Big day at the GAA Congress. Here's some of the more important motions discussed
Motion 4 has been passed. A 'black card' will be introduced in Gaelic Football from Jan 1, 2014. More here: tinyurl.com/cqa6w89 #gaa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 23, 2013
Clearly the most discussed motion in GAA circles. You can see how twitter reacted to the vote here.
Motion 3 which opens Croke Park and other stadia for future RWC bid was passed. See the debate here: tinyurl.com/d9rw2wk #gaa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 23, 2013
Bigger news for Rugby fans than GAA fans maybe but clear the way for IRFU to bid for the Rugby World Cup (if it so chooses).
Motion 27 to increase amount of branding allowed on jerseys is passed. 90 per cent of delegates vote in its favour. #gaa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 23, 2013
We'll now see GAA clubs and inter-county teams with multiple sponsors on the front of the jerseys. The GPA reaction to these increased revenue streams could be interesting.
Hawk-Eye motion has been overwhelmingly passed. Use of Hawk-Eye technology to be used in Croke Park on trial basis. #gaa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 23, 2013
The GAA getting a jump on FIFA.
Motion 22 passed with a big majority. Point with open hand now allowed in Gaelic football. #gaa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 23, 2013
Should pave the way for volleyball players to become stars at full forward.
Motion 54 on enshrining stance on anti-sectarian and anti-racist behaviour in the Official Guide gets 90% support from delegates. #gaa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 23, 2013
A commendable motion which sees the sectarian and racist acts as discrediting the GAA and people involved in the acts receiving automatic 96 week bans. But what in the world are 10% of delegates thinking? What are the arguments against this motion?
