Welcome to
Toronto gaa
Toronto GAA is the governing body of adult and youth Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie in the Greater Toronto Area. We are a divisional board under Canada GAA.
About TGAA
Established in 1947, we organize competitions and foster the growth of gaelic games in Toronto.
Our season generally starts at the end of May and runs through to September. The majority matches are held on Saturday and Sundays in Centennial Park in Etobicoke.
About Gaelic Games
Gaelic games are sports native to Ireland, that include men and ladies Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. Organized by the Gaelic Atheltic Association (GAA) since 1884, these games are the most popular sports in Ireland, and are now played in countries around the world.
Gaelic Football
Gaelic football is a sport played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals (3 points) or a set of two upright posts (1 point).
Hurling
Hurling is a game that is over 3,000 years old and is considered the fastest field sport in the world. Played with wooden hurleys and a small, round ball called a sliothar, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football, such as the field and goals, number of players, and much terminology.
Camogie
Camogie is a similar game to hurling for women that is played competitively throughout the world.
Individual Sport’s Bodies
History of GAA in Toronto
Gaelic games have been played in Toronto since the late 19th century, with records of competitions taking place on Toronto Island in its early years. Toronto GAA was formed in 1947 to establish a governing body to oversee annual league and championship competitions, and to grow the sport in the wider area.
Moving to Toronto?
If you are moving from Ireland to Canada, you will find a home away from home with the GAA in Toronto. With 11 clubs facilitating to all skill levels and all codes, you will easily make new friends, find help with accommodation and employment and settle into life in Toronto.
Toronto GAA is the largest Irish community organization in Toronto with hundreds of active members.
Important info for joining clubs
Sanctions & Transfers
If you are moving from another GAA club, whether in Ireland or elsewhere, you will need either a sanction or transfer to play with a club in Toronto. Please visit Canada GAA for more information on sanctions and transfers.
Insurance
You may also require special insurance to play Gaelic games in Toronto if you are not covered by provincial health insurance. Please visit the GAA website for more information.
Irish organisations beyond Toronto GAA
There are also several other organizations in Toronto that help and cater to the Irish community.
Irish Canadian Immigration Centre
The Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre assists Irish diaspora from across the island of Ireland, offering outreach and information, nationally, in 3 key areas:
- Immigration System Navigation
- Employment Guidance and Resources
- Social Services Navigation
St. Patrick’s Parade Society of Toronto
The St. Patrick’s Parade Society are the custodians of a tradition to celebrate Ireland’s history, culture and heritage through entertainment. They are a not-for-profit, event staging organization, responsible for numerous Irish events throughout the year. They annually organize the Grand Marshal Ball, the St. Patrick’s Parade Lunch, Celtic Island, and Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Parade.
Irish Cultural Society of Toronto
The objectives of the Irish Cultural Society of Toronto are:
To stimulate interest in, promote, sponsor and foster Irish culture in all its forms, be it historic, linguistic, music, drama, dance, sport or other forms of artistic entertaining or educational expression.
To promote mutual understanding and goodwill among the members of the Society
To raise and maintain funds, to accept donations, gifts, legacies, and bequests for the purposes and objects of the Society by whatever means.
To do such things, sponsor or conduct such activities the Society deems advisable to maintain, develop, promote and foster the Irish cultural heritage in Canada.
Fixtures
Toronto GAA organizes matches & competitions typically from April to September throughout the year across all four codes. Check here for the upcoming fixtures.
Latest Results
After each game weekend, match results and league tables will be available here.
Get Involved!
All GAA clubs in the city welcome new members each year, but if you are unsure which one to join, get in touch and we can point you in the right direction.
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