Since January 1st 2013, it has been mandatory for players in age grades up to and including minor to wear a mouthguard in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. From January 1st 2014, this rule will apply to Gaelic footballers in all age grades.
KEY POINTS
- Gaelic footballers in all age grades must wear a mouthguard from January 1st 2014
- It is the responsibility of each individual player to use a mouthguard
- A properly fitted mouthguard is the best available protective device for reducing the incidence and severity of sports-related dental injuries
- Players can be sent-off in a game for not wearing a mouthguard
- Players will not be covered under the GAA player injury scheme if they don’t comply with the mouthguard rule
- No Mouthguard? No Game!
For further details and guidance Download Mouth Guard Information Sheet
