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The GAA has operated an injury scheme in one way or another since 1929. Through a process of constant review and frequent improvement the Association continues to exercise concern for the welfare of members involved in our national games in various capacities. The mandatory scheme provides benefits to members playing the national games of Hurling, Gaelic Football, Handball and Rounders whose clubs are registered with the scheme, and also to accredited club personnel performing designated duties in connection with the activities of Clubs registered in the Scheme.

The Injury Scheme is funded entirely from Club and GAA funds with no outside (e.g. insurance) involvement. There is no legal obligation on the GAA to provide such a Scheme.

Risk is an inherent factor in sport, as in life. When members voluntarily take part in Club Activities, they accept the risks that such participation may bring. Legal representation is not required and there is strictly no Legal Expenses Cover amongst the benefits provided.

The Injury Scheme does not seek to compensate fully for injury but to supplement other Schemes such as Personal Accident or Health Insurance. The Scheme only provides cover for unrecoverable losses up to the limit specified under the scheme.

Ultimately, the responsibility to ensure that adequate cover is in place lies with the individual member, commensurate with his/her specific needs.

The GAA Injury Scheme is Administered by Willis Ireland. Willis Ireland is Ireland's leading insurance and re-insurance broker, pensions, actuarial and risk management consultancy.

PLAYERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS –

(i) It is a condition of the 2009 scheme that all treatments must be medically prescribed. (ii) To fulfil the terms of the policy, claims must be vouched with the appropriate receipts and medical certificates, processed within the agreed timelines and completed under the approved policy terms. (iii) It is the Claimants responsibility to ensure compliance with the policy terms and conditions.

INJURY NOTIFICATION:

In the first instance, the Claimant must report the injury to the match referee and Club Secretary on the day of the game and have it noted in the match report.

MAKING A CLAIM:

Step 1: To open the Claim with Willis Ireland, the Claimant must complete the 1^st two pages of the insurance Claim Form, co-signed by the Club Medical Referee.

Step 2: All injuries must be reported to Willis Ireland, through An Coiste Chontae, within 60 days.

Step 3: The fully completed Claim Form must be submitted through the Club Secretary when the Claimant has all the supporting documentation vouched by the Club Secretary and certified by the Club Medical Referee.

CLAIM FORMS:

Claim Form is available to download from www.gaa.ie or www.ballygarvangaa.ie

LATE CLAIMS:

The 60 day rule applies. Late claims will be deemed ineligible and will not be processed by Willis Ireland after that period. The Club is not liable in the event of claims default. As with any insurance product, the responsibility for the provision of supporting documentation and the completion of claims on time rests entirely with the individual Claimant.

PRESCRIBED TREATMENTS:

It is a condition of the 2009 scheme that all treatments (section 15.1) must be medically prescribed and carried out by members of a regulatory professional body in line with their qualifications and who have appropriate professional insurance/indemnity.

MEDICAL REFEREE:

Dr. Con Murphy is the Clubs Medical Referee and is the appointed official to manage the rehabilitation of Ballygarvan Hurling and Football Club personnel. To comply with the terms of the scheme all treatments must be prescribed and approved by him and carried out under his direction. Referrals to Dr. Murphy are advised through the Club Secretary.

MEDICAL REFEREE CONTACT DETAILS:

Dr. Con Murphy, 10 Mardyke Street, Cork. Telephone - (W) 021 4276218 (F) 021 4276218

Monday January 11th @8.00pm  in the Clubhouse

Monday November November This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in the Clubhouse

Monday 27th April 9.00pm

Wednesday 22nd April @9.00pm in the Club House

Whether you've never had a sports injury and you're trying to keep it that way or you've had an injury and don't want another, the following tips can help.

• Avoid bending knees past 90 degrees when doing half knee bends.
• Avoid twisting knees by keeping feet as flat as possible during stretches.
• When jumping, land with your knees bent.
• Do warmup exercises not just before vigorous activities like running, but also before less vigorous ones such as golf.
• Don't overdo.
• Do warmup stretches before activity. Stretch the Achilles tendon, hamstring, and quadriceps areas and hold the positions. Don't bounce.
• Cool down following vigorous sports. For example, after a race, walk or walk/jog for five minutes so your pulse comes down gradually.
• Wear properly fitting shoes that provide shock absorption and stability.
• Use the softest exercise surface available, and avoid running on hard surfaces like asphalt and concrete. Run on flat surfaces. Running uphill may increase the stress on the Achilles tendon and the leg itself.

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