GAA Response to Coronavirus

[Main Street]

Rumour going around an offaly club is suspending activity due to Positive Covid -19 tests .
Could have serious implication across the country if True

What implications? There are going to be cases, especially with people travelling and so on. If anyone in a club gets anywhere close to a case then suspending activity for a week at least is wise until various contacts can be tested and the situation mapped out.
What the GAA needs to do is ensure that this happens, even if games are delayed as a consequence.

Is the quarantine period not 2 weeks? Should one player test positive after an Ulster QF game, what do you think the consequences would be? 2 weeks quarantine for both teams, officials, stadium rinse down, semi final delay? That's the standard medical advice and that's the chaos resulting from just one player testing positive. I'd say the whole championship season is predicated upon no player testing positive.

It is still 14 days. However you can now get a test and result back within 2/3 days.

It should really be a same day result. A modest sized  scottish football club purchased their own virus test machine, it was more practical for them and with an accurate test result in 20 minutes.
However a player can be carrying the virus,  but test negative in the first test and it may not show up until tested after another  4 or 5 days. 
After 5 days, all players and backroom staff from both teams would have to be retested and given the all clear once the test results are confirmed. Then you're looking at a  6 or 7 day quarantine.

If not an infectious threat, a single player testing positive after a game would at a minimum effect a large disruption to a very tight League & Championship  schedule.

[johnnycool]

Who is responsible for testing at club level. Croke Park of the club itself?

I'd say it's through the normal statutory body for wherever. HSE in the 26 and the Dept of Health in the wee 6.

Unless you're thinking that all teams need tested two, three times a week like in the premiership!

[Rossfan]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/0710/1152520-new-gaa-rules-water-breaks-limited-subs-on-sideline/

[Main Street]

Who is responsible for testing at club level. Croke Park of the club itself?

I'd say it's through the normal statutory body for wherever. HSE in the 26 and the Dept of Health in the wee 6.

Unless you're thinking that all teams need tested two, three times a week like in the premiership!

But if you get a positive result, it can be appealed to the CCCC  -> CHC -> CAC ->DRA

[Rossfan]

Another club suspending activities.
The strangely named Man o' War club in Dublin.

[Cunny Funt]

Another club suspending activities.
The strangely named Man o' War club in Dublin.

And the 3 Cork clubs got all clear to resume club activities.

[Rossfan]

Good to hear.

[Cunny Funt]

A different Cork club (Glanworth) had a player test positive for Covid-19.

[yewtree]

According to Gaelic life player tested for COVID-19 from Attical.. Hopefully gets well soon, but have County Board or Croke Park set out guidelines on what happens to club if this happens? They have a fixture on Friday and if it's a player on senior panel do the rest of the panel need to self-isolate?

Nothing personal but just calling out the clubs who think they are above the law. The truth really does hurt some people.

And who is your holier than thou club lotto?

The issue here is managers and clubs being above the rules and society.
They need to be called out.
Lunatics having 15 ,16 year olds out training in Kilbroney in June (against all regulations GAA and society ) when the games are not until October, it is either right or wrong. Our County Board and our clubs who don't call this out are wrong and weak.
It is not an issue of 'holier than thou' it was and is wrong.
Mourne Red were you aware of this ?
Do you think it was correct ?
If your club had a 15 ,16 year old there when restrictions were not lifted and he was one of over 30 in a small pitch in Kilbroney would you think it ok ?
Would you ask your club to ask at the county board what went on in Kilbroney that night ?
What adults called for that gathering ?
Then ask the County Board to give all details to Croke Park ,Newry ,Mourne and Down District Council Officers and take it from there.
The clubs and managers ethics during this pandemic need to be assessed.

Mourne Red that is terrible news out of Attical. It is very worrying for all in that area and to the continuation of Gaelic matches and training.

Kilbroney gate has not been looked into at all and as usual certain people are above the rules and ethics of GAA .This irresponsible behaviour needs called out , these adults are bringing the game into disrepute.

To highlight this disregard and GAA position on County Team Gatherings and processes under Covid 19 our County mentors have called 15,16 year old lads to Kilbroney Park again this week for a training gathering less than 10 miles from Attical.

Can our County Board and clubs stand by and watch this ? The GAA needs to stop this and sanctions handed out.

These lunatics are making a mockery of everything and a disgrace - does Down GAA sit back and allow this ?

Let's all hope the news from Attical is not life threatening.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Another club suspending activities.
The strangely named Man o' War club in Dublin.

More than just strangely named. Hillbilly focks

[larryin89]

Packed Stadia could be several years away , will the GAA survive ?

[thewobbler]

Packed Stadia could be several years away , will the GAA survive ?

Huh?

I'd expect that of all the sports in this world that are now facing a dramatic drop in revenues, the (largely) amateur GAA is best positioned to survive with minimal adjustments.

[Blowitupref]

The 500 crowds that was expected to be allowed for club games this Monday is now look to be getting pushed back to August 10th.

Only 200 allowed in attendance for now and that will include players, management and officials.

[Smokin Joe]

The 500 crowds that was expected to be allowed for club games this Monday is now look to be getting pushed back to August 10th.

Only 200 allowed in attendance for now and that will include players, management and officials.

26 Or 32?

Do you have a link for that?

[Blowitupref]

The 500 crowds that was expected to be allowed for club games this Monday is now look to be getting pushed back to August 10th.

Only 200 allowed in attendance for now and that will include players, management and officials.

26 Or 32?

Do you have a link for that?

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0715/1153529-blow-for-gaa-and-fai-as-crowd-restrictions-are-to-stay/