FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB

MUNSTER SCHOOLS T&F

The Munster Schools Track & Field Championships 2017 was held in Cork Institute of Technology on Saturday May 20th. Leanne Cronin, representing Killorglin Community College was second in the Intermediate Hammer throw. She threw a new personal best throw of 34.93m.

JUVENILE OPEN SPORTS

We will be hosting our Annual Juvenile Open Sports Day on Sunday 28th May starting at 2pm sharp in the GAA Grounds Farranfore village. It is planned to be an outing for the whole family with the main emphasis on fun. It is a great introduction to athletics sports if anyone is interested in their children taking part in athletics. You do not need to be a member of an athletics club to participate. All races will be on grass. Field events will be out doors, weather permitting. If not we will hold some field events indoors in the sports hall. Events catered for ages U6 to U16 with novelty events for the younger ages. Check out our website for full list of events Admission €3 each or €10 per family.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS

On Wednesday 31st May our District Primary School Sports will be held in Keel GAA Grounds starting at 6:15pm. Events for all classes with a fun run for the junior & senior infants. Details of events can be seen on our website and each school will receive programme of events.

CLOSING DATES

Munster U/9 to U/13 T&F Championships - Closing date is midnight on Friday 26th May. Munster U/14 to U/19 T&F Championships - Closing date is midnight on Wednesday 7th June

CLUB TRAINING

Juvenile Training: Outdoors on Tuesday’s at 6pm in the Sports Hall, Farranfore. €2 per session. New members welcome.

Secondary School /Junior / Senior training every Thursday at 6:40pm in GAA Grounds Farranfore. This is endurance training for all levels with emphasis on running form and technique. €2 club member, €4 non club member.

ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sun 28th May: Juvenile Open Sports Day, GAA Grounds Farranfore @ 2pm Wed 31st May: District Primary School Sports, Keel GAA Grounds @ 6:15pm Sat/Sun 3rd & 4th June: Munster U/9 to U/13 T&F Championships, Lee’s Road, Ennis, @ 11am. Sun 11th June: Munster Senior & Masters T&F Championships, Cork IT @ 10am Sat/Sun 17th & 18th June: Munster U/14 to U/19 T&F Championships, Cork IT @ 9.30am.