The All-China Gaelic Games return to Shanghai in 2011!
The Shanghai Gaelic Football Club Saints and Sirens are proud to announce they will again be hosting the All-China Gaelic Games in Shanghai on Saturday 30 April 2011.
The ninth edition of the annual festival of Gaelic sport and craic is sure to be another of China’s most exciting and competitive sports tournaments. Teams from around China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Suzhou and Dalian, will compete for the coveted men’s and ladies All-China Gaelic Football titles. In 2009 and 2010 the Shanghai ladies took home the Cup and are aiming to make it three straight successes in 2011.
With over 220 players and even more spectators, the tournament is one of the largest regional competitions in Asia. But when the ball is not in play, the aim is to have the best time possible!
The games will be held at Shanghai Rugby Club‘s new pitches at Waigaoqiao from around 9.30am to 5.30pm. More details to follow soon… watch this space.
Calling VOLUNTEERS! Please email shanghaigaelic@gmail.com if you would like to get involved
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