Becoming a Member  Why Join Bantry Blues  Why Pay Membership ?

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Joining Bantry Blues GAA Club can provide many benefits to individuals, including 

·       the opportunity to participate in and learn about Gaelic Games, 

·       the chance to be part of a community and make new friends, and 

·       the opportunity to develop personal skills such as teamwork and discipline.

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 The club's focus on individual development and well-being can help members achieve their full potential in their chosen roles within the club. Additionally, the club's commitment to promoting Gaelic Games in the local community can provide a sense of pride and connection to the local area for its members.

Bantry Blues GAA Club is a community-based club where everyone is welcome to join. We develop and promote Gaelic Games in and around Bantry. We promote individual development and well-being and strive to enable all of our members to achieve their full potential in their chosen roles. 

The club provides the youth of the community a chance to develop in a positive sporting environment while learning the values of teamwork and developing their social skills. Our club provides a safe place to enjoy sports and make friends. The personal development of all its youngsters is an important goal of the club through commitment, personal dedication and discipline.

Bantry Blues GAA Club helps to create a sense of local identity and is an important social outlet for many of its members and players as well as a source of enjoyment for its many supporters. The Club has a long tradition, and it is hoped that we can continue that well into the future. The development of young players and our strive to provide top-class facilities are vital to ensure the club will be here for many years to come.

Membership is crucial for the sustainability and growth of Bantry Blues GAA Club.

We welcome all new members, regardless of their role within the club (e.g. player, coach, supporter, parent of a player) or their connection to the wider community.

The membership fees that we collect go towards important expenses such as maintaining our facilities, purchasing equipment, paying affiliation fees, purchasing insurance, covering utility bills, and funding team preparation and other administrative costs. These expenses are necessary for the club to operate effectively and provide the best possible experience for our members.

The Extended Family
If you, your child and/or family are thinking of becoming a part of the biggest sporting and cultural organisation in the country, experience camaraderie, introduce your family to a safe and secure environment then Bantry Blues GAA is the place for you, everyone is welcome, so if you:

# Would like to make new friends, have fun, learn and share new skills?
# Would like to spend time with your children in a team environment?
# Would like access to free training and resources, increase your knowledge and improve your skills?
# Would like to take on new challenges and expand your personal experiences?
# Would like to like to set a good example for kids in the area?
# Would like to like to become part of a community and/or be a part of a club?
# Would like to maintain fitness through your involvement?
# Would like to re-live childhood sporting memories?
# Would you like to play for Cork?
If the answers to any of the above questions is ‘Yes’, then why not ‘Give It A Go’ and join our extended family. 

Our advice is to throw yourself into it. Our club is enormous fun. You’ll gain a community at the click of a finger, regardless of the level you’re playing at. It’s the kind of thing you’ll get sucked into for life, feeding your soul long after your body has called time on you.

THE BENEFITS

Through payment of your membership, this allows you a number of additional benefits, depending on the membership which you avail of.

> Playing membership ensures that you are covered in the event of a sports injury under the GAA Injury Benefit Fund whilst playing or training with your team and membership is a requirement to be eligible to play for your team.

> Giving support to your club, both financially through the membership fee but more importantly through participation in club activities.
> Having a say through voting rights in how the club is run at the AGM for agreed membership types

> For members, 18 years & over, access to GRMA the new GAA Membership Card program providing benefits and rewards to you, as a GAA member. Using the Card or membership number will enable GAA Members to benefit from partner discounts, special offers and earn points for going to games.
> Eligible to apply for & purchase tickets through the club for Inter-county Championship games involving Cork Footballers & Hurlers

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Membership is a vital part of ensuring the club’s continued success and development. Whether you are a player, coach, supporter, parent of a player or member of the wider community, we welcome all new members.

Our player membership covers the costs for players/teams, it is made up of two parts a) player and team registration with Cork GAA & Croke Park and the player injury fund; b) ongoing support of teams i.e. referee fees,competition entry fees, equipment, team gear and access to winter training facilities. The membership packages available this year to our members:

Adult Membership (note 1)

> Registration with the club and respective GAA bodies.
> Registration MUST BE in place for all players by before commencement of activity. A non-registered player is not permitted to play or train or use club facilities until membership fee is paid in full
> Cover via GAA player injury fund (up to the value of €4,500) while training and playing matches – only fully registered players can avail of this.
> Full membership voting rights in AGM
> Eligible to apply and purchase tickets for inter-county games via the club
> Entry to All Ireland final members ticket draw
> Access to GAA GRMA scheme for discounts and special offers
> Health insurance re-claim (Irish Life Insurance )

Juvenile Playing Membership ( U12s to U18s ) (note 2)

> Registration with the club and respective GAA bodies.
> Registration MUST BE in place for all players prior to commencing in Club activity . A non-registered player is not permitted to play or train or use club facilities until membership fee is paid in full
> Cover via GAA player injury fund (up to the value of €4,500) while training and playing matches – only fully registered players can avail of this.

Bantry Blues Academy (U7s to U11s)  ( GormaÓG )  Academy (Optional) Membership (note 3)

> Registration with the club and respective GAA bodies.
> Registration MUST BE in place for all players prior to commencing in Club activity . A non-registered player is not permitted to play or train or use club facilities until membership fee is paid in full
> Cover via GAA player injury fund (up to the value of €4,500) while training and playing matches – only fully registered players can avail of this.

Nursery ABCs  "Skills$Kids"    (4-6): €40   ( Note 4)
Age Limit : Year of Birth 2018 – 2017

Adult Non-Playing Membership (note 5)
> Registration with the club and respective GAA bodies
> Full membership voting rights in AGM
> Eligible to apply and purchase tickets for inter-county games via the club
> Entry to All Ireland final members ticket draw
> Access to GAA GRMA scheme for discounts and special offers
> Health insurance re-claim ( Irish Life Insurance )

Coaches, Mentors & Trainers (note 6)
>Mentors must complete the Garda Vetted process
>Mentors must complete the Foundation Course
> Mentors must complete the Child Protection Course
> Mentors must be registered with the club and respective GAA bodies
> Full membership voting rights in AGM
> Eligible to apply and purchase tickets for inter-county games via the club
> Entry to All Ireland final members ticket draw
> Access to GAA GRMA scheme for discounts and special offers
> Health insurance re-claim ( Irish Life Insurance )