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Gym

The St Mary's GAA gym was launched in April 2023. The construction of the gym is a fantastic example of a club members coming together to produce something special for our members. Due to financial constraints, members gave the club and interest free loan over 18 months in order to convert a changing room, purchase gym equipment and provide key pad security at each door. 

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Rules & Policies

The following rules and policies from St Mary’s CLG must be compiled with to ensure St Mary’s CLG is in compliance with GAA Policy.

  • Gym users must be a member of the club. This is for insurance reasons.

  • Gym users under 18 may use the gym only as part of a  session that is supervised by a coach.

  • Persons aged over 16 & U18 can only use the gym as part of an official supervised training session 

  • Only playing members are covered by the GAA Injury Scheme when using the gym as part of a supervised training session.

  • All users must receive an induction overseen by a suitably qualified coach/instructor.

  • Lone use is not recommended

  • Members are responsible for their own belongings and valuables should not be left in the Gym or changing facilities

  • A record of this induction must be maintained and signed by the member and the coach/instructor.

  • ALL users must be trained in the use of the equipment.

  • St. Mary’s CLG take no responsibility for any injury sustained or property lost while using the gym

  • Any groups who wish to use the “gym” must seek permission from their relevant Coach or Club Executive. 

 

The club executive / committee reserves the right to refuse entry, cancel a membership, or request a member to leave the premises. 

 

St. Mary’s CLG take no responsibility for any injury sustained or property lost while using the gym.

In accordance with GAA policy, this document was prepared by.

 

 

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Robert Victory                        Eugene McLaughlin

Chairperson                            Secretary

Gym Rules - Using the Gym

USE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY - Misusing equipment will lead to injury and/or damage the equipment. Follow directions of instructions of use at all times. If in doubt, arrange for another induction session.

CLEAN THE MACHINE YOU USE - Please respect other users. Carry a towel and clean down equipment after use.

PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF - If you move equipment, put it back where it belongs. Place rubbish in the bins provided and remove personal items from the facility.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS - Members are responsible for their own belongings and valuables should not be left in the gym or changing facilities.

PROPER HYGIENE REQUIRED - Wear clean clothes while working out. Closed top athletic shoes are required. No dress shoes, boots, or sandals are permitted.

NO GLASS CONTAINERS - Only plastic drinks bottles allowed.

NO SMOKING, CHEWING GUM, OR FOOD PERMITTED IN GYM.

 

RESPONSIBILITY - St. Mary’s GAA Club take no responsibility for any injury sustained or property lost while using the gym

 

SIGN IN BOOK - The sign-in book should be updated each time the gym is used.

 

BREACH OF RULES - A breach of any rule will result in a two-warning process. 

First breach of a rule; you will not be permitted access to the gym for individual or team training for four weeks (28 days).  Second breach;  you will be barred from the gym for 12 months from the date of the breach.

 

St Mary’s Executive reserve the right to refuse entry, cancel a membership, or request a member to leave the premises.

 

AGREEMENT: As a paid up St Mary’s member, I have read and agree to the conditions as set out above. St. Mary’s GAA Club take no responsibility for any injury sustained or property lost while using the gym.

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Name (block capitals): ____________________________________ Date______________

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