One of the major new rules is qualifying for The All Ireland 2012.
- CRDM Dancers within Ireland must to take part in a minimum of 1 Championship and 2 Feis
- CRDM Dancers overseas must take part in a minimum of 1 Feis
- Visiting Dancers must take part in a minimum of 1 Feis
- Schools wishing to put teams in the All Irelands must compete in the Leinster or Dublin Championships