Members renewing their memberships of Clones AC are asked to do so by January 15th 2018 in order to remain insured at training. Training for all ages will resume on Tuesaday 9th January.
Anyone planning to compete on behalf of the club in early January is asked to renew now. Anyone who has not renewed by this date will not be eligible to train or compete for the club until they do so. Membership forms for senior and juvneiles can be downloaded in the membership section of this website. Club officials will be available on Tuesday 9th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th to receive new memberships and renewals.
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NORTH WEST INDOOR GAMES
ATHLONE INDOOR ARENA Saturday 30th December – 10am Start U12:60m, 60m Hur, 800m, 1kWalk, LJ, Shot, HJ, 4 X 100 Relay U14: 60m, 60m Hur, 800m, 1kWalk, LJ, Shot, HJ, 4 X 100 Relay U16: 60m, 60m Hur, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 1kWalk, LJ, Shot, HJ, 4x200 Relay U18: 60m, 60m Hur, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 1kWalk, LJ, Shot, HJ, TJ, PV, 4x200 U20: 60m, 60m Hur, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3k, 1kWalk, LJ, Shot, HJ, TJ, PV, 4x200 Sen; 60m, 60m Hur, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3k, 1kWalk, LJ, Shot, HJ, TJ, PV, 4x200 Mas: 60m, 60m Hur, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3k, 1kWalk, LJ, Shot, HJ, TJ, PV, 4x200 Enrty Fee: 5 Euro per Juvenile (2 events) 5 Euro per event for Seniors Closing Date for Entries: Tuesday 12th December. All entries along with entry fee to be given to Paul at training. ALL TRACK EVENTS WILL BE TIME TRIALS AND NW GAMES MEDALS BEING AWARDED TO THE FIRST THREE OVERALL ONLY THREE ATTEMPTS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE SHOT, LONG AND TRIPLE JUMPS ALL ATHLETES MUST WEAR CLUB SINGLETS IAAF START RULES WILL APPLY U/12 SPRINTERS MAY USE STARTING BLOCKS ALL AGES OTHERS MUST USE BLOCKS ENTRIES FOR U/12 AND U/14 EVENTS WILL BE CONFINED TO ATHLETES FROM ULSTER/ANI CLUBS WHERE NUMBERS PERMIT COMPETITION FOR MORE THAN ONE AGE GROUPS MAY BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME ELECTRONIC TIMING WILL BE IN OPERATION FOR ALL TRACK EVENTS ENTRIES €5 PER JUVENILE ATHLETE, SENIORS AND MASTERS €5 PER EVENT RELAY TEAMS €20 PER TEAM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Bernie O’ Callaghan, 20 The Waterfront, Killybegs, Co Donegal. Mobile 0872375899 OR AT bernieocallaghan@gmail.com Directions to Carrickmacross XC Venue
When you are approaching Carrickmacross from the Monaghan direction, close to the end of the straight on the main rd there is a sign for Longfield Etra on your left, turn off here and follow that road until you get to a crossroads, turn left and follow this road for about 2-3 miles and having gone around a bad corner the field where the race takes place in 300m further on the left handside. Parking is in the field unless otherwise directed On Sunday 19th November the second of the County Cross Country Championships takes place in Carrickmacross at 1pm. The venue is Thomas Linden Land on the Crossmaglen Rd. As the event starts at 1pm we expect all athletes to be there no later than 12:15pm, to walk the course and warm up. All athletes must check in with coaches. Where possible athletes are advised to use spikes, wear shorts and club vest or T Shirt while racing. Athletes and parents are advised to wear appropriate warm gear as well as a rain jacket. Entry Fee is 3 Euro per athlete. We expect a full turnout of athletes for this event. This is a counting round also for all Senior and Masters Athletes. Distances are as follows.
Under 9 – 400m (Born 2009/10) Under 11 – 800m (Born 2007/2008), Under 13 – 1000m (Born 2005/2006) Under 15 – Girls 1500m, Boys 2000m (Born 2003/2004) Under 17 – Girls 2000m, Boys 3000m (Born 2001/2002) Intermediate & Masters Ladies O/35– 3000m, Masters Men O/40 5000m, Intermediate Men 6000m. MFC Sports will be coming to the Clones AC Training night at the Peacelink on Tues Oct 24th to take orders for club gear from 6pm. Orders taken on the night must be accompanied by a 50% deposit on total purchase, with the balance payable on collection night.
Note this is the ONLY night gear can be ordered Items available include: Adults: Half zip €28 Skinnies €26 Puffer Jacket €32 Body warmer €30 Jersey/Polo €24 Under 16s: Half zip €25 Skinnies €25 Puffer jacket €28 Body warmer €28 Jersey/polo €23 Queries to Paula McDermot E: paulanicdhiarmada@gmail.com Ulster & NI Uneven Age XC Championships
Sun 12th Nov – Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar- 10:30am B & G U11 (Born 2007/08) 1200m B & G U13 (Born 2005/06) 2000m B & GU15 (Born 2003/04) 3000m B& G U17 (Born 2001/02) 4000/4500m It is roughly a 1hr 45 min journey to Stranorlar. The Finn Valley Centre is off to your left coming into Stranorlar from Strabane/Lifford direction. Car Park facilities are limited and most cars will be parked on the roadside. Note distances are longer than at County level. Despite maybe not having a club team our athletes will count on County teams where there are 6 to score. . Ulster & NI Even Age XC Championships Sat 28th Oct – Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor- 10:30am B & G U10 (Born 2008) 1000m B & G U12 (Born 2006/07) 15000m B & GU14 (Born 2004/05) 2500m B& G U16 (Born 2002/03) 3500m It is roughly a 1hr 40 min journey to Rostrevor. The course is run on Parkland so usually relatively dry. Note distances are longer than at County level. Despite maybe not having a club team our athletes will count on County teams where there are 6 to score. More details on Event closer to the date. MFC Sports will be coming to the Clones AC Training night at the Peacelink on Tues Oct 24th to take orders for club gear from 6pm. Orders taken on the night must be accompanied by a 50% deposit, with the balance payable on or before collection..
Items available include: Adults: Half zip €28 Skinnies €26 Puffer Jacket €32 Body warmer €30 Jersey/Polo €24 Under 16s: Half zip €25 Skinnies €25 Puffer jacket €28 Body warmer €28 Jersey/polo €23 Queries to Paula McDermot E: paulanicdhiarmada@gmail.com County Even Age XC Championships
Sun 8th Oct – Kilmore, Scotstown – 11am The first race of the new Cross Country season takes place this Sunday 8th October at the Scotstown GAA Traning Pitches which are on the roadside between Scotstown and Ballinode. All athletes are asked to turn out with races for the age groups below. Please note the earlier starting time of 11am. B & G U10 (Born 2008/09) 400m B & G U12 (Born 2006/07) 1000m G U14 (Born 2004/05) 1200m B U14 (Born 2004/05) 1500m G U16 (Born 2002/03) 2000m B U16 (Born 2002/03) 3000m Jr Women (Born 1998-2001) 3000m Jr Men (Born 1998-2001) 5000m Sen Women 3000m Sen Men 6000m Gear: In Cross Country all athletes would preferably need Spikes which can be purchased in Mc Dermott Sports which is situated up the side Dunnes Stores in Monaghan. There are spikes from Size 3 up available. For the shoes for Cross Country you will need 9mm spikes but if purchasing also get a set of 5mm spikes which are needed when you race on the track like at the Peace Link. Athletes for races are to run in shorts and club t shirt or vest, with track suit to warm up in and a rain jacket. Always bring a change of clothes as you never know what conditions are going to be like. All athletes are asked to be at the Scotstown Training Pitches which is situated between Scotstown and Ballinode at 10:30 for warm up with the Girls U10 race off at 11am Sharp. The following are Championship Cross Country races pre Christmas. Please note a more extensive Fixture list can be found on link in Fixtures Section
Oct 8th County Even Age & Senior Cross Country – Emyvale - 11am Oct 28th Ulster & NI Even Age Cross Country – Rostrevor – 10:30am Oct 29th National Marathon Championships - Dublin - 9am Nov 5th County Uneven Age, Intermediate & Masters Cross Country – Carrick - 11am Nov 12th Ulster & NI Even Age & Novice Cross Country – Ballybofey– 10:30am Nov 18th British & Irish Master International Cross Country - Derry - 11am Nov 26th National Even Age, Junior & Senior Cross Country – Abbotstown, Dublin Dec 17th National Uneven Age & Novice Cross Country – Venue TBC Club training resumes on Tuesday 5th September at the Peace Link.
Juveniles: 8-12yr olds - 6.30-7.30pm (Those born 2008 or before) 13yrs + (in secondary school) and Seniors 7.30-8.30pm New members welcome. Registration for new members from September to December 2017: Juveniles €12, Seniors €18 Dear Parents,
Juvenile training with the Club will break for the Summer on Thursday 15th June. Thank you for your support for the Club and to your children and young people who have worked so hard at training, often braving the elements and representing the Club so well at competitions. The fantastic facilities on offer at the Peace Link have contributed to the rapid growth of the Club. Athletes of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to train with the Club. However we need addtional volunteers and coaches to help us. We ask you to consider assisting the coaching staff in the Autumn - training will be provided. For those not interested in offering direct coaching support help is also requested for areas such as registration, competition entries etc. If you would be in a position to help out please contact me on orla.curran@hotmail.com or 087 195 9842. Have a great Summer folks and we will be in contact in August with dates to restart training. Please keep an eye on this page and Facebook for updates. Orla Curran, Coach on behalf of Clones A.C. |
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