
- the growth of the women’s game;
- no use of prohibited substances;
- amateurism and democratic governance.
Questions about the Federation?
Write to us: we answer clubs, players, institutions and partners.