NAPERVILLE GAELIC ATHLETIC CLUB

About us

The Naperville Hurling & Camogie Club provides adult leagues as well as youth and educational programs. Since it is an emerging (although not new) sport, most players have little to no direct experience when they join. The current adult summer league runs through September, but we play year round. The only requirements to join are a) that members, coaches be sufficiently physically fit to play, and b) treat other members, coaches and staff with respect.

The Naperville Hurling & Camogie Club is a member of the United States Gaelic Athletic Association (USGAA) - Heartland Division and Chicago Gaelic Games Development. These affiliations give our members and leadership increased training and coaching opportunities.

Join our team today!

If you are interested in joining or learning more information check out our New Player page. Find out what to expect and get started by filling out our new member form.

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Photos featured on our site taken by Sarah Smolinski Cantrell for NHC.

Hurling: The National Sport of Ireland

Hurling is a fast, fun and challenging sport that is relatively unknown in America. The sport is played on a large field. There is a soccer style goal with field goal posts rising from the sides. Scoring is 3 pts. for a shot into the net and 1 pt. for shots above the net and between the posts. Players learn to use a uniquely shaped stick to hit right and left handed in the air and off the ground, run while balancing the ball on the stick, slap pass the ball to teammates and kick the ball.

The best players are exceptionally coordinated and have excellent field awareness. They have backgrounds in soccer, lacrosse, baseball, hockey, rugby, handball, field hockey and tennis. Despite their intimidating appearance, the required use of safety gear has made the sport safer than many American sports. For fitness, overall athletic development, fun and uniqueness, Hurling is the sport of choice!

Thanks to our amazing sponsors!

Special thanks to our sponsors, Quigley's Irish Pub, Rosie's Home Cooking Diner, Clark Chiropractic, Sheridan’s Barber Shop, E&J Builders and Dolan and Murphy. Click the logos below to visit and support our sponsors!