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COISTE NA NÓG GENERAL REGULATIONS 2023

Coiste na nÓg (The Youth Committee) shall operate under Treoraí Oifigiúil C.L.C.G. and in accordance with the current Mion -Rialacha of Choiste Chontae Chorcaí.

Coiste na nÓg shall be a recognised unit of the G.A.A. under the jurisdiction of Coiste Chontae Chorcaí.

Coiste na nÓg shall consist of;
a. The County Children’s Officer and the Coaching Officer of the County Committee.
b. Officers; Cathaoirleach, Leas Cathaoirleach, Runaí, Runaí Cúnta, Cisteóir, Cisteóir Cúnta, Oifigeach Poiblióchta.
c. One Representative of each of 4 Regional Sub Committees, East, Mid/South, West and North; the County Games Manager.

Each of the four Regional Sub Committees will be comprised of the same set of Officer roles as Coiste na nÓg.

Coiste na nÓg shall incorporate a CCC (Coiste CCC) consisting of the Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Referees Co-ordinator and a representative from each of the four regions. Each Region shall have its own C.C.C comprising of the officers of that Region and up to two club delegates. Each Regional CCC will be responsible for CCC matters in their region, in accordance with County Bye-Laws and as decided by the Coiste CCC. Premier competitions, County Sections of Competitions, C3 competitions and other competitions, as may be decided by the Coiste CCC, will likewise be organised by a CCC comprising the Officers of Coiste na nÓg and up to two club delegates.

The C.C.C. shall have the power to investigate the constitution of any team at any time.

No officer or C.C.C. member shall take part in any investigation or inquiry involving his/her own club or team.

All communications between Coiste na nÓg and the Clubs will be through the Coiste na nÓg or Regional Secretary’s or Assistant Secretary’s GAA Email Address and the Club Underage Secretary and/or Club Secretary’s GAA Email address and, whichever is applicable.

For Coiste na nÓg purposes, the Team Officials of all club teams shall be recognised as the official officers. All correspondence for Fé18,17,16, 15, 14, 13, 12 and 11 teams shall be signed by the Club Runaí or under-age club Runaí, except for team lists which shall be signed by the team Runaí.

All players must be under 18, 17,16, 15, 14, 13, 12, and 11 years respectively on 1st January of the current year of competition.

In the case of teams found in breach of age regulations the following penalties shall apply

Leagues: Loss of all points up to and including the match in which the offence was committee without the awarding of points to their opponents. A fine may also be imposed where the CCC feels such a fine is merited.

Championships: Disqualification from all championships in which the player or player competed. A fine may also be imposed where the CCC feels such a fine is merited.
The C.C.C. may also recommend suspensions on players or officials in accordance with general rule.

Club Colours: All Clubs are to play in their registered club colours. Where a clash of colours occurs, both teams are obliged under General Rule to change, unless both clubs are in agreement on an alternative arrangement which must be approved by the relevant C.C.C.

Compliance: Under the Children First Act, every person involved with players from six to eighteen years of age inclusive must be fully compliant with Child Welfare and Safeguarding Regulations i.e. be Garda Vetted within the last three years, have completed a Safeguarding Course within the last three years and have completed a Foundation Level Coaching Course. This is a legal obligation.

NOMINATION OF PLAYERS:
Where Clubs have sufficient players to cater for more than one team in an age group, the following shall apply in League Competitions;

Case 1 is where a club is fielding two teams, Team 1 in either Premier or Division 1/6 and Team 2 in C3;
The club must nominate ten players, or eight in cases where the first team is playing in a 13-a-side competition, as Team 1 players. These players cannot play with the C3 team; all other eligible players are Team 2 players and can play at C3 level. As C3 competitions are league only, Team 2 players can play with Team 1 throughout the season without affecting their status.

Case 2 is where a club is fielding two or more teams where all teams are playing in Premier grade or in Divisions 1 to 6, i.e. no C3 team;
The club must nominate fifteen players as Team 1 players (thirteen where the first team plays in a 13-a-side competition). The second and subsequent teams, except for the team at the lowest grade, must nominate fifteen players if they are playing in a 15-a-side competition and thirteen players if they are playing in a 13-a-side competition. Nominated players cannot play with a lower graded team. All eligible players, not nominated, can play with the team at the lowest grade and with the higher graded teams. Where teams play championship, normal rules apply in relation to eligibility once championship commences.

Case 3 is where a club is fielding more than two teams, including a C3 team;
The club must nominate fifteen players as Team 1 players (thirteen where the first team plays in a 13-a-side competition). The C3 team is the lowest grade team in relation to nomination. The second and subsequent teams, except for the team immediately above C3, in grading terms, must nominate fifteen players if they are playing in a 15-a-side competition and thirteen players if they are playing in a 13-a-side competition. The team immediately above C3, in grading terms, must nominate ten players. Nominated players cannot play with a lower graded team. All eligible players, not nominated, can play with the team at the lowest grade. Where teams play championship, normal rules apply in relation to eligibility once championship commences.

The list of all nominated players must be uploaded by club secretaries using the secretary Online Portal and a list copied to the Regional Runaí, where applicable, for approval of the CCC before competitions begin. If a team fails to nominate the players before the date of a fixture, the points will be awarded to their opponents; if both teams fail, the game is void.

The list of nominated players for each team will be available to participating Clubs.
C3 is league only and should be a club’s “weakest” team if the club enters a number of teams

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
Where Championship are partly organised on a League basis, the following Regulations shall apply:
(a) League results shall be credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one for a draw.
(b) If a Team is Disqualified or Retires during the course of the League Stage, it’s played Games shall stand and it’s unplayed Games shall be awarded to the Opposing Teams.
(c) When Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, General Rule (T.O 6.21) shall apply, as follows;

The tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified.
(i) Where two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition;
(ii) Scoring Difference (subtracting the total Scores Against from total Scores For);
(iii) Highest Total Score For;
(iv) A Play-Off.
(d) In the event that two teams or more finish with equal points, but have been affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walk over, the tie shall be decided by the following means:
(i) Score Difference from the games in which only the teams involved, (teams tied on points), have played each other. (subtracting the total Scores Against from total Scores For)
(ii) Highest Total Score For, in which only the teams involved, have played each other, and have finished equal in (i)
(iii) A Play-Off

In the case of Games not involving the crediting of League Points:
(a) A Committee-in-Charge may decide prior to the start of a Competition that
(i) if a Game in all or some specific Round(s) ends in a draw after normal time, Extra-Time shall be played.
(ii) if a Game in all or some specific Round(s) ends in a draw after Extra-Time, it shall have a ‘Winner on the Day’.
(b) A Committee-in-Charge, with the agreement of the two Units involved, may also make a decision prior to the date of a specific Game that
(i) in the event of a Draw in that Game after normal time, Extra-Time shall be played.
(ii) in the event of a Draw after Extra-Time in that Game, it shall have a ‘Winner on the Day’.
(c) Extra Time shall be obligatory in the case of a further draw in a Replay.
(d) Extra Time shall consist of two periods of ten minutes each way.

In 2023, knock-out games in championship will have a ‘Winner on the Day’ except for finals which will go to a replay if level after extra time. Final replays will have ‘Winner on the Day’ if still level after extra time.

Clubs will be notified of the format of championship knock out stages, by the CCC of the competition, at the appropriate time. This will vary according to the number of teams in the competition. Shield/Challenge Cup competitions will be organised in all regions.

WINNER ON THE DAY REGULATIONS;
Regulations approved by Ard Chomhairle on the 19th January 2019 and in accordance with Rules of Specification 3.4. & 3.6 T.O. Part 2 2019, that relevant games that finish level after normal playing times should be completed as follows:
Phase 1
• Proceed to Extra time as provided for in T.O Cuid II (two periods of ten minutes each way)
Phase 2 (Penalty Kicks/Pucks)
If still level, a “penalty competition” to decide the outcome:
• The relevant rules in T.O. Cuid II shall apply in relation to Penalty Kicks/Pucks, unless otherwise stated.
• Penalties will be taken for goals only.
• The Referee shall choose the end at which the penalty kicks/pucks will be taken. The end may be changed by the referee if it becomes unplayable during the course of the penalties.

1. The Referee will ensure two goal umpires are in place at the end in which the penalty kicks/pucks are to be taken; o Both umpires shall position themselves on the end line at opposite side of the goals facing inwards
2. If a penalty is scored, the goal umpire, will wave the green flag once the referee has signalled
3. If the penalty is saved or missed the point umpire will signal a wide once the referee has signalled
4. Each team shall register five penalty takers, a goalkeeper & a substitute goalkeeper with the referee and indicate in which order the penalty takers will take their penalties. (A penalty taker can also be a goalkeeper or a substitute goalkeeper.)
5. The Referee shall toss a coin in the presence of the two captains to see which team will have the option of going first.
6. Only players who are on the field of play at the end of Phase 1 (i.e. end of Extra Time), shall be allowed to be registered as a penalty taker or goalkeeper. Exception: The substitute goalkeeper can come from the team panel.
7. A goalkeeper who is injured while the penalty kicks/pucks are being taken and is unable to continue as a goalkeeper may be replaced* by the substitute goalkeeper who has been nominated in advance, provided the referee is notified. If in the event the substitute goalkeeper also gets injured, one of the registered penalty takers may replace* the substitute goalkeeper, provided the referee is notified. (*Once replaced, the goalkeeper/ substitute goalkeeper cannot be reintroduced as a goalkeeper at a later stage)

Subject to the conditions below both teams will take five penalty kicks/pucks which are taken alternately by the teams. The game is awarded to whichever team scores more of their five penalty kicks/pucks o If, before both teams have taken five penalty kicks/pucks, one team has scored more goals than the other team could score, even if they were to complete their five penalty kicks/pucks, no more penalty kicks/pucks shall be taken
1. If, after both teams have taken five penalty kicks/pucks and both teams have scored the same number of goals, the penalty competition will continue but in sudden death format using the same five registered players until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks/pucks.
2. In sudden death, the same sequence of penalty takers does not have to be followed as in the first round of penalty kicks/pucks.
3. Each penalty kick/puck is taken by a different player. All registered players must take a penalty kick/puck before any player can take an additional penalty kick/puck.
4. The referee shall signal for the penalty to be taken. The penalty kick/puck is completed when the ball stops moving, goes out of play (including over the crossbar) or a goal is scored.
5. Only the players involved in the penalty taking competition, as well as the Referee, Linesmen and Umpires are permitted on the pitch. With the registered penalty takers located between the 45m & 65m lines closest to the end selected by the referee. Goalkeepers to be located 20m from the goals.
6. All other players (including substitute goalkeepers), managers, officials, backroom personnel etc. should be at their designated sideline area, and off the field of play when the penalty-taking competition is taking place.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
The first named team has home venue, but if same in not available, the game must be played at the opponent’s venue.
Completion date for all league competitions is as per the Master Fixture Plan.

REFEREE: Where the appointed referee fails to attend, agreement must be reached on a substitute referee by either tossing a coin or by agreement. The “agreed” referee may either be a recognised referee or a club mentor for this or from another team within one of the clubs but who is fully compliant with child welfare and safeguarding regulations. Failure to comply with this rule will result in forfeiture of the league points by the club failing to agree. In the event of a referee being agreed by both clubs it is the responsibility of the club of the referee to ensure that the Official Report of the game is submitted within three days of the game. Should the agreed referee not be a member of either participating club, the responsibility for ensuring the report is submitted shall rest with the home club.

FIXTURES:
All fixtures will be presented in three-week blocks of which the first week’s fixtures will have been ratified at the previous meeting.

All boards will be adhering to the fixtures plan and the relevant agreed days of the week for playing the various age group competitions. The relevant CCC has the discretion to change the date and time of any and all fixtures as it deems appropriate. All fixtures in the Fixture Plan are provisional until they are ratified by the CCC.

Proposed fixtures in all competitions will be notified by GAA email to the clubs on the Tuesday in advance of the next board fixtures meeting (either face to face or online board fixture meeting). All requests for a change have to be returned to the competition secretary by the following Saturday, outlining the reason for the request. Clubs must ensure that the proposed change does not affect another fixture. The proposed date will stand unless approved by the CCC.

Once a fixture is ratified a referee will be appointed.

If a pitch is unplayable, this must be notified to the board and the opposition at least 4 hours before the starting time. If the opposition pitch is playable, the fixture will go to the opposition venue.  If the game goes off due to weather and is not re-fixed before the next fixture meeting, the CCC will decide on the fixture

Requests for postponements of ratified fixtures will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Such requests must be made to the appropriate Competition Secretary and Regional/Coiste Chairperson.

Unfulfilled fixtures – penalties
1st Walk over – €50 fine 2nd Walk over -€50 fine
3rd Walk over – €100 fine and disqualification plus €50 fine for each remaining fixture.

LEAGUE TABLES
(a) League results shall be credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one for a draw.
(b) If a Team is Disqualified or Retires during the course of the League, it’s played Games shall stand and it’s unplayed Games shall be awarded to the Opposing Teams.
(c) When Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, General Rule (T.O 6.21) shall apply, as follows;

The tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified.
(i) Where two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition;
(ii) Scoring Difference (subtracting the total Scores Against from total Scores For);
(iii) Highest Total Score For;
(iv) A Play-Off.
(d) In the event that two teams or more finish with equal points, but have been affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walk over, the tie shall be decided by the following means:
(i) Score Difference from the games in which only the teams involved, (teams tied on points), have played each other. (subtracting the total Scores Against from total Scores For)
(ii) Highest Total Score For, in which only the teams involved, have played each other, and have finished equal in (i)
(iii) A Play-Off

Playoff. If two teams are involved, this will involve a straight play-off. If three or more teams are involved, the relevant Region/Coiste will arrange a lottery to determine places for knock-out games.

PRESENTATION OF GAMES:
Pitches are to be properly lined and flagged. The National flag is to be flown at all games.

All teams are to be numbered properly and clubs are requested to dress uniformly, i.e. wear matching club socks and shorts.

Where clubs are requested for (a) teams / substitutes and/or (b) team panels for programmes, they are requested to supply team panels correctly numbered and ensure that the players taking the pitch for the game are numbered in accordance with the programme. Failure to comply with this request will result in the Club(s) being fined €100.00 for each offence.

CHALLENGE OR TOURNAMENT GAMES
Coiste na nÓg may introduce separate regulations to govern specific other competitions (e.g. non-examination leagues, Féile, IR Leagues, certain county competitions).

Permission for Challenge Games within and outside county. Permission must be obtained in order to play challenge or tournament games. This applies to all ages and grades in every club, especially from U- 13 level upwards. Below this level blitzes, etc can be informed to Games and Coaching with referees available from the young referees list. It is most important to secure clearance as games played without permission could invalidate any potential insurance claim should a player receiving an injury in such a game wish to make a claim.

There is a protocol for arranging permission and it is as follows: In all cases you must outline the following:
The teams, age grade and code involved.
Date and time of game
Venue
Referee.

The Referee for the challenge must be from an approved list of Referee’s and who have taken part in the various refresher courses. Challenge games SHOULD NOT be refereed by coaches who have no qualification to referee games. There are 3 jurisdictions involved in obtaining permission:

County – email secretarybng.cork@gaa.ie & your regional secretary
Provincial – email chaltour.munster@gaa.ie
Nationwide – email challengegames@gaa.ie
You need to give 3 clear working days’ notice

TRANSFERS
All applications for Transfer shall be made on an official form.

No application shall be considered unless received after January 1st and, in the case of;
a) A player over the age of 16, not later than the last day of January.
b) A player under the age of 16, not later than the last day of January.

A player who has not taken part in any official or trophy competition in the previous number of weeks stipulated below, shall be granted a transfer:
a) A player over the age of 16 – 96 weeks.
b) A player eligible for Under 16 and Younger Grades – 48 weeks.

All under age transfer applications will be made to Coiste na nÓg for consideration. Adjudications can be made by Coiste na nÓg on applications that are in accordance with General Rule and County Committee Bye Law. In the event of Coiste na nÓg referring a case to the Transfer Adjudication Committee, this Sub-Committee must adjudicate and make recommendations to Coiste na nÓg.
The Coiste Chontae Chorcaí Transfer Adjudication Committee’s recommendations will be made to Coiste na nÓg on an individual case basis and decisions are to be taken in isolation and without the creation of precedent which may affect any of its future decisions or findings.

If difficult Transfer applications cases involving extenuating circumstances remain unresolved, they are to be referred to Coiste Chontae Chorcaí for final adjudication, in the shortest possible time.

INDEPENDENT MINOR, UNDER 16 & LOWER AGE TEAMS
Applications to field an Independent Under18, Under17, Under16, Under15, Under14 and/or Under13 team are to be made annually with all relevant details supplied with application, i.e. number of players complete with date of birth from each of the participants.

In the case of any club involved in an Independent team, all of its players shall play only with that one Independent Minor, Under16, Under15, Under14 and/or Under13 team, and may not be split up by forming more than one Independent Under18, Under17, Under16, Under15, Under14 and or Under 13 team.

In the case of two clubs forming an Independent, Under16, Under15 or Under14 team, the same clubs shall be allowed to join together to form an Independent Minor team the appropriate years later.

Clubs forming the Independent Under16, Under15 and/or Under14 team shall not be allowed to change to join with other clubs in an Independent Minor Team Formation.

Isolated Players: Permission can be given for this derogation where an “isolated player” can play with another club under General Rule 6.8 (B)

TROPHIES
Winning teams must return all trophies won in the previous season before May 1st of the following year or one month prior to the final for which the trophy is required whichever is the earlier. All trophies are to be inscribed with the name of the winning team and the year by all winning teams. If not, Coiste na nÓg will inscribe the trophy and charge the club for costs incurred. All trophies are to be returned in presentation condition.

Failure to comply with Regulation 5.1 may result in a €50 fine being imposed on the defaulting club for each outstanding trophy for each defaulting week.

The expense incurred by the Coiste/Region in repairing or replacing through damage or loss of any trophy shall be borne by the club concerned.

All GAA Activities, Games, Training, Club events must fall under the Health & Safety Guidelines as laid out by the GAA in association with the HSE for 2021 and are liable to change from time to time.
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REBEL ÓG FOOTBALL AND HURLING COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2023

Equipment:
Football Sizes; Fé12/13/14/15 – Size 4 Fé16/17/18 – Size 5
Sliotar Sizes; Fé12/13/14/15– Size 4/Juvenile Fé16/17/18 – Size 5/Senior

Pitch Sizes
Regular Pitch: Length 130m(min) to 145m(max) x width 80m(min) to 90m(max)
Fé 13(Premier grades & Div 1 & Div 2 in regions), Fé14 to Fé 18 (inclusive)

Reduced Pitch: Length 90m(min) to 100m(max) i.e. 20m line to 20m line x width 80m(min) to 90m(max)
for Fé12 (all grades) and Fé13, Div 3, Div 4, Div 5, C3  (all grades except Premier,  Div 1 & Div 2)

Portable Goals (for reduced pitch)
4.57 m wide by 2.13m high (15 feet wide by 7 feet high)
N.B. Please ensure that portable goals are fixed in position in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and Club Safety Statement and procedures.

Match Time: All 60 minutes (30 mins x2) except Fé12 which is 50 minutes (25 mins x2).

Team Lists:
Team Sheets –Team sheets are required for all games, including challenge games, in accordance with Rules 2.5 and 2.6, Official Guide Part 2 and Clause 1.7, Official Guide Part 1.
Team sheets are to include players name in both Irish (where applicable) and English along with their GAA registration number from the GAA Foireann System.
The starting players must be clearly indicated. The first 15 names (13 for 13-a-side and games held under Fair Play Rule) appearing on a list shall be taken as constituting the actual team, unless otherwise clearly indicated.
All team mentors’ names must also be listed.
Team sheets [in duplicate] must be handed to the match referee before the start of the game.
Substitutes: The referee must be notified of, and give permission for, all substitutions

Number of Substitutes;
Championship: 5 in normal time plus 3 in extra time, and in accordance with Rule 2.4 Official Guide Part 2
League: Unlimited number in all grades up to and including Fé15; 9 substitutes may be used in Fé16 & Fé18

Sidelines:
A maximum of eight team officials (to include team management, club officials, hurley carriers, water carriers, medical personel) are permitted on the sideline from each team.
Clubs are responsible for their players, mentors, supporters and all known partisans’ behaviour towards the referee and opposing Club members. Disciplinary procedures for all reported infractions by mentors, officials, supporters and partisans will be referred to the Coiste CCC, irrespective of which region the reported infractions took place. Ref Rules 7.2 (a),(c),(d),(e), and Rule 7.3 Official Guide Part 1.

Bibs
Bibs must be worn by all team mentors. Where a team’s mentors are reported for failing to wear bibs, their club will be fined €50 for each offence.

Club Colours
All Clubs are to play in their registered club colours. Where a clash of colours occurs, both teams are obliged under General Rule to change, unless both clubs are in agreement on an alternative arrangement which must be approved by the relevant C.C.C.

MODIFICATION TO PLAYING RULES:

Peil;
At Fé12,13 and 14, kick outs may be taken from the hand from the 20 metre line. [A player may also kick from the ground/tee if he chooses]
At Fé15, 16, 17 and 18 kick outs are from the ground as per GAA Official Guide.
Marks; (Kick out and Advanced) as per GAA Official Guide
At Fé12,13,14 and 15, One Hop/ One Solo will apply as follows; A player in possession of the ball is entitled to one hop and one hand to toe but he must then release the ball and not play it again until after another player plays it.

Iomáint:
Rules as per GAA Official Guide with the following exception;
Fé12; A player may take 4 steps and catch the ball twice as per normal rules but may not go on a “solo run” (i.e. may not run with the ball balanced on or hopping on his hurley) before striking the sliotar and may not play the sliotar again until after another player plays it.

Fair Play Rule:
Where teams are struggling to field a team in regional leagues, clubs are permitted to play up to 2 players less than the number officially stated for that competition.
Exception; The Fair Play Rule does not apply in Premier 1 & 2 Leagues, League semi-finals or finals or in any Championship game.

If a team wishes to avail of the fair play rule, they must inform the opposition in plenty of time to avoid the disappointment for players of being picked and then being told that they will not be playing.

The referee must also be informed before the game. All clubs are expected to follow this policy.
For 13-a-side competitions from Fé13 up, when both teams have more than thirteen players, the teams are encouraged to play up to fifteen-a-side by agreement. This will not apply in Premier 1 & 2, league semi-finals or finals or championships.

Fé12 cannot be more than 13-a-side.

The number of players at the start of the game is the number for the entire game with both teams fielding the same number of players. If a team loses a player through injury and they do not have a sub the other team doesn’t have to reduce their number.

Composition of Team:
A team failing to field a minimum of thirteen players for fifteen-a-side games, or eleven players for thirteen-a-side, for the commencement of a game, shall incur the following penalty; Forfeiture of the game and Award to the opposing team.
In the circumstances of the unavailability or late arrival of players, a team may commence a game with thirteen players, or eleven in the case of a 13-a-side game. Players arriving late may join in the game during a break in play but must report to the referee before so doing. The game shall be played for the full playing time. Provided a team has fielded thirteen players, or eleven in the case of 13-a-side, including players ordered off or retired injured, the final score shall stand as the result of the game.

Clubs who initially enter and subsequently withdraw from a competition after final gradings have been notified to clubs and prior to the commencement of the competition, may be fined €150