Camogie players express frustration over the defeat of motions proposing the inclusion of shorts in playing gear and the replacement of skirts with shorts.
NEW CAMOGIE PRESIDENT Brian Molloy says he understands the disappointment and noise around ‘skorts versus shorts’ since motions were defeated at Congress at the weekend.
A really frustrating outcome for players who have continuously expressed desires to be allowed to wear shorts. “The skorts motion has garnered a lot of attention and I understand that,” Molloy, who officially became the first male President of the Camogie Association in its 120-year history at Congress, told The 42.
“They had spoken to younger players who didn’t want to lose the skort, they saw the skort as part of their uniform playing camogie versus if they’re playing other sports.” “Ultimately, it’s the delegates who represent the full breadth of the association. It’s not that the delegates brought the proposal forward and some big monolithic somewhere decided ‘No, we’re not going to do it.’
With pressure on facilities a big taking point amidst recent inclement weather conditions, Molloy also believes ladies football and camogie teams shouldn’t have to take the brunt in terms of payment for access.
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