NEWSLETTER – APRIL 18TH 2012

Tipperary Middle Distance Development Races: Well done to Liam Kelly who took part in this event which was held in Templemore recently – Liam participated in the 1500m and finished with a time of 4.41.43.

County Senior Indoor Championships:  Liam Kelly and Declan Leahy travelled to Nenagh on Saturday last for this event, Liam finished 3^rd in the 3000m recording a time of 10.12 and finished 5^th in the 60m sprint. Declan was 7^th in the 60m sprint and finished 3^rd in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.15 – well done to you both.

County Senior Road Championships: The County Senior Road Championships will take place in Two Mile Borris on Sunday next April 22^nd with both races commencing at 11.30am – please note change of start time. The Ladies will take a 5k route while the Men’s race will be run over 10k – best of luck to all our athletes.

Clubs Challenge: Our annual Track & Field Challenge between Moycarkey Coolcroo AC, Slieveardagh AC and Moyne AC will take place at Moyne Sportsfield on Saturday next April 21^st at 2pm. We encourage all our athletes to participate and there will be events for U7’s to U17’s. Please be at the venue no later than 1.30pm. Post race refreshments will be served and donations of confectionary would be most welcome.

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

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.

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.