Friday, August 12, 2016

Club Notes Aug. 2016

The GloHealth National League Final took place on Sunday 7th August in Tullamore. 
The Kerry ladies team was in action competing in Division 1. Coming into the final they had highest points, but in the final they were down a number of athletes due to other competitions held over the same weekend. The team just missed out on 3rd place by an absolute whisker. Although scoring 87 points, the same number as Donore Harriers AC, they were beaten into 4th place on the count back. In the league final we had Niamh De Hora who won the 1500m earning the team 9 points (4:48.87) and was part of the 4x400m relay team earning 3 points. Elaina Norris picked up 2 points in the Javelin with a throw of 11.81m. Well done to all who took part over the three rounds.

Shane Hand played a part for the men's An Riocht team earning them 6 points in the Hammer (42.16m) and Michael O'Connor competed in the 3000m race walk also earning the team 6 points with a time of 17:49. The An Riocht team finished in 7th place overall with 71 points.

Club Social Outing
The club has organised a guided walk for all club members of the Muckross Peninsula in Killarney for Saturday 3rd September. It is a great opportunity for members to get to know each other. Meet at entrance to Muckross Traditional Farm for 11am. Track & Trail walk which is 6/7Km low level,suitable for everyone of 8yrs and over. Duration 1.5/2 hrs. Wear comfortable footwear (trainers) and rain jacket. Bring a packed lunch for after the walk.


Club Training:

Juvenile Training will start up on Tuesday 6th September in Farranfore GAA grounds starting at 6pm. This will be in preparation for the Cross Country Championships which will kick of first week in October. €2 per session

Pole Vault & Triple Jump Coaching Weekend, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September from 10am to 5pm in Templemore Track. Refer to Munster Athletics website for full details.


Athletic's Fixtures
13th - 14th Aug.: Weekend 1 of National Community Games Finals
20th - 21st Aug.: Weekend 2 of National Community Games Finals
Sun 21st Aug.: GloHealth National Masters Track & Field Championships, Tullamore

Full details in Munster Athletics website. Please contact club secretary in advance for registration