The latest GAA updates relating to Covid including the updated Safe Return to Play have just been issued from Croke Park and can be accessed here. The club already has these measures in place
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The club officers, executive and mentors are available to advise as required.
April 7th, 2021
The NI Executive, at their meeting on 1 April 2021, confirmed that structured outdoor training for sports organisations, in groups of up to 15 people (including coaches), can resume in the ‘Six Counties’ on Monday 12 April 2021.
This is a cautious first step on the pathway out of lockdown and the following on-pitch group numbers apply;
Adults (18+) – one group size limit 15 on the pitch
Age 13-18 – maximum two groups of 15 on the pitch (no mixing of groups)
Age 12 and below – maximum three groups of 15 (no mixing of groups)
Contact training should be kept to a minimum and the playing of matches is not permitted.
It is essential that both Executive and GAA protocols are observed at all times in particular clubs should ensure that they;
For more detailed guidance on the GAA’s Covid-19 roles and responsibilities see the link below.
Covid-19 Roles & Responsibilities | GAA DOES
An updated version of the GAA Return to Train/Play guidance is being finalised by the GAA’s Covid Advisory Group and this will be issued to clubs in the near future.
Inter-county senior training is scheduled to re-commence on Monday 19th April while outdoor non-contact training at underage level (again in pods of 15 people or less) is scheduled to re-commence in the ‘26 Counties’ on Monday 26th April.
Having GAA activity return to our fields is a positive and most welcome development but we remain in a pandemic and there is an onus on everyone to minimise risk and to play their part in ensuring that all protocols are observed. By doing this we will ensure that there is no further undue delay in our desire to ensure a full return to GAA activity at the earliest possible opportunity.
Club hurling groupings available here
Hurling helmet safety
In advance of the 2021 GAA season, players are reminded about the need to check that their equipment is in good condition and meets the required safety standards.
The GAA would like to remind all players at all levels in all Hurling Games and Hurling Practice Sessions it is mandatory for, and the responsibility of, each individual player to wear a helmet with a facial guard that meets the standards set out in IS:355 or other replacement standard as determined by the National Safety Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
All players are advised that in the event of a head injury occurring, if the helmet being worn does not meet the standard or is modified or altered from the original manufactured state, they are not covered under the terms of the GAA Injury Benefit Fund.
The following helmet manufacturers currently provide products which meet the standards set out in IS:355 or other replacement standard as determined by the National Safety Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
Players and parents should note that not all products provided by some of these manufacturers meet the standards of IS:355.
Once the helmet or faceguard is modified in anyway, the player is playing at an increased risk of injury and not covered under the terms of the GAA Injury Benefit Fund.
The club executive is delighted to announce that we have registered the club in the ‘Every Step Counts Challenge’ which commences on 13 January 2021 and will run over eight weeks until 10 March 2021, mirroring the GAA’s Ireland Lights Up walking initiative that runs each year in conjunction with Operation Transformation.
We are encouraging club and community members to join our club’s team on the MyLife App (click for video and see full instructions below)
Current Covid 19 restrictions and all associated “in force” regulations for the 6 counties will apply and take precedence at all times, as the safety and wellbeing of everyone is paramount. Advice from Get Ireland Walking is that with the continuing worsening situation the emphasis is again on safety and they further advise that, walkers should only walk within their own family unit, or with a person/s within their social bubble. Physical distance should be maintained throughout the walk.
How do club members join the challenge?
1.Download the MyLife app from the Apple App store or Google Play store:
• Apple App Store – Apple IOS devices
• Google Playstore – Android devices
2.Register your details
3.Tap on the social tab on the MyLife app
4.Select challenges
5.Select the challenge for your province
Tap on join & select your club!
The club coordinators are Gerardy Black, Teresa Gettens and Clare Fyfe.
(For MyLife App support and help: Email support@mylife.irishlife.ie)
Glenariffe Oisín CLG have signed up to the Ulster GAA, Irish FA and Ulster Rugby Joint Volunteer Charter to demonstrate our appreciation to our volunteers and commitment to ensuring a positive volunteering experience #valuingvolunteers
Please see the attached important letter from DfC which has been issued to us via Ulster GAA.It is vitally important that our club maintains strict protocols and continues to adhere to both government and GAA guidelines. We all have a role to play to ensure we can continue our Gaelic sports and safeguard the health of the general public.PLEASE SHARE. http://www.glenariffeoisins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Letter-from-DfC-to-sporting-organisations.pdf
