'The Mark' is to be implemented in the Independent.ie Higher Education GAA Senior Football League Division 1.

Ahead of its full roll out across all gaelic football competitions on January 1st, Central Council have granted Comhairle Ardoideachais permission to implement the rule in the college competition due to take place in this month and next

Sixteen third level institutes from all four provinces take part in the 31 fixtures in Division 1 of the Senior Football League to determine the home of the Ryan Cup for the winter months.

All of these fixtures will be refereed by members of the National Football Referee panel.

Both the colleges and referees involved have received training so that all players, managers and referees can implement the rule.

The feedback from these fixtures shall greatly inform the training requirements for all players, coaches, referees and administrators in relation to 'The Mark'.

Ard Chomhairle have defined the Rule as follows;

When a player catches the ball cleanly from a Kick-Out without it touching the ground, on or past the 45m line nearest the kick out point, he shall be awarded a 'Mark' by the Referee. The player awarded a 'Mark' shall have the options of (a) Taking a free kick or (b) Playing on immediately.

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