Camogie

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What is the sport classification?Irish women's team stick-and-ball sport, a variant of hurling
2. What is the player configuration?Fifteen players per team on the field
3. What is camogie and how is it played?Camogie is a fast Irish team sport where 15 players use a curved stick called a camán to hit a leather ball into the opponent's net. Players can run with the ball on the stick, strike it, or pass it by hand or with the stick.
4. Why was camogie created?It was created in the early 20th century as a separate sport for women, based on the ancient Irish game of hurling. It gave women a chance to play a fast, exciting game.

Camogie Association (An Cumann Camógaíochta): The governing body responsible for the organization and development of Camogie.
All Ireland Camogie Championship: The pinnacle annual competition in Camogie, determining the national champions.
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, and skills recognized by UNESCO as vital cultural traditions.
Camán: The specialized wooden stick used in Camogie and hurling for striking and controlling the ball.