INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER / REGRADE
Intercounty transfers (not to be confused with interclub transfers) is the process by which a player that plays with one club that is not USGAA-affiliated wishes to play with another USGAA-affiliated club. The most common reason for this to occur is that the player is moving from one country to another (such as moving from Ireland to the United States or vice versa). Transferring a player between county boards correctly is of the utmost importance if that player intends on playing in the USGAA Final with their new club. If it is done incorrectly or not at all prior to registration deadline, the player will be unable to participate with their new club at the USGAA Finals
Regrading is the process by which a player (typically due to transfer) decides to change the grade of the code at the USGAA Finals that they are participating in. The most common reason for this to occur is that the player is moving from one country to another (such as moving from Ireland to the United States or vice versa). Typically it means that the grade the player previously played at is not available for them to participate in within the new locale and thus they do not have a choice. In the vast MAJORITY of cases, regrades occur automatically (for individuals transferring into a new club). The intercounty transfer is handled on Servasport. The individual regrade process is handled by a form (again, this is very unlikely to ever be needed)
The purpose of this intercounty transfer / regrade section of the Heartland USGAA website is to provide a definitive how-to on the interclub transfer process and answer typically asked questions. If you cannot find an answer to a specific intercounty transfer / regrade question, feel free to e-mail the divisional registrar for assistance
INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER / REGRADES FACTS
GENERAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
The intercounty transfer / regrade process is typically initiated by the player. The club registrar or secretary will collect the player's e-mail address and input that information in the intercounty transfer page. The player will receive an e-mail with a link into the system to fill out all of the needed information:
GENERAL INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER / REGRADE COSTS (USGAA and HEARTLAND)
There are no costs associated with transferring or regrading a player
INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER / REGRADE FORM
Intercounty transfers are submitted via Servasport (the same system used for Interclub Transfers), except for the Ladies clubs (which use their respective forms found at USGAA Registration)
The regrade form can be found here. This form is unlikely to be needed
CAMOGIE / LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER FORMS
Per USGAA 2018 24 and 25, the process for intercounty transfers for Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football follow the process of their governing bodies in Ireland, the Camogie Association in Ireland and Cumann Peil Gael na mBan. The following forms are used in the intercounty transfer process:Intercounty transfer status for Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football can be found here:
All of these forms are found on the USGAA Registration page
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
If you cannot find an answer to a specific interclub transfer / regrade question in this section feel free to e-mail the divisional registrar for assistance. For details on the above information, please review USGAA 2017 Byelaws 12-14, 18, and 24-25 as well as USGAA 2017 Regulations 1, 3, and 5. Additional information can also be found on the USGAA Registration page
Intercounty transfers (not to be confused with interclub transfers) is the process by which a player that plays with one club that is not USGAA-affiliated wishes to play with another USGAA-affiliated club. The most common reason for this to occur is that the player is moving from one country to another (such as moving from Ireland to the United States or vice versa). Transferring a player between county boards correctly is of the utmost importance if that player intends on playing in the USGAA Final with their new club. If it is done incorrectly or not at all prior to registration deadline, the player will be unable to participate with their new club at the USGAA Finals
Regrading is the process by which a player (typically due to transfer) decides to change the grade of the code at the USGAA Finals that they are participating in. The most common reason for this to occur is that the player is moving from one country to another (such as moving from Ireland to the United States or vice versa). Typically it means that the grade the player previously played at is not available for them to participate in within the new locale and thus they do not have a choice. In the vast MAJORITY of cases, regrades occur automatically (for individuals transferring into a new club). The intercounty transfer is handled on Servasport. The individual regrade process is handled by a form (again, this is very unlikely to ever be needed)
The purpose of this intercounty transfer / regrade section of the Heartland USGAA website is to provide a definitive how-to on the interclub transfer process and answer typically asked questions. If you cannot find an answer to a specific intercounty transfer / regrade question, feel free to e-mail the divisional registrar for assistance
INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER / REGRADES FACTS
- Intercounty transfers are due by March 31st of each year...it is in your best interest to get these in long before intercounty transfers are due (USGAA 2018 13(a) / (d), 24, 25)
- A player who joins, by transfer, a club whose highest status is lower that the player’s current championship status, shall be automatically regraded to that Club’s highest Championship status (GAA Official Guide 2016 6.20)
- Individual player regrades (RESIDENT Senior / Intermediate to Junior) are due by April 30th of each year (registration day)...it is in your best interest to get these in long before registration is due (USGAA 2018 14(a)). In the vast majority of regrade cases, this is not necessary as the player will fall under the stipulation described above (GAA Official Guide 2016 6.20)
- Individual player regrades (RESIDENT Senior to Intermediate) are due July 1st (USGAA 2018 14(b))
- Intercounty transfers are submitted via are submitted via Servasport (the same system used for Intercounty Transfers), except for the Ladies clubs (which use their respective forms found at USGAA Registration)
- Any player that previously played for another club (outside of the US) will need to be appropriately transferred before registering them with your club
- Even if a player from Ireland has never played or been a member with a club in Ireland, an intercounty transfer is still required (have the player put in the information for their local club)
GENERAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
The intercounty transfer / regrade process is typically initiated by the player. The club registrar or secretary will collect the player's e-mail address and input that information in the intercounty transfer page. The player will receive an e-mail with a link into the system to fill out all of the needed information:
- Full Name (as is listed on the player's previous club registration)
- Full Address
- Present club
- Present division
- Present county board
- New club
- New division
- New county board
- Date of Last Championship Game
- and others
GENERAL INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER / REGRADE COSTS (USGAA and HEARTLAND)
There are no costs associated with transferring or regrading a player
INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER / REGRADE FORM
Intercounty transfers are submitted via Servasport (the same system used for Interclub Transfers), except for the Ladies clubs (which use their respective forms found at USGAA Registration)
The regrade form can be found here. This form is unlikely to be needed
CAMOGIE / LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER FORMS
Per USGAA 2018 24 and 25, the process for intercounty transfers for Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football follow the process of their governing bodies in Ireland, the Camogie Association in Ireland and Cumann Peil Gael na mBan. The following forms are used in the intercounty transfer process:Intercounty transfer status for Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football can be found here:
- Camogie (not available)
- Ladies Gaelic Football
All of these forms are found on the USGAA Registration page
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
If you cannot find an answer to a specific interclub transfer / regrade question in this section feel free to e-mail the divisional registrar for assistance. For details on the above information, please review USGAA 2017 Byelaws 12-14, 18, and 24-25 as well as USGAA 2017 Regulations 1, 3, and 5. Additional information can also be found on the USGAA Registration page