Welcome to Lusk Athletic Club
After only reforming in the Spring 2009, the atheltic's have had a very successful summer. Throughout the summer, track and field events in Santry and Irishtown stadiums kept our athletes very busy. There were some great preformances by many of the Juveniles. Many discovered new sports that they had never tried before such as Shot putt, Discus, Javelin, High-Jump, as well as the normal running events. Training usually takes a short break in August but we will be back in full swing on September behind Lusk National School.
Training Times
Tuesday behind Lusk National School
Children 6-9yrs
Little Athletic's (7.00pm to 8.00pm)
Older Children & Adults (7.00pm to 8.00pm)
Thursday 7.30-8.30pm behind Lusk National School
Older Children & Adults Only
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. e.g. For registration in 2011, a child must be born in 2005 or before.
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
click on the photo for more details
Latest News 19-Jan
Lusk Athletic Club AGM
Just a reminder that the club AGM is on this Wednesday 25th, at 9pm in Lusk National school - please spread the word.
We have prepared a Mentors welcome pack that details what you need to know about being a mentor.
We will have some of these at training tomorrow night.
Alternatively I can email you a pdf version of the pack, if you wish - just let me know.
The more mentors we have, the better support we can give to the kids.
Regards,
Seamus.
Club News 18-Jan
For athletes of 12 years and older there are workshops in Santry this Saturday on Shot Putt or Hurdles. The workshops will be from 11:30 to 1pm and cost just €2. This is a great was to learn a new sport or improve the skills you already have.
A number of adults are planning to take part in the Raheny 5-mile race on the 29th of this month. It is not too late to register. On the day, there is also a short race for Juveniles.
As we are now officially back in training in 2012 there are a couple of items of note;
1) Membership forms are available on the web or through the mentors. Good practice means that we must insist on membership of the club for all those taking part in training or competition activities.
2) Our club agm is planned for the 25th of this month. This is your chance to have a say in the future direction of the club. Further details to follows.
3) A code of ethics course is planned for the 13th of February. These course ensures that mentors and children are protected. All mentors, or prospective mentors should attend.
4) New Mentors are needed at all levels within the club. To allow us provide the safe and continuous training to the athletes we must have a sufficient number of mentors. Having more mentors will allow us create rosters so that the training can be shared among many and that no one person is under pressure. The club will organise all the training and support needed - all we need from you is the committment of 1 or more hours on any given week. Please contact myself at this email address, or on 086 8519306, or any of the other mentors to find out how you can become more involved.
5) Our Little Athletics section remains a very popular element of the club. Due to the size of the school hall we continue to have to curtail membership of this group. In this regard we are reviewing the ages of the children within the Little Athletics section. Those who are born in 2004 or earlier, may now be capable of training outdoors with the older kids. This will free up spaces for those who have been waiting to join the Little Athletics.
6) Training on Thursday nights is on from 7:30 to 8:30pm and is focused on adults and older kids. We also regularly run on Sunday mornings in Ardgillan park at 11:45am. If you wish to receive texts about some of these sessions, then please revert to 086 8519306. If on the other hand you are receiving unwanted text or email, please let me know and I will remove you from group communications.
Yours in sport,
Seamus.
Code of Ethics Course
Just a reminder that Athletics Ireland will be holding a Code of Ethics course for Lusk A.C. on 13th Feb, 7pm – 10pm. All those interested in attending, should contact Colm McNally or Seamus Flynn. Gerry Duffy Seminar
The great Gerry Duffy (world Deca champ & 32 marathons in 32 days) talk is taking place in two weeks time in the Hole in the Wall Pub Phoenix park on Tuesday the 24th of Jan at 7:30pm.
He will be discussing nutrition, training plans, do's and don'ts, and motivation techniques etc. Great show line up and only a few place remaining so hurry and book your seat today by emailing seanlondon2012@gmail.com or texting 086 0572635 or call to Martin in the Hole in the Wall Pub to purchase a ticket. Places are limited
Tickets €20 and all proceed go to Temple Street Children's Hospital.
Great Ireland Run 2012
The countdown to the tenth staging of the Great Ireland Run is well underway - join us in Phoenix Park on Sunday 15 April 2012 at 13:00.
Click here for website
Membership Form 2012
The website has been updated with the 2012 membership form. To access this form please click the red button on the left.
3000m race at Ras Na hEireann.
Please find the race programme for this years Ras na hEireann at the Battle of the Boyne site, just outside Drogheda.
Please also note that there is a mixed 3000m race for adults at 2:30pm
Click here to see the programme