Sports Stadium Stewarding certification

See below pictures of stewards from across Munster who were presented with their Level 5 FETAC certificate in Sports Stadium Stewarding at Level 5.

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competence to act as a steward in a sports stadium in Ireland. Successful students will be qualified to fill a variety of roles and will have a broad skillset including:

• Assume the general responsibilities of a steward

• Ability to act in a way so as to maintain a safe environment in a sports stadium

• Capable of responding to patrons in an appropriate manner

• Possess an awareness of first aid and be able to control a casualty situation until medical assistance arrives

• Possess an awareness of fire safety and be able to act in a way that is consistent with the maintenance of good order and safety

• Know the detail of the contingency plan and be able to act as part of the stewarding team to effect the safe evacuation of the sports stadium.

Munster GAA pays for the training for all Munster Stewards and is contributing 50% of the cost of training voluntary stewards who help out at their local venues. Munster GAA is committed to ensuring all venues across the province are safe and family friendly venues and that our match day operations comply with international best practice.

Photos provided courtesy of George Hatchell