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| [Tokyo : 5 March 2005] The Irish Sports Day is the event that kicks off St. Patrick's Parade in Tokyo. You can enjoy not only Gaelic football and Hurling that you hardly can see in Japan, but also the games that everyone can take part in. All of you are welcomed to this annual Irish Sports day. Saturday March 19h - Irish Sports Day Time: 10-17.00 on Saturday 19th March (Note: the event will be cancelled in the event of rain) Venue: YCAC: Nearest Station is Yamate on the Negishi Line Details: Visit the INJ website: www.inj.or.jp or contact Ougushi, Email:  The games on the schedule Gaelic Football Gaelic Football/Ladies Ned Kelly Cup (a Compromised Rules game : Gaelic Football and Aussie Rules) Soccor Hurling Puc Fada Hurley Relay Irish Dance Workshop Tug of War The event starts with a soccer competition between the hosts, the Yokohama Country and Athletic Club (YC&AC), and the two top Irish teams in the Tokyo amateur league. The Irish traditional sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football will be featured throughout the day. In the main event of the day, the Ned Kelly Cup which is a Compromise Rules game between the Australian "Goannas" and the Japan Irish. "Puc Fada" tests the skills of players of the age-old Irish sport of Hurling and all are encouraged to have a go. For those who love Irish dance you are invited to take part in a beginners dance class. Also on offer: a fine bar and restaurant within the YC&AC grounds which is open throughout the day. Gaelic Football Gaelic football is like a mixture of rugby, soccer and basketball although it predates those games. First you pick up the round ball in a special way using your hands and feet. You then run with it but after every four steps you must bounce the ball or 'solo-run', dropping the ball from hand to foot and kicking it back to the hand, or pass it by striking with the hand. You score by kicking the ball in the opponent's goal either below the crossbar for a goal or above the crossbar for a point. One goal is equal to three points. Hurling Hurling is similar to field hockey but it is played in the air using big sticks (called Hurleys) and a hard ball like a baseball (called a Sliothar). You move the ball from one side of the pitch to the other by hitting it or balancing the ball on your stick as you run. You score by putting the ball in the opponent's goal either below the crossbar for a goal or above the crossbar for a point. One goal is equal to three points. About Irish Network Japan (INJ) INJ is the executive committee of the St. Patrick's Day parade and Ireland Festival 2004. Established in 1987, the INJ is a non-profit organization staffed by a group of Irish and Japanese volunteers. Its main goal is to promote Irish culture in Japan and promote cultural exchange between Ireland and Japan through regularly held events. The INJ organizes a number of events through out a year. |
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