In November 2023, Bride Rovers GAA Club, its juvenile section, and Bride Rovers Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie Club adopted the Give Respect, Get Respect framework (here....) as the point of reference for our interactions within and outside our club. In addition, all members agree at registration each year to abide by their Association's Code of Conduct here...
Our club strives to ensure that our games are promoted and played in a positive, fair and enjoyable manner and where players, coaches, spectators and referees Give Respect and Get Respect from each other. It applies at all levels and amongst all involved regardless of age, sex, competition or ability.
See what this means for our coaches during training and games.
Our club strives to ensure that our games are promoted and played in a positive, fair and enjoyable manner and where players, coaches, spectators and referees Give Respect and Get Respect from each other. It applies at all levels and amongst all involved regardless of age, sex, competition or ability.
See what this means for our coaches during training and games.
- Lead by example, treat each player equally while setting realistic goals for your players
- Do not question the referee’s integrity or allow him/her to be subjected to unsporting language or behaviour by players, other coaches or spectators
- Implement the GAA OTú and Go Games model as appropriate to age categories
- Ensure that injured players are not encouraged or forced to play
- Never enter the field of play without permission from the referee
- Use a “fun at all costs” approach rather than “win at all costs” approach in an age appropriate manner emphasising the basic skills of our Games
- Never engage in or tolerate abusive behaviour
See what this means for our parents, guardians and spectators during training and games.
- Always respect the match officials’ decisions and encourage others to do likewise
- Appreciate every player regardless of ability
- Show approval for effort, not just success
- Do not criticise your own team, officials or the opposition
- Don’t force players to live or act out the expectations of others
- Commend and thank team mentors and match officials on a regular basis
- Remain in designated spectator areas for the full duration of the game
- Safeguard your child’s well-being by ensuring that he/she plays within their own age group
- Never engage in offensive or derogatory language or behaviour
- Relay genuine concerns to the Club Children’s Officer or other Club officials to e processed properly.
Further information regarding Give Respect, Get Respect is available here...
See images regarding the initiative below
