Poll: Should skorts be mandatory in Camogie?
The Camogie Association has announced it will call a special congress at Croke Park on May 22nd to resolve the skorts controversy.
A recent survey shows 83 per cent of inter-county players would prefer to wear shorts instead of skorts or be given a choice.
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A protest by Dublin and Kilkenny players last weekend resulted in the game almost being called off.
Cork and Waterford camogie teams also confirmed they intend to wear shorts at this Saturday's Munster Senior Final.
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