Since the establishment of the juvenile club in 1991 Kilburn Gaels has led the way in underage hurling in London winning over 50 county and national titles. 2003 was our most successful year, taking 9 out of 10 possible titles at underage in London and Britain. Each year we provide players for the London U16 and U18 teams for domestic competitions as well as the London U14 and British U16 panels who compete in Ireland. These trips allow our players to develop their skills and game against a higher level of opposition and provide an opportunity to represent their county.

Kilburn Gaels Hurling Club is proud to boast six teams at underage level – providing for over 80 players from the age of 5. We are currently the only team in Britain fielding consistently at all age groups - U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 - with two or even three teams at the lower age groups, such is the number of players. Boys and girls play together up to the age of 12 when girls break away to join our local camogie clubs. Boys continue with Kilburn Gaels to the age of 18 at which point they are given the chance to progress to the adult ranks of the club with either our Junior or Senior teams.

The strength of our underage structure is reflected in particular at Junior level with ninety percent of the panel being former or current underage players. Despite the relative youth of our Junior panel, accompanied by only a handful of experienced players, the team have proven very competitive against their more seasoned opponents.

As a successful hurling club we are aware of the need to build on what we have achieved in the past to ensure for the future. We as a club are always looking for ways to improve and expand, particularly in relation to underage development and are proud to provide the following features:

* Three weekly coaching sessions open to all age groups to fit in with other commitments

* Coaching in schools, both primary and secondary schools

* Attendance at every fixture, whether it be a local championship final or a challenge in Birmingham

* Annual U10/U12 7s competition each September

* Free equipment and coaching for all under the age of 18

* Visits to the county ground in Ruislip to watch top-level inter-county hurling

* Annual underage presentation night with medals for ALL players and ‘player of the year' awards

* Participation in the St Patrick's Day Parade in London every year

For further information on our underage teams please visit the pages below or contact Frances O'Neill on 07732 392749.

Underage Training/Fixtures >>>

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