London GAA Safeguarding Course 2017
London GAA Safeguarding Course 2017
November 29, 2017
London GAA hosted two Safeguarding Courses on Friday and Saturday, November 24/25th. These Courses were run by Jason Rooney from Britain GAA. The Course is important for people who work with children in Sport. All those coaches have the responsibility to review their own practice in sport situations to ensure it complies with advocated and recognised codes of practice. Also, to identify children’s values and feelings and recognise how these may impact child’s responses. Coaching is an emerging profession. Coaches must demonstrate at all levels a high degree of honesty, integrity and competence. The need for coaches to understand and act on these responsibilities is of critical importance to sport, as is the need to protect the key concept of participation for fun and enjoyment. The GAA is attempting to embed good practice and promote a professional image. In the GAA, a voluntary organisation, coaches respect and champion the rights of every individual to participate in sport. Coaches must also develop a relationship with athletes based on trust, honesty and respect. It is important coaches demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times. To maximise benefits and minimise the risks to athletes, coaches must attain a high level of competence by attaining qualifications and through a commitment to ongoing Courses that ensures safe and correct practice. Throughout both days there was plenty of discussion and interaction between groups. Huge appreciation must go to Jason for travelling to London and delivering the Courses over the two days.