Code of Conduct for Parents

They should act as role models for their children as they participate in Gaelic Games.

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.

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 your 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.

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 related activities.
Ensure that their child punctually attends, coaching sessions, games or other related activities.
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.
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.

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.

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 by their team manager.
Be informed if their child gets injured.