Published: Wednesday, 20th January, 2010 6:00pm

Plans advanced for indoor hurling

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The format will be similar to last year in that four/five schools will play a series of games in a blitz type situation with morning sessions running from 10.00am - 12.00noon and four/five new schools involved for the afternoon session from 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Each School will play in one blitz with the option of a 'Finals Day' for each of the blitz winners. Hurling and Camogie competitions will be run separately with Streete Community Hall and Athlone I.T. again hosting the games.

The following rules/general guidelines will apply for each blitz:- Games 8-a-side and unlimited substitutions (panels of 12); Schools to play in their school jerseys; Ground Hurling at all times; No deliberate kicking of the ball; High ball at the Referee's discretion; Game length 12 minutes approx. (2 x 6 min); Helmets must be worn while playing.

Any school wishing to become involved should complete the entry form as sent to all schools by Cumann na mBunscol Secretary, Oliver Keating with all entries to be in by this Friday, January 22. If any School wants additional detail it can be got through Games Development Manager, Noel Delaney on (087) 2456147.