Carrick-on-Shannon AC: December 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016

Clive flying in Dundalk

Congrats to Clive Glancy on an excellent display in the National Novice in Dundalk IT on Sunday as he finished 37th in a race that featured an incredible 175 runners.
It's been a good few years since Clive tested himself in the Novice, having concentrated on the roads and the marathon in recent years, but he returned to his roots and got stuck in, just outside the top 20 on the first of three laps.
Clive maintained his place in the 20s for the second lap but came under severe pressure on the final lap but held on strong to record a time of 20.24 for the 6Km distance on a really fast good surface with some brutally testing short climbs.
Well done also to North Leitrim's Ryan Owens (57th) and our local physio John Russell (102nd) who were also in action in Dundalk in what has to be the most fiercely contested race on the Irish cross-country calendar.
Well done also to Anna Corcoran who put in a solid run to finish 73rd in the U17 Girls race. A year out of her age group, Anna made a good start in a big field and finished strongly, outsprinting a few rivals down the home straight to finish eighth runner from the Province which was an improvement on her 12th place finish in Westport.
And congrats to Ellie O'Rourke (Ballinamore AC) who again made the top 20 in Ireland as she finished 19th in the U15 Girls race, again a year out of her age group.
See our Facebook page for photos from the event.

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Carrick-on-Shannon AC 2016/2017 Newsletter 3

Eanna Madden pictured with Packie Bonner and his family after winning the Senior Star award at the Leitrim Sport Star awards

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

The Club breaks for Christmas Holidays next week and the last session for the Primary School group will be held on Tuesday, December 13, in the Sports Complex and training will resume on Tuesday, January 10, at the usual times.

The last Wednesday Gym session will be held on Wednesday, December 7, as older members will be competing on Wednesday, December 14. Training for the Post Primary group will continue over the Christmas Holidays, contact John Connolly for details.

Finally, we want to wish all our members and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

CONGRATULATIONS EANNA

Congratulations to Eanna Madden who was named a joint winner of the Senior Sport Star of the Year award at the recent Leitrim Sport Star Awards, a fitting recognition for another great year. And also congratulations to the Carrick AC crew who won the Table Quiz again (with no help from Andrew Brennan who tried to shoehorn his way onto our winning team!).

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM

The one-way traffic system at the Complex has been a great success thanks to the co-operation of all our parents. Just remember that the system will remain in force when we return in the New Year.

2017 FIXTURES

Saturday, January 14: AAI Indoor League - AIT

Sunday, January 22: National Intermediate Cross-country - Tuam

Saturday, January 28: AAI Indoor League - AIT

Sunday, January 29: Athletics Ireland Junior & U23 Indoors - AIT

Sunday, February 5: AAI Games - Abbotstown

Sunday, February 12: National Masters and B Cross Country - Waterford

Wednesday, February 15: AIT International Grand Prix - AIT

February 18/19: Athletics Ireland Senior Indoors - Abbotstown

Saturday/Sunday, February 25/26: Western Region Indoors - AIT

Saturday, March 4: IUAA Universities Indoors -

Sunday, March 5: Athletics Ireland Masters Indoors - AIT

Saturday, March 11: Irish Schools Cross-country - Mallusk, Belfast

March 25/26: Athletics Ireland Juvenile Indoors - AIT

Saturday, April 2: Athletics Ireland Juvenile Indoors - AIT

April7-8: IUAA Universities Track & Field

Saturday, June 3: All-Ireland Schools Track & Field - Tullamore

Saturday, June 10: Connacht Juvenile Team events and U12 T&F in Sligo

Saturday, June 17: Connacht U13-Senior T&F in Sligo

Saturday, July 1: Athletics Ireland U23 & Junior track & Field

July 8 & 9: Athletics Ireland Juvenile Track & Field - Tullamore

July 15: Athletics Ireland Juvenile Relays - Tullamore

July 16: Athletics Ireland Juvenile Track & Field - Tullamore

July 22-23: Athletics Ireland Senior Track & Field - Santry

CONTACT POINT

If you have queries, contact Club Secretary John Connolly (0879446961), email connollyjohnb@eircom.net or message us on Facebook.

Our Facebook Page is closed to Friends Only so submit a Friend’s Request which will be returned promptly.

TRAINING TIMES

ADULT TRAINING GROUP
Meet at Aura Leitrim Leisure at 7pm on Monday & Wednesday. Contact Adult Group coordinator Graham Allen at 0860443305 for more details
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JUVENILE TRAINING GROUPS
Athletes born 2015: Tuesday 5 to 5.50 pm (Indoors Carrick Sports Complex)
Athletes born 2014: Tuesday 6 to 5.50 pm (Indoors Carrick Sports Complex)
Athletes born 2013: Tuesday 6 to 7 pm (Outdoors, meet at Sports Complex)
Athletes born 2012 & before: Tuesday 6 to 7 pm (Outdoors, meet at Sports Complex)
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Wednesday Indoor session 5.30 to 7 pm - For athletes born 2012 or before - only for athletes intending on competing at Regional & National level
Friday outdoor session 4pm - Wednesday Indoor session 5.30 to 7 pm - For athletes born 2012 or before - only for athletes intending on competing at Regional & National level

CODE OF CONDUCT

CLUB REGULATIONS
Parents must check if there is sufficient adult supervision at each training session. If there are less than three adults present, training WILL NOT be held. All athletes must be on time for training & warm-up.
All athletes must be on time for training. Warm-ups are vital to help avoid injury
Athletes must participate in all designated activities at training, unless injured
The use of bad language, spitting, physical assault, verbal abuse or name calling will not be tolerated and may result in a warning and/or instant dismissal from the club.
Athletes must wear appropriate training gear (runners, track-suit, shorts, t-shirt).
Athletes are requested to respect their fellow athletes, officials, competitors and coaches
Equipment is for club use and no abuse of it will be tolerated

Carrick-on-Shannon AC Safeguarding Statement

CARRICK-ON-SHANNON ATHLETIC CLUB is affiliated to Athletics Ireland and provides various sporting activities and opportunities for children and young people through participation in clubs, regional/provincial events and through to our national teams. Organised events involved the provision of athletic championships and games that involve in some instances require attendance at weekend events and overnight trips for clubs and their members. Athletics Ireland is a voluntary led organisation that provides its members with opportunities to participate in the sport of Track and Field Athletics across all age grades from Juvenile (u9 to u16), Youth (u18), Junior (u20), Senior (u35) and Master (35+). • Club Name: CARRICK-ON-SHANNON ATHLETIC CLUB • Sport: Track and Field Athletics, Cross Country, Road Running and Race Walking. • Location (National/Local level): Local and County. • Number of members in your club: 193 • Activities: Track and Field, Cross Country, Road Running and Race Walking. Athletics Ireland is committed to safeguarding children and by working under the guidance of our Safeguarding Policies our staff, both volunteers and employed, working with our young people, throughout the organisation, seek to create a safe environment for young people to grow and develop within sport. The following set of principles should be adhered to: • Importance of childhood - The importance of childhood should be understood and valued by everyone involved in sport. • Needs of the child - All children’s sport experiences should be guided by what is best for children. This means that adults should have a basic understanding of the emotional, physical and personal needs of young people. • Integrity in relationships - Adults interacting with children in sport are in a position of trust and influence. They should always ensure that children are treated with integrity and respect, and the self-esteem of young people is enhanced. • Fair Play - All children’s sport should be conducted in an atmosphere of fair play. The principles of fair play should always be emphasised, and organisers should give clear guidelines regarding acceptable standards of behaviour. • Quality atmosphere & ethos - Children’s sport should be conducted in a safe, positive and encouraging atmosphere. • Competition - Competition is an essential element of sport and should be encouraged in an age appropriate manner. A child centred ethos will help to ensure that competition and specialisation are kept in their appropriate place. • Equality - All children should be valued and treated in an equitable and fair manner regardless of ability, age, gender, religion, social and ethnic background or political persuasion. Our Child Safeguarding Statement has been developed in line with requirements under the Children First Act 2015, (the Children First: National Guidance, and Tusla’s Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice). In addition to our Risk Assessment document described above, there are further procedures that support our intention to safeguard children while they are availing of our activities. Athletics Ireland has the following procedures in place as part of our Safeguarding Policies: • Procedures for the management of allegations of abuse or misconduct by staff or volunteers against a child availing of our activities. • Procedures for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers to work with children in our activities. • Procedures for access to child safeguarding training and information, including the identification of the occurrence of harm. • Procedure for reporting of child protection or welfare concerns to Statutory Authorities. • Procedure for maintaining a list of the persons (if any) in the relevant service who are mandated persons. • Procedure for appointing a relevant person (Club Children’s Officer). Please note that all procedures listed are available on request. Kieron Stout is the relevant person for Athletics Ireland, and he is also a mandated person as set out in the Children First Act 2015. Kieron can be contacted on 086 2450134. We recognise that implementation is an ongoing process. Our club is committed to the implementation of this Child Safeguarding Statement and the procedures that support our intention to keep children safe from harm while availing of our activities. Please note the following: • That all volunteers and staff have been furnished with a copy of this statement. • This statement is available to parents/ guardians, the Agency & members of the public on request. • This statement will be displayed in a prominent place by the Club. The Athletics Ireland Child Safeguarding Plan including all policies and procedures is available on request or at the following webpage for download at https://www.athleticsireland.ie/juvenile/child-welfare You can also email childwelfare@athleticsireland.ie if you would like any information sent to you. Signed: Donnacha Holmes Date: January 1. 2022 Name: DONNACHA HOLMES Phone no: 0866000555 For queries on this Child Safeguarding Statement, please contact JOHN CONNOLLY 0879446961 OR connollyjohnb@gmail.com