2011 Athletics News, Cork County Athletics Board

December 11 – Gold for Fionnuala Britton

Well done to Fionnuala Britton of Kilcoole AC in Wicklow who today became the European Seniors Women’s Cross Country Champion with a very impressive performance at the European cross country championships in Slovenia. Corks Claire McCarthy of St Finbarrs AC was the next irish woman home in the senior race finishing in 43^rd.

Well done also to Joe Sweeney of DSD AC who was 5^th in the seniors mens race. Mark Hanrahan of Leevale was the 4^th scorer on the Irish men’s team finishing in 50^th place. More details are available on www.athleticsireland.ie.

December 11 – Munster Juvenile Cross Country Relay Trials

There will be trials for athletes available for the Munster Juvenile Relay Championships Under 10, 12 and 14 at 6:15pm on Thursday 15th December in the CIT to select the Cork Teams for the championships on January 15th 2012 in Beaufort, Co. Kerry. The team will be selected by Joan Allen.

December 8 – County Teams for National Novice XC Championships

Cork County Novice Team for All-Ireland Novice Cross Country Championships this Sunday 11th December 2011 at the Curragh Army Camp, Co. Kildare

*Please note the change in the advertised location in the Curragh

http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?page_id=16556

Womens Novice Team Time of Race: 14:45

1 Martina Kiely St. Finbarrs AC

2 Louise Keane St. Finbarrs AC

3 Maire Heffernan Liscarroll AC

4 Fionnuala Desmond Leevale AC

5 Anne Moore Leevale AC

6 Aisling Moran UCC AC

7 Maggie Chojan Midleton AC

8 Anna Doris Midleton AC

9 Anna Borkowska Mallow AC

10 Carol Finn Leevale AC

11 Tara Rhatigan UCC AC

Mens Novice Team Time of Race: 15:00

1 Ryan Creech Leevale AC

2 Tim Twomey Leevale AC

3 John Shine Leevale AC

4 Donal Coakley Togher AC

5 Shane Coffey Togher AC

6 Tony Kelleher Togher AC

7 Cathal O'Donovan St. Finbarrs AC

8 Rory O'Sullivan St. Finbarrs AC

9 Allen Whitaker St. Finbarrs AC

10 Michael Morgan St. Finbarrs AC

11 Tim O'Donoghue East Cork AC

12 Ian O leary Donore Harriers

13 Kenneth Kelleher East Cork AC

14 Frank O'Carroll East Cork AC

15 Tim Clarke Togher AC

Those not selected may still be used as extra reserves on the day of the race.

All athletes selected are required to wear Cork singlets if they have accepted or have been nominated by their club for the county team. Please come to Michael Herlihy at least an hour before your race to collect your singlet and confirm your participation.

December 6 - Friday Night Floodlight XC Cork IT

Please find attached a flyer for next Friday nights floodlight cross country. The format is simple enough.

(a) Races are open to everybody.

(b) Women’s race (3K) followed by a men’s race (5K) on a 1K loop around the pitches here at CIT. We have new floodlights in place this year so the course will be even brighter than it has been in the past.

(d) For a bit of fun everybody who races will be scored on one of three teams (CIT students and staff past and present, UCC students past and present and ‘the rest of the world’!) with bonus points awarded to the team with the greatest number of entrants.

Flyer

December 4 - County Intermediate Cross Country Championships

December 4 – Schools Cross Country League

The final race in our pre Christmas Schools Cross-Country League takes place around the sports pitches at CIT on Friday next December 9th. The sequence of races, , distances and start time are the same as the very successful promotion at the new Tramore Valley Park 2 weeks ago. See reminder of League format below.

If for some reason your school was unable to attend the first leg, your students are still welcome to take part in this fixture. Medals will be awarded to the first 6 individuals in each race. But only those schools that will have completed both legs of the league will be eligible for team prizes.

Schools interested in competing at the CIT event are asked to e-mail Athletics Ireland Regional Development Officer Steven Macklin at [email protected] by Wednesday 7th December and specify the number of athletes attending along with a contact e-mail address for the coach/teacher in charge.

Cork Schools Invitational Cross-Country League:

Two separate legs of the league will be held. The first at Tramore Valley Park on Tuesday November 22nd and the second at CIT on Friday 9th December 2011.

The race distances and order are as follows, run on a 1000m lap course: 1st year girls 1 lap, 2nd/3rd year girls 1 lap, 4th/5th/6th year girls 1 lap, 1st year boys 1 lap, 2nd/3rd year boys 2 laps, 4th/5th/6th year boys 3 laps. There will be 6 races in total run in the above order with the first race starting at 1.30pm sharp.

All schools pay an entry fee of 3 Euro per athlete on the day each day.

There will be individual medals for the first six athletes across the line in each race each day.

The team results will be decided on a league basis. Medals for the first three teams overall in each race. Points will be added from both days. The girl’s races will have three athletes to score (six to get medals) and the boy’s races four athletes to score (eight to get medals).

Registration for the CIT event on the day will be in the first dressing room at the bottom of the entrance ramp to the GAA complex.

Yours in Sport,

Steven Macklin Athletics Ireland

November 23 – Senior and Junior County Teams for National Intercounty XC Championships

The following athletes have been named on the Cork teams to participate in the National Intercounty Senior, Junior and U23 Cross Country Championships at Sligo Racecourse on Sunday, 27/11/2011:

Senior/U23 Men:

Barry O'Donovan, Leevale

Mark Hanrahan, Leevale

James Mc Carthy, East Cork

Sean Mc Grath, East Cork

Frank Hayes, East Cork

Diarmuid Collins, East Cork

Steven Dinneen, Ballymena/Antrim

Brian Mc Mahon, Clonliffe

Killian O'Leary, Raheny Shamrocks

Michael Herlihy, North Cork

Senior Women

Lizzie Lee, Leevale

Carmel Mc Carthy, Bandon

Claire Mc Carthy, St Finbarrs

Niamh Roe, Eagle

Sinead O'Connor, Leevale

Tara Rattigan, U.C.C. (U/23)

Michelle Finn, Leevale (U/23)

Junior Men

Peter Hanrahan, Togher

Cullen Lynch, Togher

Mark O'Sullivan, Bandon

Dean Cronin, B.I.A.C

Danny Mullins, Togher

Cillian Fleming, Togher

Dave Kelly, Togher

David Murphy, Midleton

Eoin Casey, Midleton

Jamie Sullivan, Togher

The County Board is providing transport by bus to Sligo on Saturday, 26/11/2011, overnight accommodation, transport to the Championships and transport back to Cork on Sunday evening. ALL athletes named above MUST contact County Team Manager, Noreen Murphy on 085-7157810 to confirm acceptance of their place on the team. Athletes must also advise the Team Manager if they are availing of the travel and accommodation arrangements supplied by the Board by Thursday, 24/11/2011 at the very latest as final teams will have to be declared and final travel and accommodation arrangements will need to be put in place. If you do not contact the Team Manager it will be assumed you are not travelling and your place on the team will be offered to someone else.

The bus to Sligo will depart from Patricks Quay (behind the Metropole Hotel) at 10:30am SHARP on Saturday, 26/11/2011

The County Board wishes all athletes the very best of luck in the forthcoming Championships.

November 20 – Juvenile Uneven Age County Teams for National Cross Country Championships

These championships will take place on Sunday December 11^th at The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Clubs/athletes please check the lists and let Juvenile Competition Secretary Mary Meagher know by 25th November if athletes are travelling, [email protected] , 087 2966298. Thank you.

Juvenile XC Teams for the Curragh

November 19 – County Intermediate Cross Country Championships

These championships will take place on Sunday December 4^th starting @ 1pm in Watergrasshill (near the Go-karting Venue), first race intermediate women. Entries to Mary Meagher by Wednesday November 30^th!

Postal Entry Form / Email Entry Form

November 16 – County Masters Teams for Munster Championships

Sunday 20^th November 2011 – Limerick Racecourse

Women O40

Ann M Healy Eagle

Carmel Crowley Bandon

Ann Moore Leevale

Fionnuala Desmond Leevale

Anna O'Neill Doheny

Anna Dorris Midleton

Clotilde Fitzgibbon Gr/Fermoy

Orla Crosbie St Finbarrs

Sally Drennan Midleton

Gillian Cotter St Finbarrs

Margaret Calnan Bandon

Deirdre Mc Carthy Nth Cork

Women O50

Mary Sweeney St Finbarrs

Mary Murphy St Finbarrs

Marion Lyons St Finbarrs

Men O40

Frank Hayes East Cork

Cathal O'Connell St Finbarrs

Tony Kelleher Togher

Tom Laffan Bandon

Ken Devine St Finbarrs

John Henessy Midleton

Eric Meade East Cork

Denis Mc Carthy East Cork

Fergus Wall Bandon

Gerard Cronin St Finbarrs

Grellan Mc Grath Eagle

Ian O'Leary Donore Hrs

Men O50

Neilus Aherne Midleton

Brian Regan Gr/Fermoy

Stanislaw Byczek Midleton

Willie Hayes St Finbarrs

Dan Kennedy St Finbarrs

Pat Twomey Eagle

Neil Creedon St Finbarrs

Joe Murphy Eagle

Maurice Tobin Gr/Fermoy

Declan O'Halloran Bandon

Eamonn Mc Evoy St Finbarrs

John Quigley Eagle

Anybody named who is unable to run please contact Mary Meagher on 087 2966298 or [email protected]

November 16 – Coaching Update

Details of New Munster Squad System for u13-u20 Athletes

Please find details attached below regarding the new squad system for the 2011/2012 season. Also attached above is a document containing the carding standards for the age groups 1995-1992.

Athletes selected on the 'Performance Squad' will be notified by post early next week and the 'Development Squad' is open to all athletes u13-u15 in 2011 age groups. Any athletes who have achieved a major championships standard are not eligible for the 'Performance Squad' as it it is aimed at those below this level. These athletes are catered for at National Squads.

More details of the 1st squad day on Saturday December 3rd at Cork IT will be sent to clubs and put on websites closer to the date. For further details contact RDO Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or e-mail[email protected]

Carding Info

U13-U15 Squad Info

U16-U20 Squad Info

November 12 – County Masters Teams for Munster Championships

The Munster Masters XC Championships take place at Limerick Racecourse on Sunday next, 20/11/2011. Clubs/athletes please contact Mary Meagher at [email protected] or by phone at 087-2966298 with any nominations you may have for Male and Female Cork Masters Cross Country Teams by Wednesday evening 16th November at the very latest.

November 11 – County Intermediate Teams for Munster Championships

Sunday 13^th November 2011 – Powerstown Racecourse, Clonmel (to be run after the Juvenile races)

Womens 4000m

Martina Kiely St. Finbarrs AC

Maire Heffernan Liscarroll AC

Eadaoin O'Neill East Cork AC

Lorraine Carr East Cork AC

Aoife Carroll Mallow AC

Lorna D. Fitzgerald Mallow AC

Ann Marie Hayes St. Catherines AC

Nuala Collins North Cork AC

Noreen Buckley North Cork AC

Sharon Woods Individual, Mallow

Tara Rhatigan UCC AC

Sally McCarthy UCC AC

Mens 10000m

Tim O'Donoghue East Cork AC

Frank O'Carroll East Cork AC

Conor Tierney East Cork AC

Kevin Wilmot Bandon AC

George Waugh Bandon AC

Cathal O'Donovan St. Finbarrs AC

Allen Whitaker St. Finbarrs AC

John Meade St. Finbarrs AC

Con Marshall St. Finbarrs AC

Denis Coughlan St. Finbarrs AC

Michael Morgan St. Finbarrs AC

Kevin Coleman St. Finbarrs AC

Daniel Stiegler St. Finbarrs AC

John O'Sullivan St. Finbarrs AC

Anybody named who is unable to run is asked to contact Michael on 086 3168954

November 6 – County Cross Junior & Senior Cross Country Championships

Well done to all who took part and helped out at todays event in Bandon

County Junior & Senior Cross Country Championships

November 6 – Lisgoold 5K, Sunday November 13^th

October 28 – Juvenile Teams for National Intercounties, Sligo Racecourse, 27/11/2011

Teams for Sligo

Juvenile teams for Sligo are listed above. Clubs please indicate if your athletes will be able to travel and if they require transport. Cork singlets may be collected at C.I.T on the Wednesday before at 8 p.m

October 26 – London Olympic Helpers Wanted

The below was forwarded by a cork athlete now based in Britain who received the below message yesterday, It may be of interest, note the closing date

Young Games Maker programme – six days left to apply

Do you know someone aged 16-18 years who is a part of a team or a team leader who works with 16-18 year olds? Then they may be interested in our Young Games Maker programme. Applications opened in September and close next week Monday.

What is the Young Games Maker programme?

We’re looking for over 250 teams of 16-18 year olds to volunteer in a number of different roles during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They’ll be known as Young Games Makers.

What roles are available?

Roles are available in Athletics, Aquatics, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Sitting Volleyball, 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football and in the Results team in Technology. Regional opportunities are also available with the Technology team.

Who can apply?

We’re looking to hear from teams at schools, sports clubs, scouts, guides, youth groups or community groups. A team leader (aged over 18 by 1 January 2012) will need to put in an application on behalf of their team/organisation and identify a team of young people (aged 16 by 1 July 2012 and under 18 by 1 January 2012).

How to apply?

Applications are open until midnight on 31 October 2011 and can be made via the London 2012 website.

October 26 – Coaching Calendar

Calendar

October 18 – County Novice B & Juvenile B Cross Country

County Novice B championships will be held with the County Juvenile B Cross Country Championships on Sunday October 30^th in Carrignavar. Entries to be with Mary Meagher by Monday October 24^th. If entering more than one team, these teams must be declared before the start of the race.

Novice B entry Forms – Postal, email

County Juvenile B entry Forms – Postal, email

October 9 – County Novice, U23, Masters Cross Country

Overall Results, Novice & Masters Results

Juvenile Uneven Age XC Results

October 3 – County Juvenile Even Age Cross Country

Results

September 20 – Jumps and Throws Workshops in Castleisland Co Kerry in September

There will be a Jumps workshop taking place on Wednesday 21st September and a Throws workshop on Wednesday 28th September at An Riocht AC Track in Castleisland Co Kerry.

Registration both nights is from 6.30pm-6.55pm at the track with a 7pm start and the workshops will run for 2 hours. The cost is €5 and you pay on the night at registration.

The workshops will be led by Rosemary Daniels (High Jump), Denis Finnegan (Long Jump), John Sheehan (Javelin) and Jerry Horgan (Shot) and are open to all athletes/coaches in all counties aged 12+. Please can you inform all club members about these and support what should be some great workshops.

For further information please contact RDO Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or e-mail [email protected].

September 17 – Munster Regional Squad XC Day Banna Beach Co Kerry Saturday 24th September

The Munster Regional Squad Cross-Country session will take place on Saturday 24^thSeptember at Banna Beach Co. Kerry. This is open to all endurance athletes in Munster that have achieved the following criteria:

1) 2011 ages u14 (born 1998) - u20 (born 1992)

2) Have finished top 20 in a Munster 'A' Cross-Country Championship in 2010 or 2011 in school or club championships

3) Have finished top 5 in a Munster 'A' Outdoor T&F Championship distance event (800m/1500m/3000m/5000m/Steeplechase)

Results for past Munster club and school championships can be found here:

http://www.munsterathletics.com/results/results.htm

http://www.munsterschoolsathletics.org/

All athletes are encouraged to attend and also their personal coaches. Athletes should meet at Banna Beach Car Park (about 1km past Banna Beach Hotel) at 10.30am sharp for registration and bring €5 with them. Athletes should also bring training gear, warm clothes, towel and swimming gear. One of our guest coaches for the day will be Irish International 1500m runner Liam Reale and legendary Irish coach Br John Dooley.

The timetable for the day is as follows:

· 10.30am- Registration Banna Beach Car Park

· 10.45am- Athletes split into various groups

· 11.00am- Warm up

· 11.30am- Start of session on beach (Mixture of steady state running and sand dune sprints)

· 12.30pm- Warm Down

· 1pm- Talk in Banna Beach Hotel

· 1.45pm- Finish

Location

Banna Beach is located just 10 miles from Tralee town in County Kerry.

From Tralee one takes the road in the direction of Ardfert and Ballyheigue.

On arrival at Ardfert Village one takes the road towards Ballyheigue.

One mile down this road there is a left turn for Banna Strand. The Banna Beach Resort is located 500 meters on the left on this road. Follow the road for 1 km past the hotel and you will reach the beach car park.

Can all clubs please make sure that all athletes who have achieved the above criteria for the squad are notified about the squad day and please encourage them and their personal coaches to attend. I look forward to meeting all the squad members in Banna.

The full Munster Regional Squad for the 2011/2012 season will be using a new format and new selection policy and full details will be with all clubs in the 1st wek of October. Being selected for the Cross-Country session on the 24th of September does not mean an athlete is on the squad for the year, this is a special cross-country squad day.

For further information contact RDO Steven Macklin 0876335565 or e-mail[email protected]

September 10 – Cross Country Dates

Juvenile

Cover Letter

Sunday October 2^nd – County Juvenile Even Age Cross Country, Carraig na bhFear, 1pm, EMAIL ENTRY FORM / POSTAL ENTRY FORM

Sunday October 9^th – County Juvenile Uneven Age Cross Country, Conna, 1pm EMAIL ENTRY FORM / POSTAL ENTRY FORM

Sunday October 30^th – County Juvenile B Cross Country, Carraig na Fear, Entry forms to follow

Senior

EMAIL ENTRY FORM / POSTAL ENTRY FORM

Sunday October 9^th – County Novice, U23 & Masters Cross Country, Conna, 12pm

Sunday November 6^th – County Junior & Senior Cross Country, Bandon, 12pm

No Date for County Intermediate & Masters Cross Country

September 4 – Cavanaghs Charleville Half Marathon

The Cavanaghs Charleville Half Marathon on Sunday September 18th is a new event organised by North Cork AC as part of the Ballyhoura Series of road races. The club is asking for the support of club athletes from all around Cork and Munster in their first year organising this event. The course is very flat and fast - measured by Jones counter and AAI Licence approved. For any runners looking for a fast time, this course is ideal and it is also ideal for first timers over the distance as it is an easier course than most.

A donation from the proceeds will go to local charity, St. Josephs Foundation who are hosting the event on the day. The foundation allow local clubs use their 200m track and are trying to raise funds to resurface the track. There is a generous prize fund for the top 6 male/female finishers and the first finisher in each age category. Elite places are available for sub 72min men and sub 83min women. There will be pacemakers for runners going at 7min mile pace and 8 min mile pace.

The event includes a Team Relay which is split into four legs of approximately 5km. Teams can comprise two, three or four runners to cover the four legs of the relay. There are prizes for athletic clubs, Corporate/Business, Sports teams and Family/friends teams to encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to compete together or against each other.

The entry fee is €25, which will cover race number and chip timing. Technical t-shirts will be given to the first 300 entries. The team entry fee is just €40 for four people. These cheap entry fees are valid until September 4th when the entry fee will increase. Entry is available up until the morning of the event but it is recommended people get in early. Team relay entries are only available until the day before due to organisational constraints.

The race is the final event in the very successful Ballyhoura Active Summer Series of road races. Course map and further information available at http://ballyhouraactive.com/index.php/2002/09/charleville-half-marathon-hm-relay4x5km/

Contact Michael Herlihy on (086) 3168954 or [email protected] for further details.

The race is kindly supported by Cavanaghs of Charleville, Maher Sports and North Cork Coaches.

August 31 – Coaching Update

Coach Education courses for September-December 2011 taking place in Cork/Kerry/Limerick/Tipperary region, are now available on the new AAI online application system. All course applicants must now apply online and courses close 3 days before course start date. Please make sure you fill in all information requested and provide a valid e-mail address. This e-mail address will be use to send exact course details to you 3 days before the start date.

Under no circumstances will course applications be accepted in any other manner, only the online system is to be used. Please can all clubs make sure all coaches/parents etc are aware of this new system and that they apply online well in advance of course start dates.

The link for applying online at moment is URL=https://events.athleticsireland.ie/ps/event/listings full details will be available on the coaching & development section of the AAI website by tomorrow night with access to calendar/payments from there also.

All workshops will run as per usual with payment taken on the night €5 and taken up to 5 mins before workshop start time. The online payment system is for Coach Education courses only not workshops. If all club members are informed of this and given this e-mail, it make help make the transition a smooth one.

The most up to date calendar is attached above and there may be additions throughout the season also. Many thanks for your understanding and help on this matter.

For further information contact RDO Steven Macklin at 087 6335565 or e-mail [email protected].

Calendar

August 24 – Special Olympics

Munster Special Olympics will be looking for help for their competitions in May 19th and June 16^th in CIT, and June 9^th in Waterford 2012.. We are asking early this year as the Garda Vetting takes a couple of months and even though they have been vetted by their own club they have to be vetted again for Special Olympics. Please complete the Volunteer form and return it to

Shaun Hennessy

Regional Development Officer - Sport,

Special Olympics Munster,

Unit 3, Cleve Business Park,

Monahan Road,

Cork.

Tel: 021 4977192

Email: Shaun.Hennessy@specialolympics.ie

Web: www.SpecialOlympics.ie

If anyone has any questions e-mail [email protected].

August 24 – Steeplechase Challenge

Please visit www.sportingdoneraile.com the website that will allow you to enter The Great Doneraile Steeplechase Challenge. On October 23rd at 2pm, Awbeg Valley Athletic Club will host to hundreds of walkers and runners who will travel from the steeple of one church to the steeple of another over 5 miles in the stunning surrounds of Doneraile Park and Village.

The race will be held on October 23rd 2011 and begin at 2pm.

The event is open to Individuals, Athletic Clubs, GAA Clubs, Corporate and Other Teams and will also feature a relay event comprised of 3 individuals.

This event is an AAI permit approved event and has been accurately measured and is being promoted by Awbeg Valley Athletic Club.

For additional information contact Brian Stack at 086-250-6932 or email [email protected]

August 16 – Regrading, Cross Country, Suggestions regarding County Juvenile T&F

Athletes seeking regarding for the forthcoming cross country season should apply in writing to the County Board before 01/09/2011. Athletes may step back by one grade only e.g. Senior to Intermediate, Intermediate to Novice etc.

Applications to host County Cross Country Championships for 2011/2012 are now being sought – Juvenile Evenage (Day 1), Juvenile Unevenage + Novice + Masters (Day 2), Senior & Junior (Day 3), Intermediate (Day 4). Applications should be made to the Secretary, Cork County Athletics Board (Anne Murray, Dromina, Charleville, Co. Cork 087-1462992).

Finally, suggestions for the improvement of the running of the juvenile track and field are being sought. These will be put to a committee to be formed at the September 2011 meeting.

August 3 – John Hartnett Challenge Road Race – Correction and Apology

It has come to Cork County Boards attention that the above event on Sunday, 14^th August 2011 DOES have an Athletics Ireland Permit. This was overlooked due to an administrative error by Cork County Board and on behalf of The Board I would like to offer sincere apologies to the organisers of the John Hartnett Challenge Road Race.

I would like to wish the organisers every success in their forthcoming event and I encourage all athletes and clubs to support the John Hartnett Challenge Road Race.

Paddy Buckley

Chairperson

Cork County Athletics Board

03/08/2011

THIS EVENT DOES HAVE AN ATHLETICS IRELAND PERMIT. PLEASE SEE CORRECTION ABOVE

~~August 1 – County Board Notice regarding The John Hartnett Challenge Road Race – No Race Permit~~

The John Hartnett Challenge Road Race (Ballyhooly) takes place on Sunday, 14^th August 2011. This race does NOT have an Athletics Ireland permit. The Board is requesting that all Cork clubs advise their athletes not to support or participate in this event or any other athletics event that does not have a permit from Athletics Ireland.

Organisers of road races and athletic events (Open Sports etc.) in Cork must apply for an Athletics Ireland permit at least 4 months in advance via the Cork County Board. Permit application forms are available here (pdf) and here (Word) or from County Board Secretary, Anne Murray, Dromina, Charleville, Co. Cork, 087-1462992

~~Paddy Buckley~~

~~Chairperson~~

~~Cork County Athletics Board~~

~~01/08/2011~~

July 31 – Upcoming Sports

Rising Sun AC Sports, CIT, Aug 1^st 1pm

Liscarroll Open Sports Programme, Aug 7th

July 31 – Coaching Update

Autumn Winter 2011 Calendar

Application Form

July 23 – County Graded T&F League 2011 – Meet 5

Results

Well done to all athletes who took part in the 5th County Graded T&F Meet of 2011 at the CIT Track today and many thanks to the Committee and Officials for organising an excellent event. There were some great performances in excellent conditions for Track & Field. Hope to see everyone back (and more!) for the final meet of 2011 at the same venue on Thursday, August 11th at 7:00pm. The events for the final round are 100m, 800m, LJ, Javelin, High Hurdles and Pole Vault (electronic timing provided).

July 19 – County Graded T&F League 2011 – Meet 4

Results

Well done to all athletes who took part in the 4th County Graded T&F Meet of 2011 at the CIT Track on Tuesday, 19/07/2011 and many thanks to the Committee and Officials who helped out on the night. Hope to see everyone back (and more!) for the 5th Meet at the same venue on this coming Saturday, July 23rd at 2:30pm. The events for round 5 are 100m, 200m, 800m, 5000m, 400m Hurdles, LJ, HJ, Shot, 56lb Distance and 4x100m Relay (electronic timing provided).

Liscarroll Open Sports, Sunday 7/8/2011 Details

July 19 – County Junior & Masters T&F Results 2011

Results

July 11 – County Singlets and Juvenile Relay Teams

There are 14 unreturned County singlets from 2010 and 13 outstanding from 2009. Clubs/athletes are reminded that singlets should be returned or paid for if athletes wish to keep them.

The following relay teams have qualified for all Irelands: Relay Teams

Clubs must submit their own entries. Please let Competition Secretary, Mary Meagher know if teams are not travelling at [email protected] or 087-2966298.

July 9 – County Graded T&F League 2011 – Meet 3

Results

Well done to all athletes who took part in the 3rd County Graded T&F Meet of 2011 at the CIT Track on Wednesday, 22/06/2011 and many thanks to the Committee and Officials who helped out on the night. Apologies for the delay in issuing these results. Hope to see everyone back (and more!) for the 4th Meet at the same venue on Tuesday, July 19th at 7pm. The events for round 4 are 400m, 2000m steeplechase, HJ, Hammer and Medley Relay (2x200,400,800), (electronic timing provided).

June 21 – Tracton Sports, Riverstick Sports & Cork Graded T&F League 2011 (remaining 4 meets)

Great Day Assured at Tracton Sports - Details

Cork Graded T&F League 2011 remaining 4 meets - Details

Riverstick Sports – Wednesday 7pm, Riverstick GAA - Details

June 16 – Upcoming Events

County Seniors 8th July Entries close 5th July Juniors / Masters 15th July Entries close 12th July. Start Time both nights 7 p.m. sharp Seniors clubs are requested to give a lot of help due to officials travelling to Tullamore for national juvenile champs.

Programme / Entry Form

June 10 – Upcoming Events

Saturday 2^nd July

Cork City Sports, www.corkcitysports.ie, Poster

The 60th annual Cork City Sports takes place on Saturday 2nd July at the CIT stadium. The City Sports is the country’s prime international athletics meet.

This year’s sports will include a juvenile programme of 300m races which will take place before the senior international events at 12 noon. (see attached flier) There will be races for boys and girls in all age groups U9-U16. To compete in the juvenile sports, athletes must enter in advance online at www.corkcitysports.ie No entries will be taken on the day of the sports.

We look forward to seeing you and your athletes at the City Sports for a great day of athletics.

Donal Murnane | +353 87 2508100|

Friday 22^nd July

Araglin Open Sports

May 27 – Cork County Jnr, Snr & Masters T&F Cancelled

There was very sad news for the athletics community yesterday with the news Joe O’Flynn of Leevale had passed away. As a mark of respect the county junior, senior & masters T&F which were scheduled for Sunday have been cancelled.

JOE O’FLYNN served athletics tirelessly for decades and generations of athletes in Cork and beyond are indebted to him for his dedication and efficiency in carrying out duties from time-keeping to managing teams at county, provincial and national levels.

Joe was known in the broader athletics community as the manager of Cork teams who have won honours at every level in road, and cross-country running under his stewardship over the last 30 years. He also devoted himself to the less glamorous duties that help grassroots competition survive and prosper.

For many years he was a recorder at County and Munster Cross-Country Championships; whatever the weather, be it rain, hail, snow, fog or gales, he was to be inevitably found in the middle of the field, far from shelter, handing out numbers and singlets or taking results. He was usually the first to arrive at these events and often the last to leave, waiting until the end to ensure that results have been meticulously recorded and checked.

During the summer, Joe came into his own as a finish judge and was a familiar figure at juvenile, schools, senior and masters' competitions at local, county, provincial, national and – on occasion – international levels. While many people struggle with the stopwatch since the advent of electronic timing, Joe continues to multi-task – taking times, calling results and counting laps.

On a personal level, Joe was highly regarded and respected for his hard work and honesty. A true gentleman, he was unfailingly pleasant and always arrived at every event prepared and instinctively knew how to deal with any problem or situation that arose.

Joe was a very proud member of Leevale athletic club. He competed for them in the past and has held numerous positions on the club committee.

The athletics community in Cork extends its’ deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Arrangements: Reposing at his home, Somerton Drive, Ballinlough from 12 noon on Sunday. Liturgical Reception at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballinlough on Sunday at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 3pm, followed by burial in Barnahely Cemetery. http://www.rip.ie/death_notices_detail.asp?NoticeID=135876

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

May 25 – County Jnr/Snr/Masters T&F

Programme

Entries will be accepted on the day up to 11.30 for field events and 1pm for track events. Late entries €10 per event.

Guest are welcome to participate. Proof of Registration may be requested.

Entries to [email protected]

May 25 – County Graded T&F League 2011 – Meet 1

Results

Well done to all athletes who took part in the 1st County Graded T&F Meet of 2011 at the CIT Track on Monday, 23/05/2011 and many thanks to the Committee and Officials who helped out on the night. Hope to see everyone back (and more!) for the 2nd Meet at the same venue on Friday, June 10th at 7pm. The events for round 2 are 100m, 800m, HJ, Discus and 4×200m Relay, (electronic timing provided).

May 25 – Courceys Sports, Ballinspittle GAA 1pm this Sunday

Hi,

We would like to invite Juvenile Athletes & Families to attend our annual Open Sports on Sunday May 29th at 1pm in Ballinspittle GAA Grounds. For full details of the programme of events, please see our website www.courceysac.com. Looking forward to seeing you again this year.

Many thanks
Evelyn Murphy
Coach & Secretary
Courceys AC
www.courceysac.com

May 15 – Cork Juvenile T&F Results Day 2

May 12 - Results

South Munster Schools T&F Results Day 2

Cork Juvenile T&F Results Day 1

May 10 - Notice Regarding County Juvenile T&F Sunday 15 May

Hurdles will be run the same time as the sprints next Sunday to try and shorten the day.

Every club must provide at least 2 officials, these officials must sign in at the the office before the start - If they cannot stay all day they must be replaced. A number of people that worked last Sunday will be in Dublin next week.

Only those signed in should be in the infield area. Again, no entries or change of entries on the day

May 10 – South Munster Schools T&F Results – Day 1

Congratulations to all athletes who took part in day one of the South Munster Schools T&F Championships at CIT track today. Day 2 is on Thursday next May 12th commencing at 1:30pm Results

May 8 – South Munster Schools T&F

The South Munster Schools T&F Championships take place at CIT track on Tuesday and Thursday next May 10th and 12th respectively. Start time both days is 1:30pm. Offers of assistance to officiate would be greatly appreciated. Anyone available to help out should email Liam O'Brien at [email protected]

May 6 – Cork Graded T&F Programme 2011

A programme of 6 graded meets is planned for 2011 for male and female athletes over the age of 17 on the day of competition (over 18yrs for Shot, Discus, Hammer and 56lb throw).

See Programme and Fixtures page

May 3 – Endurance Running Seminar Thursday May 12th Mahers Sports Cork City

Please find poster attached with details of a free distance running seminar taking place at Mahers Sports in Cork City Centre. The seminar takes place at the Runners Loft upstairs in the shop on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork City on Thursday May 12th from 7-9pm.

On the night the 3 guest speakers will be Dr John O Riordan, Eimear Gallwey and Steven Macklin and it will be an open forum for questions on all types of endurance training/racing 800m-Marathon, sports medicine & sports injuries and sports nutrition/products. The details of each speaker are on the attached poster.

This seminar is suitable for all levels of athletes/coaches aged 14+ and you simply come along on the night at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Please pass on this e-mail to people in your club and anyone else who may be interested.

The contact for any further information is Marguerite Maher [email protected] or 086-8643962 or RDO Steven Macklin at [email protected] or 087-6335565.

Poster

May 2 – Riverstick Sports

Riverstick Kinsale Athletic Club due to hold their annual open sports today in Riverstick GAA @ 1pm have postponed the sports due to the bad weather. The sports will be rescheduled at a later date.

May 1 – Rising Sun Straight Mile in acid of the Lavanagh Centre

Rising Sun will host the annual Enable Ireland Mile in Lisfehill road, Ballinhassig on Sunday May 15th at 7 pm. The race is open to everyone. Entry fee is Euro 5.00. All entries and donations will go to the Lavanagh Centre. There will be the usual selection of prizes, plus plenty of spots. This has raised thousands of Euro for a very good charity over the last number of years. www.risingsunac.com

April 26 – Midleton 5 Mile RR, 5^th May 2011

Poster

April 26 – Guide Runner Request for Amanda Crotty

Amanda Crotty is a well known Cork athlete. She is preparing for the Paralympic Games, London 2012 and needs some assistance. Please take the time to read the request from James for help and if you can oblige let James know.

Request for Guide Runner for Amanda Crotty

April 24 – Riverstick Kinsale Open Sports

Riverstick Kinsale AC will hold their annual open sports on the May Bank Holiday Monday @ 1pm in Riverstick GAA. Riverstick is located 10 miles from Cork on the Main Cork Kinsale Raod. There is as always a great selection of events for all ages!

Programme

April 24 – South Cork T&F Championships

The recently formed South Cork Athletics Board held their T&F championships today in the CIT. Well done to all who took part.

Results

April 10 – County Juvenile T&F Championships … Relay form added 14/04/2011

Details of forthcoming Juvenile T&F Championships:

Cover Letter

Order of Events – Day 1 – Sunday, 08/05/2011

Order of Events – Day 2 – Sunday, 15/05/2011

Entry Forms:

Electronic (Excel)	Post (pdf)
Relay form added 14/04/2011	Relay form added 14/04/2011
Girls U9	Girls U9
Girls U10	Girls U10
Girls U11	Girls U11
Girls U12	Girls U12
Girls U13	Girls U13
Girls U14	Girls U14
Girls U15	Girls U15
Girls U16	Girls U16
Girls U17	Girls U17
Girls U18	Girls U18
Girls U19	Girls U19
Boys U9	Boys U9
Boys U10	Boys U10
Boys U11	Boys U11
Boys U12	Boys U12
Boys U13	Boys U13
Boys U14	Boys U14
Boys U15	Boys U15
Boys U16	Boys U16
Boys U17	Boys U17
Boys U18	Boys U18
Boys U19	Boys U19