Thank you for your interest in ballistic root vegetables. This is the official site of the Mangold Hurling Association, whose goals are to make the traditional Somerset sport of Mangold Hurling known to a wider public and to encourage others to join this happy band of Hurlers. What healthier way could there be to take exercise and make new friends at the same time?
What is Mangold Hurling?
Put simply, Mangold Hurling is the sport of throwing – or more accurately pitching – the mangold-wurzel. It requires skill, strength and cunning.
Mangold Hurling is usually performed during October each year. The mangold-wurzel (or mangel-wurzel) is a vegetable of the beet family, grown mainly as a fodder crop.
We hope you enjoy finding out about Mangold Hurling and that you will be inspired to have a go yourself. But remember, the mangold can be a lethal weapon in inexperienced hands. We urge you to seek expert tuition before “going solo”. The Mangold Hurling Association cannot be held responsible for any vegetable-related injuries incurred in pursuit of this sport.
News and Events
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Gillingham, October 2009
Spooky goings-on at Orchard Park! Celebrating “Punkie Night”, this year’s mangold-growing and hurling event… Read more
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Somerset, April 2009
Sowing Time at the Association’s Mangold Patch. These pictures show Mangold Hurling Association committee… Read more
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Gillingham, October 2008
Despite adverse growing conditions this year, an encouraging number of entries were received for… Read more
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Hurling in Ohio
Transatlantic Mangold Hurling! News of a mangold hurling competition in Cleveland, Ohio. Mangold hurling… Read more
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Somerset, October 2007
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with… Read more
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Somerset, June 2007
Raised in captivity, these young mangold plants are now ready to leave their pots… Read more