Wanderers GAA – Match & Training Incident Reporting

At Wanderers GAA, player welfare and a positive match-day environment come first.
 To help us maintain high standards of safety, behaviour, and sportsmanship, Lead Mentors are asked to submit an Incident Report whenever something happens during a match or training session that the club should be aware of.

This process protects players, volunteers, referees, and the club — and ensures issues are followed up quickly and fairly.

Submit an Incident Report:
➡️ [Incident Report Form – LINK]


When an Incident Report Should Be Submitted

Lead Mentors should complete a report if any of the following occur:


On-Field Discipline or Dangerous Play

• Red card, black card, or official sideline warning
  
  
• Striking, kicking, or any violent or dangerous conduct
  
  
• A confrontation or flashpoint involving multiple players or mentors
  
  

Player Injuries or Welfare Issues

• Any head injury or suspected concussion
  
  
• Injuries requiring medical attention, GP/A&E visit, or ambulance
  
  
• Significant bleeding, dental or eye injuries
  
  
• A player removed for safety reasons
  
  

Behaviour Affecting Children’s Safety or Wellbeing

• Bullying, intimidation, or repeated negative behaviour towards a child
  
  
• Discriminatory or abusive language
  
  
• Behaviour that leaves a child visibly distressed
  
  
• Concerns about how a child is being treated by a coach, parent, or spectator
  
  

Sideline Behaviour

• Abuse or aggression directed at referees, mentors, or players
  
  
• Parents or spectators entering the pitch during an incident
  
  
• Any adult behaving inappropriately or in a way that risks escalation
  
  
• Issues involving opposition mentors or supporters
  
  

Match Control Issues

• Match abandoned or nearly abandoned
  
  
• Referee intimidation or abuse
  
  
• Significant disputes that disrupt the game
  
  

Facilities or Safety Concerns

• Unsafe pitch conditions (holes, debris, waterlogging, frozen surface)
  
  
• Damaged goalposts, missing padding, or unsafe equipment
  
  
• Problems around dressing rooms, lighting, or venue access
  
  
• Any situation involving Gardaí, emergency services, or first responders
  
  

Other Situations Worth Recording

• Registration or player-eligibility concerns
  
  
• Disputes involving parents or guardians
  
  
• Any incident that feels serious, unusual, or concerning
  
  
• Anything the club should review or follow up on
  
  

What the Form Asks For

To keep the process simple, mentors will be asked for:

• Team and fixture details
  
  
• Individuals involved
  
  
• A short, factual description of what happened
  
  
• Actions taken on the day
  
  
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Submit an Incident Report:
➡️ [Incident Report Form – LINK]