Hurling Helmets

Whilst playing hurling as a young fellow, it was the norm to wear nothing but the hair on your head.Thanksfully, nowadays, it is completely different and wearing a decent protective helmet is a must when playing. Here are the components that all good Hurling Helmets should have –

Any Hurling Helmet you wear should be approved by the GAA for safety.
It should not fit too tight on your head, but it shouldn’t be too loose either. The term Perfect-Fit comes to mind.
All good Helmets should have a stainless steel Face-guard.
They should preferably come with an anti-glare coating.

Remember, by 2010 all level of hurlers at all levels of county and inter-county hurling will be required to wear proper GAA endorsed Helmets to protect them from head, eye and face injuries. This is not to ‘kill the game’ as some might say, but to ad extra safety to the game, so everyone can enjoy the fastest game in the world. Remember, many tough people on the field have suffered from life-changing injuries in a second of time. These include –

Scalp Scars lacerations,
Being knocked out.
Skull fractures and Breaks.
Broken Cheekbones.
Severe eve injuries leading to blindness.
Scars and deep cuts to the face.
Teeth extractions.
Broken Jaws.

When you wear a proper helmet, you ensure this will never happen to you. Parents should also note if their children are going out the door without their helmets, and if they are, are they actually wearing them during training.