The Community Games county finals will take place this Saturday and Sunday in Ardattin field. There will be NO training on Friday night, training this week will take place on Thursday 7-8pm instead. We will be focussing on relays so please try to have all children attend so that they can practice with their team.

Saturday: All children are reque
sted to participate in the Community Games Parade. It is an important part of the day and very enjoyable for the children.

· All Slaney Valley participants are requested to meet at our tent (Green) no later than 9.15am on Saturday morning. Assembly 9.30 for parade.

· Athletic Gear will be provided (for all athletes taking part in individual events). We will provide gear for as many others as we can for the parade also. All children can wear their own black shorts if they prefer and white socks. If you have any gear from last year PLEASE return it ASAP. We ask that all gear be returned on Saturday unless your child has qualified for Sunday. We will wash it and have it ready for Sunday. Children should therefore bring their own t-shirt/shorts to change into.

· When the parade is finished all children must return immediately to the tent as races will start IMMEDIATELY after the parade. No parents allowed on the running track only managers.

· Parents are asked to listen out for races, field events and relays  and keep the children close to the tent so they do not miss their event.

· The normal procedure is U6’s first then U8, 10, 12 ETC. U6 and U8 will be finished by lunch time (approx 1pm) on Saturday but may have to come back Sunday. This  year all U14 upwards events will take place on Sunday (except Long Puck, Long Jump and Bike Race). Field events will be called out so please listen. See notice board for approximate schedule.

· There will be a break for lunch (approx 1-2pm) and the races will resume after, however some field events may take place during lunch.

· Please leave a contact number if your child gets through to Sunday in case of any changes in times etc.

· If your child is not going to participate/ for queries please contact Deirdre 087 1171881 or Martina 087 9960357 as soon as possible.

· Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Carlow Community Games County Finals Schedule

Please note this schedule is approximate and subject to change.

There will be a charge for adults both days. Children are free.

There will be NO PARKING in the field on the day, please follow signs

Saturday

9.15 Meet at tent

9.30 Assemble for parade

10am Parade

Before lunch:

Races: Heats and Semi-finals U6 andU8

Relays for U6 and U8 (Finish by approximately 1pm) Finals on Sunday.

Field events:

Ball Throw approx 11am, Long Puck approx 1pm, Long Jump (u14) approx 2pm

Lunch 1-2pm (some events may continue through lunch)

After lunch:

U 12, U14 Bike race approx 2pm on main track

All U10, U12 races

Relays: U10, 12

NOTE: All races from U14 upwards (except bike race) and Mixed relays U10, U13 and U14/ u16 relays will take place Sunday.

Sunday

11am Semi-finals of some relays

Field events: Javelin, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump U12- TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

After Lunch: All finals: U6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 including relays, marathon and middle distance races.