Unleashing 'The Blue Wave' A Strategy for Dublin GAA - Croke Park

A STRATEGY FOR DUBLIN GAA 2011-2017
IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE A FAMILY-ORIENTATED ORGANISATION
Dublin GAA will be a fully-inclusive organisation built on all family
structures, with:
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its core activity of organising games and competitions for all
members of the family;
its facilities – including playing facilities for those who require a
recreational outlet;
its ethos and welcome it provides to all – playing and non-playing;
unification of all units – male, female, club and educational bodies
in its decision-making structures.
IT WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICE IN CHILD
PROTECTION
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Over 3,500 applications have been processed for Garda Vetting
A Child Protection Officer will be appointed in every club
All coaches will undergo Code of Best Practice Training
It will continue to engage directly with young people to ensure that all who
participate in any of our activities understand our shared responsibilities
and are in a position to gain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from our
games in a safe environment.
IT WILL PROMOTE IRISH IDENTITY AND CULTURE
Support the promotion of the Irish language and other elements of Irish
culture;
Value all aspects of Irish culture and identity, by its actions as well as by its
stated policies, and, in the process, provide an example to other sectors of
Irish society.
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