The double edged sword of self-promotion

Today, I found myself in Scarborough attending a double-header soccer game for Jack(10).  Frankie (7) and I brought along the hurleys in case he got bored, and soon found ourselves "pucking around" on the adjacent field.  At one point, a group of U14 players walked by and asked "What kind of stick is that?"  B-I-N-G-O!  The future starts 1 interested player at a time.
Let me be clear...I am NOT trying to promote the game instead of rooting for Jack.  Kids are throwing around the football, playing kickball, and trying to keep interested by any means possible.  If I can enjoy cheering for the Strikers U11 soccer stars AND pique some curiosity, well OK.
I got at least 3 parents and 4 kids asking what the heck that axe-shaped stick was, and that's how it begins.  By the way, Jack played great...kept the action in front of him, made good passes, and showed excellent ball-handling skills in the 2 matches. 
Slainte!

And so it begins!

The Portland Hurling Club has begun recruiting for our 1st U16 teams for the 2011 season.  We are going to offer a sanctioned hurling club that will compete within the Northeast Division of the NACB.  Our 1st clinic had 16 boys and girls learning the basics and discovering this ancient and exciting game.  Our current plans call for monthly indoor clinics beginning in November 2010 with outdoor practices and tournaments in May 2011.  The CYC Nationals are in Boston this year and Portland will be there to represent proudly!