About
The Milwaukee Hurling Club is one of largest hurling clubs in America. Unlike most other clubs, the MHC fields co-ed teams, and is primarily made up of players who are American-born and not native to the sport. Players of all levels are welcome to join. Many of our members have found that joining the MHC is a great way to get fit, learn a new sport, and make new friends. Today it boasts a membership of more than 350 adults and youth. The Milwaukee Hurling Club, a Wisconsin Charitable Organization (No. 8529-800), educates individuals of all ages about the ancient Irish sport of hurling in an inclusive environment that fosters positive sportsmanship and benefits our members socially, mentally and physically. MHC pre-season training begins in March. New players take part in a rookie camp that teaches the basic skills and the rules of the game. At the end of spring training, club captains hold a draft, using a custom computer program, in which players are evaluated, ranked, and evenly distributed on teams based on skill level and experience. The 10-week playing season begins in May and runs through the end of August. Games take place on Sundays, with each team playing one game of two 30-minute halves. The season culminates with playoff matches and, ultimately, the championship game. Club practice sessions, which include a variety of drills designed to build skills and endurance, are held on Thursday evenings throughout the season, as well as on Sundays in the pre-season. The MHC's home field for practices and games is located at Brown Deer Park in northern Milwaukee County. Occasionally, the club competes with teams from other cities. Matches are also played every year at Irish Fest.