GAA Policies
Please note –Cuala operate as a ‘One Club’ model and implement & adhere to all GAA Policies & Procedures outlined in the Code of Behaviour.
LINKS TO SPECIFIC AREAS:
Child Safeguarding Statement (prominently displayed in Clubhouse/Dressing rooms & Club Website)
- Recruitment & Selection of Coaches, Supervisors & Other Volunteers
- Maintaining Good Practice & Behaviour
- Dealing with Alleged Breaches of the Code of Behaviour
- Organising Club Activities for Underage Players
- Dealing with Allegations or Concerns of Abuse
- Tackling Bullying in your club
- Organising Activities & Away Trips (Underage)
- Cuala – Anti-Bullying statement
- Children’s Officer / Designated Liaison Person
- Club & County Children’s Officer
- Club & County Designated Liaison Person
Codes of Conduct
- GAA Code of Behaviour Download pdf (external link)
- Code of Behaviour Declaration (To be signed by Coaches)
- Club Code of Conduct – Coaches and Volunteers
Club Policies
Working with Underage Children
This Code of Behaviour (Underage) affirms the policy position that all coaches who work with children and young people must:
• Undergo vetting or police background checks
• Must attend relevant child safeguarding training as approved by our Associations
• Must obtain a minimum coaching qualification
Garda Vetting
It is a criminal offence, for a person acting on behalf of the GAA, or for the GAA as an Association to permit any person to commence working with children on behalf of the Association without that person first obtaining a vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau in respect of the role for which they have been recruited. It is also a breach of GAA rule if you are working with children or vulnerable adults on behalf of the Association and have not been vetted.
Safeguarding
All coaches/volunteers working with children under 18yrs must attend & complete the GAA Safeguarding training course.
Records of all coach/volunteer Vetting lists, Safeguarding lists and Coaching qualification certs are held by the Club. It is the responsibility of each coach/volunteer to ensure that their records for Vetting & Safeguarding are up-to-date.
Minimum Coaching Qualification
The minimum coaching qualification required by the GAA is Foundation level training.
GAA Concussion Guidelines
Helmet Standards
Special Congress in November 2013 passed motions in relation to the requirement to wear a helmet with a facial guard that meets the standard set out in IS:355 or other replacement standard as determined by the National Safety Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
Download pdf (external link)
Mouthguards
Mouthguards are mandatory for players in all age grades, in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. This rule has been mandatory for players in all age grades since January 1st 2014.
Download pdf (external link)