The Camogie Association have reacted to the growing pressure over the skort controversy by calling a Special Congress later this month.
A vote will take place on May 22 at Croke Park, and if passed, players will then have the option of wearing skorts or shorts from May 24.
It was initially discussed that a rule change could come into play in 2026. However, ongoing protests from players have helped force the issue.
The Kilkenny and Dublin players emerged for their Leinster Championship semi-final wearing shorts last weekend but were forced to change into skorts for the game to commence.
This weekend, Cork are prepared to have their Munster final against Waterford abandoned if asked to play in skorts.
Skorts are a combination of both shorts and skirts. However, the majority of camogie players say they are highly uncomfortable and have been vocal in requesting that the Camogie Association change the rule.
A statement from the Camogie Association read: “The Special Congress is being called to consider motion(s) to provide all players with the choice to wear skorts or shorts while playing camogie.
“The association had proposed to deal with this issue at next year’s Congress, but having listened to player feedback, the association recognises that waiting until 2026 is not acceptable for many.”
There has been increasing pressure to change the mandatory rule after it failed to pass the Camogie Association’s Annual Congress in 2024.
Cork’s Ashling Thompson was highly vocal in their stance to wear shorts ahead of Saturday’s final and told RTE’s News at One: “What we’re going to do is wear shorts and if we’re asked to return to the dressing room, we won’t.
“If that means abandoning the game and handing over the Munster title to Waterford, that’s what we’ll do.
“We’re just hoping that Waterford will follow suit. It’s not about us versus the association. It’s standing up for what’s right.”
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