Before the club leagues commence there will be a pre-season competition organised by the Hurling Board.

This follows a motion seeking competitive hurling for the players when the county is playing and especially at the start of the season. The ten adult clubs will play a league, with the top five qualifying for the Betsy Gray Cup competition, and the other five playing for the Betsy Gray Shield.

This should be a good introduction into the new hurling season for all the participating clubs, and give them good early season competitive action.