Newsletter – March 28th 2012

Moyne Athletic Club             March 28^th 2012

County Novice “B” Road Championships:  We will be hosting the County Novice “B” Road Championships in Moyne on Sunday next April 1^st commencing at 12 noon. This will include a Ladies 3k Race which will commence at the sportsfield and run to Martin Ryan’s, Moynetemple and back to the sportsfield, this event will be followed by the mens 6k race which will take in the Burma route and finish at the sportsfield. We have ladies and men’s teams representing our own Club so we hope you will come out and show them your support. We would really appreciate if dog owners along the race routes could keep in their dogs for the duration of the race please. Best of luck to all involved.

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: There will be a meeting of Club Officers and Committee members this Wednesday March 28^th at 8.30pm sharp, your attendance would be much appreciated.

Church Gate Collection:  Our annual Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday and Sunday next March 31^st and  April 1^st at all Masses in Moyne and Templetuohy. Your support would be greatly 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. 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:   Sunday April 1^st – County Novice “B” Road Championships in Moyne. Saturday April 21^st – Clubs Challenge in Moyne at 2pm.  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.