Monday, September 21, 2015
2015 British & Irish Mountain Running Championships
The 2015 British and Irish Mountain running championships were held in Wales on saturday 19th September. Ratoath A/C was well represented with both Aine O Connor and Alex Hunter competing. Aine was 18th in the u 17 girls over a tough and demanding 4.7k course while Alex finished 15th in the boys equivalent. Alex's parents were also the team managers. Well done to both athletes and team managers.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Cross Country Events
The cross country season is now upon us and we have a number
of up and coming events over the next 3 weeks. The first event to kick of the
season is the annual Star of the Sea open cross country which will be held in Greenanstown,
Stamullen on Sunday September 27th. This is an open cross country with competitions
from u9 to senior level.(Entry on day) See programme
below:
STAR OF THE SEA OPEN CROSS COUNTRY
(27/9/2015)
JUVENILE PROGRAMME COMMENCES AT 11AM
GIRLS BOYS
RACE 1: U9 500M
RACE 2: U9 500M
RACE 3: U10 500M RACE 4: U10 500M
RACE 5: U11 1,000M
RACE 6: U11 1000M
RACE 7: U12 1,500M
RACE 8: U12 1,500M
RACE 9: U13 1,500M
RACE 10: U13 1,800M
RACE 11: U14 2,000M
RACE 12: U14 2,200M
RACE 13: U15 2,200M RACE 14: U15 2,500M
RACE 15: U17 3,000M
RACE 16: U17 4,500M
JUNIOR, SEN, MAS & Fit4Life PROGRAMME COMMENCES AT 12:45PM
WOMENS: JUN, SEN, MAS (O/40, O/50 & O/55) & FIT4LIFE 3,000M
MENS: JUN, SEN, MAS (O/40, O/50, O/55) & FIT4LIFE 6,000M
Plus New Category in 2015 for bonafide
Fit4Life athletes
We will be meeting
at our track at 9:40am on Sunday morning to travel in convoy to for anyone who
wishes to compete in this competition. (Note:
Entry on the day)
Meath Cross Country Championships -
(4/10/2015 &11/10/2015)
Day 1 and 2 of the Meath Cross Country
Championships will be held on October 4th and 11th.
The Novice and Juvenile even age groups U10,12,14,&18 will take place at:
Broadmeadow Equestrian Centre, Ashbourne on Sunday- October 4th commencing at 12 noon with the Master, Junior and Juvenile un-even ages U9,11,13,15,& 17 taking place in Fr. Murphy’s athletic club, FRAINE, ATHBOY on Sunday October 11th at 12 noon.
Entry Closing date for Day 1 October 4th Even Ages is September 24th and Day 2 October 11th Un-Even Ages is October 1st, Please let your coach know if you wish to be entered.
Note:The Club are recommending that athletes compete in their own age group in the u9-14 age groups this year to allow for team development and athlete long term development at each age group.
The Novice and Juvenile even age groups U10,12,14,&18 will take place at:
Broadmeadow Equestrian Centre, Ashbourne on Sunday- October 4th commencing at 12 noon with the Master, Junior and Juvenile un-even ages U9,11,13,15,& 17 taking place in Fr. Murphy’s athletic club, FRAINE, ATHBOY on Sunday October 11th at 12 noon.
Entry Closing date for Day 1 October 4th Even Ages is September 24th and Day 2 October 11th Un-Even Ages is October 1st, Please let your coach know if you wish to be entered.
Note:The Club are recommending that athletes compete in their own age group in the u9-14 age groups this year to allow for team development and athlete long term development at each age group.
Meath Cross Country Distances 2015
Female
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Age
|
Male
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800m
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U9
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800m
|
1000m
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U10
|
1000m
|
1200m
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U11
|
1200m
|
1500m
|
U12
|
1500m
|
2000m
|
U13
|
2000m
|
2500m
|
U14
|
2500m
|
3000m
|
U15
|
3000m
|
3500m
|
U16
|
3500m
|
4000m
|
U17
|
4500m
|
4000m
|
U18
|
6000m
|
4000m
|
Junior
|
6000m
|
4000m
|
Novice
|
6000m
|
4000m
|
Master
|
6000m
|
4000m
|
Intermediate
|
8000m
|
4000m
|
Senior
|
8000m
|
We will be meeting at our track to travel in convoy to both venues:
October 4th- Meeting at 10:45am, October 11th-Meeting at
10:15am.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Hill of Tara Training-11 am
Training at the Hill Tara tomorrow at 11am, meet as usual at the car park 10:50am Sharp.
Church Gate Collection Sat 19th and Sunday 20th September
The annual Meath Athletics Clubs Church gate collection
takes place at tonight and tomorrow morning Masses in County Meath.
Ratoath AC’ will be collecting at Holy Trinity church, Ratoath all proceeds from here go to Ratoath AC.
Thank you
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Track not available Thursday 24th September from 9am-4pm
Ratoath College will be using the track next Thursday 24th September from 9am-4pm for their sports day so there will be no access to the track for senior/fit4life members during these hours..Normal training at usual times in the evening.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
No Endurance Training Today
Due to the Ratoath ac road race we will have no endurance training today.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Ratoath AC 5K this Sunday 11am @ Ratoath GAA club
The count down is on only a few day to go
Our annual 5K road race and fun run takes place this Sunday 13th September @ 11 am, the start and finish is at Ratoath Gaa club on the Dunshaughlin road, where we have access to ample parking, post race showers and the club house which will be filled with lovely tea and sandwiches for post race refreshments and prize giving.
We will also have Goodie bags from our main sponsor Conway’s spar Ratoath for each participant.
The Run Hub will be attending and discounting track spikes on the day as well as up to 60% of lots of clothing.
Edel and her team from The Ratoath Sports Injury Centre will be there providing pre/post-race massage. Edel is also bringing the Alter G anti-gravity treadmill to try out!!.
Mc Cormack Farms are attending with samples of their performance protein foods.
Platinum Physique Ireland, more to be announced……. Keep and eye on our Facebook page (Ratoath AC) for up dates
There will also be a post-race raffle where we will be picking out race number for spot prizes from run hub and from local businesses.
Ratoath AC 5k route is now available to view on our Facebook page Ratoath AC
Registration:
http://registration.precisiontiming.net/events/preview?id=276&EventNAme=Ratoath_AC_5k
Online registration €15, Registration on the morning of the race €20
****Registration and number pickup takes place tonight Thursday 10th and tomorrow night Friday the 11th from 7-9pm in Conways Spar on the Fairyhouse road, Ratoath and also on the morning of the race in Ratoath GAA club house from 9:15am - 10:30am please leave plenty of time to make your way to the start line.
Our annual 5K road race and fun run takes place this Sunday 13th September @ 11 am, the start and finish is at Ratoath Gaa club on the Dunshaughlin road, where we have access to ample parking, post race showers and the club house which will be filled with lovely tea and sandwiches for post race refreshments and prize giving.
We will also have Goodie bags from our main sponsor Conway’s spar Ratoath for each participant.
The Run Hub will be attending and discounting track spikes on the day as well as up to 60% of lots of clothing.
Edel and her team from The Ratoath Sports Injury Centre will be there providing pre/post-race massage. Edel is also bringing the Alter G anti-gravity treadmill to try out!!.
Mc Cormack Farms are attending with samples of their performance protein foods.
Platinum Physique Ireland, more to be announced……. Keep and eye on our Facebook page (Ratoath AC) for up dates
There will also be a post-race raffle where we will be picking out race number for spot prizes from run hub and from local businesses.
Ratoath AC 5k route is now available to view on our Facebook page Ratoath AC
Registration:
http://registration.precisiontiming.net/events/preview?id=276&EventNAme=Ratoath_AC_5k
Online registration €15, Registration on the morning of the race €20
****Registration and number pickup takes place tonight Thursday 10th and tomorrow night Friday the 11th from 7-9pm in Conways Spar on the Fairyhouse road, Ratoath and also on the morning of the race in Ratoath GAA club house from 9:15am - 10:30am please leave plenty of time to make your way to the start line.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Toilets are out of order
Unfortunately the toilet we rent for RAC members to use at the side of tennis club was vandalised over the weekend. It will be out of order until further notice.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Cross Country Fixtures 2015
Cross Country Fixtures 2015
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Date
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Event
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Host
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Location
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Start time
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September
|
|
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|
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27.09.15
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Star of the Sea AC 26th Annual Cross Country Meeting
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Star of the Sea AC
|
Greenanstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath
|
11.00am
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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October
|
|
|
|
|
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04.10.15
|
Meath Even Age, Novice & Master Cross Country
Championships
|
Meath County Board
|
St.
Andrews (broadmeadow)
|
12noon
|
|
11.10.15
|
Meath Uneven Age , Junior & Intermediate Cross Country
Championships
|
Meath County Board
|
Fr.Murphys
Athboy
|
12noon
|
|
25.10.15
|
Leinster Cross Country Championships – Even Ages, Novice &
Masters
|
Leinster Athletics
|
TBA
|
|
|
|
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November
|
|
|
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|
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08.11.15
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Leinster Cross Country Championships – Uneven Ages &
Intermediate
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Leinster Athletics
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TBA
|
|
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15.11.15
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Meath Awards Night
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Meath County Board
|
Ardboyne Hotel, Navan
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6.00pm
|
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22.11.15
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AAI Inter Counties & Even Age Cross Country
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Athletics Ireland
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TBA
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December
|
|
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06.12.15
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AAI Novice & Uneven Age Cross Country
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Athletics Ireland
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TBA
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|
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13.12.15
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European Cross Country Championships
|
European Athletics
|
France
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