Carrick-on-Shannon AC: May 2022

Monday, May 23, 2022

Carrick-on-Shannon AC delighted to announce new partnership with Brady Insurance Carrick-on-Shannon

Jane Brady, Managing Director of Brady Insurance, pictured with Carrick-on-Shannon AC Chairperson Siobhan Murtagh and Secretary John Connolly at the announcement of the sponsorship partnership Picture: Willie Donnellan

Carrick-on-Shannon Athletic Club are delighted to announce a new partnership with Brady Insurance which will see the long established local company become the club’s first ever main sponsor.

The new partnership, which was announced on Monday afternoon, will see Brady Insurance of Carrick-on-Shannon become Carrick AC’s first ever main sponsor in a deal that will run for three years.

Brady Insurance Managing Director Jane Brady said “Brady Insurance are delighted to announce our sponsorship of Carrick-on-Shannon Athletic Club. As a local company with deep roots in the locality, we are aware of the good work that so many sporting groups do for the young people of the area.

“We are aware of Carrick AC’s proud tradition, their success at Provincial and National level down through the years, and the many Carrick AC athletes who have donned the Irish vest. It is their work on the ground, with so many youngsters of all ages and all abilities down through the years, that attracted us to supporting the work of the club.

“This is why we, at Brady Insurance, as parents and proud locals, are delighted to have this opportunity to give something back to the area we live in and to support the fantastic work Carrick-on-Shannon AC do for children and the region.”

Carrick AC Club Chairperson Siobhan Murtagh welcomed the news: “We are so thrilled that Brady Insurance have come on board as Carrick AC’s first ever main sponsor. It is a big first for us and we are especially pleased to have such a strong local sponsor. Carrick AC, like so many sports clubs around the region, are constantly looking for finance to help us meet the day to day running costs of the club, be it buying equipment or renting facilities.

“Having a sponsor like Brady Insurance come on board is a wonderful opportunity for which we are incredibly grateful.

“We would like to thank Brady Insurance for their support and we hope our members will support our new sponsors with their insurance business. Like our club, Brady Insurance are an institution in the area and we look forward to forging a great partnership together. ”

The news of the sponsorship agreement comes as Carrick-on-Shannon AC prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their foundation in October 2023 and will enable the club to make plans to mark that special occasion.

Brady Insurance was founded in September 1959 and is one of Ireland's most successful and well regarded brokers. They recently acquired Loftus Insurance and the company continues to go from strength to strength. They have customers all over Ireland and lead the market in terms of professionalism and high levels of service. Learn More about the company at www.bradyinsurance.ie

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