GAA - Maintaining Appropriate Levels Final
GAA - Maintaining Appropriate Levels Final
GAA - Maintaining Appropriate Levels Final
levels of behaviour
in our work with
children and young people
Young Players, Coaches, Supporters,
Parents/Guardians, Referees and Clubs.
An Cumann Camógaíochta
(The Camogie Association)
Páirc an Chrócaigh/Croke Park, Dublin 3
Tel: +353 (0) 1 865 8651 mail: info@camogie.ie www.camogie.ie
INTRODUCTION3
1 YOUNG PLAYERS 5
3 PARENTS/GUARDIANS14
4 SUPPORTERS18
5 REFEREES19
7 THE CLUB23
8 SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN31
10 ANTI-BULLYING STATEMENT34
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Maintaining appropriate levels of behaviour
in our work with children and young people
INTRODUCTION
Throughout this booklet the terms children, young people and young
players may be used when referring to any person who is under 18
years of age, regardless of what team or age group they play with.
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necessary and appropriate so as to protect the integrity of our work
with children and young people and also to ensure that they receive
the best possible care, attention and protection while participating
in our Games. The Children’s Officer shall have a central role to play
in promoting and implementing the Code at Club and County level
and if called upon to assist in processing breaches of the Code as
appropriate.
This Code applies to all young players under 18 years of age, and
those who assist them in the preparation and playing of our games,
regardless of competition or age groups. Clubs and County Boards
who are responsible for organising our games at local level are
obliged to implement the Code of Behaviour in the preparation of
their teams and players for all competitions and at all levels including
Club blitzes, inter Club games, County development squads and inter
County games and at training sessions.
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1 YOUNG PLAYERS
The term young players also refers to children i.e. any person who is
under 18 years of age, regardless of what team or age group they play
with.
Young Players, and those who work with them in our Associations are
required to ‘sign up’ and abide by this Code of Behaviour and to any
other policies or codes in our Clubs or Associations.
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YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD ALWAYS:
• Play fairly, do their best and enjoy themselves.
• Respect fellow team members regardless of ability, cultural or
ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
• Support fellow team members regardless of whether they do
well or not.
• Represent their team, their Club and their family with pride and
dignity.
• Respect all Coaches, Officials and their opponents.
• Be gracious in defeat and modest in victory.
• Shake hands before and after a game as part of the Give
Respect Get Respect initiative, irrespective of the result.
• Inform their Coach/Mentor/Manager in advance if they are
unavailable for training and games.
• Take due care of Club equipment.
• Know that it is acceptable to talk to the Club Children’s Officer
with any concerns or questions they may have.
• Adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour and their Club’s
Code of Discipline.
• Tell somebody else if they or others have been harmed in any
way.
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• Never consume non-prescribed drugs or performance
enhancing supplements.
• Never use social media to discuss team mates, opponents,
coaches, match officials or other individuals.
This may require their fellow team members being spoken to by the
team mentors so as to address the legal status of the under 18 yr.
olds and to emphasise that adults must always conduct themselves
in an appropriate manner and an assurance that the adults will not
encourage or facilitate the under 18 yr. olds to participate in adult
socialising or activity. Mentors of adult teams that include underage
players must be vetted, must have attended child safeguarding
training and must have a minimum coaching qualification.
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2 COACHES, MENTORS AND TRAINERS
RECRUITMENT OF COACHES
All Coaches working with young people and children are required
to be suitable for their chosen role(s), and should be appropriately
trained, qualified and supported to fulfil such roles. All persons
working or volunteering for such roles are required to:
• Undertake agreed vetting and background Police checks within
the jurisdiction(s) in which they operate
• Attend relevant Gaelic Games child safeguarding training
• Possess a coaching qualification relevant to their role as
recognised by their Association
Coaches of adult teams, which includes any player under 18 years of
age, must also undertake the vetting, child safeguarding training and
coaching requirements as outlined above.
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• Recognise the development needs and capacity of all underage
players, regardless of their ability, by emphasising participation
for all while avoiding excessive training and competition. Skills
development and personal satisfaction should have priority
over competition when working with underage players.
• Ensure all those eligible to participate in any team within the
Club are provided with an opportunity to do so with preference
given to playing in their own age group.
• Develop an understanding of relevant coaching methods
and ensure that they have the appropriate level of coaching
accreditation.
• Do not equate losing with failure and do not develop a
preoccupation with medals and trophies. The level of
improvement made by underage players is the best indicator of
effective coaching.
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CONDUCT OF COACHES WHEN WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with children
based on mutual trust and respect.
• Challenge Bullying in any form whether physical or emotional.
Bullying is not acceptable behaviour be it from a young person,
coach, parent/guardian, spectator or match official.
• Don’t shout at or lecture players or reprimand/ridicule them
when they make a mistake. Children learn best through trial and
error. Children and young people should not be afraid to risk
error so as to learn.
• The use of any form of physical punishment is prohibited as is
any form of physical response to misbehaviour, unless it is by
way of restraint.
• Avoid incidents of horse play or role play or telling jokes etc. that
could be misinterpreted.
• Never undertake any form of therapy or hypnosis, in the training
of children.
• Never encourage players to consume non-prescribed drugs or
take performance enhancing supplements.
• Do not make energy enhancing products available to children.
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• Where a team consist of both boys and girls, and for the
avoidance of doubt, the coaching team must also consist of
both male and female personnel while male only teams must
include at least one male coach and female only teams must
include at least one female coach.
BEST PRACTICE
• Ensure that all of your players are suitably and safely attired
to play their chosen sport. e.g. helmets (Hurling and Camogie),
goggles (Handball), shin guards, gum shields (Football).
• As a coach always be punctual and properly attired.
• Be accompanied by at least one other adult at coaching
sessions, games and in underage team dressing rooms.
• Abide by supervision ratios that recommend a ratio of one adult
for 8 children with under 12 years of age teams and a ratio of
1:10 for children over 12 years of age. While abiding by such
ratios a coach must always be accompanied by at least one
other suitably qualified adult at all times.
• Clubs may choose to appoint suitable persons to the role of
Supervisor, i.e. Supervisor of Children. A supervisor is not a
coach, but a person appointed to assist in normal supervisory
roles which could include access and entry to club grounds,
registration, dressing room duties, supervision at away trips etc.
A Supervisor must be an adult, must be vetted and must be a
member of our Association. Supervisors may be included in the
calculations for adult to child ratios. Should a Club or County
wish to appoint a Supervisor of Children to work at Club, Cúl or
County Camps they must in addition to the above requirements
also complete the Camp Assistants Child Safeguarding Training.
• The number of coaches required will naturally depend on the
number of children attending a training session, camp, game or
other activity. When assessing how many coaches are required
always note that Supervisors and Camps Assistants do not have
a coaching role.
• Where a team consist of both boys and girls, and for the
avoidance of doubt, the coaching team must also consist of
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both male and female personnel while male only teams must
include at least one male coach and female only teams must
include at least one female coach
• Set realistic – stretching but achievable – performance goals for
your players and teams.
• Keep a record of attendance at training and at games by both
players and coaches.
• Rotate the team captaincy and the method used for selecting
teams so that the same children are not always selected to the
exclusion of others.
•A fford meaningful playing time to young players so as to assist in
the development of their playing skills, within their own age groups.
• Keep a record of any injuries and actions subsequently taken.
Ensure that another official referee/team mentor is present
when a player is being attended to and can corroborate the
relevant details.
• Make adequate provision for First Aid services.
• Do not encourage or permit players to play while injured.
• Inform parents/guardians if their child has been injured or
becomes unwell at games and training as soon as is practical.
• Be aware of any special medical or dietary requirements of
players as indicated on the medical consent/registration forms
or as informed by parents/guardians.
• Be willing to keep the necessary and emergency medication of
players in a safe and accessible place in accordance with the
wishes and permission of the parents/guardians.
• Do not administer medication or medical aid unless you are
willing to do so and have received the necessary training to
administer such aid.
• Use mobile phones, if deemed appropriate, only via a group text
or email system for communicating with the parents/guardians
of players. Any exception to this form of group texting can only be
proceeded with following permission from parents/guardians.
• Do not communicate individually by text, email or via social
network sites and or apps with underage players.
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• Do not engage in communications with underage players via
social network sites.
• Encourage parents/guardians to play an active role in organising
and assisting various activities for your teams and your Club.
• If it is necessary to transport a child/young person in your
car, ensure that they are seated in a rear seat with seat belts
securely fastened and that all drivers are adequately insured.
• With the exception of their own child a coach should not transport
a child alone, except in emergency or exceptional circumstances.
• Ensure that all dressing rooms and the general areas that are
occupied by your players and other Club personnel, prior to,
during or immediately following the completion of any match
are kept clean and are not damaged in any way.
• Should you be aware of or have concerns regarding the possible
abuse of a child you should report this to the relevant statutory
authority or may seek the assistance of your Designated Liaison
Person (DLP) so that they may assist you in forwarding the
concern to the relevant statutory authority. All such reports
must also be forwarded to your Association’s Mandated Person,
without delay.
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3 PARENTS/GUARDIANS
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• Never embarrass a child or use sarcastic remarks towards a
player.
• Applaud good play from all teams.
• Do not criticise playing performances. Identify how
improvements may be made.
• Do not seek to unfairly affect a game or player.
• Do not enter the field of play unless specifically invited to do so
by an official in charge.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS SHOULD:
• Complete and return the annual registration/permission and
medical consent forms for their child’s participation in the Club.
• Inform the Coaches, and any other relevant Club personnel, of
any changes in their child’s medical or dietary requirements
prior to coaching sessions, games or other activities.
• Ensure that their child punctually attends coaching sessions/
games or other activities.
• Provide their child with adequate clothing and equipment as
may be required for the playing of our games including for
example helmets, shin guards, gum shields etc.
• Ensure that the nutrition/hydration and hygiene needs of their
child are met.
• Never encourage your child(ren) to consume non-prescribed
drugs or take performance enhancing supplements.
• Listen to what their child may have to say.
• Show approval whether the team wins, loses or draws a game.
• Never attempt to meet their own needs and aspirations for success
and achievement through their children’s participation in games.
• If a parent has any issues to raise regarding their child’s
participation or performance in a team they may raise this with
the team coach(es) but should do so in a constructive and non-
confrontational manner and not in the company or vicinity of
young players or other parents.
• Complaints about the conduct or practice of a coach should be
brought the attention of the relevant Club or County Children’s
Officer.
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• Support your Club by becoming an active member and by
participating in Club activities.
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4 SUPPORTERS
Young Players are eager to enjoy and benefit from the support
they receive from supporters parents, guardians, friends and other
members of the Club who attend our games. Active, loyal and well
behaved supporters are always welcome to attend and support our
games but should be aware that their conduct will reflect upon the
team, players and Clubs that they support and represent.
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5 REFEREES
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Club or County Children’s Officers.
• Undertake agreed vetting and background Police checks within
the jurisdiction in which they work and attend relevant child
safeguarding training.
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6 GIVE RESPECT – GET RESPECT
The RESPECT campaign applies at all levels and amongst all players
regardless of age, competition or ability. The key participants in
the Give Respect – Get Respect campaign are not just the Players
themselves but Coaches, Clubs, Parents, Referees and Supporters.
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• Organise half time exhibition games during Club and inter
County League and Championship Games that promote the
principles of the RESPECT campaign in association with schools,
other Clubs and Cumann na mBunscol.
• Clubs should ensure that the coaches of underage teams are
aware of and also implement the Give Respect – Get Respect
initiative.
RESPECT
• Responsible
• Encouraging
• Supportive
• Positive
• Enabling
• Considerate
• Tolerant
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7 THE CLUB
All Clubs that cater for underage players must do so with a child
centred approach and philosophy that recognises that the welfare of
the child is paramount.
While the purpose of any specified role and the frequency of activity
by an individual may influence the immediate necessity to have
such persons vetted it is recommended that Clubs should act on
the side of caution and where deemed appropriate seek the vetting
and child safeguarding training of individuals relevant to their roles.
Such individuals could include bus drivers of underage club teams
employed by the Club, parents who regularly drive children to games
on behalf of the club, physios etc.
Clubs must also provide those that work on our behalf with the
necessary supports so as to enable them fulfil their roles. Clubs must
ensure that those chosen to work with children and young people are
at all times competent and confident in their roles and have received
relevant child welfare and sports related training, as provided or
instructed by our Associations to enable them fulfil such roles.
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CLUBS SHOULD PROMOTE QUALITY PARTICIPATION BY:
• Adopting the Code of Behaviour as a basic level of agreement
between the Club and their players, their coaches, parents/
guardians and supporters and others who work with young
people.
• Leading by example and ensuring that a user friendly and child
centred approach is adopted in our work with young people and
that equal opportunities are available for all to participate in our
games and activities, regardless of an individual’s ability.
• Developing effective procedures for responding to and
recording all attendances, incidents, accidents and injuries.
• Accessing relevant information on Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Prevention Programmes and promoting training in this
area of health awareness for relevant Club personnel.
• Distributing information on Anti-Bullying strategies in our work
with young people and by adopting and implementing an Anti-
Bullying statement in the Club.
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• Not imposing responsibilities or roles on young people that may
be inappropriate to their age.
• Respecting the rights, dignity and worth of all players and
treating them equally regardless of their age, gender, ability,
ethnic origin, cultural background or religion.
• Creating pathways for young people to participate in our games
not just as players but by affording them other developmental
opportunities including training to become referees, coaches etc.
• Ensuring that when the team may travel away and stay
overnight that separate sleeping facilities are provided for
all adults and for young people. Similarly, for mixed groups,
separate sleeping quarters for males and females shall
be required.
• When a group consists of both males and females, that an
adequate adult to player ratio of male and female coaches
is present.
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DEVELOP BEST PRACTICE IN CLUB STRUCTURES AND
ADMINISTRATION BY:
• Ensuring that the Juvenile Section of the Club is structured
in accordance with good practice guidelines and that young
people are afforded a role in decision making at an appropriate
level.
• Ensuring all those eligible to participate in any team within the
Club are provided with an opportunity to do so.
• Ensuring that all Club members are aware as to their
responsibilities to all children and young people.
• Appointing a Children’s Officer whose role shall include
the monitoring of the child centred ethos of the Club and
compliance with any policies and guidelines as issued by the
Club, by our Associations, or by statutory authorities and
agencies in their jurisdiction.
• Appointing a Designated Liaison Person whose role shall include
liaising with Statutory Authorities and assisting members
in relation to the reporting of allegations, concerns and/or
suspicions of child abuse.
• Ensuring that all players are covered by their relevant Injury
Scheme and that all premises etc. in use by your Club and
players are equally covered for property/liability insurance as
deemed necessary.
• Adopting procedures that facilitate the privacy and safety of
all young people in the Club and that all such procedures are
maintained and regularly reviewed so as to ensure that young
people feel safe and are safe in the Club.
• Seeking the agreement of parents/guardians when their sons/
daughters under 18 years of age are invited into adult squads.
Boundaries of behaviour in adult groups are normally different
from the boundaries that apply to underage teams and squads.
• Appointing a Club Code of Behaviour (Underage) Hearings
Committee, comprising of three people, as outlined in detail
in the Code of Behaviour (Underage). This Committee shall be
appointed and mandated by the Club Executive to hear any
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alleged breaches of the Code of Behaviour (Underage) and
to reach a determination following their enquiries as to what
sanction, if any, may apply in the event of a breach of the Code
of Behaviour (Underage).
• Adopting, on an annual basis, the Club Child Safeguarding
Statement which must be made known to Club members and
put on prominent display in the Club premises.
• Ensure that Club members are aware of our Child Safeguarding
procedures including the policy documents Code of Behaviour
(Underage) and the Guidance for Dealing with and Reporting
Allegations or Concerns of Abuse and of our responsibilities
to report concerns and allegations of abuse to the relevant
statutory authorities and to the Association’s Mandated Person,
as required.
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DEALING WITH ALLEGED BREACHES
OF THE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR (UNDERAGE)
AT CLUB LEVEL
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DEALING WITH ALLEGED BREACHES
OF THE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR (UNDERAGE)
AT COUNTY LEVEL
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8 SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN – GAELIC GAMES
ASSOCIATIONS’ AGREED PROCEDURES
The adoption of such agreed documents alone will not achieve this
aim. However, the continuous commitment and implementation
of such good practices by dedicated volunteers at Club, County,
Provincial and National levels, with the cooperation and support of
an equally dedicated cohort of staff, will assist us as we seek to create
a safe environment for young people in which to grow and develop.
Equally so the role of parents in supporting our work and the vigilance
of our members as we jointly pursue this aim.
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Your Club Crest Child Safeguarding Statement
The Gaelic Athletic Associations (GAA, The basic aims of the Gaelic Athletic dedicated cohort of staff all of whom are
LGFA, Camogie, Handball and Rounders) Associations include fostering and developing committed to the safeguarding of children
in accordance with our Code of Behaviour our Gaelic Games and Irish cultural activities and young people in our Association as we
(Underage), policies, procedures and our among young people and children. These seek to create a safe environment for young
legislative requirements have agreed this games and related activities are organised and people to grow and develop.
Child Safeguarding Statement which is promoted by dedicated volunteers at Club,
binding on all members and units of our County, Provincial and National levels with
Associations. the cooperation and support of an equally
PROCEDURES The following procedures contained in our risk assessment support our intention to
Our Child Safeguarding Statement has been safeguard children while they are availing of our services.
prepared in accordance with the legislative • Procedure in respect to the management of • Procedure for the reporting of child
requirements contained in the Children allegations of abuse against any member, protection or welfare concerns to the
First Act 2015, Children’s First: National non-member or staff or volunteer of a child Association, Tusla and or Gateway Team
Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of availing of our services as applicable
Children (2017), the Children (NI) Order 1995,
• Procedure for the safe recruitment and • Procedure for appointing a relevant person
Tusla’s Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy,
selection of workers and volunteers to work i.e. the Children’s Officer (National, Club
Procedure and Practice and as required by our
with children and young people and County as appropriate) who is the
Association rules.
• Procedure for provision of and access relevant person for the purpose of this
to Gaelic Games child safeguarding statement (see name below)
training and information including the
identification of the occurrence of harm
MANDATED PERSON
GAA/Rounders Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichíl mandatedperson@gaa.ie
The Mandated Person, who has a legal
obligation to report harm of children as per Camogie Roberta Farrell mandatedperson@camogie.ie
legislation and who has been employed for
the purpose of performing the child welfare Handball John Kelly mandatedperson.handball@gaa.ie
and protection functions within each of our
Associations is: LGFA Paula Prunty mandatedperson@lgfa.ie
The GAA aims to create a supportive environment where any form of bullying is
unacceptable. We adopt a whole organisational approach to addressing bullying
and are committed to implementing structures and relevant training to deal with
allegations of bullying. Incidents of bullying are regarded as serious breaches of our
Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport - Our Games Our Code. We are committed to
achieving an ethos of respect so as to maximise the potential of all our members
when playing or participating in our Gaelic Games.
DEFINITION
Bullying is defined as repeated aggression, be it verbal, psychological or physical,
conducted by an individual or group against others.
If you are aware of or have a concern that bullying behaviour is happening within
your Club you should report the matter to your Club Children’s Officer.
We recognise that incidents of bullying are a breach of the Code of Behaviour and
of our Give Respect - Get Respect initiative and all such incidents will be dealt with
accordingly.
Name of Club
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CODE DECLARATION/SIGNATORY
PLEASE CUT OUT THIS PANEL AND RETURN IT TO YOUR CLUB
CHILDREN’S OFFICER OR OTHER NOMINATED OFFICIAL IN YOUR
CLUB.
DECLARATION
Date:
Signed: (Parent/Guardian)
Date:
Signed: (Coach/Referee)
Date:
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CHILD/YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
[AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AT
www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/administrators/membership-registration [
This template Child/Youth Membership Form, which may be amended as required, seeks that certain
information be made available in relation to your child (e.g. medical data, permission for medical
treatment, parent/guardian contact details). This information is only required at Club level and not
for general registration purposes. Other options include use of photography and general club activity
notification which should also be brought to the attention of those registering their children in the
Association.
Ainm/Name: _____________________________________________________________
Seoladh/Address: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _____/_____/_______
Gender: ______________
I hereby apply to _______________________ Club (‘the Club) for membership of the Club and the
Association.
I subscribe to and undertake to further the aims and objectives of (Association) to abide by its Rules
including the Code of Behaviour (Underage), which is available at: http://gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-welfare-and-
protection/
Medical Information
Please outline any medical information (i.e. allergies, conditions, medication) which may impact on your
child’s health, welfare or behaviour while participating in our activities.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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· I consent to the processing of the personal medical data as outlined above for the purpose of
administering medical assistance to my child if required.
· In the event of illness/injury, I give permission for medical treatment to be administered by a
nominated first aider, or by suitably qualified medical practitioners.
· If I cannot be contacted and my child requires emergency hospital treatment, I authorise a qualified
medical practitioner to provide emergency treatment or medication.
I have read the important Data Protection information on the reverse of this form and have given my
consent, by ticking the boxes and signing below, for my information to be used as follows: (Please tick as
appropriate)
To provide me on my own behalf and on behalf of my child with updates regarding Club activities such
as games, training, meetings and club events
To provide me with details of Club fundraising activities including, social occasions,
ticket sales etc.
I am aware that my child’s photograph or video image may be taken whilst attending or participating in
games or activities connected with the Club and I consent to it being used in the promotion of Gaelic
Games, print, online/digital and social media mediums of communication
I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time by writing to the [Club or my Association].
I understand my rights under Data Protection legislation, as outlined on later on this form
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IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION AS IT WOULD APPLY TO THE GAA
The following Privacy Information is being provided to you as outlined in the General Data Protection
Regulation. It is intended to inform you of how the Personal Information provided on this form will be
used, by whom and for what purposes. If you are unclear on any aspect of this form, or want any further
information, please contact the GAA’s Data Protection Officer on 01 8658600 or dataprotection@gaa.ie
Who is the data controller?
The Club and the GAA are Joint Data Controllers of the Personal Data and contact details for the Club are as
follows [Club Name, Address, Phone / email].
Who is the Data Protection Officer for the GAA and the Club?
Details of the GAA’s Data Protection Officer are available on the GAA’s website gaa.ie/dataprotection. You
can contact our Data Protection Officer by emailing dataprotection@gaa.ie or by calling 01 8658600, if you
have any questions or wish to make any request in relation to your personal data.
What is the purpose of processing my Personal Data?
The purpose for processing your Personal Data is that it is necessary for the performance of a contract in
order to register and maintain your membership with the Club and the GAA. The purpose is also to keep
you informed of GAA events and fundraisers. We will only use your personal data for this second purpose
if you have provided your explicit consent for this by ticking the boxes on this form and indicated your
contact preferences and signed below those boxes. If you provide your child’s medical information and
your explicit consent for the Club to process this information this information shall only be processed for
the purpose of administering medical assistance and where necessary the information provided shall be
shared with qualified medical practitioners.
Will anyone else receive a copy of my Personal Data?
Your Personal Data can be accessed by certain members of the County Committees, Provincial Councils and
the Central Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association in connection with their administrative functions. This
will be done in accordance with our data protection policy only.
In the event of an injury or insurance claim, details of your claim which will include your Personal Data will
be passed to GAA Insurance Brokers, Marsh Ireland, Marsh House, 25-28 Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2.
Where is your Personal Data stored?
Your personal data will be stored in the Club and electronically on the GAA Membership Database which is
provided by Servasport Ltd, 11th Floor, Causeway Tower, 9A James Street South, Belfast, BT2 8DN.
Who is Servasport Limited?
Servasport Limited is a “data processor” who hosts the database on which your information is stored. We
have a contract in place with Servasport Limited to ensure your Personal Data is stored safely and securely.
How long will your Personal Data be stored for?
Your Personal Data will be held for the duration of your Membership and it will be deleted by us shortly
thereafter in the event that you resign your Membership or you are expelled in accordance with the Official
Guide. However, we may retain your Personal Data after your Membership ceases if we decide that it is strictly
necessary and proportionate to do so in the circumstances in accordance with our data retention policy.
How can I obtain a copy of the Personal Data held by the Club/GAA?
You have the right to request a copy of all of your Personal Data and can do so by contacting us. This
information will be provided to you within one month.
What are my privacy rights relating to my Personal Data?
You also have the right to have your Personal Data updated, rectified, or deleted if you so wish. You have
the right to object to your Personal Data being processed and to withdraw your consent to processing - You
can do so by contacting us at the details above.
Where can I get further information?
Further information regarding your rights can be obtained through the Data Protection Commission, Canal
House, Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois, or on the website www.dataprotection.ie
How do I make a complaint or report a breach?
Should you wish to make a complaint or report a breach in relation to your Personal Data, you can do so by
emailing the Data Protection Commission using the following email address: info@dataprotection.ie.
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Maintaining appropriate levels of behaviour
in our work with children and young people
Third Edition
February 2020
Produced by the
Produced by the National Child Safeguarding Committee in association with
Cumann Lúthcleas Gael, Cumann Camógaíochta, Cumann Peil Gael n mBan,
Liathróid Láimhe CLG na hÉireann and Comhairle Cluiche Corr na hÉireann.