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April 4, 2012The Club is excited to enter another phase of development by starting a youth program for hurling and Gaelic football. With the donation of helmets, hurleys and sliothars from the NACB, we are looking to get youth hurling off the ground. The goal is to teach the games and the fundamentals in a fun and safe fashion so another generation of St. Louisans will represent the Club. Here are the details:
Ages – We’re looking to start with boys and girls aged 9-11. Of course, if you know someone older or younger that might be interested, e-mail me, and we can talk about accommodating.
When and Where – The hurling clinics will be held on hurling league weekends when camogie isn’t being played at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent’s Park. The first clinic will be April 21. The other planned dates are 5/5, 6/2, 6/16, and 6/30. If interest is high, we’ll continue further into the summer. Gaelic football will start up in the autumn.
Equipment – We have helmets, hurleys and sliothars. So the kids will just need cleats (and shin guards would be a good idea). However, kids will not be able to keep the equipment after practice.
Cost – For the first clinics, there is no charge.
Coaching – Instruction will be done by Club members in small groups. Criminal background checks are required.
What You Can Do – First, spread the word. Our club has grown based on word of mouth. So if your own children are interested, bring them out. Tell your family, co-workers, friends, etc. about the program. Second, if you’d like to help out in any fashion, e-mail Kevin Sullivan.
Finally, because equipment is limited for hurling, so are the numbers we can accommodate. So please have people e-mail me with interest or with questions at stlgacyouth@gmail.com.
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Official score lines from week 1
April 4, 2012These are the official scores from week 1. Standings (under the hurling link above) and top scorers have been updated as well.
AOH, 1-11 (14) vs. Tigin, 4-6 (18)
Amsterdam, 7-14 (35) vs. McGurk’s, 3-10 (19)
Nellie Glenn’s, 7-15 (36) vs. Midwest Mortgage, 5-7 (22)
Tower, 7-3 (24) vs. Clark, 5-12 (27)
Camogie
Iron Maidens (maroon), 1-2 vs. Rebels (blue), 6-0
Fourth hurling game
March 31, 2012Tower vs. Clark Academy of Dance
Clark won 29 to 24.
Great games, thanks to all players and spectators!
And camogie game, 2-1 Iron Maidens and 6-0 Rebels!
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March 31, 2012Midwest Mortgage vs. Nellie Glenn’s
Nellies won 36 to 22
Second hurling game
March 31, 2012McGurks vs. Amsterdam
McGurks lost, 3-9 to 7-14.
First hurling game underway
March 31, 2012Ancient Order of Hibernians vs. Tigin
Tigin came back to win, 4-6 to 1-11.
Season begins!
March 31, 2012The camogie and hurling seasons are starting on Saturday, March 31. Check the calendar for game times.
All games are at St. Vincent’s Park, off the St. Charles Rock Road.
Good luck to all the players and teams!
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March 12, 2012It’s always helpful to have an idea of how to play the game and what’s considered a penalty.
Hurling (and Gaelic football) rules: http://www.gaa.ie/content/documents/publications/official_guides/Official_Guide_2011_Part_2.pdf
Camogie rules: http://www.camogie.ie/official-rules.asp
The club does have some variations on these rules. Our handbook, which will be sent out before the games start, will identify some of those variations.
If you have any questions about a rule, ask a board member, captain or referee (better to raise a question before the game than during it).
Posted in Camogie, Gaelic Football, Hurling, STLGAC | Leave a commentSpring 2012 hurling season *updated*
January 11, 2012The St. Louis Gaelic Athletic Club has set the dates for the spring 2012 hurling season.
The hurling league is coed; the club welcomes new players. The league has eight teams. Dues, which include jerseys, will be $75 ($90 for women who will also play camogie).
Practices start on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. for new players (practice for returning players starts at noon), at St. Vincent’s Park in north county. New players, please arrive by 10:45 a.m. to be ready to start practice at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening practices will begin on March 14 and continue through the season, and will be at 5:30 p.m. at Langenberg Field. On March 31, the first game will be held.
The league holds a player draft the weekend before games begin, and the teams and jerseys are revealed the week of the first game. New players must attend two practices before being drafted to a team.
Games will be held each Saturday through April and May (with a break on May 12 and on Memorial Day weekend). The playoffs will be June 23, and the championship game will be June 30. The schedule has shifted to allow for the club to participate in a hurling tournament in Chicago on May 12, and could shift due to severe weather or other conflicts.
Players must have a helmet with full-face protection (a hockey helmet is fine). Hurleys can be purchased at practices. Cleats and shin guards are recommended.
Camogie
The dates for camogie games (camogie is women’s hurling) have also been set. This year, the women will have a two-team league for the first time.
Camogie practices will be held on Sundays starting Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. at Tilles Park. Practices will switch to Tuesdays on March 13 and will be held at 5:15 p.m. at Tilles Park on Hampton. Women who play camogie can also play in the hurling league.
Camogie games will be held every other Saturday at 10 a.m. during the hurling season (March 31, April 14, 28; May 19; June 9, 23).
Dues for camogie players will be $35. Women who play camogie and hurling will pay $90. Jerseys are included in the dues. Camogie players are also required to have helmets with full-face protection; cleats and shin guards are recommended.
Players interested in joining are encouraged to sign up for the club’s email lists. You can also find us on Facebook.
Anyone interested is welcome — our club is committed to teaching the game to new members as well as improving the skills of our returning players.
See you on the pitch.
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Thanks for a great Gaelic football season
November 30, 2011The Gaelic football season ended with an exciting championship game on Nov. 19. First Option O’Fallon Park won the game, and raised the Monkey Cup in celebration!
For information about the upcoming holiday party and indoor hurling games, join the Yahoo email list.
Our hurling season starts practices late February – check the site over the winter for more details. The camogie practices will start about the same time, email stlcamogie@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining.
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