Cú Chulainn Hurling & Camogie Vancouver

Cú Chulainn Hurling & Camogie Vancouver

Founded in 2019, Cú Chulainn Hurling & Camogie Vancouver is a vital hub for the promotion of the authentic Irish sports of hurling and camogie in British Columbia, Canada. The club serves as both a competitive sporting entity and a community hub, catering to the growing Irish population in Metro Vancouver. Beyond the playing field, the club is known for its warm and inclusive atmosphere and has played a key role in helping new players find jobs, housing and friends. As such, CCHC is not only a successful sporting club in Vancouver’s GAA scene, but also a key cultural and social hub for the city’s Irish community.

Programs & Activities

1. Hurling Teams: The club has teams at various levels of competition including Senior, Intermediate, Junior A and Junior B, which compete in local and regional competitions.
2. Camogie Teams: For women, camogie teams are active at senior and junior levels and compete in their respective leagues.
3. Tournaments and Leagues: The teams actively participate in competitions such as the Vancouver Championship and the Western Canadian Championships, which are their main leagues.
4. In addition to competition, the club aims to provide a social platform for newcomers and to grow Gaelic sports.

Key Features & Amenities

• Number of pitches: The club does not have its own pitch and practices at a number of pitches including UBC, Brockton Oval and Musqueam Park.
• Coach: The club has active coaches for hurling and camogie teams at various levels.
• Store: The complex does not have a physical store, but official club equipment and uniforms are available for purchase through online stores and third-party suppliers (including hurling sticks, helmets and uniforms).
• Green space: Yes, as training and games are held in parks and open fields, green space (natural grass) is available.
• Parking, lighting, toilets and spectator stands: These facilities vary depending on the training or match venue and use the public facilities of those venues (such as the facilities at UBC or Burnaby Lakes).

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: 760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7
2. The Yaletown–Roundhouse subway station is located on the Canada Line and is approximately a 9-minute walk from Pacific Boulevard.
3. The closest bus stop to Pacific Blvd is Pacific St @ Richards St, which is approximately a 3-minute walk away.
4. There are also various bus lines that operate around this area, including lines 23, 6, 10, 14, etc.

FAQs

What does Cú Chulainn Hurling & Camogie Vancouver do?

This club is a Vancouver-based Irish hurling and camogie club.

Do I need any experience to join?

No, beginners are welcome.

Where are the practices held?

Practices are usually held at venues such as UBC, Brockton Oval and Musqueam Park.

Where are the official games held?

Most matches are held at the Burnaby Lakes fields.