Rule Differences
Rule Differences between Camogie and Hurling
Rule Differences between Camogie and Hurling
There are very few differences between the two games. The following are the main differences:
Playing gear
Playing gear
All Camogie players, including the goalkeeper, must wear the same jersey.
- The goalkeeper in Hurling must wear a distinctive jersey.
- Skirt/divided skirt/skort is worn in Camogie
- Hurling: Shorts are worn
Sliotair
Sliotair
- Camogie: Weight: 90-110 grams Size: 21cm in circumference
- Hurling: Weight: 110-120 grams Size: 23-25cm
Scores
Scores
- Camogie: Handpassed goal is allowed
- Hurling: Handpassed goal is not allowed
Frees
Frees
- Camogie: 45 metre is awarded
- Hurling: 65 metre is awarded
Dropping the hurley
Dropping the hurley
- Camogie: Hurley may be dropped to handpass the sliotar provided it is not dangerous to do so
- Hurling: It is a foul to drop the hurley to handpass
Tackling
Tackling
- Camogie: Shouldering is not allowed
- Hurling: Side–to-side charge is permitted
Flicking of Hurley in the air and on the ground
Flicking of Hurley in the air and on the ground
- Camogie: A player may flick an opponent’s hurley from the ground or in the air with her own hurley
- Hurling: It is a foul to tip an opponent’s hurley up with a player’s hurley or foot. It is also a foul to tip an opponent’s hurley in the air