Laune Rangers promotes and implements a code of behaviour that encourages fair play, respect, equality and safety.  The Code of Behaviour complements the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport and addresses the appropriate levels of behaviour, practice and conduct required from our young players, coaches, mentors, supporters, parents/ guardians and clubs.

Laune Rangers has adopted the GAA code of behaviour and asks that all our players sign up to this code of conduct.

The Code of Behaviour (Underage) applies to all of the Gaelic Games Associations – GAA, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball and Rounders.

There are individual sections below addressing unique roles and personas for

  • Coaches/Mentors
  • Players
  • Parents/Guardians
  • Supporters
  • Suppliers

 

Club Children’s Officer

Clane GAA has a Children’s Officer who promotes our child welfare ethos and associated codes and guidelines.

The key role of the Club Children’s Officer is to ensure the implementation and promotion of the relevant Child Welfare and Protection Codes and Guidelines for good practice so as to ensure that our young people can participate, enjoy and benefit from our Gaelic Games in safe and enjoyable surroundings.

Clane club childrens’ officer can be contacted via email

 

GAA Garda Vetting

The GAA has a long-established principle of vetting any person who, on our behalf, works with children or vulnerable adults in our Association. This principle is enshrined in rule through our Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport.

 

How to apply for Vetting in the Gaelic Games Association – The Vetting process is broken down into three steps as follows:

 

Step 1: Logging in to Foireann

  1. Log into your account on Foireann or create an account on Foireann www.foireann.ie
  2. Please click on hyperlink for step by step guidance on how to apply for vetting on Foireann.

 

Step 2: Gaelic Games Vetting Invitation Form

  1. Once logged into your account on Foireann please
  2. click – on the Qualifications and Vetting tab
  3. click – Apply to be Vetted

 

Please ensure your current details on your profile are correct.

Please then select your Club and or Association you wish to be vetted for and the role you are applying for vetting.

 

It is now a requirement to upload  

  • a copy or screenshot of your Photo ID (passport or drivers’ licence)

and

  • a proof of your current address in the form of a Utility Bill (no more than 6 months old).

 

You are also required to print and sign the Gaelic Game Vetting ID Validation Form and upload this as part of your vetting application

The full list of documents which are accepted for verification can be found here.

Your Club Children’s Officer will then check your ID Documentation and your signed Gaelic Games Vetting ID Validation Form.

If the documents are correct your application will be validated by your Club Children’s Officer and submitted to the GAA.

If the documents are not correct your Club Children’s Officer will reject your application and you will be required to upload the correct documentation.

 

Step 3: Completing the National Vetting Bureau EVetting Application form

Once you complete the Gaelic Games Invitation Form the information provided is forwarded to the National Vetting Bureau (NVB) by the GAA and you will receive an on-line NVB Vetting Form to complete.

The NVB will issue you with the NVB Vetting Application form.

This will be issued to the email address you provided in your Gaelic Games Invitation Form.

Completing this form is a confidential matter between you and the NVB.

All sections of the form including current and previous addresses, email address and contact telephone numbers, information on convictions and prosecutions (if any), plus other information will be required when completing the form.

Once all sections of the form have been answered and the form has been submitted, this then completes your application process for E Vetting in the GAA.

Within a short period of time you shall be contacted by the GAA informing you as to the outcome of the vetting application.

Further Information and links for forms can be found at: https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-safeguarding-and-protection/vetting