The Chicago Michael Cusack Hurling Club was founded in
March 2008. It is the first ALL AMERICAN HURLING CLUB
in Chicago. The club's mission is promote Ireland's
national sport here in North America. The MCHC
competes in a junior level among other cities here in the
United States. We are always looking for members and
players to join the club.
March 2008. It is the first ALL AMERICAN HURLING CLUB
in Chicago. The club's mission is promote Ireland's
national sport here in North America. The MCHC
competes in a junior level among other cities here in the
United States. We are always looking for members and
players to join the club.
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Hurling has been described variously as 'field hockey in the air,'
'brutal field hockey,' 'like lacrosse but with solid sticks' etc. None of
these descriptions really do the game justice. To truly get a feel for
the spirit of the sport requires that you see it in action. It exhibits a
unique combination of skill, athleticism, stamina and speed that
few sports can match. It is acknowledged as the fastest field game
on earth. It has the speed and continuous flowing action of ice
hockey but on grass.
It is played with a long curved stick similar to a field hockey stick
but with a broader and flat end which allows the player to control
the ball in the air as well as on the ground. It is made of ashwood
which has just the right properties that allow the stick to flex up to
a certain point. The end (the boss) is usually slightly bigger on a
goalkeeper's stick.
Provided by the North American GAA Board
'brutal field hockey,' 'like lacrosse but with solid sticks' etc. None of
these descriptions really do the game justice. To truly get a feel for
the spirit of the sport requires that you see it in action. It exhibits a
unique combination of skill, athleticism, stamina and speed that
few sports can match. It is acknowledged as the fastest field game
on earth. It has the speed and continuous flowing action of ice
hockey but on grass.
It is played with a long curved stick similar to a field hockey stick
but with a broader and flat end which allows the player to control
the ball in the air as well as on the ground. It is made of ashwood
which has just the right properties that allow the stick to flex up to
a certain point. The end (the boss) is usually slightly bigger on a
goalkeeper's stick.
Provided by the North American GAA Board
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