NEW RULES ON MOUTHGUARDS FOR 2014 SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!

NEW RULES ON MOUTHGUARDS FOR 2014 SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!



Since January 1st 2013, it has been mandatory for players in age grades up to and including minor to wear a mouthguard in all Gaelic Football practice sessions and games.


From January 1st 2014, this rule will apply to Gaelic footballers in all age grades.



KEY POINTS

• Gaelic footballers in all age grades must wear a mouthguard from January 1st 2014

• It is the responsibility of each individual player to use a mouthguard

• A properly fitted mouthguard is the best available protective device for reducing the incidence and severity of sports-related dental injuries

• Players can be sent-off in a game for not wearing a mouthguard

• Players will not be covered under the GAA player injury scheme if they don’t comply with the mouthguard rule

• No Mouthguard? No Game!



This information has been compiled to assist GAA Clubs, players, parents, coaches and referees in complying with the provisions of the rule.