The GAA Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport is a detailed document. For ease of use, each section has been broken down and is available to download below:

Download a full copy of the GAA Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport.

• Section 1 - Policy Statement
• Section 2 - Dignity and Rights of Young People
• Section 3 - Code of Behaviour for all persons working with young people
• Section 4 - Young People and the Playing of our Games
• Section 5 - Disability Awareness in the promotion of Gaelic Games
• Section 6 - GAA injury scheme
• Section 7 - Guidelines on the use of photographic images and maintaining web sites in GAA clubs
• Section 8 - Inclusion and Integration Strategy
• Section 9 - Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Programme
• Section 10 - Recruitment and Selection of persons working with children and young people in the GAA
• Section 11 - Away trips and overnight stays
• Section 12 - Hosting another club
• Section 13 - The Club Children's Officer
• Section 14 - The Club Designated Person
• Section 15 - Child Welfare and Protection in Sport
• Appendix 1 - Useful references
• Appendix 2 - Categories and Definitions of Child Abuse
• Appendix 3 - Parental Consent Form
• Appendix 4 - Juvenile Membership Application Form
• Appendix 5 - Volunteer, Coach, Mentor Application Form
• Appendix 6 - Reporting Allegations or Suspicions of Abuse
• Appendix 7 - Record of attendance at Club Training and Games