{Viking Gaels Hurling} Viking Gaels --- hurling out look 2014

Hello all

After a very successful convention last week, the path is now set for the Viking Gaels to make their introduction to European hurling championship.

I have fought hard on the behalf of everybody and have instigated the introduction of a B championship next year.This will mean the first round of the hurling championship ( which has been provisionally marked down for April 12 2014 in The Hague in Holland) will be a developmental concept with the following :

a)Teams like Dresden,Cologne,Dussledorf,Rome and the Viking Gaels playing in their own championship with either a 7's or 9 a side format )

b)there will be a foundation level skills coaching course ( given by myself or a marquee Leinster  GAA coach ) that weekend so the fundamentals and basic skills of the game can be learned

c) Depending on its success , the following round could see the introduction of a developmental side into the A championship.

So start planning.... The Hague is a definite first location ,, just the date in April needs to be confirmed ..

I have also created a European hurling equipment fund.On Viking gaels behalf, I have provisionally requested 5 helmets which will be given to the team for nothing or at a very reduced price.

Please come back to me soonest as i dont want the lack of helmets to be a roadblock to our development.

Cmon the Hurlers in the nordics !!!

Lets start pulling hard !!!

regds

Billy Finn

Euro Hurling Officer