Wish the rules were clearer!

[httpseire]

Hi I wanted to ask as a Committee member of a GAA club, I take it we can (where deemed necessary, and in extreme cases) send a written warning  to a former member of our club given that this person when as a member was already advised their conduct should it continue, would not be tolerated.

In short do club committees have the right to reprimand non-members where deemed necessary?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom.

[BennyHarp]

I wouldn't imagine a former member of your club would give a shite if you sent him a letter. This  seems a very bizarre thing to do in my opinion, since when do GAA clubs think they have a right to reprimand people outside of their own club for their behaviour?  What are you warning him about and what are you doing to do if he tells you to fcuk off? Unless of course it's some sort of legal issue, in which case get a solicitor to do it in your behalf!

[manfromdelmonte]

Unless they are a current member of the club and have broken some official GAA rule or Code of Behaviour that has been agreed within the club then there is not much you can do.

Codes of Behaviour are quite hard to implement in a club and to keep them going

[DuffleKing]

I wish gaa rules were clearer on how we could all dispose of club committees like yours...

[armaghniac]

It depends on what the behaviour is, if the person is coming to games and shouting abuse at people then you can bar them from GAA property.

[muppet]

Hi I wanted to ask as a Committee member of a GAA club, I take it we can (where deemed necessary, and in extreme cases) send a written warning  to a former member of our club given that this person when as a member was already advised their conduct should it continue, would not be tolerated.

In short do club committees have the right to reprimand non-members where deemed necessary?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom.

Are you assuming that because you issued a warning regarding his behaviour not being tolerated, in the event of it continuing, when he was member, that you are entitled to carry out any threat in that written warning, even though he is now not a member?

Is that your logic?

If so I would think you may be able to withdraw facilities or services, but I doubt you could issue any other sanction (e.g. a fine or whatever) and make it stand up.

[magpie seanie]

You can't suspend or fine a non-member. If they a member of another club you could bring the situation to the attention of the other club and ask them to investigate (under behaviour that discredits the Association). The previous warning should be mentioned in this case.

Outside of that as the person is not a member of your club you would not be obliged to admit them to your facilities etc.

Without more specifics it's hard to say more.

[Nihilist]

I know that in Soccer clubs (and as a result and by default managers of all teams that represent that club)  are responsible for the behavior of the supporters who follow that team. This applies at all ages. I don't know for certain if the same rules apply in GAA  however if they do then I would assume sending a letter or written warning to a third party is possible.

County board would need to clarify the situation.
I would be interested to know how you get on ?

[Rossfan]

What did this buck do? Vote SDLP??