CHALLENGE GAMES (CLUBS)
Prior permission must be requested by clubs to play and participate in Challenge games.
It is the responsibility of the club organising the Challenge game to request approval, in writing, to the appropriate authority.
The following is the procedure for requesting that permission.
All requests must be submitted on the prescribed Challenge Game Permission Request Form, by the Club Secretary.
If the challenge game is with a team from within the county the club secretary should complete the Challenge Game Permission Request Form and forward by eMail, to Runai, Coiste Chontae (secretary.galway@gaa.ie) at least 2 days prior to the challenge game.
If the challenge game is with a team from outside the county and within the Province (Connacht) the club secretary should send the Challenge Game Permission Request Form, at least 3 days prior to the challenge, by email to Runai, Coiste Chontae (secretary.galway@gaa.ie) and to the Secretary Connacht Council (reception.connacht@gaa.ie).
If the challenge game is with a team from outside the province (Connacht) the club secretary should send the Challenge Game Permission Request, at least 3 days prior to the challenge, by email to Runai, Coiste Chontae (secretary.galway@gaa.ie) and to the Secretary Connacht Council (reception.connacht@gaa.ie). and to Central Council (challengegames@gaa.ie)
or more details please refer to Rule 6.40 of GAA Official Guide 2011 and please read carefully to ensure that your Club complies with all requirements.