Camogie Association chiefs pushing for skorts change at Special Congress

The motion to allow for choice in the camogie matchday kit requires 66% support at Special Congress.

Former Camogie Association president Joan O'Flynn believes the motion allowing players to choose between wearing skorts and shorts on matchday will be receive sufficient support at Special Congress on May 22. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Camogie Association top-brass are instructing provincial councils and county boards to advocate for change at next week’s Special Congress for fear of the colossal fallout if shorts are rejected for the second time in 14 months.

The Irish Examiner has learned that the highest office-holders in the Camogie Association are pushing on the ground for a yes vote at the May 22 Special Congress so as to ensure that players are given the choice between shorts and skorts on matchday.