GAA beginner in London , too old ?

Nika Bolokov

Hi All,

Would anyone know if at 27 you would be too old to take up Gaelic football at a club in London ?

Played a tiny bit when I was very young but am basically a beginner, starting from scratch.

Would a club even allow you join ?

Cheers.

Nika

Santa Cruz

Nika Bolokov wrote: »

Hi All,

Would anyone know if at 27 you would be too old to take up Gaelic football at a club in London ?

Played a tiny bit when I was very young but am basically a beginner, starting from scratch.

Would a club even allow you join ?

Cheers.

Nika

You are in your prime. I would say that you have no problem getting in with a club as they are always searching for players.
One bit of advice though if you are only a beginner is to try and have a good level of fitness first so that you can concentrate on football skills and also be in a position to make space for yourself on the pitch to get unchallenged ball. With this your confidence will grow. Lay off the ball as soon as you can. Also get a pal to go with you for a bit of catch and kick away from the club training sessions. Check London GAA website for club contact details or the Irish Post Good luck

Nika Bolokov

Really appreciate that reply Santa Cruz

ballsymchugh

i played my first ever hurling game here at age 28. you'll be fine!

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Do the clubs here cater much for inexperienced hurlers? I used to play a good bit in my teens, but would be a country mile of any acceptable grade. What club did you play for?

feargale

ballsymchugh wrote: »

i played my first ever hurling game here at age 28. you'll be fine!

I'm glad the hurling worked out for you at 28. But with respect to you I would think that very exceptional. Hurling from the point of view of skill and self protection, is best taken up very early. Gaelic football is a safer bet in the late twenties. And one is more likely to prosper at it. Having said that, while Gaelic football is a good game, hurling is the greatest game in the world!

Santa Cruz

feargale wrote: »

I'm glad the hurling worked out for you at 28. But with respect to you I would think that very exceptional. Hurling from the point of view of skill and self protection, is best taken up very early. Gaelic football is a safer bet in the late twenties. And one is more likely to prosper at it. Having said that, while Gaelic football is a good game, hurling is the greatest game in the world!

Are you Ger Loughnane or Liam Griffin?

ballsymchugh

feargale wrote: »

I'm glad the hurling worked out for you at 28. But with respect to you I would think that very exceptional. Hurling from the point of view of skill and self protection, is best taken up very early. Gaelic football is a safer bet in the late twenties. And one is more likely to prosper at it. Having said that, while Gaelic football is a good game, hurling is the greatest game in the world!

you may be overestimating the standard of junior hurling also though, esp before the recent influx of immigration. i was originally there just to make up the numbers before becoming an essential lynchpin of the team :pac:

feargale

Santa Cruz wrote: »

Are you Ger Loughnane or Liam Griffin?

Why? ( not saying which one )

Santa Cruz

feargale wrote: »

Why? ( not saying which one )

Neither can give an interview without using the "hurling is the greatest game in the world " phrase

feargale

Santa Cruz wrote: »

Neither can give an interview without using the "hurling is the greatest game in the world " phrase

And there's something wrong with holding that opinion? What do you think is the greatest game?