Carrick-on-Shannon AC: May 2017

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

PRIMARY SCHOOL GROUP END OF YEAR

We hope everyone has an exciting Summer as we come to the end of our training year for all our Primary School members on Tuesday, May 30.

Training will resume after the break for Summer holidays on Tuesday, October 3 (Provisional).

Training will be held for those who have qualified for Connacht or National competition in clubs, schools or Community Games and will be notified as to date and time of training.

CONNACHT SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD 2017

Congrats to all our gang who performed so well last Thursday at the Irish Life Health Connacht Schools Track & Field in Athlone.

Toyosi Fagbo, Sophie McCabe, Lauren Reynolds, Oisin Kearney & Alannah McGuinness all qualified for the All-Ireland Schools while Kasey Bruen, Evan Corcoran and Sibeal Reynolds all won medals.

There were also a number of fourth places for Kyle McNabola (twice), Evan Corcoran and Anna Corcoran but nevertheless, a lot of new personal bests were set.

Girls
Minor

Sophie McCabe 2nd 100m 13.64

Lauren Reynolds 3rd 1,500m 5.22.52 pb

Relay (Sophie McCabe, Lauren Reynolds, Aoibhinn O'Dowd, Katelyn Gannon) 2nd

Inter

Alannah McGuinness 2nd 100m 13.07

Clodagh Sheerin 4th 200m 28.08

Anna Corcoran 4th 1,500m 5.26.1 pb

Senior

Kasey Bruen 3rd Senior 200m 29.53 & 400m 68.20

Sibeal Reynolds 3rd 100m 13.87; 4th 200m 29.92

Boys

Minor

Toyosi Fagbo 2nd Minor 100m 12.66

Iarlaith O'Brien 4th 1,500m 5.22.47

Junior

Oisin Kearney 2nd 200m 25.35

Evan Corcoran 3rd 200m 25.85; 4th 800m 2.13.86 pb

Relay (Oisin Kearney, Evan Corcoran, Ollie Charles, Toyosi Fagbo) 4th

Intermediate

Daniel Bosquette 5th Javelin 20.39m

Niall Sheerin 6th 100m 12.39

Senior

Kyle McNabola 4th 200m 23.63, 4th 400m 52.90 pb

Fiachra O'Dowd 5th 200m 24.06

Relay (Oisin & Fiachra O'Dowd, Niall Sheerin, Oisin Boland) 4th

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

JOANNA DUIGNAN - GUARD OF HONOUR

As a mark of respect for our friend Joanna Duignan, Carrick-on-Shannon Athletic Club will form a Guard of Honour before Joanna's funeral on Thursday morning in St. Mary's Church Annaduff.

All members, current and past and their families, are welcome to join with us at Annaduff Church no later than 10.15 am on Thursday morning.

We only ask that we all wear an item of Carrick AC Club clothing as we join together with the Duignan family at this heartbreaking time.

To Joanna's many friends in the athletics world, at College and at club level, you are most welcome to join us in the Guard of Honour and please wear your Club or College colours.

Joanna's funeral takes place on Thursday morning at 11 am at St. Mary's Church, Annaduff.

JOANNA DUIGNAN - Funeral Arrangements

The funeral arrangements for our friend Joanna Duignan have been announced as follows:

Reposing at her home at Gortinee, Aughamore, Carrick-on-Shannon today (Tuesday, May 2) from 7pm until 10pm and tomorrow (Wednesday, May 3) from 4pm until 10pm. House private at all other times.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Annaduff followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

St. Mary’s Church in Annaduff is situated on the N4 Dublin to Sligo road about 11 Km from Carrick-on-Shannon on the way to Dublin. Google Maps link to Annaduff Church: https://www.google.ie/maps/place/St+Marys+Church,+Annaduff/@53.9016354,-7.9577705,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x485e80d1c061ab2b:0x798c3b2815518658!8m2!3d53.9016354!4d-7.9555818

Please note there will be a one way traffic system in operation to the family home entering from the Annaduff Church junction.

Anyone needing directions, please contact Club Secretary John Connolly at 087-9446961.

Carrick-on-Shannon Athletic Club would like to thank everyone for their sympathy and their messages of support at this very difficult time.

May Joanna Rest in Peace.

Monday, May 01, 2017

JOANNA DUIGNAN - Rest in Peace

It is with a sense of profound sadness and deep shock that we let the Carrick-on-Shannon Athletic Club family know of the sudden and untimely passing of our friend Joanna Duignan.

There are simply no words to convey the sense of loss that our athletes, our coaches and their families are feeling right now as the news that Joanna is no longer with us sinks in ever so slowly and ever so terribly.

A fantastic athlete with a willingness to work hard, what marked Joanna out most of all was not her athletics achievements but the fact that she was a lovely genuine person who always had time for everyone - no matter how young or how old, Joanna's friendly, outgoing nature saw her make time for everyone and we lost count of the amount of times she helped out our younger athletes.

The loss we feel today is nothing compared to the loss of her family, her parents Philip and Theresa and brothers Daniel, Aaron and Keith, her relatives and extended family and many friends. There are no words to convey our deepest sympathy to them at this time - all we can do is offer our support and our love as we remember our friend Joanna.

As a mark of respect to Joanna, all club training is cancelled this week.

At the moment, funeral arrangements are not available but we will let people know as soon as they are available.

May Joanna Rest in Peace

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