Sevens Tournament was a Huge Success

It didn't snow, it didn't rain, it wasn't freezing...not sure if we're in Kansas anymore Toto.

The Irish gods were smiling upon us and we had the most perfect March day for our KCGAC Sevens tournament. Director Sully divided the club up into the four Provinces of Ireland and we had a round-robin first and then knock-outs for the championship position.

Connaught 3-5 Vs Leinster 1-0...Winner Connaught

Munster 2-4 Vs Ulster 1-5...Winner Munster

Connaught 1-9 Vs Munster 2-3...Winner Connaught

Ulster 2-3 Vs Leinster 1-3...Winner Ulster

Munster 2-3 Vs Leinster 2-7...Winner Leinster

Ulster 0-1 Vs Connaught 4-5...Winner Connaught

CHAMPIONSHIP

WINNER Connaught

Instead of having a 3rd and 4th place playoff, we combined some of the lads from the other teams to give the finalists a few extra subs to help the tired and weary legs after so many games in a row.

It was great craic and we even had a few fans down at Swope Park cheering us on. Best of all this year, we were injury free.

 A quick stretch before the tournament

The local PD were there to keep an eye on the club treasures

Devin warms up with the Aussie Rules lad

Drake got down on his knees and prayed for the win

Sully's ringer from Rosscommon

The final seconds of the Final, it could have gone either way, very close

Carl looks for the catch

Kieran hold Brandon off, as he makes for another point from the 40 yard line

Ulster - KCGAC Sevens Champions 2010

Seven A Side Tournament - March 28th

This is the most fun weekend in Kansas City Gaelic Football if you ask me. Small teams, on a smaller field, means more action and more scoring.

This is also a great time for new people to come down and experience Gaelic football. Bring $35, a registration form and a medical waiver from our site and we'll stick you on a team.

Our club will be split up into four teams representing the provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Leinster, Connaught and Munster. This should make for some good rivalry and great craic. Rumor has it there is going to be an amazing trophy for the winning team.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your boots if you're playing or a deckchair if you're cheering from the sidelines, and bring the family down to Swope Park, either way you're in for a good Gaelic time.

Time: 3:00pm on Sunday the 28th of March 2010

Place: Swope Park soccer fields
Cost: Free for Spectators

To find out more information about Gaelic Sports in Kansas City visit our website www.kcgac.org.

Here's some Gaelic Football highlights to get you in the spirit.

Back to Swope - Footy Time Again

Finally a day that was not thirty-below and the ground relatively snow free. But it was still cold as hell and I froze my Irish-nutz off taking these photos, I can only imagine how it was for the lads on the field.

The sun struggled to come out and did little to warm the air, which made for tough breathing for the players running around the pitch.

The lads hadn't lost much of their pace and skill after the long winter, a few more sessions like this and we'll have all the rust removed. And you know what they say about breaking the seal: once you go you just have to keep on going.