Competition Regulations for the Senior & Intermediate Football Club Championship
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ORGANISATION AND PRESENTATION OF INTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES 2025
- The number of Team Officials permitted to remain in the Pitch Enclosure after the toss of the coin is up to a maximum of seven who are Bainisteoir (1), RunaĂ/Nominated person (1), Selector (1) Medical Personnel (2), Water Carriers (2)
- A Field Official is appointed to each game by Coiste Cheannais na gComĂłrtaisĂ whose primary function is to monitor and report on the implementation of the regulations.
- Only a maximum of 30 players shall be allowed within the pitch enclosure during the playing of the game.
- Teams shall take the field and leave the field at the time indicated by the Field Official of the Committee in Charge.
- A Kick around shall not be allowed at halftime in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.
- Only three substitutes (wearing distinctive tops) allowed to warm up without a football, at any given time.
- The Bainisteoir shall wear a distinctive top, which shall have the word âBAINISTEOIRâ in clear large letters. The Bainisteoir is permitted to move along the side-line between the 45m and halfway line on own side for the purpose of issuing instructions to players, after which he must return to the designated area in front of his own team’s dugout/designated seating area.
The Bainisteoir is not permitted to enter the field of Play.
Where Bainisteoir side-line privileges have been withdrawn the Bainisteoir will be confined to a designated area as decided on by the Field Official. - All Selectors (more than one) shall remain in the designated area throughout the game. Selectors may not act as Water Carriers.
- The Medical Personnel (2) shall wear distinctive tops/bibs, which shall have the word âDoctĂșir or Physioâ, in clear large letters and may only enter the field of play to attend to an injured player or on the instruction of the Referee. When not attending to injured players, Medical Personnel shall remain in the designated area on the side-line. Selectors/Coaches cannot act as a medic person, without advance approval from the Committee in Charge. Medical personnel while performing their duties are required to wear PPE.
- The RunaĂ or nominated person shall remain in the designated area during the game but is permitted to move to the Side-line Official to relay details of substitutions.
- Team lists clearly indicating the starting fifteen players and Names of Officials (in the designated areas) must be handed to the Referee at least 30 minutes before the game commences. Penalty for non-compliance – âŹ100 fine. Repeat offences will incur a fine of âŹ500.
- No Children are allowed entry to the pitch enclosure.
- Two Water Carriers are permitted per Team and must not be under 18 years of age. Water Carriers may not enter the field of play at any time and must be stationed 2 meters back from the sideline when not dispensing water. Water Carriers to wear a distinctive Bib (Not Club Colours) with the words âMaor Uisceâ in clear large letters. They must not be team selectors and are not permitted to wear/carry electronic devices.
- The referee has the authority to send any person in contravention of Match Regulations to the stand/outside the pitch enclosure and such person cannot be replaced.
- All Players should wear the jersey number as per the most recent list provided by the Club Secretary for the competition. Teams who do not comply with the Jersey Numbers as indicated will incur a fine of âŹ500.
- Ball Boys are not permitted.
- Late Fielding – A team taking the field late before a game shall be subject to the penalties as outlined in the Official Guides and Codes
- Extra â Time – Regulations governing the playing of Extra Time are as outlined in the Official Guides and Codes.
- The videoing of games is subject to the RunaĂ an Cumann submitting a valid application on the prescribed online form and obtaining the permission 48 hours in advance of the game. They are also required to pay the designated fee. The granting of permission is subject to full compliance with the Galway GAA Video Policy. A Copy of the permission granted, should be given to the person videoing the game as they need it to gain entry to the ground and they may also be asked to produce it during the day.
- Cathaoirleach an Cumann has overall responsibility for adherence to Match Regulations by his/her Club.
- Support the National and County Respect Initiatives:
Officials, Players, Referees, Umpires, Linesmen, Coaches, Parents, Guardians and Supporters âGive Respect, Get Respectâ from each other. Our Games our Choice â Make them more enjoyable for everybody. - Matters not provided for â Matters not specifically provided for in these regulations shall be dealt with by the referee and his team of officials on the day, and then by Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisĂ when reported via either the Referee or Field Official.
- Penalties will be proposed by Coiste Cheannaisi na gComĂłrtaisĂ, on foot of Referees and Field Officers Reports.
- Access to the grounds will only be permitted 1 hour prior to game time.
- Stop Clocks / Hooters will not be in operation at any championship games in 2025. The timing of the game will be continuous and the amount of additional time at the conclusion of each half will be at the discretion of the referee.
