ADULT TEAMS may return to the playing fields from to-day May 10th, it has been a long period of inactivity since our last game  in any code on September 27th last. A draft fixture plan is in place with games resuming on June 12th/13th with co. league fixtures which we will publish when they are ratified. All players, coaches and members are looking forward to the activities 

ACADEMY Our academy continued again on Saturday last with better than expected weather. It was great to see such large numbers of boys and girls enjoying a fun filled morning of hurling and football. It's clear that that our young members are delighted to be back on the field again. We promise more fun and excitement in the coming weeks. Training sessions are free so it's a great chance to come and try new sports and make friends. We continue every Saturday with hurling from 10 to 10 45 and football from 10 45 until 12. Boys and girls aged 4 to 11. Open to all living in Killarney parish. Please contact John 087 234 8824 or Gene 087 172 0789 with any questions.    

Grow it forward initiative with Dr Crokes’ Healthy Club  

Calling boys & girls from our Saturday Academy to grow your own food from seed and you can do it on your window sill. No fancy equipment needed. 

Get going….get growing. 

MEMBERSHIP ONLINE MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE .  All memberships are now due, all players & coaches will have to have paid before return to play from today as only registered members can enter the playing pitches all registration is online only, using clubforce with this link

https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=734&intMF_ID=7826#Anchor 

Also we are asking all members to download the clubforce app for team notifications using the following links if you already have the App log in again  

https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/mcf/id1270809419 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.girt.ebadism.mcf 

LOTTO draw took place on Monday May 10th numbers drawn 2 10 18 24  JACKPOT €5,000 was  not won.   9 patrons matched 3 numbers Colin O`Sullivan Safe Hands, Nuala Dwyer c/o Trants, Billy Hennigan, Fionn Fitzgerald, Carmel Mansfield, Don O`Donoghue  Pat O`Sullivan Blenerville, Cormac O`Donoghue each receive €45. Jackpot for draw on May 17th will be €5,000 

We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. With activity likely to recommence on the fields over the next few weeks we need people’s support to maintain our facilities in Lewis Road. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online by following the link below And follow instructions attached

https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp#Anchor

When you click on the link it brings you to the Clubforce Main page. From here click Club name Dr. Crokes GAA. This brings you to another page that you again put in Dr. Crokes, which in turn brings you to the Dr.Crokes home page. From here click lotto and the rest follows on. Alternatively download the Clubforce app, 

. onhttps://member.clubforce.com/tickets_m.asp?LL_ID=734  

Level the Playing Field We’re calling on you to help your local LGFA club to  

DR. CROKES SHOP you can now shop worldwide new selection of Jackets, gilets masks and snoods and other items. Shop online https/drcrokesshop.com 

MAJOR CHALLENGE we will be running another of our popular Challenge on the PGA to be played May 20-23. Entry Cards are with usual sellers  or may be played online www.drcrokes.com. Best option is to click on guest link which will bring you directly to the card and if not a member of Dr. Crokes. If you are a member the guest link will default to your Clubforce log in https/// member clubforce.com/membership 

COVID UPDATES  Information for Clubs 

Adult Return to Training and Games (26 Counties only): 

A reminder that from this Monday, May 10th Outdoor training is permitted at adult level in pods of a maximum of 15 people (including coaches) in the 26 Counties. However, games are not allowed, and indoor facilities must remain closed (exception: Toilet facilities). 

From June 7th, and subject to the Public Health situation at the time, Club games will be permitted at all levels but must be played “behind closed doors”. 

In the interim, we would remind all Clubs in the 26 Counties of the following: 

- Until May 10th, only training for underage teams (non-contact and in pods of 15) is permitted. “Underage teams” means any registered team at U-18 level or below. 

- All indoor facilities must remain closed (exception: toilet facilities). 

- Fundraising events on GAA property are not currently permitted. 

- Gym facilities must remain closed (exception: Senior Inter County players may use their relevant Club Gym for individual training as long as they are following the advice in the Inter County Return to Training and Play document) 

Construction work We have received a number of queries in relation to whether construction work at club and county grounds can recommence – this has been permitted from May 4th last. 

Fundraising Events Outdoor fundraising events on GAA property are not currently permitted in either jurisdiction. This includes drive in events (such as Drive in Bingo or Drive in Movies). We await further clarification from governments and will provide a further update when available. 

2020 Injury Fund Extension to 31 May 2021 

Given that no activity has been possible for January to March 2021 a further two-month extension of Injury Fund cover has been ratified by Coiste Bainistíochta. This will now take the 2020 cover term up until 31 May 2021. 

This means that the GAA Injury Benefit Fund cover remains in place based on existing 2020 team registrations. Units do not need to register or pay for their 2021 teams until re-invited to do so. Details with regards to registering and payment for the 2021 GAA Injury Benefit Fund will issue once we have more clarity from Government as to what the coming months may look like. 

It is a condition of the extended 2020 Injury Fund cover to 31 May 2021 that in advance of any permitted return to train or play in either April or May, “All players will still be required to be individually registered for the 2021 season on the new “Foireann” membership system.” 2020 player registrations will “NOT” carry over into 2021 and cover will be declined if a player is not fully registered for the 2021 season in advance of any return to train or play in 2021. 

Pause on “Loss of Wages cover” from 1 January 2021 

Following discussion at a meeting of Central Council on Saturday 20th March last, it was agreed to review the following two options as alternatives to the current pause that has been applied to the loss of wages cover that forms part Marian O`of the wider Player Injury Benefit Fund. 

1. Offer all our playing members who may feel that loss of wages cover is a prerequisite for participation in GAA activities for 2021 to individually subscribe to a stand-alone GAA endorsed personal injury cover plan for 2021. 

2. Review the 2021 Injury fund premium payable by each of the 1,500 units and potentially increase this premium by 25% to partly cover €1.3m of the forecasted €3m fund deficit to May 2022 if loss of wages cover is to be reinstated during this term. The funds ongoing deficit is primarily due to the absence of gate receipts during this term which ordinarily sub-vents the shortfall in the fund annually. 

General 

In a general context, while there are undoubtedly some challenges ahead for the Association, there is also plenty of hope that with the availability of vaccines and the roll out of the inoculation programmes North and South of the border, a summer filled with Gaelic Games activity lies ahead. 

In the meantime, we await the upcoming government announcements and will continue to communicate regularly with all units. We also request that you keep yourself updated with all communications given the fluid situation that we now find ourselves operating in. Finally, we want to remind you all of the importance of personal responsibility for our actions in relation to Covid-19 as we work together to ensure the safety of everyone in our community. 

DR. CROKES wish the best of luck to all businesses opening today and next week, we urge all our members and supporters to shop local. 

COUNTY CLEAN UP  In support of the County Clean-Up Week, Dr Crokes are asking for volunteers to assemble in club grounds at 2.00pm on Saturday 22 May to help clean up in and around our property.  People will be organised in small family groups and pods, in compliance with proper covid guidelines and social distancing will be strictly applied. Gloves will be provided.