Re: GAA ISSSC Interprovincial Gaelic Football 25 August 2016
Richie, a chara,
Thank you for meetings with the National GAA for ALL Committee and myself this past two months to discuss the collaboration between the GAA and the Irish Special Schools Sports Council (ISSSC) in advancing the ISSSC GAA Disability Gaelic Football Interprovincial Tournament scheduled for Monday, September 26th in Croke Park.
The itinerary for Monday September 26th is as follows:
09.45 am Dublin and North Leinster Teams arrive in Cusack Car Park and are met by GAA for ALL member
10.05 am South Leinster and Ulster Teams arrive in Cusack Car Park and are met by GAA for ALL member
10.25 am Connacht and Munster Teams arrive in Cusack Car Park and are met by GAA for ALL member
10.00 am Dublin and North Leinster Teams taken to changing rooms, team photo and warm up
10.20 am South Leinster and Ulster Teams taken to changing rooms, team photo, wait and then warm up
10.40 am Connacht and Munster Teams taken to changing rooms, team photo, wait and then warm up
Change of clothing: Kit (jersey, shorts and socks) will be provided for the selected participants on the day. As a precaution, they should bring a change of clothing in case of inclement weather. A Garda vetted member of the ISSSC must be present to assist where needed in the dressing rooms. The ISSSC member must be of the same gender.
Insurance: All insurance (travel etc) to be covered by the ISSSC (as per your own regulations).
Photography: Photography to be taken by the ISSSC (as per your own regulations).
Playing Rules: The Playing Rules for Gaelic Football will be as per national governing body.
Finally, on behalf of the GAA and the GAA for ALL Committee, I hope that you and your students enjoy your day in Croke Park.
If you require any additional information, please contact Committee Secretary – Tony Watene by email: tony.watene@gaa.ie or by phone on (01) 819-2973
Le dea mhéin,
Brian Armitage
Chairperson, National GAA for ALL Committee