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Dungarvan, the Waterford intermediate soccer champion, could be stripped of his title for fielding a player who was awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, which came back positive, in his final victory earlier this month.
The county management committee recommended the punishment, under rule 7.2E of the official GAA guidance, which covers “misconduct deemed to have discredited the association,” along with individual suspensions for six club members. .
Dungarvan has until Wednesday to appeal the decision to the Waterford GAA hearing committee.
It is not known if the Kill runners-up would get the title and promotion in this case or if the final would simply be canceled.
Per HSE guidelines, those awaiting Covid-19 test results must self-isolate.
In a statement posted to Facebook the day after the game (October 4), Dungarvan apologized for the “mistakes made by the club in interpreting the Covid-19 guidelines,” but insisted that they had made an honest mistake when tell the player that they could participate. .
“As a club, we want to emphasize that the player involved was following the club’s interpretation of the guidelines and advice at all times, did not attend any of the post-match celebrations and acted in good faith,” the statement added.
Misconduct deemed to have discredited the association provides for a “minimum” eight week suspension for individuals, while disqualification or expulsion from the association may also be considered.
In addition to an eight-week suspension, disqualification or expulsion, a team or club can also be fined.
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