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Become a Washington D.C. Gael
As a member of our club, you'll have the opportunity to participate in Gaelic football, Hurling or Camogie as well as social events and community service projects. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, we welcome all skill levels and are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Join the Gaels today and become a part of our community!
When you join the club, you can expect:
• 1 practice (training) per code (Gaelic Football, Hurling/Camogie) per week during the regular playing season
• Athletes of all skill levels & ages
• Experienced coaches
• Scrimmages
• Travel to tournaments in other U.S. cities
• Plenty of club social events
Choose your Membership Type
2024 Social Membership
30$For club Alumni, supporters and refereesValid for one year- Permitted to participate in practice sessions
- Access to Members section of website (once available)
- Access to club WhatsApp community
- Monthly Newsletters
- Invitation to all club socials and club Alumni event
- Opportunities to volunteer with the club
- Eligible to participate in bulk club merchandise order
2024 Player Membership
60$For those intending to play competitive matchesValid for one year- Permitted to play competitive games
- Access to Members section of website (once available)
- Access to club WhatsApp community
- Monthly Newsletters
- Invitation to all club socials
- Opportunities to volunteer with the club
- Eligible to participate in bulk club merchandise order
USGAA Registration Process
To participate in competitive matches, you'll need to register with both the Washington D.C. Gaels and the USGAA, the governing body responsible for promoting Gaelic games in the United States.
You can register with USGAA here. If you need assistance:
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Please view the video walkthrough or
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Read through our step by step guide
Don't know what class of USGAA player you are?
Homegrown
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Non-Irish born players. A player that was never eligible to participate in minor grade or adult grade with a club in Ireland or Britain.
Resident
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A Homegrown Player or Player who has registered on or before April 30th.
Non-Resident Player
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A player who has registered after April 30th and is not a Homegrown Player.
Non-Club Player*
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1. Male player who has not registered with a GAA club for the previous 24 months
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2a. Ladies Football player who has never before registered with LGFA or,
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2b. Ladies Football player who has not played League or Championship for 3 years
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3. Camogie player who has not played a competitive game for the previous 24 months
* If you fall under any of these categories, please email our club Registrar.
Intercounty Transfer:
If you are coming from anywhere outside USGAA i.e. Ireland, Canada, New York, UK, Europe, Australia, Middle East, Asia etc. This type of player follows a separate registration process via a self-service portal at Foireann.
USGAA Deadlines
Deadline | Types of Registration | If you... |
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03/31/2024 | Inter-county transfer* deadline for all codes | are coming from Ireland, Canada, New York, UK, Europe, Australia, Middle East, Asia, etc. You're coming from anywhere outside USGAA. |
04/30/2024 | USGAA Player Registration | played for the DC Gaels last year – OR – are transferring from a different USGAA club in the Mid-Atlantic division – OR – are transferring from a different USGAA club in a different division |
04/30/2024 | Inter-division Club-to-club | Going from Club A in Division X to
Club B in Division Y |
07/01/2024 | Sanctions*, Permits*, and CC6* deadline | need to temporarily move from a club in Ireland to one in the USGAA or are a summer player (example: are on a J1 visa) |
08/01/2024 | Homegrown deadline for those who have never registered before | … are NOT Irish-born and have never registered with an adult GAA club |