When you master the skills of Hurling and Gaelic Football through the U Can Awards you can then go on and have a go at the Skill Star Challenge. These challenges are aimed at kids aged 13-14 years old and provide an opportunity for players to perform at Club, County, Provincial and National level.

The Skills Challenges are totally cool and by doing them you can become a better player. They are more difficult than the U Can Awards and provide a better measure of the type of playing demands that are experienced by this age group. There are 5 Skills Challenges in both Hurling and Gaelic Football and they are a great way to test your ability.

In Hurling, the challenges test a players skill at Ground Striking, Free Taking, Jab Lifting, the Sideline Cut, Soloing and Striking. In Gaelic Football they cover the Solo Run, Fist Pass, Hook Kick, Punt Kick and Free Taking.

Watch out at your School or local Club because the Skill Star Challenge could be coming your way soon. You can’t miss that!