Roscommon 5k Series

The 2nd annual Roscommon 5k Series will kick off in County Roscommon on Wednesday August 22nd. Organised by the Roscommon County Board of Athletics Ireland, this event involves a series of 5km runs on four consecutive Wednesday evenings.
Each race will take place in a different location around the county with Roscommon town, Boyle, Taughmaconnell, and Lanesboro each hosting an event. The series is designed to cater for everyone aged 18 or over, regardless of experience or fitness level and will allow participants to track their fitness from race to race as the series progresses.
Entry fee for the entire series is only €25 which covers all four races. All funds raised by the event are to be used for the promotion and development of athletics in County Roscommon.  
Online entry is open at http://www.runireland.com/events/roscommon-5k-series.
On-the-night entry for individual races (€10 per race) will be accommodated if capacity allows.
A series t-shirt will be awarded to every participant that completes at least three of the four events in the series.
Enquiries to roscommon5kseries@hotmail.com.
Venues, dates and times for 5k series:
Wednesday 22 August, 7.15pm, Roscommon Town – hosted by Roscommon AC

Wednesday 29 August, 7pm, Boyle – hosted by North Roscommon AC

Wednesday 5 September, 7pm, Taughmaconnell – hosted by St. Ronan’s AC
Wednesday 12 September, 7pm, Lanesboro – hosted by Lough Ree AC

Connaught Track & Field 2012

Congratulations to Ruth Cox who won the U13 Long Jump at Connaught Track & Field Championships in Dangan, Galway last weekend. Her winning jump was 4.08 metres
We had a number of athletes (Adam Simon, Aoife Valentine, James Bolger, Sinead Glennon) who performed well in the Long Jump on the day. We can expect great things from these club athletes and others in the coming years especially with the recent opening of our Long Jump at the Abbey Community College. A great addition to our club.
Congratulations to Roisin Wynne who a bronze medal in the U14, 75m High Hurdles in a time of 14.27s. Roisin also won a bronze in the U14 Long Jump with a jump of 4.36 metres.

Report on the National Cross Country event in the Forest Park

Nice write up by Martin Wynne.
http://www.roscommonherald.ie/news/kfcwsneykf/ 
Thanks to all the club members who helped make this a great success. Damian Regan did a mountain of work in this as did many others including Majella, Damian Regan (the other 1), Enda Madden, Padraig Casey, Gary Sheerin, Maureen O'Connor, Concepta Regan, Alan Deane, Sarah Neary, Jackie Valentine. We had so much help from family members of club members to which we are very grateful.

Local clubs, organisations and societies, the Forest Park personnel were generous with the time they gave with the preparation, stewarding and tidy up, we can be sure that the volunteer spirit is alive and well in Boyle.
Many thanks to all. Let's hope the area benefits from this successful event.
Thanks again
Tom

New assistant leaders/leaders/coaches wanted

We need to recruit some parents to become Leaders/Assistant Leaders/Coaches. If you would like to help during one of our evening sessions, you will have to complete a formal training course. One is due to commence soon. Please let us know if you would be interested. We'd welcome new leaders. 

Please see details on an ‘Assistant Coach’ course which will take place in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo in association with South Sligo AC on Thursday 9th & Friday 10th February from 6:30pm to 10pm both evenings.

Click - http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?page_id=6200 - here for background info on the ‘Assistant Coach’ course.

Great Start for FIT4LIFE in North Roscommon

On Wednesday night, 1st February, Boyle FIT4LIFE kicked off with 25 brand new members taking to the roads.

We plan on having sessions at 6pm and 7pm on Wednesday nights and 6pm on Friday nights. More night and days to be added. New members to FIT4LIFE welcome. Drop down one of the evenings,

Woodie’s DIY AAI Intermediate & Master Cross Country & Juvenile ‘B’ Championships and Inter County Relays

Sunday 5th February

Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, County Roscommon

North Roscommon Athletic Club are the hosts for the Woodie’s DIY AAI Master &Intermediate  Cross Country & Juvenile ‘B’ Championships and Inter County Relays on Sunday 5th February in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, County Roscommon. This is the second time to host this in 3 seasons with the 2010 event being a great success. 1500+ athletes are expected to compete on the day accompanied by their families, coaches, supporters and officials from Athletics Ireland.  Juveniles competing at Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under17 and U19 age levels.  First race 11.30am.

Lough Key Forest has hosted many Cross Country events over the years and is regarded as one of the high class venue by athletes and coaches.

Club Membership Insurance Details

This link has details of the club membership insurance we have with Athletics Ireland for all our members. 
http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/wp-content/uploads/Athletics%20Ireland%20Insurance-2.pdf

FIT4LIFE News

Fit4life springs into action in Boyle on Wednesday next February 1st with the first group walk at 6pm and the next at 7pm both starting from the sports complex.With around 30 members already signed up it is the aim of this group that every level of  fitness will be catered for.Fit4life is about getting fit together,having fun and making new friends.All ages are welcome the only cost is €20 to join Athletics Ireland.The idea is that this is going to branch out into more nightly walks and eventually weekends.High visibility jackets will be provided.So wear good walking footwear and bring a bottle of water.More members welcome.For more details contact Damian 086 3942388 Tom 086 2363073

Cross Country in the Forest Park/Roscommon Herald

Martin Wynne put a great half page in to the Roscommon Herald this week (31/1/2012) about the National Cross Country we are hosting on the 5th Feb in the Forest Park
http://www.roscommonherald.ie/news/kfcwsnkfcw/

North Roscommon AC 2012 Season starts

January has seen record membership with 110 members so far and a further 15 forms due back.
We are now running 3 weekly sessions for Juveniles. 6 to 7 for Under9's on a Wednesday, 7-8 for Over9's on a Wednesday and 6-7 on a Friday for the Under 6's.

Fit4Life will commence next week 31st January with 3 sessions which will coincide with the Juvenile times. More times will be added as the groups settle in. These can be arranged to suit the members (i.e. daytime, weekends, other evenings etc)