_v_Kilrea_(Derry).jpg) A rounders batter prepares to hit a pitched ball | |
| Highest governing body | Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) |
|---|---|
| First played | 1958 |
| Clubs | 61 (as of March 2024) [1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | No |
| Mixed-sex | Yes |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Equipment | Sliotar |
| Venue | Gaelic games field |
GAA Rounders is a bat-and-ball game governed by the Gaelic Athletic Association. It is one of the four official GAA sports[2], alongside Gaelic football, hurling, and handball. The game shares similarities with other bat-and-ball sports such as baseball and softball.[3] Another form of rounders is played in England.
- ^ "Ard Chomhairle Bulletins". GAA Rounders. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "GAA Rounders Overview". GAA Rounders. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "GAA Rounders". GAA.ie. Retrieved 5 January 2025.