Monday will see the beginning of our exit from lockdown and return to play as our members who have missed out on so much in the last year get to follow the return being enjoyed by members in the six counties since earlier this month meaning outdoor Handball training will be permitted across the whole country. We hope that this is the first step to a full return for all club activity both North and South in the near future.
Please note the below:
From Monday 26th April the following applies to Clubs in the 26 counties
- Outdoor Handball facilities may be used for Handball training.
- At Adult Level activities should take place between a maximum of two households.
- Training atunderage levels in groups of up to 15 people only, including coaches is permitted.
- Games are not permitted until further notice.
- Use of dressing rooms or other indoor facilities is not permitted for the moment (exception: essential toilet facilities).
- Clubs should refer to and abide by the Return to Play Document.
- Cover under both the Injury Benefit Fund and Liability insurance policy is conditional on clubs being in compliance with return to play guidelines and requirements.
- Particular care is advised in planning for travel to and from training – i.e. only persons from your own bubble should travel in the same vehicle.
- Use of other indoor facilities – such as bars, kitchens or meeting rooms – is not permitted under the current regulations.
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Clubs in the 6 counties
In relation to restrictions in the 6 counties restrictions will continue as previously advised.
- Outdoor Handball facilities may be used for Handball training.
- Training at adult and underage levels in groups of up to 15 people only, including coaches is permitted.
- Games are not permitted until further notice.
- Use of dressing rooms or other indoor facilities is not permitted for the moment (exception: essential toilet facilities).
- Clubs should refer to and abide by the Return to Play Document
- Cover under both the Injury Benefit Fund and Liability insurance policy is conditional on clubs being in compliance with return to play guidelines and requirements.
- Particular care is advised in planning for travel to and from training – i.e. only persons from your own bubble should travel in the same vehicle.
- Use of other indoor facilities – such as bars, kitchens or meeting rooms – is not permitted under the current regulations.
Further guidance for clubs in the six counties can be found here:
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Information
Clubs are reminded that protocols must be followed on any return to play. Information is available to clubs at the below links:
Click here for the updated Return to play document.
Click here for resources and information.
We would strongly encourage our clubs to do all they can to make outdoor Handball as accessible as possible. Whether it’s an outdoor one wall, an old alley, a hurling wall or the gable end of a house all you need is a wall and a ball to play.
We invite clubs to submit photos and videos of their return to play and we will highlight these on our social media pages to create a long overdue air of positivity around our sport that will be full of hope for a future without restrictions and a full return to the sport so many of you love. We want you to make Handball visible again and show everyone that perfect game is alive and well and accessible to everyone.
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Online Shop Offer:
As a special offer to celebrate the beginning of our return to action we will be offering 10% off on all Shop orders for the next week. Go to www.gaahandball.ie/shop to order your balls, gloves, goggles and more.
Further updates will be issued when necessary.
In the meantime, please stay safe and enjoy your return to Handball and as always thank you for your cooperation.