Kieran Shannon: Camogie stance on skorts is insulting its players and hurting the sport

Despite public outcry and player surveys, the Camogie Association’s resistance to change undermines its values and alienates athletes

Kilkenny players wear shorts before the Leinster semi-final meeting with Kilkenny. Pic: Paul Lundy

They’ll say the rules are the rules and that they voted on retaining them as recently as Congress 13 months ago, but when you look at it the Camogie Association is actually contravening its own official guide.

On the very first page outlining its objectives and values, the association states that its raison d’etre is to “promote and develop” as well as manage the sport in Ireland and internationally.