Ballyfermot Gaels GAA Club
Anti-bullying Policy
Policy Last Updated January 2025.
Statement:
Ballyfermot Gaels is committed to creating a supportive environment where all forms of bullying are unacceptable. We take a whole club approach, aligned with the GAA’s Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport.
Definition:
Bullying means repeated aggression verbal, psychological, physical, or Online by an individual or group targeting someone else.
Aims:
- Ensure everyone knows bullying is unacceptable.
- Deal promptly with bullying incidents.
- Foster a culture where it’s okay to tell and seek help.
Reporting and Response:
- Report concerns to the Club Children’s Officer.
- The Officer will confidentially assess the report and act if needed.
- Bullying is treated as a breach under “Give Respect - Get Respect.”
- Actions may include mediation, parental involvement, disciplinary action, or referral to the County Designated Person.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Players: Report bullying; support targets; treat each other with respect.
- Coaches/Parents/Volunteers: Model respect and intervene early.
- Children’s Officer: Oversees incidents, liaises with parents and county personnel.
- Club Committee: Ensures policy visibility, training, and review.
Cyber Bullying:
Recognised as bullying; guidelines include saving evidence, blocking the bully, and reporting immediately.
Whole Club Approach:
Everyone from juvenile players to Coaches/Mentors are responsible for upholding an “it’s okay to tell” ethos at the club.
Childrens Officer:
Edward Madden.
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