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COUNTY BOARD ANNOUNCES SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DATES
It has been a busy week for the Waterford County Board with much homework being done regarding the postponed championships due to the Corona Virus Pandemic since last March. Basically, we are going to have a full calendar of championships in both hurling and football condensed into August and September so if there is anything else left to do around the house the only window for local Gaels to complete these chores looks like being the month of July.
Group A
Round 1 : Ballygunner V Tallow in Fraher Field Fri 24.07.20 at 7.30pm
Round 2 : Passage v Tallow in Fraher Field Sunday August 2nd at 6pm.
Round 3 : Ballygunner v Pasage in Walsh Park Saturday August 8th at 2,30pm.
Group B
Round 1 : Mount Sion v Clonea in Walsh Park Sunday July 26th at 2pm.
Round 2 : Roanmore v Clonea in Walsh Park Sunday August 2nd at 2pm.
Round 3 : Mouny Sion v Roanmore in Walsh Park Sunday August 9th at 2pm.
Group C
Round 1 : Dungarvan v Fourmilewater in Fraher Field SundaySunday July 26th at 6.30pm.
Round 2 : Lismore v Fourmilewater in Fraher Field Saturday August 1st at 3pm.
Round 3 : Dungarvan v Lismore in Fraher Field Sunday August 9th at 6pm.
Group D
Round 1 : DLS V Ballysaggart in Fraher Field Saturday July 25th at 7pm.
Round 2 : Abbeyside v Ballysaggart in Fraher Field Saturday August 1st at 7pm.
Round 3 : DLS V Abbeyside in Walsh Park Saturday August 8th at 6.30pm.
QUARTER FINALS : Weekend 14th – 16th August
SEMI FINALS : Weekend 21st – 23rd August
COUNTY FINAL : Sunday 30th August
SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP STRUCTURE
The Championship shall be played on a round robin basis. The top two teams in each group shall qualify for the Quarter Finals with the top team seeded and repeat pairings avoided. Criteria as outlined under Rule 6.21(4)(c) shall determine placings. Where two teams in the group are level on points for first and second place and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a draw shall take place to determine the placings. Where two teams in the group are level on points for second and third place and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a play-off shall take place to determine the placings. Where the three teams in the group are level on points and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a draw shall take place to determine whose first in the group and a play-off shall take place to determine second and third. A play-off if required shall take place in advance of the Quarter Finals with the Quarter- Finals proceeding as scheduled. The Semi-Finals pairings shall be decided by an open draw and repeat paIrings avoided where feasible. All knock-out games shall be decided by Winner on the Day. One group notice to each participant shall cover each round.
WINNER ON THE DAY REGULATIONS FOR REVISED CHAMPIONSHIPS
Regulations approved Ard Chomhairle on the 19 th January 2019 and in accordance with
Rules of Specification 3.4. & 3.6 T.O. Part 2 2019, that relevant games that finish level after
normal playing times should be completed as follows:
Phase 1 : Proceed to Extra time as provided for in T.O Cuid II (two periods of ten minutes each way) Phase 2 : (Penalty Kicks/Pucks) If still level, a “penalty competition” to decide the outcome: The relevant rules in T.O. Cuid II shall apply in relation to Penalty Kicks/Pucks, unless otherwise stated. Penalties will be taken for goals only. The Referee shall choose the end at which the penalty kicks/pucks will be taken. The end may be changed by the referee if it becomes unplayable during the course of the penalties. The Referee will ensure two goal umpires are in place at the end in which the penalty kicks/pucks are to be taken; Both umpires shall position themselves on the end line at opposite side of the goals facing inwards. If a penalty is scored, the goal umpire, will wave the green flag once the referee has signalled. If the penalty is saved or missed the point umpire will signal a wide once the referee has signalled
Each team shall register five penalty takers, a goalkeeper & a substitute goalkeeper with the referee and indicate in which order the penalty takers will take their penalties. (A penalty taker can also be a goalkeeper or a substitute goalkeeper.) The Referee shall toss a coin in the presence of the two captains to see which team will have the option of going first. Only players who are on the field of play at the end of Phase 1 (i.e. end of Extra Time), shall be allowed to be registered as a penalty taker or goalkeeper. Exception: The substitute goalkeeper can come from the team panel. A goalkeeper who is injured while the penalty kicks/pucks are being taken and is unable to continue as a goalkeeper may be replaced* by the substitute goalkeeper who has been nominated in advance, provided the referee is notified. If in the event the substitute goalkeeper also gets injured, one of the registered penalty takers may replace* the substitute goalkeeper, provided the referee is notified. (*Once replaced, the goalkeeper/ substitute goalkeeper cannot be reintroduced as a goalkeeper at a later stage). Subject to the conditions below both teams will take five penalty kicks/pucks which are taken alternately by the teams.
The game is awarded to whichever team scores more of their five penalty kicks/pucks If, before both teams have taken five penalty kicks/pucks, one team has scored more goals that the other team could score, even if they were to complete their five penalty kicks/pucks, no more penalty kicks/pucks shall be taken If, after both teams have taken five penalty kicks/pucks and both teams have scored the same number of goals, the penalty competition will continue but in sudden death format using the same five registered players until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks/pucks. In sudden death, the same sequence of penalty takers does not have to be followed as in the first round of penalty kicks/pucks. Each penalty kick/puck is taken by a different player. All registered players must take a penalty kick/puck before any player can take an additional penalty kick/puck.The referee shall signal for the penalty to be taken. The penalty kick/puck is completed when the ball stops moving, goes out of play (including over the crossbar) or a goal is scored. Only the players involved in the penalty taking competition, as well as the Referee, Linesmen and Umpires are permitted on the pitch. With the registered penalty takers located between the 45m & 65m lines closest to the end selected by the referee. Goalkeepers to be located 20m from the goals. All other players (including substitute goalkeepers), managers, officials, backroom personnel etc. should be at their designated sideline area, and off the field of play when the penalty-taking competition is taking place.
SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP STRUCTURE
Commencing weekend 4th to the 6th of September. Fixtures not made yet.
The Competition shall be structured into four groups of 3 as follows: Group A: Ballinacourty; Clashmore/KInsalebeg; Ardmore Group B: The Nire; Gaultier; Kilmacthomas Group C: Rathgormack; Kilrossanty; St Saviours Group D: Stradbally; An Rinn; Brickey Rangers 31. The Championship shall be played on a round robin basis. The top two teams in each group shall qualify for the Quarter Finals with the top team seeded and repeat pairings avoided. Criteria as outlined under Rule 6.21(4)(c) shall determine placings. Where two teams in a group are level on points for first and second place and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a draw shall take place to determine the placings. Where two teams in a group are level on points for second and third place and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a play-off shall take place to determine the placings. Where the three teams in a group are level on points and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a draw shall take place to determine whose first in the group and a play-off shall take place to determine second and third. 31.06 A play-off if required shall take place in advance of the Quarter Finals with the Quarter- Finals proceeding as scheduled.
The Semi-Finals pairings shall be decided by an open draw and repeat parings avoided where feasible. All knock-out games shall be decided by Winner on the Day. One group notice to each participant shall cover each round.
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Commencing weekend September 4th to the 6th. Fixtures not made yet.
The Competition shall be structured into two groups of 4 and one group of 3 as follows: Group A: Rathgormack; The Nire; Clashmore/KInsalebeg; Ballinameela .Group B: Gaultier; Kilrossanty; Brickey Rangers; St Saviours. Group C: Stradbally; An Rinn; Dungarvan.The Championship shall be played on a round robin basis.The top three teams from Groups A and B and the top two teams in Group C shall qualify for the Quarter Finals and the top team in each group seeded with home advantage. The remaining seeded team shall be determined by a draw of the second-place teams. Criteria as outlined under Rule 6.21(4)(c) shall determine placings. Where two teams in a group are level on points for first and second place and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a draw shall take place to determine the placings.
Where two teams in a group are level on points for the final quarter-final place anD cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a play-off shall take place to determine the placings. Where three teams or more in a group are level on points and cannot be separated by the criteria as set out in Rule 6.21 a draw shall take place to determine the first and/or second placings in the group and a play-off shall take place to determine the remaining quarter-final place. A play-off if required shall take place in advance of the Quarter Finals with the Quarter- Finals proceeding as scheduled.NThe Semi-Finals pairings shall be decided by an open draw and repeat parings avoided where feasible. All knock-out games shall be decided by Winner on the Day. Should the venue of the home team be unavailable or unplayable the game shall move to the venue of the opposing team. One group notice to each participant shall cover each round.
UNDER 20A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Fixtures not made yet.
The Competition shall consist of six teams: St Patricks / Naomh Bríd; Ballinacourty; St Olivers; St Marys; Gaultier; Rathgormack; The Championship shall be played on a straight knock-out format. All games shall be decided by Winner on the Day.
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Match Dates :
Round 1 : Monday August 24th. Round 2 : Thursday August 27th. Round 3 : Monday August 31st. Round 4 : Thursday September 3rd. Semi Finals : Monday September 7th. Finals : Sunday September 13th.
The Competition shall be structured into three divisions as follows: Division 1: Gaultier; Ballinacourty; Rathgormack; St Patricks / Naomh Bríd; Tramore Top Team in Final. Semi-Final: 2 v 3.
Division 2: Two groups as follows : 2A: Clan na nGael; Portlaw/Ballyduff; St Mollerans; St Mary’s. 2B: Dungarvan; Kilrossanty; Cois Bhride; Brickey Rangers; Stradbally. Top two teams in each group qualify for the semi-finals.
Division 3: Two groups (13 a side) as follows: 3A: Roanmore; St Saviours; Ferrybank; Cappoquin. 3B: Ardmore; An Ghaeltacht; Clashmore; Ballyduff U; Top two teams in each group qualify for the semi-finals. Placings shall be decided as per Rule 6.21.T.O 2020. One group notice to each participant shall cover each round. Should the venue of the home team be unavailable or unplayable the game shall move to the venue of the opposing team. All knock-out games shall be decided by Winner on the Day
MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Match Dates : Round 1 : Saturday August 1st. Round 2 : Wednesday August 5th. Round 3 : Sunday August 9th. Semi Finals : Thursday August 13th. Finals : Wednesday August 19th.
The Competition shall be structured into three divisions played on a round robin as follows:
Division 1 – 6 teams : Group A: Ballygunner; De La Salle; Passage .Group B: Abbeyside; St Patricks/Naomh Bríd; Clonea. Top two teams in each group qualify for the Semi-Finals
Division 2 – 10 teams. Group A: Mount Sion; Micheál MacCraith; Clan na nGael; Roanmore. Group B: St Mollerans; Portlaw/Ballyduff; St Marys. Group C: Brickey Rangers; St Carthages; Cois Bhride Semi-Finals: Teams 1 & 2 in Group A and Team 1 in Groups B & C
Division 3 – 12 teams : Group A: Erins Own; Ferrybank; St Saviours. Group B: Fourmilewater; Ballyduff Upper; Cappoquin.Group C: Clashmore; Ardmore; An Ghaeltacht. Group D: Dungarvan; Stradbally; Kilrossanty. Semi-Finals: Top team in each group. Placings shall be decided as per Rule 6.21.T.O 2020.
RULE 6.21(4)
6.21(4) County Championships. If a Championship is partly organised on a League basis, the following Regulations shall apply: (a) League results shall be credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one for a draw. (b) If a Team is Disqualified or Retires during the course of the League Stage, its played Games shall stand and its unplayed Games shall be awarded to the Opposing Teams. (c) Except where provided for otherwise in County Bye-Law or in Competition Regulation, when Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, or for Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified: (i) Where two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition; (ii) Scoring Difference (subtracting the total Scores Against from total Scores For); (iii) Highest Total Score For; (iv) A Play-Off. CHAMPIONSHIPS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 92 Exceptions to (c): (1) In relation to means (ii) and (iii) above, if the accumulated scores of a team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walk over, the tie shall be decided by a Play-Off. (2) Regulations (i), (ii) and (iii) shall not apply to under 16 or younger age grade competitions. (d) A Disqualification shall only affect further participation in the current Championship involved and not the following year’s Championship or Qualification for it. In the context of a Disqualification, in any Promotion or Relegation Process, a Team shall retain the points it has won in a Stage of the Championship run on a League Basis.
WINNER ON THE DAY : Penalty competitions will decide County championship games if teams are level after extra time in both hurling and football.
