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GAA SMOKE FREE POLICY

21 October 2026

GAA SMOKE FREE POLICY
STATEMENT
(Including Electronic Cigarettes/Vaping)

Aghaderg GAC & Ballyvarley HC is committed to reducing the use of tobacco smoking due
to its proven harmful health effects by adopting the GAA’S Smoke Free Policy (including
Electronic Cigarettes/Vaping).

Aim: To protect the health of all individuals involved with the club as well as visitors to the
grounds by keeping them safe from all smoke related harm.

Rationale: Aghaderg GAC & Ballyvarley HC recognises that second-hand smoke is severely
harmful to health, in particular to the health of children. There is no safe level of exposure
to second hand smoke. The Smoke Free Policy will help change social norms around tobacco
use, encourage people to consider quitting and reduce the initiation of smoking tobacco or
e cigarettes/vaping amongst young people.

Our full Smoke Free Policy can be downloaded from our 'Downloads' section or simply click on the link below.


https://www.aghaderggfc.com/media/downloads/files/Aghaderg%20GAC%20&%20Ballyvarley%20HC%20Smoke%20Free%20Policy%20including%20Electronic%20Cigarettes%20&%20Vaping.pdf