01 September 2014
The Minor Review WorkGroup was established in January 2014 to review the Association’s rules and policies regarding participation in the Minor and related age grades at Club, School and Inter-County levels. At the outset, the group agreed that the needs of players must be central to any recommendations. It was felt that within this cohort of players that some were in danger of being subjected to overuse while others (at Club level) were under-utilised due to a lack of a well-planned programme of games.
Following a presentation to Ard Chomhairle on August 23rd, it was agreed to provide this interim report (attached) for dissemination to Counties for consideration of a) the findings and b) proposals for change. It is important to highlight that there is no one answer to the challenges faced in this area but we are satisfied that our proposals will improve what is a very serious situation for the Association.
Please consider the report findings and proposals and submit your responses by return on or before Monday, October 13th to jimmy.darcy@gaa.ie. The final report will be published following receipt of submissions.
