NEWSLETTER APRIL 11TH 2012

County Intermediate Road Championships: 5 of our senior athletes travelled to Dundrum on Sunday last for the County Intermediate Road Championships. First off was the Ladies 4k , Lisa Quinlan followed up on her good form from the previous Sunday putting in a fantastic effort and was first home for the Club finishing 6^th overall in 16.49, next home was Edel Hickey who is just back on the competition scene after a lengthy lay off – Edel although not back to her best yet had a great run finishing 9^th in 18.08, Liz Power was next to cross the line after a great run she finished 21^st in 19.54, the girls combined to finish 4^th team overall just missing out on 3^rd by 2 points – well done girls on great performances all round. The Men were next to face the start line for their 8k run – Liam Kelly once again proved what a great athlete he is when he produced another fantastic display of running following on from the previous Sunday and finished 11^th overall in 28.56 – well done Liam on another great run. Ray Power also put in a great effort finishing 39^th in 36.20 – well done guys.

Training: Training resumes for all athletes after the Easter break on Friday next April 13^th at 8pm.

Burma Challenge: The 9^th annual Burma Challenge will commence on Wednesday May 2^nd at 7.30pm and continue for four weeks finishing on Friday May 25^th. This is a fun event open to walkers, joggers and runners over the age of 15 for a small fee of €10, so mark the dates in your diary and come along to Moyne sportsfield and join in the fun whilst getting a bit of fresh air and exercise.

Clubs Challenge: Our annual Track & Field Challenge between Moycarkey Coolcroo AC, Slieveardagh AC and Moyne AC will take place at Moyne Sportsfield on Saturday April 21^st at 2pm. We encourage all our athletes to participate and there will be events for U7’s to U17’s.

Club Meeting: The next meeting of Club Officers and Committee members has been scheduled for Wednesday April 18^th at 8.45pm, your attendance would be much appreciated.

Mini Marathon: Our 3^rd annual Mini Marathon will take place on Monday, June 4^th at 3pm from Moyne Sportsfield, this event is open to both male and female participants with money prizes for the first 3 Men and Women home. More details of event to follow shortly.

Meet & Train Sessions:  Meet and train sessions continue every Wednesday evening at 7pm for ladies and 7.30pm for men. All are welcome.

Upcoming Fixtures:   Saturday April 21^st – Clubs Challenge in Moyne at 2pm. Sunday April 22^nd – County Senior Road Championship – Two Mile Borris at 12noon.  Sunday April 29^th – County Juvenile U9 – U12 T&F in Templemore.  Sunday May 6^th & Sunday May 20^th – County U13 – Junior T&F in Templemore.