Kotryna breaks Irish Uni record
Great results from Kotryna Pacerinskaite at the All-Ireland University Indoor Championships in Dublin. She won gold in weight for distance with a tremendous pb of 9.20m setting a new Irish University record last set in 2006. Also winning a silver medal in the shot with a throw of 12.30m.
Cork Athletic awards were held in Kingsley Hotel where Diarmuid Towey picked up the aspiring youth athletic award on Friday last.
BIG TRAINING DAY SUNDAY
Sunday next, February 18th - new Clonmel track, 11am to 1.30pm, open to all club athletes - training day, please ensure a big turn-out.
CHAMPSIONSHIP DATES
February 17 National Senior Indoor Champs. February 24/25 in Nenagh, Munster U12 to U19 individual events, for athletes who have achieved a proficient level in competition. March 2 in Nenagh, Munster U9 to U19 relays. (U9 boys and girls relays currently being assessed. March 10th in Nenagh, U9 to U11 individual events, competent level required. April 14th in Castleisland, Avondhu championships open to all club members as a development fun event, ideal for newer members to gain exposure.
CORK CHAMPIONSHIPS
First two weekends in May at UCC Mardyke, Cork Championships open to all club members as a development fun event with a high level of competition but also ideal for newer members. Throwing events to be shared between Kilworth and Castleisland (MTU Bishopstown Throwing venue unavailable until June).
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Membership entitles Athletic Ireland insurance to train, compete and be part of a fun squad. It's mandatory for all.
TRAINING TIMES
Tuesday/Friday on Kilworth astro at 6pm. Coláiste Fionnchua Mitchelstown indoors on Thursday at 6.45pm. O’Connell Park 10am Sunday.
PLEASE HELP IN ROTA
Family members are invited to assist in the many club activities eg moving equipment at training etc via monthly rota. New athletes are invited to hone their skills of fun running, jumping and throwing.
RACE WALKING
What is race walking technique? Athletes stay low to the ground by keeping their arms pumping low, close to their hips. If one sees a racewalker's shoulders rising, it may be a sign that the athlete is losing contact with the ground. What appears to be an exaggerated swivel to the hip is in fact a full rotation of the pelvis.