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Code of Behaviour when working with under age players

Let us ensure that everyone working on our behalf emphasises FAIR PLAY, RESPECT, EQUALITY,

SAFETY and NO DISCRIMINATION in all aspects of our work with children and young people.12

Parents/Guardians

Parents/Guardians have an inuential role to play in assisting and encouraging

their children to fully participate in Gaelic Games, whether by playing our games

or attending training or coaching sessions.

In common with coaches and club personnel the parents/guardians of under age

players should act as role models for their children as they participate in Gaelic

Games.

Parents/Guardians should encourage their child to:

Alwaysplaybytherules.

Improvetheirskillslevels.

Appreciateeverybodyontheirteam,regardlessofability.

Maintainabalancedandhealthylifestylewithregardtoexercise,food,restand

play.Advicemaybesoughtifnecessaryfromclubocialsonthisissue.

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Code of Behaviour when working with under age players

Let us ensure that everyone working on our behalf emphasises FAIR PLAY, RESPECT, EQUALITY,

SAFETY and NO DISCRIMINATION in all aspects of our work with children and young people.13

Parents/Guardians should lead by example:

Adoptapositiveattitudetotheirchildrensparticipationinourgames.

Respectocialsdecisionsandencouragechildrentodolikewise.

Donotexertunduepressureonyourchild.

Neveradmonishyourownchildoranyotherchildfortheirstandardofplay.

Berealisticintheirexpectations.

Showapprovalforeort,notjustresults.

Avoidaskingachildoryoungperson,Howmuchdidyouscoretodayorwhat

didyouwinbyorwhatdidyouloseby.Askthemdidtheyenjoythemselves.

Neverembarrassachildorusesarcasticremarkstowardsaplayer.

Applaudgoodplayfromallteams.

Donotcriticiseplayingperformances.Identifyhowimprovementsmaybe

made.

Donotseektounfairlyaectagameorplayer.

Donotentertheeldofplayunlessspecicallyinvitedtodosobyanocialin

charge.

Parents/Guardians should:

Completeandreturntheregistration/permissionandmedicalconsentforms

fortheirchildsparticipationintheclub.

Informthecoaches,andanyotherrelevantclubpersonnel,ofanychangesin

theirchildsmedicalordietaryrequirementspriortocoachingsessions,games

or other activities.

Ensurethattheirchildpunctuallyattendscoachingsessions/gamesorother

activites.

Providetheirchildwithadequateclothingandequipmentasmayberequired

fortheplayingofourgamesincludingforexamplehelmets,shinguards,gum

shields etc

Ensurethatthenutrition/hydrationandhygieneneedsoftheirchildaremet.

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Code of Behaviour when working with under age players

Let us ensure that everyone working on our behalf emphasises FAIR PLAY, RESPECT, EQUALITY,

SAFETY and NO DISCRIMINATION in all aspects of our work with children and young people.14

Listentowhattheirchildmayhavetosay.

Showapprovalwhethertheteamwins,losesordrawsagame.

Neverattempttomeettheirownneedsandaspirationsforsuccessand

achievementthroughtheirchildrensparticipationingames.

Parents/Guardians should assist their club by:

Showingappreciationtovolunteers,mentorsandclubocials.

Attendingtrainingandgamesonaregularbasis.

Assistingintheorganisingofclubactivitiesandeventsasrequested.

Respectingtherights,dignityandworthofeverypersonandbytreating

eachoneequallyregardlessofage,gender,ability,ethnicorigin,cultural

background or religion

Parents/Guardians have the right to:

Knowtheirchildissafeandtomakeacomplaintiftheybelievethattheirchilds

safety is in any way compromised.

Beinformedofproblems/concernsrelatingtotheirchild.

Beinformediftheirchildgetsinjured.

Complainiftheyhaveconcernsaboutthestandardofcoaching.

Haveasayinrelationtodecisionsbeingmadewithintheclub.