KILLARNEY

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COVID-19 UPDATE - Further to the announcement of the GAA roadmap for Safe Return to Gaelic Games, it is proposed that Club Championship games will resume from July 29th. The Club Executive will decide on the opening of the walkway around the main pitch. However we must reiterate that the playing pitches will remain closed until we are informed we are allowed to re-open them. Furthermore all organised training is still suspended pending resumption of the GAA Player Injury Benefit Fund. This means that until we are so informed if a player sustains an injury s/he has no recourse to the fund.

PHASE 2 -- 8th JUNE Dedicated GAA walking tracks may be used for recreational use in groups of no more than 4 people Persons using the facilities must be located within the recommended 20km radius Individual training at home incorporating running/aerobic/agility training, resistance training and skills training. All other GAA grounds remain closed. No games, or team or small group training permitted on GAA facilities All clubrooms and dressing room facilities closed. Covid-19 protocols related to training to be developed in line with =91Return to Play’ requirements and medical advice.

PHASE 3 -- 29th JUNE* All GAA pitches open. Training to recommence for Adult and Juvenile teams in small groups only (details below) Access to GAA buildings and indoor facilities including meeting rooms not permitted (exception: sanitized toilet facility) All forms of competition remain postponed; entry to grounds restricted to playing & management personnel only. Cohort Group 1 (u14 and below) begin training -- small groups (not more than 10 players/2 coaches in a designated area of the pitch) for non-contact training under social distancing guidelines -- where players can maintain the Govt advised distance from each other (currently 2m) Cohort Group 2 (15-18) begin training -- small groups (not more than 10 players/2 coaches in a designated area of the pitch) for non-contact training under social distancing guidelines -where players can maintain the Govt advised distance from each other (currently 2m)

(Note: Underage groups must be comprised in accordance with the ratios provided for by the Code of Behaviour. Parental or guardian sign off will be required for underage participation) Cohort Group 3 (adult) begin training -- small groups (not more than 10 player/2 coaches in a designated area of the pitch) for non-contact training under social distancing guidelines -where players can maintain the Govt advised distance from each other (currently 2m) The type of training envisaged is Running, Aerobic training,

PHASE 4 BEGINS 20TH JULY* MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN - Dear member, I hope you and your family are keeping well. We are calling on all members who have not yet paid their membership to do so in the next week. The outbreak of Covid 19 coincided with the deadline of membership and with the subsequent lockdown many people have forgotten to pay membership at the time. With the reopening of the economy commencing, signs now that we may see football in the next few weeks and reopening the facilities in Lewis Road, we are calling on those that have not as yet paid their membership to please do so now. Membership can be paid online by following the following link: https://member.clubforce.com/ memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ ID=734&intMF_ID=5899#Anchor or alternatively can be dropped into Vince Casey’s office in Newmarket Lane from Monday to Friday.

Membership Fees are as follows; Clear Air Boys €100 Adult Player €70 Student Player €40 Adult Member €50 Married Couple €80 Senior Citizens. €20 Juvenile Player €20 Non Playing Student € 20

LOTTO - Will resume on Monday 29th June. Full details to follow in next week’s notes. SUPPORT with the economy re-opening we urge members and supporters to support local businesses who were always to the fore in helping the club through the decades.

CONGRATULATIONS - To senior player Johnny O’Leary and Joan O’Shea on their recent engagement.