Carrick-on-Shannon AC: 2025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED TO ALLOW JUVENILE TRAINING RESUME

A quick note to let everyone know our plans for our return to Juvenile club training next week and an urgent appeal for parents to help out with coaching and supervising our Juvenile sessions.

RETURN DATE: TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2025

With a number of our long serving coaches unavailable this Winter term, we are facing a crisis in terms of available coaches for our Juvenile Indoor sessions. We desperately need parents or interested members to volunteer an hour of their time each Tuesday or else we will be unable to hold sessions.

In particular, our Tuesday group session for 5 pm to 5.50 pm for young athletes born in 2016 will DEFINITELY NOT go ahead as we currently have only one coach to conduct this session and Athletics Ireland and Child Safety guidelines means we simply cannot hold this session unless we have volunteers coming forward.

Unfortunately, this also means that we cannot open membership for any new Juvenile members born in 2016 and 2015 unless we have sufficient coaches available to conduct sessions at the appropriate levels.

TRAINING GROUP TIMES

From our return to training on Tuesday October 7, the following groups will train at the following times:

Athletes born 2016: Tuesday 5 to 5.50 pm (Indoors Carrick Sports Complex)
Athletes born 2015: Tuesday 6 to 6.50 pm (Indoors Carrick Sports Complex)
Athletes born 2014: Tuesday 6 to 7 pm (Outdoors, meet at 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)

On Wednesday, there is an indoor session at the Complex for athletes born 2014 or earlier, from 6 to 7 pm, specialising in event specific training and circuits. This session is for athletes who intend to compete in regional and national competitions only.

TERM FEES

All Juvenile members are asked to pay their Term Fees of €27 per athlete on or before the first session on October 7. This covers the entire term up to the final week of training before Christmas on December 9, but there is a break for a week due to the School Mid-Term break at Halloween. We will be in touch with details of term fees and how to pay them before our return to training.

QUERIES

Any queries to Secretary John Connolly at connollyjohnb@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

JUVENILE MEMBERSHIP CLOSED FOR CHILDREN BORN 2015 & 2016

Due to the pressure of space and the large numbers already in the group, Carrick AC have closed membership for the 2025 for children born in the years 2015 & 2016.

Monday, January 13, 2025

A quick note to let you know that Juvenile training begins for 2025 on Tuesday January 14, with the following details applicable:

TRAINING TIMES

Children Born 2016: Tuesday 5pm to 5.50 pm, indoors at Sports Complex
Children Born 2015: Tuesday 5pm to 5.50 pm, indoors at Sports Complex
Children Born 2014: Tuesday 6pm to 7 pm, indoors at Sports Complex
Children Born 2013: Tuesday 6pm to 7pm, outdoors - meet at Sports Complex
Children Born 2012 & before: Tuesday 6pm to 7pm, outdoors - meet at Sports Complex

INDOOR CIRCUIT / EVENT SESSION: Wednesday 5.30 to 7 pm - For athletes born 2013 or before - only for athletes intending on competing at Regional & National level

FRIDAY OUTDOOR SESSION: Meet at Carrick Sports Complex at 4pm - only for athletes intending on competing at Regional & National level

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.
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.

POST PRIMARY GROUP TRAINING

Meeting point for all training is the Sports Complex and all athletes must be on time and have their weekly fees paid before 6 pm
The group will leave from the Sports Complex at 6.05 sharp. If you are late, details as to training venue will be left with a club official in the Complex.
Athletes must participate in all designated activities at training, unless injured. Training groups are divided based on ability, experience and what events athletes are aiming for. If an athlete is injured or unable to complete a session, they must return immediately to the Sports Complex.

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM

The management of Carrick-on-Shannon Sports Complex have asked us to point out to the parents of all our members that a ONE-WAY SYSTEM operates in the car park of the Complex. All motorists MUST enter by the entrance on the main road and exit by the entrance nearest Aura Leitrim Leisure.

With the safety of our members our primary concern, we ask that all motorists exercise the utmost caution in the Complex car park particularly at 5pm and 6pm when there are a lot of young children entering and exiting the Complex. A failure to do so would see the car park closed for our member's use in the future.

USEFUL LINKS

Carrick-on-Shannon AC website: http://carrickac.blogspot.ie/

Carrick-on-Shannon AC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carrickonshannon.ac

Carrick AC JOMA Club Online Shop:http://www.teamwearireland.com/carrick-on-shannon-1340-c.asp

Athletics Ireland:www.athleticsireland.ie

HELP WANTED

We are always on the look-out for help, be it coaching, taking an officer’s role in the club, collecting weekly fees on Tuesday evenings or just being a traffic cop to help deal with the big numbers at primary school groups. If you are interested in any role but particularly in a coaching role, we’d be more than delighted to have you. Contact any club official for more details.

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