Code of Behaviour (Underage)

The GAA 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.

Section 1 Code of Behaviour (Underage) & Child Safeguarding Policy Statement – Introduction, Index & Appendix

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

Section 12 Tackling Bullying in your Club

Appendices