Ulster GAA launch ‘GAA for All Club HERO Programme’

August 26th, 2021

Ulster GAA have today launched the ‘HERO Programme’ for clubs, as part of their GAA for All inclusion initiative.

The project will offer clubs the chance to nominate someone with a learning or physical disability to become a ‘HERO’ through participation in their local club or community in a variety of ways.

Club HERO Programme – Suggested Activities

Helper

Assist with team training
Distribute and collect equipment
Help with statistics/attendance

Energiser

Vocally support your team at matches
Motivate the team at training
Make banners/flags

Referee Assistant

Helping umpire at underage games
Line/Ball person
Keep the score

Organiser

Support club activities
Help with lotto/fundraisers
Assist on committees

Participants will receive an Ulster GAA HERO merchandise pack, certificate and each individual’s profile will appear on the Ulster GAA website.

For further information on the initiative and how to get your Club involved, please contact Paul Callaghan via email to paul.callaghan.ulster@gaa.ie or visit https://ulster.gaa.ie/hero/