FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB

WIN FOR DAVID KENNY AT PARIS INDOORS

David Kenny was back in action on Sunday 26th Jan. in Paris at the Jesse Owens stadium where the Normandy athletics leagues took place. Large fields were the order of the day and David faced a top class field of race walkers over the 5000m distance. David was right up there from the start, alongside fellow Irish man and Olympian, Brendan Boyce. David fought all the way to cross the line in first place with a time of 19:45. Brendan Boyce was second 20:13. Well done.Kerry Schools Cross Country

Well done to all our Club and schools athletes who took part in the Kerry Schools Cross Country C’ships on Thursday 23rd Jan. in Killarney. Thanks to Damien and Adrienne McLoughlin who organised and hosted another successful event. Shauna McCarthy was a comfortable winner of the Intermediate Girls race. This is her third year in a row winning the schools title. Cian Spillane ran well to finish second int he Boys Intermediate race with Conall O’Mahony 6th. In the Junior Girls race, competing for the first time in the schools, Ellen Kelliher was placed 6th & Eabha McCarthy 7th.Munster divisional xc races will take place on Thursday 30th Jan.The Irish Life National Junior Indoors was held on Saturday 25th Jan. at the AIT Arena. Siofra Foley was our only club competitor. She competed in the Weight For Distance (WFD). Siofra was placed 6th overall with a throw of 3.93m.Clubs AGM will be held on Thursday 30th Jan. 7:45pm at the Sports Hall Farranfore (upstairs). All members welcome to attend.

CLUB TRAINING

Maria’s Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes on Tuesday from 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. Class is designed for all abilities from secondary school upwards. €5 per class.

Juvenile Indoor Training will commence on Tuesday from 6pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. Please bring €2, water and suitable footwear for indoors. New members welcome.

Thursday Nights from 6:30pm for Seniors and juveniles competing in Munster Schools XC. Grass Session on GAA Field Farranfore. €2

CLUB MEMBER REGISTRATION

NOTE: You need to be registered with Athletics Ireland to take part in training and/or athletic competitions. We will take registrations before training or you can register through Paypal from our website.€25 Juvenile/Junior and €45 Adult.

ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Thur 30th Jan: South Munster Schools XC, Tramore Valley Park, Cork

Sat 8th Feb: National Juv. B Masters & Intermediate XC, TBC

Sun 9th Feb: National Indoor Games, Abbottstown

Thur 13th Feb: Munster Schools XC, Clarecastle Co. Clare.

Sat 15th Feb: Munster U/9 to U/11 Indoors & Juv. & Women’s & Men’s Walks & Men’s 3km, Nenagh.

You are required to pre-register for all athletic competitions.

If you wish to compete please contact club registrar, Maria McCarthy on 085-1909509 well in advance.