FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB

IUAA NATIONAL INDOORS

The Irish University Indoor Championships were held on Saturday 15th Feb. in the AIT Arena Athlone. David Kenny, representing CIT, competed in the 2000m Race Walk. David has dominated this event since he started college and this year was no exception. He not only won the race comfortably, but he also completed it in a new IUAA record time of 7:29.99. This sets David up nicely for the outdoor season. We wish him all the best.

MUNSTER INDOOR TRACK&FIELD

Nenagh Indoor Area was the venue for the Munster U9-U11 Juveniles, Senior & Masters Indoors. On Saturday 15th Ryan Vickers competed in the U11 events, which were 60m sprint, 600m and long jump. Ryan did not medal, but he really enjoyed the day out.On Sunday was the Senior & Masters day out. David Clifford was back in action after a few years absent for athletics. He dusted off the cobwebs in fine fashion when he took gold in the Senior Men’s Shot Putt with a throw of 11.80m. His clubmate, James Nagle took silver with a throw of 11.35m. James also competed in the Weight For Distance(WFD) where his throw of 6.06m was enough to secure gold. Well done to both of you. The Master’s men equally did very well. Jim O’Shea (O75) took gold in the Long Jump (3.79m) and was second in the 60m sprint. Jerome Foley (O55) has a busy day, where he competed in three distances. He won bronze in the 200m, and silver in both the 400m & 800m. Great start in his preparations for the European Indoors in March. Dermot Dineen (O40) had a great day, securing Gold in the 3000m and 1500m. Well done to everyone.

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 7pm for Seniors and juveniles U12 upwards. Grass Session on GAA Field Farranfore. €2

ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sat 22nd Feb.: Munster U12 to U19 Indoors DAY 1, Nenagh

Sun 23rd Feb.: Munster U12 to U19 Indoors DAY 2, Nenagh

Sun 23rd Feb: County Roads 5K, Junior/Nov./Snr & Master, Beaufort 12pm

Sat 29th Feb.: National Senior Indoors, Abbotstown Dublin

Sun 1st Mar: National Senior Indoors, Abbotstown Dublin

Sun 1st Mar.: Munster 4Mile Roads, Brikey GAA Club, Boherard, Dungarvan

Tue 3rd Mar.: Munster Schools Indoors, Nenagh

Sat 7th Mar.: All Ireland Schools XC, Santry

Sat 7th Mar.: National 20Km Walk Race, Raheny

Sun 8th Mar.: National Masters Indoors, AIT