Club Manual - Ulster GAA

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5. GO Games What are the Go Games? These are small – sided skill development games – known as First Touch U.8, Quick Touch U. 10, Smart Touch U.12 and Super Touch age 13+ - that have been devised for Hurling and Gaelic Football. Go Games. The flexibility associated with the Go Games allows parents and participants take ownership and ensure that ALL players are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential. Why are they so important? The games are designed to ensure that all participants play to learn, learn to compete and, in the fullness of time, compete to win as they progress through the following phases: recreation (fun do) phase; development (can do) phase; talent transfer (want to) phase and elite performance (will do) phase. The Go Games make a valuable contribution to the promotion of Gaelic games because they: • Propagate the principles of Fair Play by ensuring that ALL participants are afforded the opportunity to play for the full duration of each game (no substitutes), and that due respect is displayed for the playing rules, opposition and match officials • sportsmanship – ALL participants endeavour to play by the rules and avoid gamesmanship • Cater for the developmental needs of ALL young players. This involves the use of modified playing rules and equipment that reflect the age group and the ability level of participants • Ensure that ALL participants derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement: The GO Games endeavour to ensure that ALL children have fun, make friends, keep fit and experience a sense of achievement • Provide for the selection of teams in a variety of innovative ways: Teams can be selected based on age, physical size, residence, school, or randomly selected or selected based on the basis of mix and match etc. • Minimise the likelihood of outcomes such as winning taking precedence over the process of development. Players are at all times encouraged to strive to achieve their full potential • Eliminate the likelihood of players succumbing to the anxieties and fears that arise when they feel they “have to win”. Such fears generally emanate from a fear of losing • Cultivate a culture of skill development. The U-Can Skill Awards have been developed to dovetail with the Go Games • Offer an attractive alternative to passive and sedentary lifestyles • Encourage parents/guardians to take an active involvement as either mentors or supportive spectators, as distinct from simply dropping kids off at training • Assist with the development of life skills as participants grow in maturity. Players are encouraged to take individual responsibility, learn to deal with adversity and develop an appreciation of the need for discipline, commitment and team cohesion • Provide a basis for developing social links with other units of the Association, and to give practical expression to the GAA’s Code of Best Practice for Youth Sport N.B. The playing rules for First, Quick and Smart Touch are not necessarily set in stone. The games are however underpinned by the principle of ensuring that ALL participants get to play for the duration of each game. Furthermore, intrinsic motivation rather than external awards (medals and/or trophies) underpin participation in the 58 59
6. Code of Conduct for Officials Dealing with Young Players Gear-Up for FREE with Gaelic Telecom Club & Team Development Gaelic Telecom have increased their involvement at club and team level with the introduction of their ‘Training Gear’ programme, whereby Clubs and individual Teams can obtain SAQ (Speed, Agility & Quickness) Training Equipment, absolutely FREE. This initiative is in conjunction with their existing Home and Business Telephone fund raising initiative for GAA Clubs (see Page ??) wherein members can receive a cheaper telephone service with 15% of their call spend going directly back to their nominated Club and/or County. This is a unique opportunity for individual Teams within your Club to acquire the latest training Equipment free of charge. Through the ‘Training Gear’ initiative, for each & every member and supporter of your Club that join Gaelic Telecom, your Club and its teams will be awarded Training Points. Your Club can use these points to select Free of Charge SAQ Training Equipment, which will enhance your Club & Team Training development now and in the future. For Further Details call Gaelic Telecom on 1890 929 100 or visit www.gaelictelecom.ie The GAA has a long tradition of service to the Youth of Ireland. There is a great number of people who give freely of their time organising GAA activities for the younger members of our Association throughout the country. The organisation of our National games - Hurling, Football, and Handball - is the main activity. This is done throughout the extensive network of clubs throughout the 32 counties and in the Primary, Secondary and Vocational Schools of our land. The conduct of Officials/Officers who as their primary function are involved with Youth is of paramount importance given that these Officials/Officers are exercising a very important leadership role for Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. This is necessary to gain the confidence and trust of the young people, their parents and the wider community. Misconduct should be dealt with firmly as this may inhibit the healthy development of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. Many Clubs have a Juvenile Committee and these are undertaking tremendous work towards the development of all GAA activities within the club. The post of Youth Officer, if not already established, should be established within each club with overall responsibility for ensuring that a balanced programme of activities is arranged for all the Club's juvenile members irrespective of their talents. Each Club should establish and monitor a Code of Conduct for all those dealing with younger members of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. Club Youth Officer • Develop a proper attitude towards our games by (a) players; and (b) mentors, particularly in relation to punctuality, discipline, dress and language. • Ensure regular games for the greatest possible number of players. • Ensure special attention is given to less talented players. • Ensure promotion of all four G.A.A. games (Hurling, Football, Handball and Rounders). • Ensure adequate opportunities exist in the club for preparation for games through practice sessions and fitness drills. • Encourage ways of improving the skills of club players by the use of (a) Mini Games; (b) Coaching Clinics using club coaches, adult club members, and inter-county players (where practical) and (c) Summer Camps • Encourage the wearing of Hurling Helmets • Encourage sportsmanship on the field of play among Youth players • Delegate tasks to youth • Distribute Promotional Material • Involve parents in Club activities and events • Liaise with schools For Further Details Call Gaelic Telecom on 1890 929 100 (RoI) or 0870 224 4220 (NI) or visit www.gaelictelecom.ie Co-operation/Liaison • Liaise and co-operate with other local units of the G.A.A. (in particular the County Board na nÓg and Cumann na 61
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Page 3 and 4: Chapter Six - Property Ownership .
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Page 9 and 10: c. Copy of the Financial Statements
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Appendix 3 : Disputes Resolution Au
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Form 1: Request for Arbitration (Th
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PERFORMANCE CHART Running the Club
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PERFORMANCE CHART Building on Youth
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