Kicking off the 2022 membership year

Feb. 13, 2022 • Andrew Maron

A Chairde,

Charleston GAA Membership 2022

2022 is here, it feels like we are returning to normal and there is a lot to be excited about this year. Below is a preliminary calendar of events to whet your appetite.
That being said, we are returning to our traditional membership dues policy. To maintain your membership status we kindly ask that you pay dues by April 30th. The membership fees are $125.00 or $50.00 for students. If you have any questions about dues or would like to set up a payment plan please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly. As usual you can pay via. Venmo (@CharlestonHC) or Paypal (payments@charlestonhurling.com).

Preliminary Calendar of Events:
Citadel Scrimmage - Citadel Campus - Feb. 20th
Camden Cup - Camden, SC - Mar. 5th
Spring Pub League - Charleston - March/April
St. Patrick's Day Block Party - Park Circle - March 12th
St.Patrick's Day Parade - Downtown - March 17th
Spring Club BBQ - McNealy Residence - March 27th
Music City Invitational - Nashville, TN - April 2nd
Holy City Cup - Charleston - April 23rd
Greenville Cup - Greenville, SC - May 14th
Connolly Cup - Charlotte, NC - June 4th
Raleigh Tournament - Raleigh, NC - June
SE Divisional Tournament - TBD - July
Nationals - Chicago, IL - August
Fall Pub League - Charleston - October/November
Scruffy City Invitational - Knoxville, TN - Fall
Azalea Cup - Augusta, GA - Fall
EOY Party/Awards - Charleston - December

There will be other events such as blood drives, watch parties and poc fadas announced in due time. The calendar will be kept up to date on the Teamsnap App, if you have not done so already, please download the app to stay up to date with all Hurling Club events.

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that USGAA Registration is open.
Any Club Member hoping to play in sanctioned tournaments or at nationals must register with the USGAA. 
Fees:
The cost is $63.00 for men and $42.00 for women.
Deadlines: 
The deadline for anyone who has registered in previous years, or is Irish born, is April 30th. If you have never previously registered (and are not Irish) the deadline is August 1st. Also note that you must register before playing in any sanctioned tournaments. 
How:
Register here: http://usgaa.org/registration/
Click the link for "USGAA Registration System" and follow the prompts from there. When entering your details remember that we are in the South East Division and that you will be registering with Charleston Hurling and Football (men), or Charleston Camogie and Ladies Football (women). The registration "type" for the majority of you will be Resident Player-Homegrown. Our few Irish born will be Resident Player-Irish Born

If any club member wishes to register but is financially unable to do so at this time please let me know and we will work something out on a case by case basis. Also please feel free to contact me with any other questions regarding registration or membership.