Camogie players given green light to wear shorts after Congress vote
The Camogie Association's Special Congress has voted in favour of allowing players to wear shorts or skorts. A motion changing the rules around player attire passed with overwhelming support, with 98% of the 133 delegates voting in favour of the switch, and is effective immediately.
The Gaelic Players Association praised the actions of players who had taken a stand over the issue in recent weeks.
"We welcome the result of this evening's vote for choice at the Camogie Association Special Congress," a GPA statement said. "The GPA would like to put on the record our admiration for camogie players across Ireland and beyond, both at inter-county and club level, who made their voices heard to ensure this outcome.
"To our own membership who have led the campaign for choice, we salute your willingness to stand up for both yourselves, and future generations of camogie players. We thank the delegates who listened to players' call for choice.
"The last few weeks have once again shown the necessity of putting players at the heart of decision making within Gaelic games."
Camogie Association President Brian Molloy said he welcomed the level of support for the change.
'We are pleased to announce that delegates have voted by an overwhelming majority in favour of giving players greater choice in their playing attire," he said. "From midnight tonight, each individual player will have the option to wear skorts or shorts - adding choice while maintaining the professionalism and uniformity of our team kits in both colour and design.
"I want to sincerely thank our incredible volunteers for their ongoing support over the last few weeks, and to our delegates for voting on behalf of over 120,000 members, including 94,000 playing members.
"As the All-Ireland Championships begin this weekend, we ask everyone to support their teams, drive higher attendances at all upcoming games, and help us fill Croke Park for the finals on August 10th.'
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