Downloads & Resources

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OFFICIAL GUIDE 2023 - Updated 27th March 2023

• Official Guide - Part 1 (PDF)
  Containing the Constitution and Rules of the G.A.A., revised and corrected up to date, and published by authority of the Central Council.
• Official Guide - PART 2 (PDF)
  Containing Playing Rules of Hurling and Football, revised and corrected up to date, and published by authority of the Central Council.

CLUBS CONTACT BOOKLET (2021)

• Down GAA Clubs Contact Booklet (PDF) - 27th March 2021

AMALGAMATIONS

• Application for Independent Team (Amalgamation) - WORD - 02nd Feb 2024
• Application for Independent Team (Amalgamation) - PDF - 02nd Feb 2024
  This form only applies to teams at U21/20/19, Minor and younger grades.

Hosting Bitz Form

• Hosting Blitz Form - Within Down - 02nd Feb 2024

TRANSFERS

• Transfers and Sanctions FAQ
   
• Down GAA Inter Club Transfer - Transfer from Down Club to another Down Club 
  • Form in Word Format - Updated 2nd Feb 2024
  • Form in PDF Format - Updated 2nd Feb 2024

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• Senior Inter County Hurling Permit

Applications for an Inter-County transfer can be made online through the Player Transfer System. If a player wishes to apply online, he should contact the Secretary of the Club he wishes to join and refer him/her to the transfers section of the official GAA website for information on the process.

• Inter County Transfer

Live Inter-County Transfer List

• To view the latest list of Inter-County Transfers please click here (Opens in Excel)
  An Inter-County Transfer will appear on this list three days after the relevant County Secretaries have been notified of the decision on an application

SANCTIONS - PLAYING & CHALLENGE GAMES

• Down GAA Sanction form for playing 2024 - WORD (Updated 2nd Feb 2024)

• Down GAA Sanction form for playing 2024 - PDF (Updated 2nd Feb 2024)
   

• Challenge Games (Down, Ulster, and National - Form Updated Feb 2021)
• Tournament Application form (Involving Teams from within Ulster)

Disciplinary Handbook

• GAA Disciplinary Handbook – 7th Edition – April 2018

GAA CODE OF BEHAVIOUR / DEALING WITH ALLEGED BREACHES

• GAA Code of Behaviour for Underage Players (updated Jan 2017)
• Guidance on Dealing with Code Breaches & Structures
• Dealing with Alleged Breaches of the Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport
• Dealing with Allegations of Abuse
• A2 GAA Tackling Bullying poster (2)
• A2 GAA Tackling Bullying poster (1)
• Cód Iompair

CODE OF BEST PRACTICE IN YOUTH SPORT

• Our Games Our Code - the Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport

ACCIDENT INCIDENT REPORT - Sample form

Sample Accident Incident Form

CLUB FINANCES & GOVERNANCE

• Club Example Risk Register – October 18
• Club Accounts Template Down 2018
• Club Accounts Template FAQ
• Club Internal Financial Procedures
• Club Governance Workshop 2018
• Willis Club Safety Checklist

CLUB AGM

• The Club Annual General Meeting
• Club Pre AGM Course
• GAA Club AGM FAQ's

CLUB CONSTITUTION
The Club Constitution is the single most important document in the club and every club must adopt this in accordance with rule 3.5 of the GAA’s Official Guide (Treoraí Oifigiúil).  The club constitution provides a means whereby the GAA Club can be operated and managed by the Executive Committee of the club. The Constitution provides for control of the assets of the Club and the operation of activities within the Club regarding, membership, management structure, sub-committee structure, club property, AGM etc.

A club can make certain alterations to the constitution, but these must be passed by the County Committee.

• The GAA Club Club Constitution (2011)

CLUB MEMBERSHIP
The GAA has the largest membership of any sports organisation in Ireland. When one becomes a member of a GAA club, they become part of the GAA family and part of a great community based organisation that continues to enhance the lives of so many people.

In order for one to become a member of the GAA (Association), one must first become a member of a GAA club. A person can apply for member ship of a club by completing the Full or Youth membership application form and forwarding it to the club Secretary for approval by the Club Executive Committee. Once a member, a person is then registered with the Association and provided with a membership number.

All club officers should be familiar with the rules governing club membership and the rules governing registration of members and players. This is an important consideration for clubs and every effort should be made to comply with all of the rules governing this topic.

• Sample - Full Membership Application Form
• Sample - Youth Membership Application Form

Scor Resources - Updated 29th September 2016

• 2016 Scór Rulebook
• Rúnaithe Scór na gContaetha – 2016
• Trá na gCeisteanna - Answer Sheets
• Scór Marking Cards - 10 Rows
• Marking Card - 4 Rows
• Scór Remark Sheets

Down GAA Hurling Development Pathway (June 2017)

• Down GAA Hurling Development Pathway

Other Resources

• Pitch Maintenance (PDF)