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Camogie clubs to take 2020 championship case to DRA

The clubs are looking to complete the 2020 series across all grades
The clubs are looking to complete the 2020 series across all grades

Camogie's spring of discontent shows no sign of abating, with the 35 clubs still involved in the incomplete 2020 championships stating their intention to take a case to the Disputes Resolution Authority in an effort to get the tournaments completed.

Earlier this week the clubs sought a three-week window to complete the fixtures, however the Camogie Association have not responded, according to a statement released by the clubs involved.

Last week - after a huge backlash to the original calendar proposed - a nationwide poll of clubs by the Camogie Association to seek a fixtures mandate for 2021 voted in favour of a split season model by 53% to 47, allowing the inter-county series to be played in two blocks before starting the 2021 club series.

But this decision - taken by clubs and members of the association - also meant an incomplete 2020 provincial and national club series.

"While we understand and acknowledge that this past year has posed unprecedented difficulties for the association and for those charged with administering its affairs, the clubs have proposed a reasonable alternative which would allow the championships to be played," stated the clubs.

"However, following the decision of the Ard Comhairle of Cumann Camogaiochta na nGael not to complete the Club Championship 2020, a number of clubs affected have been left with no option other than to refer the decision to the Dispute Resolutions Authority in an effort to resolve the issue.

"The clubs are the heart of our sport and we want the club players to have the opportunity to play at the highest level available to them."

The Camogie Association had not responded to a request for comment at time of publishing.

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