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.
Meath Cross Country Distances 2015

Female
Age
Male
800m
U9
800m
1000m
U10
1000m
1200m
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

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. 




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

Date
Event
Host
Location
Start time
September




27.09.15
Star of the Sea AC 26th Annual Cross Country Meeting
Star of the Sea AC
Greenanstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath
11.00am





October




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






November




08.11.15
Leinster Cross Country Championships – Uneven Ages & Intermediate
Leinster Athletics
TBA

15.11.15
Meath Awards Night
Meath County Board
Ardboyne Hotel, Navan
6.00pm
22.11.15
AAI Inter Counties & Even Age Cross Country
Athletics Ireland
TBA






December




06.12.15
AAI Novice & Uneven Age Cross Country
Athletics Ireland
 TBA

13.12.15
European Cross Country Championships
European Athletics
France