APRIL 2019 NUACHTLITIRAIBREÁN 2019 FOR NEWS, VIDEOS AND FIXTURES www.gaa.ie Football Hurling Club General WHERE WE ALL BELONG MANIFESTO Football Hurling Club General NEW GAA MANIFESTO UNVEILED CELEBRATING THE ASSOCIATION’S SHARED VALUES AND SENSE OF BELONGING The GAA issued a rallying call to every one of its 2,000 clubs dotted throughout Ireland and the globe as part of the unveiling of the new GAA Manifesto - an affirmation of our mission, vision and shared values, as well as a celebration of the people who make our Association what it is. All clubs will receive the new manifesto which is centered around the statement: ‘GAA – Where We All Belong’ / CLG – Tá Áit Duinn Uilig Ann’ and the intention is for it to be proudly displayed across the GAA network and wherever Gaelic Games are played. Clubs are encouraged to install the manifesto on their own premises and use it as a living reminder of our ideals as we head towards our 135th anniversary in November. St Colmcille’s was the chosen location for the unveiling of this manifesto – in both Irish and English. The Meath club has been Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael John Horan, Keith Loughman, Chairman of St Colmcilles GAA Club, and Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan pictured with members of St Colmcilles GAA Club. lauded for its contribution to its community and its stellar activity in the Bettystown celebration of sport and culture that it is. that the sense of belonging the GAA gives area – much of it away from the field of to people is of utmost importance to them. “Today’s event and the actions that will play. The manifesto unveiling marks the start of follow aims to position our Association, and a wider support message that celebrates GAA President John Horan said: “Following those who make it all that it is, at the centre The club embodies the role and importance belonging to the GAA. This initiative an engagement process with our members of our efforts to promote the GAA. of the thousands of players, coaches, follows in-depth research conducted over and supporters we are pleased to unveil administrators, members, supporters and the past 12 months among 8,000 people our new GAA Manifesto which serves as a “I would like to thank St Colmcille’s volunteers who each play their part in into what the GAA really means to them in reminder that we all belong to the same and their members for hosting us and making the wider Association the vibrant modern day Irish life. This research revealed special organsiation. supporting this initiative this morning. I Football Hurling Club General hope it resonates and is proudly displayed “I look forward to the roll-out of this by clubs just like theirs right across the initiative in the weeks, months and years island and indeed around the world.” ahead and I would encourage anyone connected to GAA to get behind the The GAA is encouraging every GAA Director General Tom Ryan added: manifesto and give it as much support as “Today serves of a reminder that we all possible.” club to get behind this manifesto come from clubs and that there is a place and to where possible have it for us all in the GAA. The GAA is encouraging every club to displayed on your club premises. get behind this manifesto and to where “Next week, you’ll also see this brought possible have it displayed on your club to life in a campaign that celebrates premises. belonging. It features GAA people and the cut and thrust of GAA life across our GAA digital and social networks, as well as on TV, radio and in print. WHERE WE ALL BELONG Our GAA Manifesto - Creating a Permanent Sign Print Material A2 Print Guidelines Recommendations If you would like to display the Manifesto as a permanent sign at your club (similar We hope our GAA Manifesto is displayed We recommend the following: to that unveiled at the manifesto launch), everywhere Gaelic games are played • 3mm dibond or cbond (aluminium arrangements can be made with your and A2 print ready files in English and as composite) for long term external signs local printer to survey and measure an Gaeilge have been sent to every club. - this should be fitted with a protective appropriate space. frame to cover the sharp edges of the These can be supplied directly to your board. The GAA Marketing Team will supply the local printer but please note that A2 is the • 3 or 5mm foamex would be suitable for artwork to the given specifications for minimum size the Manifesto should be long term internal signs. your own printing. Contact the Marketing printed. • Corriboard is an alternative for both Team at [email protected] with the internal and external use. measurements. Printed A2 posters will be sent to every County Board from w/c 15th April and can Our GAA Blue pantone colour is GAA BLUE be collected from there alternatively. Once your printed Manifesto is proudly (PMS 308). displayed at the heart of your club, we’d love if you shared a picture on social The wording, design and colour of the media using the #GAABelong and tag @ manifesto should not be altered in any way. officialgaa. Football Hurling Club General LÁ NA gCLUBANNA 2019 – GET ACTIVE, GET INVOLVED A booklet advising clubs on communicating the day, budget and fundraising, volunteer recruitment and activities, can be downloaded from www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/getting-involved/la-na-gclubanna “The vision of the GAA is that everybody positive about Cumann Lúthchleas Gael in was another chance for Club’s to show an opportunity to engage with potential new has the opportunity to be welcomed to take communities the length and breadth of the their pride in their place and role in their members. part in our games and culture, to participate country and of course internationally too. community. fully, to grow and develop and to be inspired Bainigí sult as an ócáid agus go néirí go geall to keep a lifelong engagement with our This activity has been a feature of our club This is an opportunity for the GAA to leis cibe áit in a bhfuil sibh ag caomhnú agus ag Association.” network for many years and in many instances highlight the important role of members, spreagadh ár gcluichí agus ár gcultúr. our club units organise these events on an players, sup-porters’ and families in our Lá na gClubanna is a day when clubs will annual basis. Last August we also had the Association and for the local community Le gach dea ghuí, have the opportunity to showcase all that is Gaelic Sunday Centenary celebration which to have fun. It will also provide clubs with Micheál Mac Concharraige, Cathaoirleach Coiste Náisiúnta na gClubanna Football Hurling Club General ARE YOUR GOALPOSTS SAFE AND SECURE? The GAA has signed up to a multi-sport are in good condition. Goalposts should be Damaged goals should immediately be Test It – campaign seeking to highlight the certified to NSAI standard IS 356 & IS 358. All removed from the club property to prevent Test all goals to ensure they are secure before all importance of goalpost safety in our clubs. nets must be secured behind the goal post and further use. training or matches. All coaches must be able to behind the goal to minimise trip hazards and safely assemble, and secure temporary goals used Tragic accidents which happened in the past the risk of fingers or hands being caught in the Secure It – in underage training. can be avoided and clubs are urged to follow net. Goalposts must be anchored securely as per the below checklist whenever they are using manufacturers guidelines. Portable goals Respect It – goalposts – particularly portable goalposts Homemade goals should not be used as they for indoor use should only be used indoors. Goals are not toys and should only be used for used at juvenile level. do not contain the built-in safety features Portable goals for outdoor use should only training or fixtures. No person should be allowed of certified goals and may be particularly be used outdoors. All portable goals must to climb or swing on goals. Check It– hazardous when used at underage activities. be secured when in use. Portable goals Check all club Goalposts including equipment when not in use should be removed and for securing posts when in use to ensure they safely stored. Football Hurling Club General AHEAD OF LOCAL AND EURO ELECTIONS – A REMINDER OF GAA NON-POLITICAL GUIDELINES n advance of the upcoming elections, all clubs are reminded that the GAA does not permit use of its grounds or ancillary facilities for party political Ipurposes or for other purposes that are clearly politically motivated or linked to a politically motivated group. Football Hurling Club General 1 IN 5 PARENTS CAN’T AFFORD TO HAVE THEIR KIDS INVOLVED IN SPORT • Nearly 60 per cent of Irish parents and bone-strengthening. don’t know the recommended amount of daily exercise for their However, the survey of 1,000 parents, children. carried out to mark the launch of Kellogg’s • 86 per cent claim excessive use of GAA Cúl Camps, also exposed the fact technology is to blame for holding that nearly 60 per cent of Irish parents do back their children from being not know the recommended daily amount sporty. of physical activity their children should • Kellogg’s teamed up with Dr Malie have, with a third believing 30 minutes is Coyne, Clinical Child Psychologist, adequate. to discuss the benefits of getting children mentally and physically Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps are a cost- active this summer.