Slaney Valley Community Games

What a year we have had here’s a little look back at some highlights, look forward to seeing you all next year.

Our annual end of year Disco will be held on Friday the 2^nd of October to acknowledge the participation of so many children in the various community games competitions during the past 12 months. This will take place at 7.00pm in the Spellman Hall, Kildavin.

The evening will start with the presentation of medals to the winners of our area competition in handwriting, model making and art which took place at the beginning of the year. The 18 children who travelled to Athlone to represent us in the National Finals will also be presented with a trophy to recognise their achievements. Following the presentations there will be a disco for all young and old – this promises to be a disco with a difference.

This night is a celebration of participation in our various events and we want to see each and everyone of the children who were involved with our club during the year at our end of year party. We want to see our artists, basketballers, model makers, scribes, footballers, athletes, swimmers, cyclists, tag rugby players and those who played skittles.

A raffle will be held on the night and we are asking parents to donate child centred spot prizes and to contribute generously to the raffle on the evening.

Our AGM will be held on Tuesday 6^th of October at 8.00pm in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal. A large number of children in our area have benefitted from the work of the Community Games Committee and we ask that parents show their support by attending our AGM.

The Community Games Athletics County Finals were held in Ardattin on Saturday and Sunday the 20^th and 21^st of June. There was a fantastic display of fitness, determination and speed from all the competitors. Over 80 children represented Slaney Valley in the various events. The day started off with the parade and the kids looked fantastic in their new jerseys. Thanks to O’Reilly’s Supervalu, Bunclody for their sponsorship. A big cheer went up from the Slaney Valley kids as they were awarded second place in the parade. The races kicked off with the U6 sprints followed by the U8 sprints. Then the fun began with the relays! We are delighted to say that all the hard work paid off and all of our relay teams made it around in style. Niamh Murphy competed in the bike race at lunch time and will now represent Carlow in Athlone in August. The competition heated up in the afternoon with the U 10 & 12 sprints, distance and relays. There was an early start on Sunday morning for the competitors in the javelin and shot putt. Following those competitons the semi finals and u14 competition started. The finals of all the races took part in the afternoon. This has been the most successful year ever for the club in the finals and there are now 28 members from our area heading to Athlone in August to represent Carlow. The Committee of Slaney Valley Community Games and the athletic coaches are very proud of each and every child who took part. The committee are also very grateful to those who contributed to making the weekend the success that it was and such an enjoyable event for all the kids. Medal winners: Boys U6 60M Michael Redmond 4^th. Boys U10 100m Ciaran Scott 1^st. Boys U10 200m Jake Nolan 4^th. Boys U10 Hurdles 60m Max Coulahan 3^rd. Girls U12 Long Jump Roisin Mulvihill 2^nd, Zoe Coulahan 4^th. Boys U14 Hurdles Rory Byrne 1^st. Girls U14 Long Jump Emma Mulvihill 1^st, Maise Rose Courtney 4^th. Girls U14 Javelin Aoife Carroll 3^rd. Boys U14 Shot Putt Stephen Carroll 2^nd. Girls U14 100m Kayla Nolan 2^nd, Laura O’Brien 4^th. Girls U14 800m Aoibheann Brennan 2^nd. Girls U14 Cycling Niamh Murphy 1^st. Girls U16 100m Orna Brophy 100m. Girls U16 200m. Laura Murphy 3^rd Riona Byrne 4^th. RELAYS: U6 Girls 4^th, U6 Boys 3^rd, U8 Girls 3^rd, U10 Boys 1^st, U12 Boys 4^th, U14 Girls 1^st, U10 Mixed 4^th, U13 Mixed 1^st, U16 Mixed 1^st. Overall Area Results – Slaney Valley 4^th. Best of luck to all those heading to Athlone in August.

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 requested 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 and white socks. If you have any gear from last year PLEASE return it ASAP. We ask that all gear be returned on Saturday before leaving the field. It will be washed and given out on Sunday to those participating in the semi-finals/finals on Sunday. Each year a number of jersies “go missing” so we ask that everyone co-operate with our request not to bring jersies home on Saturday evening. Children should therefore bring their own t-shirt to change into.

• When the parade is finished all children must return immediately to the tent as races will start directly 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!

Yours in Sport, Barry, Deirdre, Siobhan, Lorraine Martina & Mim.

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, Turbo Javelin approx 11am, 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 U14 Long Jump) will take place Sunday.

Sunday

11am Semi-finals

Field events: 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.

Ballon Sports will take place tomorrow Sunday the 8th of June in the GAA Pitch in Ballon commencing at 1.00pm. 

Co Carlow Athletics Track & Field Championships

Ardattin Sunday 24th May 2015 Starting at 12 noon

Programme of Events

Boys & Girls

Entry Fee €3 per athlete / €5 per team relay

Please Note:- Athletes and clubs must be regristrated / affiliated to AAI

There must be a minimum of 3 competitors per event

Athletes must compete in their own age group

Athletes can move up one age group in field events and relays

Mixed relays not allowed to compete

AAI rules apply

Wednesday 20th May at O’Toole’s Grounds

Boys & Girls

Saturday 9th May at O’Toole’s Grounds

Boys & Girls

Please Note

All Long Jump’s in O’Toole’s grounds on Wednesday 20th May

Athletics Trials: Athletics trials for Community Games will take place for U6, 8, 10, 12 & 14’s on Tuesday 19^th of May in Ardattin. Registration at 6pm. Races will begin at 6.30.

Please note that all children wishing to take part in the trials need to register for their race on the night. Cost €2 per athlete. If Community Games registration has not already been paid this can also be done so on the night- €4 per child or €10 per family. Please see the board at the entrance to the track for the full list of all the events available for each age-group.

The Community Games county finals will take place on Saturday and Sunday 20th/ 21^st of June. Please do not attend the trials if you are not going to be available for those dates. If children attend the trials and are put forward for individual events or relays it is important that they do attend the county finals. Any queries to Deirdre 087 1171881, Barry 087 9197559, Martina 087 9960357.

ATHLETICS TRACK EVENTS (INDIVIDUAL)

• Boys & Girls U6 60m & 80m
• Boys & Girls U8 60m & 80m
• Boys & Girls U10 100m, 200m & 60m hurdles.
• Boys & Girls U12 100m, 600m
• Boys & Girls U14 100m, 800m & 80m hurdles.
• Boys & Girls U16 100m, 200m,1500m
• & 7 km Marathon.

FIELD EVENTS.

• Ball Throw – U 12 Boys & Girls
• Javelin – U 14 Boys & Girls
• Discus – U16 Boys & Girls
• High Jump – U 16 Boys & Girls.
• Long Jump – U14 Boys & Girls
• Long Puck Boys U12. Girls U 14.
• Shot Putt – Boys & Girls U 14
• Triple Jump – Boys & Girls U 16

Athletics training tonight in ardattin is cancelled due to the poor weather.

A huge thank you to all who took part in our fun run Monday evening. This is a big fundraiser for Slaney Valley every year enabling us to continue all our activities throughout the year,  and your continued support is greatly appreciated, . 4 miles is a massive achievement especially for all the kids who completed the course. We are very proud of all the kids making it around, all with huge smiles on their faces. As always help was in abundance, thanks to everyone who helped out with food, marshaling, etc also the hall committee for the use of the hall.

Results for anyone interested in their times click on the link below.

Ardattin 4 mile results

Slaney Valley Will hold a 4 mile fun run on Bank Holiday Monday the 4th registration at 4pm starting at 5pm. With Kids prizes and refreshments afterwards at the Hall in Ardattin. Lots of fun for all the family.