GAA Overseas Sanctions and Insurance

USGAA / Canadian Sanctions:
A player must reach out to a Club in Noth America, the Club then shall initiate a sanction for the player, you might note to avail of a sanction the player must be a student or eligible to obtain a J1 Visa. (does not apply to NY )
 
A player who has been included on an Inter-County Championship list submitted to the referee, whom is eligible for a J1 visa - Such a player may only have his J1 Sanction approved once his team has been eliminated from the Inter-County Championship including All-Ireland Qualifier games & (Tailteann Cup).

• Deadline Date July 1st

NY Sanctions:
All of the above, however you do not have to qualify for a J1 visa or be a student, any level can avail of a sanction to New York subject to approval.

• Deadline Date July 1st

***********************INSURANCE********************** 

As per normal Insurance is essential for any sanction player no matter of the current insurance they hold. The info is clearly stated on the GAA.ie website (below)  and a list of accepted insurance providers.

It is the personal responsibility of each and every player to review the cover within their travel insurance policy in full and particularly with regards to what is covered \ not covered as regards COVID 19.


https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/rules-regulations/overseas-sanctions

GAA Overseas Sanctions
Sanctions - Online Application Process All sanction applications must be made online via the Player Transfer System (PTS) This process must be initiated by the club in USGAA/Canada/New York that the player wishes to play with. Players who are intending to play in these jurisdictions should: 1. Contact the club
www.gaa.ie