The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. - Muhammad Ali Alcohol Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) The club’s ASAP Officer is Bride Reilly      The GAA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Programme is designed to reduce the harm associated with alcohol and other drugs and is geared towards helping members deal with drug and alcohol related issues in a practical and effective way. Our ASAP Policy can be read on the club ASAP link Further information on this subject can be found by clicking on this link:     GAA ASAP Website    Sports Nutrition A vital component in any players preparation is proper nutrition.  The following link has information on a wide range for topics relating to player nutrion, hydration and injury prevention and more. Gaa Player Welfare   Mouthguards  The club strongly recommends all its players to wear protective mouthguards during all training sessions and matches.      .     Wearing a gumshield is recommended by the Irish Dental Association for all those playing contact sports as they have been proven to greatly reduce incidents of mouth trauma, which is one of the only injuries that can be prevented.          Automated External Defibrillator (AED) The club has purchased a Heartstart defibrillator (AEDs), which is retained on the wall beside the refrees dressing room on the newer part of the club house.   Cardiac Screening Sudden Adult Death Syndrome  is the sudden death of an apparently fit and healthy young person. Sudden Adult Death Syndrome events are defined as non-traumatic, non-violent, unexpected occurrences resulting from cardiac arrest within as little as six hours of previously witnessed normal health. It is often difficult to consider that someone who is apparently young and fit may be at risk.Sporty youngsters stress their hearts the most. If they have an underlying cardiac abnormality they are more likely to be at risk. Sport itself does not lead to cardiac arrest but it can act as a trigger for a young person to die suddenly, by exacerbating an undetected condition. There is a simple way to diagnose most of the abnormalities that can lead to sudden death. This is by having an ECG  (electrocardiogram) test. ECG screening is recommed if there have been any young sudden deaths in the family, or if a young person is suffering from symptoms of:  Chest Pain (Exercise related),  Breathlessness, Palpitations, Dizzines, Fainting Consult you GP about getting a cardic screening