Child Safeguarding & Protection
The Association and its sister organisations recently launched the updated online version of Code of Behaviour (Underage). This Code has been agreed between the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Camogie Association, GAA Handball and GAA Rounders.
The Code replaces all previous Codes and is a mandatory Code of Behaviour for all Gaelic Games Associations in our work with underage players. It is a comprehensive good practice guidance publication and we are anxious that as many players, coaches, parents and other Club personnel have immediate access to its contents.
Code of Behaviour (Underage)
Section 1 Code of Behaviour (Underage) & Child Safeguarding Policy Statement
Section 2 Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment & Child Safeguarding Statement
Section 3 Maintaining Good Practice & Behaviour
Section 4 Dealing with Alleged Breaches of the Code of Behaviour
Section 5 Recruitment & Selection of Coaches, Supervisors & other Volunteers
Section 6 Player Injury Funds & Insurance
Section 7 Club & County Children's Officer
Section 8 Club & County Designated Liaison Person
Section 9 Organising Club Activities for Underage Players
Section 11 Dealing with Allegations or Concerns of Abuse
International Safeguarding Code of Behaviour (Underage)
In February 2024, Central Council approved our International Safeguarding Code of Behaviour (Underage) for our units overseas who are working with underage. This Code is a mandatory Code of Behaviour for all our Gaelic Games overseas units in our work with underage players. It is a comprehensive good practice guidance publication and we are anxious that as many players, coaches, parents and other Club personnel have immediate access to its contents.
International Safeguarding Section 1 Child Safeguarding Policy Statement
International Safeguarding Section 2 Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment
International Safeguarding Section 3 Maintaining Good Practice & Behaviour
International Safeguarding Section 4 Dealing with Alleged Breaches of the Code
International Safeguarding Section 5 Recruitment & Selection
International Safeguarding Section 7 Children's Officer
International Safeguarding Section 9 Organising Club Activities