Rules & Discipline
The New York Bye-Laws govern competitions run by the County Board, and the GAA's disciplinary framework governs fair play across all of them. Players, officials, and members must follow the Bye-Laws, the Official Guide and the Code of Conduct.
New York Bye-Laws
The bye-laws adopted by the New York County Board for the 2026 season, to be read alongside the Official Guide and the GAA Official Codes.
Official guides & codes
The GAA rulebook and conduct codes governing play, officials, and members for the current season.
- PDFOfficial Guide Part 1Playing rules, governance, organisational structure — revised 24.06.2026 (3.41 (c) reference to Rule 3.54 (b) amended to 3.56 (b))
- PDFOfficial Guide Part 2Additional regulations — revised 30.07.2026 (Rule 3 reformatted)
- PDFCodesDisciplinary codes and infractions for the current season — revised 12.05.2026
- PDFCode of ConductStandards for players, officials, mentors, and supporters
Disciplinary forms & documents
Notices, reports, and appeal forms used in the GAA disciplinary process.
- PDFNotice of Disciplinary Action — On Foot of a Referee's Report
- PDFNotice of Disciplinary Action — Cases Not Arising from Referee's Report
- DOCXD. Notice of Disciplinary Action — Cases Where Hearing Not Available
- DOCXA. Disciplinary Report
- DOCXE. Reply to Notification of Disciplinary Action
- DOCXF. Notification of Hearing Date
- DOCXNotice of Decision on a Hearing
- DOCXNotice of Decision on an Appeal
- DOCXNotice of Decision on an Objection / Counter-Objection
- DOCXDirective re. Alternative Penalty
- PDFGuidelines for Clarification of the Referee's Report
- DOCXRules Advisory Committee — Request for Advice
Official GAA resources
Links to the central GAA rules and discipline pages for the latest guidance.