The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB
CLUB AGM
Our AGM was held on Thursday 2nd November. Thanks to all those who attended. The club committee remains unchanged from last year. Club Chairman, Jerome Crowley, expressed his gratitude to all committee members, coaches and volunteers who have continued to support the club throughout the year. He reflected on the clubs great achievements at county and national level in what was a very successful year.
We will be organising our annual Juvenile Celebration Party towards end of December with the adults night after the New Year. Preparations for our Annual St. Stephen’s Day Road Race was discussed with plans well under way. Dermot Dineen took part in the Dromtrasna 10K Road Race in Abbeyfeale on Saturday last. Dermot finished in fourth place overall with a time of 37mins 27sec.
Four Open Indoor Meetings coming up in the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown, Dublin. See Athletics Ireland website for all the details. First meet is Thursday November 9th. On Sunday 12th November is the Munster Senior, Junior & Juvenile Uneven ages (U9,U11,..U19) Cross Country Championships. This is held in Galbally, Co. Tipperary. Best of luck to all those competing. On Sunday 19th November is the Munster Masters & Juvenile club Relays Cross Country Championships. This will be held in Riverstick, Co. Cork. Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register in advance.
CLUB TRAINING
Maria’s Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes every Tuesday starting @ 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
Juvenile Training is on every Thursday @ 6:30pm in Farranfore GAA grounds. Open to all registered juveniles aged 8yrs (Born 2007) and upwards. This will be in preparation for the Cross Country Championships €2 per session
Secondary School/Junior / Senior training on every Thursday at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance training for cross country preparation. €2 club member, €4 non club member.
ATHLETICS FIXTURES
Sunday 12th November : Munster Juvenile Uneven Age & Senior Cross Country Championships, in Galbally, Tipperary Saturday 18th Nov.: British & Irish Masters Cross Country Championships, Derry Sunday 19th Nov.: Munster Masters & Juvenile Inter-Club Cross Country Championships, Riverstick, Cork Sunday 26th Nov.: AAI Senior, Junior & Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships, Abbottstown Sunday 3rd December: Munster Juvenile B Junior & Intermediate Cross Country Championships, Beaufort, Kerry Sunday 17th December: National Uneven ages, Novice WIT, Waterford Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.