Atlanta Hurling  2012 training schedule TBD.......... Now accepting registration of new players and teams for the Co-ed Hurling League. New players are welcome and encouraged!  Clan Na nGael Coed Hurling Teams Fall 2009 in Atlanta 11-01-09 Email Ray Henry at atlcoedhurling@atlantagaa.org to register as a player, team or sponsor. Games will be a  7 to 10 a-aside with points awarded for wins and ties The winner of the league will be the team that wins the most games Social events to be held each Sunday after games at sponsor bars. All games kick off at 3:00 p.m. (to be confirmed) For players of all levels, there will be two weeks of clinics before the league kicks off. Everyone is encouraged to attend, including new and returning players Instruction and direction will be provided by experienced American and Irish players Equipment will be provided and available for use during clinics No prior experience necessary, just a good attitude and wiliness to try something new and fun Atlanta Coed Hurling League Rules All standard GAA hurling rules apply with the following modifications: Teams will be 7 to 10 aside depending on numbers (minimum of 5 players on a team for a valid game) Teams may not be all male or all female.  If a team doesn't have at least one male/female, they forfeit the points for the game. If neither team has both male and female players, league points will be awarded for the outcome of that game as long the minimum number of players are met for a valid game Each team must have at least one male and one female on the field at all times Each game will have two twenty-minute halves Unlimited interchange of players during stoppages in play (all interchanges must be made at the designated zone) No shouldering allowed Helmets with face guards are mandatory for all players (available for use from the league) Registration Fees $30 per player Equipment Hurleys available for $40 each Helmets with face guards are mandatory for all players (available for use from the league) Soccer type cleats are best Shin guards are recommend, not required Socks & Shorts Jersey provided, property of the league. League Table scoring Best out of seven matches wins the spring season 2 points for a win 1 point for a tie 0 points for a loss In event of a forfeit, the team awarded the points is also awarded the average difference in all valid league games for the season as their points for the game. Forfeit team is awarded zero The making of a hurley on YouTube for the curious. See the Gaelic Games page for more information about the sport.  The History of Hurling Part 1 - YouTube  The History of Hurling Part 2 - YouTube   Hectic times at training as always, Spring 2007 Rob shows how it is done, Spring 2007