skymedic 0 #1 August 28, 2005 So I read an article the other day about Irish Hurling. Kinda looks like a cross between field hockey, rugby, baseball, and a shot of this and that too. Was wondering if there are any other "Hurlers" here. i wanna ask some questions before I go out and try playing with these guys. I did talk to the guy that runs the thing here in St.Louis. Seems like a stand up guy...also seems there social part of there sport is as important as skydivers and rugby players partake in the social side of things.. anyway...anyone?? I'm just not skydiving that much anymore and am trying to broaden my horizons so to speak. Thanks... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #2 August 28, 2005 Well, I am AOH so I can find info for you. I've only been a part of the NHGA. HIghland Games (best in Caber toss) I'll find you a sight on Hurling through the AOH._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #3 August 28, 2005 Hurling is a game similar to hockey, in that it is played with a small ball and a curved wooden stick. It is Europe's oldest field game. When the Celts came to Ireland as the last ice age was receding, they brought with them a unique culture, their own language, music, script and unique pastimes. One of these pastimes was a game now called hurling. It features in Irish folklore to illustrate the deeds of heroic mystical figures and it is chronicled as a distinct Irish pastime for at least 2,000 years. The stick, or "hurley" (called camán in Irish) is curved outwards at the end, to provide the striking surface. The ball or "sliothar" is similar in size to a hockey ball but has raised ridges. Hurling is played on a pitch approximately 137m long and 82m wide. The goalposts are the same shape as on a rugby pitch, with the crossbar lower than a rugby one and slightly higher than a soccer one. You may strike the ball on the ground, or in the air. Unlike hockey, you may pick up the ball with your hurley and carry it for not more than four steps in the hand. After those steps you may bounce the ball on the hurley and back to the hand, but you are forbidden to catch the ball more than twice. To get around this, one of the skills is running with the ball balanced on the hurley To score, you put the ball over the crossbar with the hurley or under the crossbar and into the net by the hurley for a goal, the latter being the equivalent of three points. Each team consists of fifteen players, lining out as follows: 1 goalkeeper, three full-backs, three half-backs, two midfielders, three half-forwards and three full-forwards. The actual line out on the playing field is as follows: A game is played over two halves of 30 minutes (at club level) or 35 minutes (at inter-county level). Players wear a jersey with their team colours and number on the back. Both teams must have different colour jerseys. The goalkeepers' jerseys must not be similar to the jersey of any other player. Referees normally tog out in black jerseys, socks and togs. Goalkeepers may not be physically challenged whilst inside their own small parallelogram, but players may harass them into playing a bad pass, or block an attempted pass. Teams are allowed a maximum of three substitutes in a game. Players may switch positions on the field of play as much as they wish but this is usually on the instructions of team officials. Officials for a game comprise of a referee, two linesmen (to indicate when the ball leaves the field of play at the side and to mark '65'' free kicks and 4 umpires (to signal scores, assist the referee in controlling the games, and to assist linesmen in positioning ''65' frees). A goal is signalled by raising a green flag, placed to the left of the goal. A point is signalled by raising a white flag, placed to the right of goal. A '45'/'65' is signalled by the umpire raising his/her outside arm. A 'square ball', when a player scores having arrived in the 'square' prior to receiving the ball, is signalled by pointing at the small parallelogram for more info. check: http://www.gaa.ie/ -Grant Gallagher_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #4 August 28, 2005 Thanks...but what does AOH mean?? confused me a bit. I know what GAA is though. I am supposed to go practice this wed's with the boys. should be fun. Sounds like they all have a good time. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #5 August 28, 2005 Ancient Order of Hibernians (the Molly Maguire's/1st labor Union Coal miners/supporting Irish causes,etc) I'm Fully Degreed (and I like to relax to the sound of the DROPKICK MURPHY's)_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 August 28, 2005 Right on brother...I am literaly listening right now to there newest album Warriors Code...Love Flogging Mollly too. nothing like taking old irish folk tunes and umm..kicking em up a few punk rock notches. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #7 August 28, 2005 i GOT THAT ON SINGLE & Oi Oi Oi !_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #8 August 28, 2005 I useta play. What do you want to know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
