THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is delighted to launch its groundbreaking new ‘Teenage Kicks’ app – a social games initiative for teenagers allowing them to ‘PLAY THEIR WAY’.
‘Teenage Kicks’ was initiated through Her Moves funding via Sport Ireland and it’s about empowering teenage girls and providing them with the choice to select the activity they would like to be involved in.
The app, designed by Nudge, includes a Session Planner, a Game Library and an Ambassador library, with all three sections packed with simple to use games, drills and advice.
The Session Planner will generate an activity session with one warm-up and three ‘Teenage Kicks’ games, with the participants permitted to veto certain games to ensure they have their own voice and select the games they want to play. Users can also browse the Game Library, which features a selection of warm-ups and game drills. These can be played in a user’s own time or added to a session. The app is the perfect partner for groups of teenagers in school, club or youth club sessions.
The Ambassador library features advice and inspiration from stars of Ladies Gaelic Football – and includes videos designed to enhance activity skills and engagement techniques.
Ladies Gaelic Football Association President Trina Murray commented: “We are delighted to launch the ‘Teenage Kicks’ app, which will be of huge benefit to both aspiring young players but also teenagers not already involved, or who have stepped away, to play our game in a fun way and in their own way. The app has something for everyone and can be used in a club, school or youth club environment.
“It’s perfect for lunch hour at school, at club level during the season or off-season, and can be used by teenagers attending youth clubs as a wonderful resource. We look forward to hearing feedback from users, who we hope will derive huge pleasure from the app and the activities contained within it. Many thanks to all involved in bringing the app to life.”
Speaking on behalf of app creators Nudge, Managing Director Eavan Mulligan, said: "Nudge is an agency with very strong connections to sport, and Ladies Gaelic Football in particular. As long-time partners to the LGFA, it was a pleasure to deliver the ‘Teenage Kicks’ App.
“Our priority was to make it as user-friendly and as useful as possible to footballers of all abilities, and we believe there is something in there for everyone. We will be very proud to see it in the hands of young footballers in clubs and schools across the country."
Her Moves is designed to inspire and support more teenage girls to be active and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association is bringing this to life through ‘Teenage Kicks’.
The initiative was designed by teenagers for teenagers, and you can select your own activities.
This is a community for all teenage girls to join and ENJOY SOMETHING THAT MOVES YOU!
The ‘Teenage Kicks’ app can be downloaded for Apple and Android use.
