Supervision Ratios
Moy Davitts GAA recommends a minimum ratio of 1:8 for under 12 years of age players and a ratio of
1:10 for players over 12 yrs. of age. When abiding by such ratios a coach must always be accompanied
by at least one other suitably qualified adult at all times. Such recommended ratios act as a guide to the
minimum ratios of adults to children and may vary depending on the circumstances (e.g. players with
special needs, very young players, mixed gender groups, away trips, etc.)
Moy Davitts GAA requires that Managers/Coaches/Mentors:
• Avoid being alone with any player. If you need to talk to a player discreetly do so in an open
environment in view of others
• Do not enter, or be in, team dressing rooms in which there are underage players or teams unless their
presence is deemed necessary and they are accompanied by another adult (who has met the club’s
recruitment criteria). This is to protect the privacy of underage players and the credibility of the adult
and to avoid any situation whereby the unaccompanied presence of an adult could give cause for
concern
• When organising a club trip always be mindful of ensuring that additional adults accompany the group
in case of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances
• When participating in an overnight stay a specific ratio of adults to children will be agreed in advance.
This ratio is dependent on the age category of the children/young people, whether it is a single or mixed
gender group and the nature of the activities that the group may be participating in (e.g. water sports,
climbing, etc.)
• Always clearly state start/finish times of training and, if possible, of games (home or away) and other
activities including trips away from home
• Remain in pairs until players have been collected or have left in accordance with parental or guardian
permission
• Keep attendance records and record any injuries/incidents as they arise
• Where a team consist of both boys and girls, and for the avoidance of doubt, the coaching team must
also consist of both male and female personnel while male only teams must include at least one male
coach and female only teams must include at least one female coach
