The Lake County were promoted after a great year.
This weeked represents the start of the new Camogie season where Westmeath will be looking to start on a positive note as they take on Clare in Division 1B.
The Lake County were promoted from Division 2A last season after a thrilling win over Derry in the league final played in Croke Park.
Meanwhile their opponents Clare come into the campaign fresh from relegation from the top tier.
The match throws in at two o'clock in Tubber on Saturday.
Caoimhe McCrossan say's that playing in a higher division should stand them in good stead for the championship later in the year.