Camogie
A player wishing to register to play camogie with the ISSC does not require a transfer if they have not taken part in a competitive match for a period of 24 months. Please complete the Exemption form and obtain signatures if you have played camogie before but do not require a transfer/permit.
Otherwise, please follow the steps below to obtain a transfer or permit to play!
Permits
You must be a registered member of your current club to be eligible for a permit to play with the ISSC. Permits are given to players who move to Canada. The permit and sanction deadline is July 1st. To obtain a permit to join the ISSC from a club outside of Canada please complete the transfer form below and send it to your current club and county secretaries to also sign off on the transfer.
We highly recommend that you start the process early to allow for time for it to be approved!
Transferring from a club in Canada to the ISSC
To transfer from a club within Canada to the ISSC a player must complete this form. Please ensure your current club secretary has signed the form before sending it to the ISSC secretary at secretary.vancouverissc.ca@gaa.ie. The deadline for transfers is 1st July.
- Transfer form
- Official Camogie Sanction form
- Camoige Transfer Exemption form
- Camoige Transfer within Canada
Ladies Football
A player wishing to register to play Ladies football with the ISSC does not require a transfer if they have not played League or Championship football for a period of 3 years provided other eligibility conditions are satisfied. Please complete the Exemption form and obtain signatures if you have played football before but do not require a transfer/permit.
Otherwise, please follow the steps below to obtain a transfer or permit to play!
Permits
Permits are given to players who move to Canada after 31st March. The permit and sanction deadline is July 1st. You must be a registered member of your current club to be eligible for a permit to play with the ISSC.
To transfer to the ISSC from a club outside of Canada please must complete the transfer form below and send it to your current club and county secretaries to also sign off on the transfer. Please then email the form to the ISSC secretary at secretary.vancouverissc.ca@gaa.ie.
Once you receive the form back again please send it to info@lgfa.ie for final approval.
The deadline for obtaining a permit is 1st July however we highly recommend that you start the process early to allow for time for it to be approved!
Transferring from a club in Canada to the ISSC
To transfer from a club within Canada to the ISSC a player must complete this form. Please ensure your current club secretary has signed the form before sending to the ISSC secretary at secretary.vancouverissc.ca@gaa.ie. The deadline for transfers is 1st July.
- Canadian County Board Official Permit form
- LFGA Inter Club Transfer form
- Ladies Football Transfer within Canada
- Transfer Exemption form
Mens Football
If you have ever played a competitive game for a football club you must acquire a transfer or sanction to be able to play football for the ISSC. Please follow the steps below to obtain a transfer or permit to play!
Sanctions
Sanctions are given to players who move to Canada after 31st March. The permit and sanction deadline is July 1st. You must be a registered member of your current club to be eligible for a sanction to play with the ISSC.
To obtain a sanction to join the ISSC from a club outside of Canada please email secretary.vancouverissc.ca@gaa.ie with your name and the club you last played for. The club secretary will initiate a transfer through the online system and you will be required to provide further details there.
The deadline for obtaining a sanction is 1st July however we highly recommend that you start the process early to allow for time for it to be approved!
Transferring from a club in Canada to the ISSC
To transfer from a club within Canada to the ISSC a player must complete the form linked below. Please ensure your current club secretary has signed the form before sending it to the ISSC secretary at secretary.vancouverissc.ca@gaa.ie. The deadline for transfers is 1st July.
Dual Players
Players who play football with the ISSC and hurling with a different club must complete the form below. Please send the form to either club secretary at the start of the season.
Mens Hurling
*The transfer season is closed for 2023*
Insurance
If you are arriving in Canada after March 31st and are therefore only eligible for a sanction/permit, it is necessary to purchase insurance to be eligible to play. Permits will NOT be processed unless insurance has been purchased and it is to be provided with the Sanction/ Permit form.
For mens football, a list of of approved insurance providers can be found on the GAA Overseas Sanction page
For ladies football, a list of approved insurance providers can be found on the LGFA Permit Insurance page.
For camogie, a list of approved insurance providers can be found on the permit application form.