Welcome to Lusk Athletic Club
Since reforming in the Spring of 2009, the club has steadily grown. For children aged 6 to 8 we offer the Little Atletics programme which is a foundation level and gives the children the ability to develop the speed and agility that forms the basis for all future development.The older children and teenagers are provided with the skills that they need to become fit and healthy athletes. We actively support those who wish to take part in competition that will allow them rise to the best of their ability. All athletics events are catered for, such as Sprints, Hurdles, Middle-distance running, Cross-country, Shot-putt, Discuss, Javellin, Long-jump, High-jump, Pole-vault,
For adults, we encourage all ages to get out, get involved, get fit and when ready to take part in the many events available to them.
Our philosophy is to get active, feel alive and above all, have fun.
Training Times
Tuesday: Lusk National School
Children 6-8yrs for
Little Athletic's (7.00pm to 8.00pm)
Older Children & Adults (7.00pm to 8.00pm)
Thursday: Lusk National School
Older Children & Adults Only (7.30pm to 8.30pm)
Sunday: Ardgillan Castle
Older Children & Adults Only (11.45am to 12.45am)
Note:
All children attending training, must be registered with the club - membership forms can be downloaded and returned to the mentors. Only children who are aged 6 years or over in year of registration can become members.
Ras na hEireann.
A Big Thank You to all who took part in the
St. Stephens Day Run.
On St.Stephens day 2011, Lusk Athletic Club held it's annual charity run in aid of Crumlin Children's hospital.
More than 60 people took part and through their kind generosity, a total of €1,350 was raised.
On the 9th of January, Gerard Gaffney and Geraldine Halpin handed over the cheque to the hospital, on behalf of the club.
Under 10 3rd Place Cross Country Team Nov 2011
read Lusk Athletic Notes 06 Nov for more details
Under 12 Girls relay team Aug 2011
read Lusk Athletic Notes 21 Aug for more details
National Championships in Derry Nov 2010
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Latest News 14-May
Lusk Athletic Club Notes 13-May-12
Congratulations to Melanie and Thomas Hand, Jer Doran, Noel Shields, Anne-Marie and Pat Codd who recorded excellent times in last Monday's Belfast city marathon.
Some of the other Lusk adult atheltes were also in action last Sunday night at the Samsung 10k around the streets of Dublin. Mary, Colm and Linda McNally braved the cold and wet to finish this inaugural event in good time. A number of people have expressed an interest in forming a group to meet and train for the Dublin City marathon. Anyone else who is interested in taking part in this, should contact jamesflynn@tinet.ie or 086 8519306.
Well done to all the Lusk Juveniles who took part in the third round of the Dublin Track & Field leagues in Santry last Friday evening. The final round of this great competition takes place on Saturday 19th at 1pm in Irishtown Stadium. On Sunday the U9, U10 and U11 Dublin Championship team events and relays take place in Tallaght. On the same day the U12 Ball throw competition will be held.
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We are looking to form an Adult group to meet and train for next October's Dublin City marathon. Beginners & experienced runners are welcome. Anyone interested should contact 086 851930.
Regards,
Seamus
Congratulations to all competitors in the Lusk Community Games last Sunday and a special thanks to those who organised the competition. In fine weather, we had a great day of track and field events for those aged from toddlers to Under 16s. Qualifiers from this event will gone on to represent Lusk at the Dublin Championships on the 16th & 17th of June.
Well done to all who took part in the recent Schools cross-country. This competition took place across a number of days throughout the winter and culminated in the fianls in Santry stadium last Tuesday. The Lusk athletes all finished well in contention and did their respectives schools proud.
Next Friday night we have Round 3 of the Dublin leagues for our juveniles in Santry stadium. On Saturday 19th, we travel to Irishtown to take part in Round 4.
Congratulations to the Lusk adults who took part in the Belfast city marathon. We are looking to form an Adult group to meet and train for next October's Dublin City marathon. Beginners & experienced runners are welcome. Anyone interested should contact 086 8519306.
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With two rounds of the Dublin Track & Field leagues, the Lusk athletes are making their mark. This is a fine competition for those aged U10 to U16 and is great preparation for the Dublin Track and Field championships which will take place in May and June. For some, this is their first competition on the big stage. The next round of the leagues take place closer to home in Santry stadium on Friday 11th May at 7pm.
Well done to all who took part in the Cushinstown open-day on Sunday last. Caoilfhoinn Madigan, Tara Gleeson and Adam McNally all took Silver medals in the race-walks. Shane McNally took gold in the 1500m race. Conor Gleeson won bronze in the 200m and Adam McNally Silver in the high-jump. The other Lusk athletes who performed excellently were Katie Haplin, Killian Skelly, Kyle Nangle, Ciara and Sean Cunningham.
The last round of the Spring Series will take place on Sunday 29th in Newbridge House at 11am for U9-U17s. For all adult runners there is a graded-meeting in Santry on Wednesday 25th at 7pm. Good luck to all the adults running in next Sunday night's 10k run through Dublin City. Lusk Community games will be held on Sunday 6th at 2:30pm - Details to follow.
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· Please find attached T&F League Programmes and details, League 1 hurdles entry form, Team Competition details & order of events, and Championship details & Programmes. There is no pre entry for the leagues except for the hurdles to make it easier for the organisers and entry fee (€3 per athlete, not per event) should be paid on the day and an age group label will be issued to participating athletes. An official from each club should collect labels and pay the amount due on the day.
Entry forms for Championships will be issued a few weeks in advance and payment for the total number of individual events and relays should be by cheque/postal or money order to the treasurer.
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· Cars can be parked at the car park beside the track and in the school car park on the right just at the gates to the complex.
· Parking is not permitted to the front or the left hand side of Westpark Gym, this is reserved for Gym members only, so please do not turn left as you enter the front gate off the Greenhills Road
· If the permitted car parking areas are full you will unfortunately have to park in the church grounds of the Priory which is 100m beyond the Tallaght Club entrance on the right hand side of the Greenhills Road, but be advised it is €1 per hour and clamping is in operation. Alternatively you could park on the Airton Road, right off the Greenhills Road before the club house, if coming from the Walkinstown direction, or next left turn at the lights after the club house, if coming from the N81 (Blessington Road).
· Please be advised you can't park on the pathway or Greenhills Road outside of the clubhouse, as the Gardai will clamp.
Please see below a list of some Adult and Juvenile events that are coming up in the next couple of months
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This may be of interest to some of our adults.
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Athletics Ireland has become involved in an exciting project with Powerade which will allow athletes a chance to win a prize to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Stadium in a 100m race on Thursday the 3rd of May.
The trip includes flights, an overnight stay in London, a tour of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, a training session with Jess Ennis Coach, Tony Minichiello, coaching tips from Derval O'Rourke and you get to compete in the 100m at the London 2012 Olympic stadium.
To be in with a chance of winning this once-in-a-lifetime experience, entrants need to simply register and participate in one of four 'Powerade Ireland On Your Marks' regional 100m race events. Powerade is inviting participants to come and set their personal best over the 100 metres at one of these events. Electronic Timing will be used for all of the races. Registration is now open through: www.powerade.ie/onyourmarks
The participants don't need to be the fastest person in the World to win, they just need to be there and show their determination. At the end of each regional event every participant's race number will be placed in a draw to win one of FOUR PLACES on the Powerade London 2012 Olympic Stadium Experience.
The free Regional events, hosted in conjunction with Athletics Ireland, will take place in Connacht (Knocknarea Arena, I.T. Sligo) and Ulster (Antrim Forum) on the 14th April and Munster (Cork I.T.) and Leinster (Morton Stadium, Santry) on the 21st April.
Please note entrants must be 16 to enter.
*Terms and conditions apply, details on www.powerade.ie/onyourmarks
In association with the Great Ireland Run, there will be a special Question and Answer Session taking place, covering a wide range of endurance topics. It is a chance to come together to discuss and share ideas to improve our sport, details below;
Date: Saturday 14th April 2012
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin
Time: 4pm
Please reserve your place by emailing: endurance@athleticsireland.ie
We had tentatively looked at running an orienteering event on the 22nd of April, but there are a lot of events already happening in April, May and June.
So we have decided to put off the Orienteering to a quieter period in the year.
Instead there is a really good Open day of Track and Field events at Cushisntown AC on the 22nd of April.
Cushinstown is right beside Kilmoon cross on the old Ashbourne-Slane road - it is just opposite the TOP oil station on the Drogheda turn-off.
You can either take the M50 or go across country through Garristown in about 30minutes.
If you want to have a Sunday afternoon of fun, you won't be dissapointed - there is even stuff for the adults.
For any parents who attend Juvenile competitions, there is always a need for extra helpers.
This can be as simple as raking a sand-pitt for the long jump, holding the end of a measuring tape, or just recording names on a sheet.
Taking part will help you get a better understanding of the events and will bring you closer to the kids and the other officials.
Therefore if you can help out on the day, please do so.
If nothing else, it makes the day go quicker.