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| Whats it all about? A Quick Summary of Camogie The sport of Hurling is an amateur sport and when women play the game it's called Camogie. Hurling used to be played with up to hundreds per side between villages in ancient times. It is now limited to 15. Hurling is played using a stick (hurl) and a ball (sliotar). The bas (bottom) of the hurl should not exceed 13 cm in width. The hurl is made of ash wood and the sliotar which weighs 90-110 grams should be 21cm in circumference. There are fifteen players per team, 1 goalkeeper, 6 defenders, 2 midfielders, and 6 forwards. 5 substitutions are allowed per match. Controlling the game are 1 referee, 2 linesmen, and 4 goal umpires. Matches consist of two 30-minute halves. The goals are shaped like an "H". A point is scored if the ball goes over the crossbar and a goal, worth 3 points, is scored if the ball passes under the crossbar. A player may: (a) strike the sliotar on the ground or in the air with the hurl (b) lift the sliotar off the ground with the hurl; (c) after gaining possession of the sliotar, carry the sliotar, either balancing it or hopping it, on the hurl, and take the sliotar from the hurl into her hand a second time to play it away from her; (d) catch the sliotar with one hand; (e) strike or hand-pass the sliotar with one hand; (f) turn while holding the sliotar; (g) take four steps while holding the sliotar; (h) kick the sliotar. .. |
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A HURLERS PRAYER Give me o'Lord a hurlers skill With strenght of arm and speed of limb Unerring eye for the flying ball And courage to match them whatever befall May my aim be steady - my stroke be true My actions manly - my misses few And no matter what way the game may go May I part in friendship with every foe When the final whistle for me is blown And I stand at last at Gods Judgement Throne May the great Referee when he calls my name Say ... You hurled like a man You played the game Amen |
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