Cumann Luthchleas Cill Mhichil
Kilmichael G.A.A. Football & Hurling Club
CODE OF ETHICS & GOOD PRACTICE
Main Aims
Child Protection.
Child centred approach valuing participation over winning.
Core Values
Integrity in relationships
Safe, positive and encouraging atmosphere.
Equality.
Fair play.
Balanced approach to competition.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Players are entitled to:
Be safe and feel safe
Be listened to
Be believed
Be treated with dignity and respect
Have a voice in the club
Participate on an equal basis
Have fun and enjoy sport
Experience competition at a level at which they feel comfortable
Make complaints and have them dealt with
Be protected against bullying
Say no
Be protected against abuse
Confidentiality
Players should always:
Treat mentors with respect
Play fairly
Respect team members even when things go wrong
Respect opponents, be gracious in defeat
Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the sport into disrepute
Talk to children's officer if they have any problems
Inform mentors of unavailability for training / matches
Players should never:
Cheat
Use violence
Harm team members, opponents or their property
Bully or use unfair tactics to isolate another player
Keep secrets, especially if they have been caused harm
Tell lies about people
Spread rumours
Use bad language
Mentors should be:
Positive during sessions
Praise and encourage efforts as well as results
Put welfare of young people first and strike a balance between this and results
Be able to recognise developmental needs.
Mentors should not:
Use any form of physical force
Exert undue influence over individuals
Encourage rough physical games
Parents Code of Conduct
Respect the rules and procedures set down in Kilmichael
Juvenile GAA Club Code of Ethics.
Respect all children's team-mates, and parents.
Never demonstrate threatening or abusive behaviour or use foul language.
Should contact mentors regarding lateness, unavailability for training / matches
Anti-Bullying Policy and Disciplinary Procedure
How we try to prevent bullying:
Ensure that all members follow the code of conduct,
which promotes the rights and dignity of each member.
Deal with incidents as they arise.
Use a no blame approach.
If a continuous behavioural problem with a child arises, mentors will:
Caution the child/ individual
Inform parents/guardians
Involve the committee to discuss actions and take decisions.
If a continuous behavioural problem with an adult arises, mentors will:
Talk to the individual
Involve the committee to discuss and decide the necessary actions
Club Contacts:
Youth Officer Dermot Foley - 086 8397909
Secretary Michael Hennigan - 087 6571646
PRO Eileen Cotter - 086 1937537
U10 Co-ordinator Denis O'Callaghan - 087 6164767
GAA Mobile No. 087 0923055
IMPORTANT NOTE
Unregistered players are NOT covered by insurance.
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