BALLYMACGAA
BALLYMAC GAA CLUB GROUNDS REMAIN CLOSED
We have got guidelines from Croke Park that clubs can return to training once safe distance can be maintained but until certain criteria are fulfilled by clubs our Grounds remain closed until 29th June. Requirements include the club chairpersons, secretaries, coaches and players all completing an online coronavirus educational module, while a Covid supervisor must be appointed for each team. The only activity we are insured for at the moment is normal maintenance /grass cutting etc until the
RETURN TO GAA ACTIVITY
This week we were given the welcome news that the GAA could start to look at reopening.
However due to the ongoing threat posed by COVID19 to our families and communities retuning will require a lot of pre planning and preparation.
This will be confounded by the fact that a lot of our volunteers are also preparing to go back to their workplaces and/or reopen their businesses. The reopening process brings with it a lot of personal responsibility for everyone using our premises and everyone taking part in our games.
This is a summary Checklist of things that have to be done BEFORE we reopen:
1. 15 Page Document that was sent by Croke Park has to be circulated to everyone and read by everyone PRIOR to returning. This is on our web site www.ballymacgaa.com
2. Everyone has to familiarise themselves with the basic Medical information as outlined in this document.
3. All actions in section 2 have been undertaken to prepare the facilities for the reopening.
4. Chairperson and Secretary or their nominees have completed the on line Gaelic Games Education model.
5. Each Team Prior to training has appointed a Covid Supervisor and they have completed the on line Gaelic Games Education model.
6. A Timetable has been set out so that individual teams know the training times & allows for cleaning up and no overlapping of players from individual teams.
7. All participants and/or parents have completed the on line Gaelic Games Education model.
8. A system is in place for completion of player Health Questionnaire and recording of Temperatures.
All players (parents or guardians in the case of underage players) and personnel involved in training must complete the mandatory Gaelic Games online education module which will be available on the GAA eLearning portal (further information will be provided when its available) and record or document a certificate of completion for the Covid Supervisor prior to any resumption of training and/or playing activities
This online module will include information such as:
COVID-19 disease update information (including symptoms)
Information on Club facilities use Transport guidelines Information on Club facilities use The Role of the Covid Supervisor Health Questionnaire Reporting protocols Contact tracing Personal, facility and equipment hygiene standards Training protocols Transport guidelines Education materials -- posters etc -- will be visible throughout GAA facilities as per section 3 of this document. Players (parents or guardians in the case of underage players) and personnel will sign the Health Questionnaire indicating that they understand the risks involved in participation, that they are participating on a voluntary basis and that all participants may opt-out at the start or at any time before or after resumption of training and playing activities. It is essential that everyone in the club works together to ensure compliance with these guidelines. Our web site will be updated with all the latest information.
BALLYMAC PLAY BALL
Draw results from June 1st 2020 The Draw for last Monday night’s Play Ball Jackpot of €520.00 was done live on Ballymac GAA Facebook Page by Club Secretary Fionnán Fitzgerald. The numbers drawn were: 7,17,15 & 13. There was no winner of the jackpot of €520.00 and Congratulations to Margaret O’Connor, Ashill who is our lucky dip winner for this week. Well done Margaret and thanks for supporting our Play Ball on Line lotto.
Next weeks Play Ball Jackpot is €540.00 and tickets can be purchased on line on our web site and following the links on our Social Media accounts.
Thanks to everyone for purchasing a ticket for the draw.
We appreciate all your support especially at this time.
Just one last thing tell your friends and family about our weekly draw Welcome to the GAA Healthy Clubs Challenge
Our Health & Well-being Committee have registered our club to participate in this challenge. It is a healthy, fun initiative that also lets us in with a chance to win €2500 worth of O’Neills gear! We encourage everyone in our community to download the free app and join the Ballymac Team as we step it up!
LOCAL LINK KERRY TEAMS WITH BALLYMAC SUPPORT GROUP
Local Link Kerry in association with The Ballymacelligott Support Group are working in partnership to deliver groceries etc from the Halfway Shop each Tuesday and Friday to those that are housebound and cocooning. To avail of this service all you need to do is ring Pat McCarthy or Padraig McCarthy at the Halfway Shop each Monday or Thursday with your order and it will be delivered the following day. Pat can be contacted at 087 284 5575 or Padraig at 087 970 1687 and payment can be made over the phone.
Please provide your Eircode for ease of delivery. We hope people will avail of this service and are very welcome to do so!! Ar Scáth a Chéile a Mhairimíd
SYMPATHY
We extend our deepest sympathise to the family of Moss Spillane who passed away earlier this week. Moss was well known and well liked by all of us in Ballymac GAA who attended games in Austin Stack Park and Caherslee Grounds. May he RIP.
COMMUNITY NOTES
If anyone in our community would like to avail of our web site etc for Community Notes during this time just drop a text to 0879795220 or email pro.ballymacelliott.kerry@gaa.ie Keep practicing the below and play your part by : - Reduce social contacting - stay apart but stay in contact with family, friend & neighbours - Distance yourselves 2 metres from people in shops and supermarkets - Stop shaking hands - Avoid touching our eyes, nose or mouth - Washing our hands regularly and practice cough and sneeze hygiene -
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces