Answering the many queries to Wexford GAA Coaching Office re Rule 6.16 (age grade) herewith a
Copy of the Rule.
6.16 Age Grades
To be eligible for the Grades listed hereunder, a player shall meet the respective stated age criteria:
Adult: Be over 16 years.
Under-21: Be Under 21 years and Over 16 years.
minor (Under 18): Be Under 18 years and Over 14 years.
Under 16: Be Under 16 years and Over 12 years.
Under 14: Be Under 14 years and Over 10 years.
Under 12: Be Under 12 years and Over 9 years.
To be “Under” an age shall mean that the player shall celebrate the Upper Limit birthday (e.g. 21st. for Under 21 Grade) on the 1st. January of the Championship Year or on a later date.
To be “Over” an age shall mean that the player shall have celebrated the Lower Limit birthday (e.g. 16th. to participate in Senior/Under 21 Grades) prior to the 1st. January of the Championship Year. Girls may participate only up to and including the Under 12 Grade.
Penalties: For Breach of Upper Age Limit: Team Penalty:
(i) On a Proven Objection – Award of Game to Opposing Team. On an Inquiry by the Committee-in-Charge Forfeiture of Game without Award to the Opposing Team. Player:
(ii) For breach in Under 16 or Younger Grades – 4 weeks Suspension. For breach in minor or Under 21 Grades – 24 weeks Suspension. Person(s)-in-Charge of the Team in which the breach
(iii) is committed – 48 weeks Suspension. Chairperson and Secretary of a Club:
(iv) For breach in minor or Under 21 Grades – 48 weeks Suspension.
For Breach of Lower Age Limit: Team Penalty:
(i) On a Proven Objection – Award of Game to Opposing Team. On an Inquiry by the Committee-in-Charge – Forfeiture of Game without Award to the Opposing Team. Player:
(ii) For breach in any Grade – 2 weeks Suspension. Person(s)-in-Charge of the Team in which the breach
(iii) is committed – 8 weeks Suspension. 6