The GPA have expressed disappointment at GAA Congress's rejection of their motion seeking representation on the CCCC, labelling it an "opportunity missed" by the association.
Motion 31 sought to allow the GPA nominate a players' representative to consult on inter-county hurling and football fixtures.
The motion was emphatically rejected at Congress, receiving the support of just 15% of delegates. The GPA issued a statement to RTÉ this evening, regretting the result.
"The outcome of the vote on the GPA motion at Congress on Saturday was very disappointing," the statement read.
"We feel this is an opportunity missed by the GAA. The GPA wants to play its part in helping to reform and improve fixtures – an issue that impacts very directly on our members and something that we all care passionately about.
"A seat at the CCCC would have allowed us to help shape that change.
"Having player input in the overall fixture process would allow for a faster means to get matters resolved and it would help prevent issues from arising in the first place."
The statement also pointed to other sports, such as rugby and Australian rules, where player involvement in the scheduling process is deemed an "effective means of delivering a coherent programme of fixtures."
"A seat at the CCC would afford the GPA an opportunity to push for fast and effective action on the key findings of the recent ESRI report with regard to travel, no closed season, multiple eligibility and a high turnover of players.
"Involving players in the fixture-making process is recognised in many sports across the world, such as the AFL and World Rugby as an effective means of delivering a coherent programme of fixtures.
It makes sense to work in partnership with player bodies on fixture issues."
