Atlanta Co-ed Hurling League Next Event,3rd Annual Game against Charlotte  December 5th 1:00 pm at Overcash soccer park.  Directions, Take I-85 to exit 55 Hwy 73, Go east on Hwy 73/ Davidson Hwy towards Concord. Just over 1 mile, field will be on the left. Practice for the trip will be held on Sunday 15th and 22nd at 3 pm at GSU's Soccer Field in Pathersville 2819 Clifton Springs Rd. Decatur, GA 30034-3739 click here for map Clan Na nGael Coed Hurling Teams Fall 2009 in Atlanta 11-01-09   Fall League 2009 Results 11-02-09 Congratulations to Team Ray Henry on a great victory in the deciding game of the Fall 2009 League. In a cracker of a game played at full speed and full passion for 60 minutes they emerged the deserving victors. The game is best summed up by Johnny O'Sullivan "Wow, 30 people. It was a legendary game to be honest. There were hardly any wides, and some of them were the 65's we deliberately put out because of all the pressure we were under at the end. What a great game!! The first instant classic of the Atlanta Coed Hurling League." Celebrations and bragging completed the day at The Grange in Decatur with everyone looking to a bright future for hurling in Atlanta in 2010. Full Time Score: Team Ray Henry 5-14 Team Alan Mobley 4-11   10-25-09 Game 3, perfect weather for the first hurling match in Augusta, GA. As a result of a great turnout for both teams it was decided to extend the game to 30 minutes each way so that everyone got plenty of playing time. First half of the game was a great display by the Henrys who could not put a foot wrong. The slight hill and a favorable breeze were put to full advantage and an impressive score of 2 goals and 10 points to no score was the half time tally. in the Henrys favor. With the swapping of ends, hill and wind a strong come back by Mobley's crew was delivered. A lot of pressure was put on the Henrys defense which worked hard to keep clearing the ball. The gap was too wide and a few more scores for the Henrys in the second half assured them the victory at full time. Following the game there was excellent hot dogs and sodas catered by the Augusta Hurling Club. Excellent job by Kris Wells in organizing the field for this game. This is surely the first of many hurling games in Augusta. Full Time Score: Team Ray Henry 3-13 Team Alan Mobley 2-04 10-18-09 Game 2, the weather was a little cooler as the fall weather kicked in. Both teams pushed even harder in the cooler temperatures. The first half was played at a blistering pace with Team Alan Mobley 6 points ahead at the break. Team Ray Henry made some tactical changes for the second half and pulled back the lead and kept pushing all the way to the end. Team Alan Mobley defended well and held on at the end to win by a point. Thus tying up the league to a game a piece. Well earned gloating and refreshments followed in The Grange in Decatur. Full Time Score: Team Ray Henry 2-06 Team Alan Mobley 2-07 10-11-09 Game 1 went off extremely well on a beautiful early fall day in Atlanta. With temperature in the high 70's both teams gave 100% for the duration. Team Ray Henry proved to be the stronger on the day finishing with a couple of points in a row in the last few minutes. Well earned gloating and refreshments followed in The Grange in Decatur. Full Time Score: Team Ray Henry 3-7 Team Alan Mobley 3-4 10-04-09 Second clinic went really well, wrapping up with a great 30 minutes of a game of 10 on 10. Everyone is looking good for the first game next week. Following the clinic the team draft was held at the Arizona Pub. Click here for the Fall League Teams for 2009. OK here is the fall 2009 schedule. There will be two clinics and  four games, finishing up on November 1st . Of course thanks to the efforts of Kris in Augusta we will have participation from Augusta and the schedule will include one game in Augusta. So this is the time to reap the rewards of your summer recruitment operations. Players will be ranked from 1 to 5 based on experience level and a seeded draft will be completed to establish two teams. After the teams have been set any additional players that are recruited by a particular team will play with that team for the rest of the season. The teams will be set after the second clinic. Brian Anderson is stepping up as league coordinator and will handle registrations and send out scheduling details etc. Alan Mobley will manage a team and Ray Henry will manage a team. There may be further opportunities to be a team manager. if additional teams are added. The more the merrier. Email Brian to be involved. Jim New Players are welcome and encouraged. Click Here to Download a Flyer to post for the Fall 2009 Season Now accepting registration of new players and teams for the Co-ed Hurling League. Email Brian Anderson 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. Hurling Clinics start on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3 pm- Full Fall Schedule Clinic Sunday September 27th @ 3pm Clinic Sunday October 4th @ 3pm Game 1 Sunday October 11th @ 3pm Game 2 Sunday October 18th @ 3pm Game 3 Sunday October 25th @ 3pm in Patriot's Park, Augusta, GA hot dogs, drinks, cookies, etc. on sale for the players and spectators with the proceeds going toward the Augusta Hurling Club's helmet fund. Game 4 Sunday November 1st @ 3pm Game 5 Sunday November 8th @ 3pm - if necessary to decide league 3rd Annual Game against Charlotte probably December 5th but still to be confirmed. For players of all levels, there will be 2 weeks of clinics before the league kicks off to give all new players a chance to pick up some skills and for the returning players to shake off the rust. Everyone is encouraged to attend, 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 Clinics held at: GSU's Soccer Field in Pathersville 2819 Clifton Springs Rd. Decatur, GA 30034-3739 click here for map Start time for clinics 3 pm   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 $25 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 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. League Table Tie breakers A 5th game will be added if there is a tie on number of games won. If that game is a tie then the following tie breakers will apply. Points awarded Score difference (verse opponent) Total points for head-to-head Who fielded the most women during the season Who fielded the most men during the season Boat race (beer chug by 5 members of team minimum of one man and one woman) During play offs in the event of a tie, extra time will be played for 6 minutes each way. If the score is still tied at then end of extra time additional extra time will be played until a winner is determined.    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