PRESS RELEASE
4 February 2010
The GAA confirms that a presentation on the Experimental Playing Rules
to be used in the upcoming Allianz Leagues was made to Team Managers at
a recent meeting in Croke Park. A very detailed discussion took place on
the rules and their implementation. In addition, at their recent
pre-League seminar, referees also received a briefing on the
Experimental Rules and were reminded of the need for consistent
application of all disciplinary rules during the competitions. In 2009,
during the trialing of experimental disciplinary rules a number of fouls
were identified as highly disruptive, i.e
* To Pull Down an Opponent
* To Trip an Opponent with Hand(s), Foot or Hurley
* To Deliberately Body Collide with an Opponent after he has
played the ball away or for the Purpose of Taking him out of a Movement
of Play
* To Bring an Arm or Hurley around the Neck of an Opponent
* To Remonstrate in an Aggressive Manner with a Match Official
* To Use the Hurley in a Careless Manner
These offences, all of which are punishable by a yellow card, were
highlighted at the seminar and referees have been instructed that the
penalty for these offences must be rigidly applied.
For further information please contact Alan Milton, Communications
Manager 01 8658615 alan.milton@gaa.ie
