Hurling

What is it?
Hurling is an ancient game, played with stick and ball, and is one of the fastest field games in the world. Men play in teams of fifteen, and women in teams of twelve. The ball may be struck with the hurling stick, kicked, or struck with the open hand. Physical contact is allowed, shoulder to shoulder.

Safety Message
Participants should receive adequate instruction in the safe use of equipment, and should always wear appropriate clothing.

Ideas/Aims
• Have a sound knowledge of the laws of hurling.
• Attain a reasonable proficiency in the basic skills of hurling, in order to participate and compete in a serious game.
• Be able to keep score of the game.
• Show knowledge of the care and maintenance of equipment.
• Compete in appropriate club competitions.
• Show skills and an improvement in your standard of play.
• Develop an appreciation of tactics and positioning play.
• Be selected and play in a team, which has proper fixtures.

Review/Assessment
Participants should show the assessor that they are competent with the rules of the game, and that they know how to keep score. The assessor should ask the participant to demonstrate that they know the tactics of the game, and that they can play competently.

Governing Body/Organisation
Hurling, House of Sport, TA Malowne Road, Belfast, NI, BK5 9LA
Tel: 028 9038 3815