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Cuala safe return to play
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Team Covid Supervisor

  • Confirming that all attendees at training have submitted Health Questionnaires (1st Session) and health declarations (all subsequent sessions)
  • Ensure attendance record system is in place – in the event that contact tracing or other intervention is required.
  • Ensure that hand sanitiser station is in situ (pitch side)
  • Ensure COVID Signage is pitch side for training sessions
  • Making necessary representations to the Club Covid Officer or a member of the Club Executive with regard to any Covid-19 concerns.
  • Reporting any areas of non-compliance immediately to the Club Covid Officer or a member of the Club Executive and ensuring that these are addressed.
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Parent and Guardian

  • Parents/Guardians of underage players must complete the GAA  eLearning module  prior to return to training
  • They must complete a Health Questionnaire (online) – first return session only – and a health declaration for all subsequent training sessions.
  • Arrive as close as possible to the training start time, be punctual for pick-ups to help minimise risks
  • Advise the team Covid Officer, Club Covid Officer or member of the Executive if a player has a confirmed case of Covid (to aid contract tracing)
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Team

  • Be the club ‘Hero’s‘ – always do the right thing and support each other through these very difficult times
  • Stay connected – especially with any of the players that can’t make it back training due to family circumstances (vulnerable person in the home)
  • Stay safe, and take responsibility for the safe return to training and playing – listen to what your team Covid Supervisor, coach or mentor says about your safe return and take on board any ‘reminders‘ they might give
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Player and Mentor

  • Mentors/players must complete the GAA  eLearning module  prior to return to training
  • Responsible for completing the Health Questionnaire (online) – first return session only – and that a health declaration for all subsequent training sessions.
  • Adhere to strict Gov/Health protocols before/after training , eg., distance,hygiene etc
  • Each Player and Mentor shall ensure compliance with Covid-19 guidelines within their own area and for the health and safety of their colleagues.
  • Advise your team Covid Supervisor, club Covid Officer or member of the Executive if there is a confirmed case of Covid within your group (to aid contract tracing)
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Team Manager

  • Responsible for overseeing player, management team and support personnel full compliance.
  • Acknowledge, assist & fully support the role of the Covid Supervisor
  • Ensure that a recording system is in place for all attendees at the training session
  • Ensure that GAA protocols for training sessions are implemented (POD size, no sharing of water bottles etc)
  • Ensure that a cleaning system for all equipment (post session) operates.
  • Reinforce the COVID-19 message – wash hands,cover mouth /nose when sneezing,physical distancing, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, spitting etc
  • Advise your team Covid Supervisor, club Covid Officer or member of the Executive if there is a confirmed case of Covid within your group (to aid contract tracing)
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Club Executive

  • Responsible for ensuring that a Covid Supervisor is assigned to each team
  • Ensure that a robust system operates for recording attendance at training/playing by each team
  • Provide an Induction briefing for all Covid Supervisors on their role and responsibilities
  • Ensure the full cooperation of participating officials, coaches, mentors, players, and allied support personnel
  • Consider advise/recommendations/strategies provided by the Club Covid Officer to minimise risks
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe return environment is in place for all attendees at training/playing locations
  • Ensure that the GAA protocols around the ‘Safe Return to Play’ are communicated to all members
  • Provide a scheduling and recording system for all pitches/training areas allocated to teams
  • Keep all players/parents/guardians/mentors/staff updated on any GAA  communications that relate to Safe Return
  • Provide Covid signage at each training location
  • Review Risk Assessment for each location used for training/playing
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Club Covid Officer

  • Liaise with and support the team COVID Officers
  • Advice and support the Club Executive on its COVID-19 strategy for a safe return to train/play