Playing Rule for Helmets

A chara,

I have received a number of queries in relation to the above particularly in regard to whether the ruling applies to training sessions and in order to clarify the position I set the ruling:

From the 1st January 2010, the following applies to all players at all levels up to and including Senior grade:

• In all Hurling Games and Hurling Practice Sessions it is mandatory for all players to wear helmets with a facial guard.
• Helmets shall be approved for use on the basis of compliance with standards and tests set out in IS:355 as determined by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).

Currently the approved helmets are the Mycro, Marc and Azzurri.

I would also like to point out that the GAA Injury Scheme will only operate for hurling injuries if the injured player was wearing an approved helmet.

Ruairi Mac Lannchaidh
Bainisteoir Riosca agus Arachais / Risk and Insurance Manager

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