Monday, February 21, 2011

Officers 2011

The AGM of Trim AC elected the following officers to serve for 2011.
Chairman, Ciaran Tobin
Secretary, Moira Aston,
Treasurer, David Hawcroft,
Registrar, Moira Peppard,
Childrens Officers, Cathy Shelly, Petrina O Shea
Juv. Comp. Petrina O Shea,
Junior Comp . Moira Peppard,
Senior/Master Comp Sec. Don Mahon/Brian Cully
Womens Captain, Ann Tobin,
Mens Captain, Don Mahon.
PRO & Web, Ciaran Tobin.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

ROAD RACES OUTSIDE MEATH 2011

David Hawcroft has prepared a list of races outside of the county for the early months of the year.

6 Mar Carrick-on-Shannon 10k 1100

13 Mar 'Jimmy 10' Downpatrick 10 miles

2 April Omagh half-marathon 1200
(a rolling course)

3 April Belfast (Titanic Quarter) 10k 1400

10 April 'Connemara Races' half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(road but hilly and weather can be an issue)

23 April Cooley Mountains half-marathon 1000
(got to be seriously hilly!)

2 May Belfast marathon (with walks and relays)
(great atmosphere and ~1500 relay teams!)

Belvedere evening 5k trail races
4 + 11 + 18 + 25 May (Weds)
(lovely woodland course)

13 May Belfast (Lagan) 10k

29 May Newry half-marathon and also Phoenix Park 5k

15 June (Wed) Lisburn half-marathon (+other races)
(great atmosphere, but rolling course)

16 July Phoenix Park (Adidas) 5 miles

19 July Portaferry 10 miles

10 Aug (Wed) Kinnegad 5k 2000

20 Aug Phoenix Park (Adidas) 10 miles

27 Aug 'Warrior Run' Strandhill, Sligo 10 miles
(Five miles is hilly plus a really big one to reach half way. Maybe two miles downhill, no flat! Great atmosphere)

28 Aug Longford half-marathon plus marathon

3 Sept Dingle half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(Amazing scenery with hills and weather)

11 Sept Derry half-marathon

17 Sept Phoenix Park (Adidas) half-marathon

1 Oct 'Causeway Coast Races' half-marathon/marathon and ultra

(Staggering scenery, course is as hard as you will get in Ireland outside of mountains; but worth it)

31 Oct Dublin marathon

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Officers elected for Meath Athletics 2011

President, Sheila Mallon;Chairman, Brendan Meade; Assistant Chairman, PJ
McGrath; Secretary, Philip Cogavin; Competition Secretary, Lisa O'Dowd;
Treasurer, Tommy Boshell; Assistant Treasurer, Rita Brady; Registrar, Moira
Aston; Child Officers, Domhnaill O'Hanlon, Moira Peppard; Development
Officers, Brigid Clarke, Marguerite Higgins; Coaching Officer, Tom Clinton;
PRO,Ciaran Tobin; MLSP Delegate, Michael Heery; Leinster Delegates, Brendan
Meade,Martin Heery,Philip Cogavin, National League team manager, Gerard
Heery; Senior Selectors, Mary Hanley,Dermot Farrelly,Paddy Mangan,Tommy
McDonnell, Gerard Heery, Brendan Meade.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Kiltale students marathon efforts.

Last September Rose Cullen,the principal of Kiltale national school and our former treasurer Catherine McLernon a teachers assistant at the school set up an athletics programme at the school. The plan was for all the children to complete a marathon over a series of running sessions during the autumn and early winter.
Every pupil in the school from infants class right up to sixth completed the marathon and on Thursday 3rd February they were all honoured at a presentation following the final run out.

It was a joy to see the enthusiasm of the entire school as they set out to complete the final leg of their run for marathon glory. They were buzzing with anticipation at assembly. For many of them their first sports medal is the one they will most treasure. All the teaching staff came out to encourage and support their pupils and were full of praise for the initiative.

The parents association chairman, Johnny Gorman, Meath Athletics PRO, Ciaran Tobin, and school principal Rose Cullen paid tribute to the packed assembly of happy children on their great efforts. The parents association provided each young runner with a lovely certificate of achievement and medal. The school is now eager to send out its best team to the primary schools cross country in March. Well done and good luck to all.

Tri an Mhi duathlon in Summerhill

Tri An Mhi held its January Duathlon from Summerhill Wood on Sunday 29
January. The Trim AC results were as follows, Quinton Bourke 1hr 02min 26sec
15,Ciaran Tobin 1hr 10min 40sec 30,Paul Smith 1hr 11min 41sec 32. The Tri an
Mhi club has planned another duathlon for Sunday, February 27 at 9:00am at
Summerhill Wood. The format will be 3 km Run (1 lap of Summerhill Wood -
Trail Run) 17 km Bike on the Summerhill- Kilcock road. 3 km Run (1 lap of
Summerhill Wood - Trail Run). Tri An Mhi would like to encourage anyone
interested in a personal challenge to come along and try out this event,
we'll help you on the road to your first triathlon this year. (Beginners and
complete beginners welcome!) This is aimed at men AND women.

Trim runners at Raheny

The Raheny 5 mile road race took place on Sunday 30 January. Four runners from our meet and train group took part in their first race for 2011. They were Laura Cotter 39.43, Mairead Heffernan 40.13, Aoife Farrelly, 55m, Niamh Farrelly. 55m.
Well done all.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Meet and train

Trim AC operates a meet and train group under the AAI fit4life programme.
The group will now meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm opposite Trim Garda Station.
All abilities are welcome. Contact Don 086 2650285 or Ann 046 9436265.
We also have circuit training in Boyne CS on Thursday night at 7,30pm. The
club long run is every Sunday morning from Porchfields Contact ENDA
0862777419

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Meath Dates for 2011

17.03Fr. Murphy 5 Mile Road Race inc.Co Cship Fr Murphy AC Ballivor, Co. Meath
27.03 Dunboyne AC 4 Mile Road Race Dunboyne AC Dunboyne Community Centre
03.04 Meath Hill Running Championships (IMRA rules) St. Brigid's AC Mullaghmeen Forest Park, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
13.05 Simon Cumber 6k Road Race Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan
24.05 Bob Heffernan 5k Road Race Na Fianna AC Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstown Bridge, Enfield
11.06 Patrick Bell Memorial 5k Road Race & Fun Race Bohermeen AC Bohermeen Community Centre
17.06 The Braveheart 5k Trail Run Trim AC, Porchfields,Trim, Co. Meath
25.06 Michael Manning 10k Road Race & Fun Run Dunshaughlin AC Dunshaughlin Community Centre
06.07 South O'Hanlon 5k Road Race & Fun Run South O'Hanlon AC Senschelstown GAA Centre
20.07 St. Brigid's AC 5k Road Race & Fun Run St Brigids AC Ballinacree,Oldcastle
26.08 Tara AC 5K Road Race & Fun Run Tara AC Skyrne Community Hall
11.09 Rennicks Cup & Fr Delany 5 Mile Road Race & Fun Run Bohermeen AC Bohermeen Community Centre
25.09 Star of the Sea AC 23rd Annual Cross Country Meeting Star of the Sea AC Greenanstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath
26.12 Paddy Hyland 10k Road Race & Fun Run Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Copy paste and print off 2011 Membership form here

Trim Athletic Club - Registration Form


Name:
Gender:

Address:

Nationality:
D.O.B.

Previous Athletic club & last year of registration:

Home phone:
Mobile Phone: Emergency
Contact No.

Email Address:

Family Doctor:

Any significant long term medical condition: Yes No

If yes please specify:

Are you on medication, please specify


Please Note:
· By entering an email address and mobile number above I agree that it may be entered in the club database for the sole purpose of official communications and for AAI registrations.
· Athletics Ireland requires proof of birth for each new member a copy of birth
certificate or passport is sufficient.
· Annual membership includes subscription towards club insurance & registration, County, Provincial and National affiliation and also entry fees to certain competitions.
· You must be a registered member of Trim A.C. to attend training sessions and competitions.
· Members must be at least 8 years old.
· The club is at all times concerned for the welfare of children. In return athletes and their parents/guardians are expected to obey instructions from their coaches and refrain from behaviour that is either unsociable or likely to cause injury to themselves or others.
· Members are expected to attend certain competitions when requested by coaches & to comply with the rules of competition.
· Juvenile Members are requested to inform the club in the event of prolonged absence (more that 2 weeks), otherwise the member may have to forfeit their place in the club and join a waiting list.

General Information:
Chairman: Moira Aston Ph: 086-8904439
Secretary: Ciaran Tobin Ph: 086-3445903
Treasurer: David Hawcroft Ph: 087-1345371
Registrar: Moira Peppard Ph: 086-0878875
Child Officer: Cathy Shelly Ph: 086-3222968
Child Officer: Petrina O’Shea Ph: 087-9569737

Trim A.C. is affiliated to AAI and is governed by the rules of that organisation. Club coaches have completed and qualified in Athletics Leader, Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses run by AAI. Cathy has completed the Child Ethics and Protection courses organised by MLSP and the Irish Sports Council.

Trim Athletics Club, Meath Athletics Board, Athletics Leinster and Athletics Ireland may use photographs of events and presentations for the promotion of the sport.

Membership Fees for 2011 (Valid from Jan 1st to Dec 31st)
Adult Membership: €40.00 (Unwaged Adult Membership €30.00)
Juvenile Membership: €30.00 (under 18 years on 01/01/2010)
Family Membership: €100.00 (Unwaged Family Membership €80.00)

I wish to register with Trim Athletic Club:

Signature (Parent or Guardian in the case of a minor): ............................................................

Date: ...........................................


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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Star of David

David Tobin received his Leinster Star award at the Leinster Athletics presentation dinner in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow on Sat. 8 Jan. Well done and good luck in the new season.

Date set for senior xc and kids xc relays

Meath senior cross country championships have been re fixed for Sunday 6
March. Bohermeen AC will be the host club at the event which will be staged
at Ardbraccan. The county juvenile xc relays will also be down for decision
on the day in under 10/12/14/16 categories.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Triathlon Race list

 Check out the list of Triathlons and Duathlons planned for the coming year.


http://www.triathlonireland.com/races-and-events-calendar.html

Leinster Fixtures


9th January @ Kilmacow     Leinster Senior and Junior Cross Country and Juvenile Relays
30 January @ Nenagh         Juvenile Relays - Junior, Senior Master Indoors  
12/13 February @ Nenagh            Juvenile Indoors - U12 / U19

Leinster Star Awards

The Leinster Star Awards will be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow on Saturday the 8th of January 2011.

Please note the dinner commences at 8pm.



Tickets cost €30.00 and can be collected and paid for at the door on the night, however prior booking with Martin J Heery is essential - phone or text 086 8564160 or email mjheery@yahoo.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All orders to be in by the 31-12-2010.
Athletics Leinster look forward to seeing as many as possible on the night, for what promises to be another fantastic occasion where we acknowledge the success of both Individuals & Clubs within this great province.
Wishing you & all your family a very Merry Christmas & a happy and successful New Year.
Yours in Sport,
Martin J Heery
Leinster Secretary

January events from AAI site

Sat 1 Liffey Valley A.C. “Tom Brennan Memorial 5k” - Contact Nick Davis 087 2286913 Phoenix Park, Dublin
Sat 1 Ballynonty A.C. Road Race -Contact Owen Fanning 086 8611325 Moyglass, Fethard, Co. Tipperary
Sat 1 Glaslough Harriers 10k - Contact Eamonn Hackett 087 2219465 Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
Sat 1 Star of the Laune A.C. ” Beaufort 10k Road Race for Charles O’Shea Memorial Cap” -Contact Michael Mangan 066 9761597 Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Sat 1 Resolution 5k Run in conjunction with Monavea RFC and Renmore Gymnastics - Contact 087 7948777 Renmore,Galway
Sat 1 Limerick County A.C. 5 mile Road Race - Contact Jerry O’Connell 085 152 1824 Country Club, Meelick, Cratloe Rd., Limerick
Sun 2 Bandon A.C. Road Race - Contact Michael Weldon 086 8168790 Bandon, Co. Cork
Wed 5 West Waterford A.C. Winter League (Senior)-Long/Short Route- Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Sat 8 Great Edinburgh International Cross Country Edinburgh
Sun 9 Recommended Provincial Cross Country
Sun 9 Mallow A.C. 10 mile Road Race - Contact John Holland 085 2432115 Mallow. Co. Cork
Wed 12 West Waterford A.C. Winter League (Senior)-Long/Short Route- Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Sat 15 AAI Junior Indoor Championships
Sun 16 AAI Woodies DIY Novice and Juvenile Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships Tullamore
Sun 16 Tuam A.C. 8k Club Race - Contact Brendan Monaghan 085 1311063 Tuam, Co. Galway
Sat 22 Antrim International Cross Country (Mc Cain Cross Challenge) Belfast
Sat 22 AAI Senior, Junior & Masters Combined Events
Sat 22 AAI Games
Sun 23 AAI Masters Indoor Championships
Wed 26 West Waterford A.C. Winter League (Senior)-Long/Short Route- Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Sat 29 AAI Juvenile Combined Events
Sun 30 Leinster Indoors Day 1 Masters, Senior & Relays Nenagh
Sun 30 19th Celtic Cup Seniors/U20 Cardiff
Sun 30 AXA Raheny ‘5′ Raheny, Dublin 5
Sun 30 West Waterford A.C. 5 mile Road Race - Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Mountain running year

 The Irish Mountain Running Association calendar is online here.  Get ready for Wicklow Way Relay 2011.

http://www.imra.ie/events/

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

European Cross Country

Sara Treacy from Moynalvey/Kilcloon AC represented Ireland in the Womens
U/23 race at Albufuera, Portugal last Sunday.She was the first Irish
finisher in 28th place. Great to see a runner whose early career often included laps of the Porchfield at Meath CC cships competing in the big time.
 In the junior mens race Shane Quinn (Ferrybank AC) led the Irish challenge
with a very good 12th place finish. He is the grandson of one our club
founders Mrs Sheila Quinn ( formerly of the Maudlins) and son of the long
time Irish steeplechase record holder Brendan Quinn who was among the first
recruits to our club in the early 70s.when it was the Yellow Steeple AC.
Another member of the Irish team with connections in the town is Fionnula Britton, the brave and gutsy 4th placer in the senior womens race. Catherine Moran of Trim Jewellers, Market St is her proud aunt.

Thanks for giving and collecting

Trim AC are very grateful to all those who donated so generously to the
collection and thanks also to the business owners who facilitated our
collectors at Supervalu and Spar. All funds raised are used for the
development of training facilities and equipment for our large juvenile
membership. The club now has six under age members on the Leinster
development squad and one on the national jumps squad. We have made great
progress in recent years with limited resources.
Thank You to the volunteer collectors who helped out with our annual flag
day last Saturday. It is good to have a core of reliable people who give
their time to improve things . Your actions and interest speak volumes. Our
club is totally reliant on these type of funding arrangements as we have
been unable to access Lotto funding. (We train by kind permission at Boyne
Community school)
 Your generous gestures will help bring further improvements. Thanks to all
and Happy Christmas.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Athletics Leinster Dates


Athletics Leinster can confirm the following dates for the 2011 Indoor Championships:

30th of January 2011 - Leinster Juvenile Relays, Junior, Senior & Masters Indoors - Venue: Nenagh.
12th & 13th of February 2011 - Leinster Juvenile (U/12 - U/19) Indoors - Venue: Nenagh.

Awards night photo link

Photos from the awards night are now posted at the following gallery. Hope that you enjoy. Chris Grant from sportphoto.ie also posted the photos from the Meath
Secondary Schools Cross Country held in Gormanston College.

http://www.sportphoto.ie/gallery-list