Code of Behaviour - Parents
Parents/Guardians
Parents/Guardians have an influential role to play in assisting and encouraging
their children to fully participate in Gaelic Games, whether by playing our games
or attending training or coaching sessions.
In common with coaches and club personnel the parents/guardians of under age
players should act as role models for their children as they participate in Gaelic
Games.
Parents/Guardians should encourage their child to:
• Always play by the rules.
• Improve their skills levels.
• Appreciate everybody on their team, regardless of ability.
• Maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle with regard to exercise, food, rest and
play. Advice may be sought if necessary from club officials on this issue.
Code of Behaviour when working with under age players
Let us ensure that everyone working on our behalf emphasises FAIR PLAY, RESPECT, EQUALITY,
SAFETY and NO DISCRIMINATION in all aspects of our work with children and young people.
Parents/Guardians should lead by example:
• Adopt a positive attitude to their children's participation in our games.
• Respect officials' decisions and encourage children to do likewise.
• Do not exert undue pressure on your child.
• Never admonish your own child or any other child for their standard of play.
• Be realistic in their expectations.
• Show approval for effort, not just results.
• Avoid asking a child or young person, ‘How much did you score today or what
did you win by or what did you lose by.' Ask them ‘did they enjoy themselves.'
• Never embarrass a child or use sarcastic remarks towards a player.
• Applaud good play from all teams.
• Do not criticise playing performances. Identify how improvements may be
made.
• Do not seek to unfairly affect a game or player.
• Do not enter the field of play unless specifically invited to do so by an official in
charge.
Parents/Guardians should:
• Complete and return the registration/permission and medical consent forms
for their child's participation in the club.
• Inform the coaches, and any other relevant club personnel, of any changes in
their child's medical or dietary requirements prior to coaching sessions, games
or other activities.
• Ensure that their child punctually attends coaching sessions/games or other
activites.
• Provide their child with adequate clothing and equipment as may be required
for the playing of our games including for example helmets, shin guards, gum
shields etc
• Ensure that the nutrition/hydration and hygiene needs of their child are met.
Code of Behaviour when working with under age players
Let us ensure that everyone working on our behalf emphasises FAIR PLAY, RESPECT, EQUALITY,
SAFETY and NO DISCRIMINATION in all aspects of our work with children and young people.
• Listen to what their child may have to say.
• Show approval whether the team wins, loses or draws a game.
• Never attempt to meet their own needs and aspirations for success and
achievement through their children's participation in games.
Parents/Guardians should assist their club by:
• Showing appreciation to volunteers, mentors and club officials.
• Attending training and games on a regular basis.
• Assisting in the organising of club activities and events as requested.
• Respecting the rights, dignity and worth of every person and by treating
each one equally regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnic origin, cultural
background or religion
Parents/Guardians have the right to:
• Know their child is safe and to make a complaint if they believe that their child's
safety is in any way compromised.
• Be informed of problems/concerns relating to their child.
• Be informed if their child gets injured.
• Complain if they have concerns about the standard of coaching.
• Have a say in relation to decisions being made within the club.
