Events - Kildare XC Championships (28/10) Even Ages

The following are the events that will be held at the Cross Country event in Crookstown next Sunday from 13:00hrs. Warm up will be from 12:00. All athletes are reminded to wear club singlet.

-------------Girls ----Boys
Under 10 --600m ---600m
Under 12 -1000m --1000m
Under 14 -1200m --1500m
Under 16 -2000m --3000m
Under 18 -3000m --5000m

--------------------Women ---Men
Intermediate ------3500m --6000m
Senior -------------3500m-- 6000m
(Sealed handicap)

If you need directions to Crookstown click here

Coaching session postponed

The county board has decided to cancel the coaching session that was scheduled for this Saturday (13/09) in Newbridge. I will post the new date when agreed by the county board.

Sun shines, but youth outshine on the day!

The annual fun day and 5k road race took place on the sunniest Sunday of the year, last Sunday. The day consisted of an AAI (Athletics Association of Ireland) approved 5k road race, a series of track races, an agility challenge and novelty events. The road race, despite the small field, delivered excitement throughout but ended being dominated by some of the younger athletes, in both the men’s and the women’s race, leaving some more seasoned competitors trailing in their shadows. The battle at the front of the men’s race was contested by Eric Keogh (Aged 16) (Dunore Harriers) and John Grimes (Lucan Harriers) with Eric holding on to complete this testing course in a new personal best time of 16:49 – knocking 30 seconds off his previous PB. The ladies race was dominated by Erica Dixon (Aged 16) (Le Chéile AC) who, in this her maiden 5k road race, led the field from the start. The race is open to runners of all levels from those competing with clubs to joggers who may wish to record an official time for a 5k challenge.

Results of the Le Chéile AC 5k Road Race:

Men’s race:
1st Eric Keogh, Dunore Harriers
2nd John Grimes, Lucan Harriers
3rd Tom McSweeney, Dunore Harriers

Women’s race:
1st Erica Dixon, Le Chéile AC
2nd Liz Arkins, Lucan Harriers
3rd Eileen O’Brien, Lucan Harriers

The remainder of the activities saw in excess of 100 children aged 5+ enjoy track races and an agility challenge. The agility challenge is a new addition to this annual event and offered the opportunity to test some of core skills in speed and agility. Groups of children we seen throwing balls, bouncing and jumping over obstacles and sprinting in an effort to better their previously recorded results. The highlight of the day was the novelty events which saw young and old alike, hopping in sacks, hobbling with a partner and sprinting with eggs on spoons over the 20M course. The skills of the judges were pushed to the limits as tight finishes and bending of rules appeared to be the order of the day.

The day was enjoyed by all and demonstrated the ethos of the club with the level of participation and fun experienced by all. Supported by members from Lucan Harriers, North West Kildare, Dunore Harriers and Clondakin AC, there was also many locals in attendance who were new to the sport of athletics.

Fun Day & 5k Road Race - Sunday 7th

The weather men tell us that Sunday "will be a mainly dry day, with bright sunshine at times everywhere" - so let the fun begin.....

The following are the approximate times for the events:

2:00 - Registration

Races
3:00 - U10 800m (Girls then Boys)
3:20 - U12 1000m (Girls then Boys)
3:30 - 5k Rad Race
3:40 - U14 1500m - Girls
4:10 - U14 1500m - Boys
4:20 - U16 200m (Girls then Boys)
4:45 - U8 200m (Girls then Boys)

Agility Challenge
3:00 - Challenge start

Novelty Races
4:00 - Egg & Spoon race
4:15 - Sack Race
4:30 - 3-Legged Race

5:00 - Prize Giving

Training

Sunday training will commence 14th September 2008 at 11.00am, Castletown Gates, Celbridge. Training will last for one hour.

Training Resumes Thursday (28/08)

Time to dust off the cobwebs and find your training gear - Training resumes tomorrow (Thursday) at the normal time of 6:45.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Kildare Fixtures

The following fixtures have been confirmed by Kildare County Board;

Sun Aug 31st, Juvenile Cross county training day, Donadea Forest (11am)

Sun Sep 7th, Le cheile AC 5k Road Race u17 upwards, U10,12,14,16 track races (3pm)

Sat Sep 13th, Hurdles/Speed/high jump Coaching Day, Newbridge AC (11am) , Athletes welcome 13yrs upwards

Sat Sep 20th, Round 5 Kildare League, Cross country Event, Venue - Edenderry Rugby club, (12pm warmup)

Sun Sep 28th, Kildare Cross Country Championships, U12-U18, (11am warm)

Sun Oct 5th, Liz McDonnell 5k Run, Castletown House, Celbridge (3pm)

Sat Oct 11th, Donadea Runners 10k Cross country, Donadea Forest Park

Sun Oct 12th, Kildare Cross Country Championships,U11-U19, (11am warmup) - (no venue as yet)

Sun Oct 26th, Leinster Cross country Championships, Novice, vets, U12-U18 (12.00pm) ( no venue as yet)

Sun Nov 9th, Leinster Cross Country Championships, Intermediate, U11 - U19 (11am warmup) (no venue as yet)

Sun Nov 23rd, All Ireland Cross Country Championships, Junior,Senior, U12-U18 (11am warmup) (no venue as yet)

Sun Dec 7th, All Ireland Cross country Championships Novice, U11-U19 (11am warmup) (no venue as yet)