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.
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 07-Feb
Upcoming Courses
A number of courses are available in the coming weeks.
On 13/2/12 we will be holding a Code of Ethics course for all mentors working with Juveniles.
Please revert to Colm McNally or myself to book a place on this.
Also,
A Little Athletics mentors course is planned for Saturday 3rd March in Raheny.
This course will give you the confidence to plan and provide training to the 6-8 year olds within the club.
An Assistant Coaches course is planned for 24th March in Donore Harriers club house, Dublin.
This course provides an excellent basic course for anyone working with Juveniles from 9 to 19.
A Level-1 training course is planned for the 24th & 25th February and 9th & 10th March.
This course is held over 4 sessions and provides an internationally recognised qualification in coaching.
It will provide you with the skills needed to train athletes in all the events, that make up athletics.
For anyone wishing to take part in these courses, online registration will be available in the coming days.
If you have any queries on any of these courses, please contact me at 086 8519306 or this email.
Although some people have already indicated that they would wish to uptake some of these courses, it would be good to know the level of interest in these among clubs members.
So, please let me know and I will try to accomadate as best I can.
The policy of the club is to cover 2/3rds of the cost of these courses.
Typically the Level-1 course cost is €60 with €40 being paid by the club.
Assistant coach and Little Athletics course are typically €40 and again 2/3rds covered by the club.
With good coaching you will feel more confident about the programmes you deliver.
It will give you the ability to develop your children's skills and your own knowledge base of sport/health issues.
Regards,
Seamus.
Indoor 60 m Sprints & 60 m Hurdles 4th March changed from Santry to Tallaght AC Track
Please note there has been a change to the indoor championship programme,
60m & 60m Hurdles were to take place in Santry on 4th March 2012 , but
the location is now Tallaght AC on the same date 4th March 2012.
Some athletes have already paid for the sprints if the change of location does not
suit please let Anne know.
Summary attched of all events for the different ages, please note Tuesday 7th February is the last day entries can be accepted, the fee is €3 per
event.
Dublin indoor Championship Day 6 4th March
Dublin indoor Championships Jan 2012
Ras Na hEireann Entry
Anyone interested in taking part in the Ras Na hEireann in Drogheda next Sunday Feb 12th should register online before next Friday.
The event takes place in the Battle of the Boyne site at Oldbridge just outside Drogheda. 20 minute drive from Lusk.
It is free to enter online. Admission at the gate on the day (€5 Adult, €2 per child) includes race entry. However, if you decide to run on the day it will cost you €1 more. If there is a chance you may go then register. There is no penalty for not taking part.
Races begin at 11:45am with the special olympics race, U9, U11, U13, U15, Junior-Senior-Masters for Ladies and Gents 6k, and 3k fun race for men and Women.
Full details and free online race entry is at www.rasnaheireann.com . Contact Colm on 0877692677 if you want further information.
Lusk Athletic Club Notes 05-Feb-12
The Ras na hEireann takes place on Sunday 12th at the Battle of the Boyne site. Events for all, start at 11:30 with a 500m race for U9s. Races for Juveniles up to U19s are also planned. A 3k fun run for adults takes place at 14:30pm. Register on line www.rasnaheireann.com
A code of ethics course is planned for Monday 13th. Please contact Colm 087 7692677 or Seamus 086 8519306 to book a place.
Click here for Lusk Notes
Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk 2012
This event is a 16 or 8 mile walk around Dublin bay organised by Aware, you choose to start at Howth or Dun Laoghaire harbour and walk to the opposite
Online registration is now open. In 2011 we had the greatest number of participants in the six year history of this event. We hope to keep this momentum going by having 1500 walkers, strolling around Dublin Bay for year number seven.
This year will be bigger, brighter and a more fun than usual! We have included a family registration fee of €25.00 per family and individual registration is €15.00
Click here for more information
Lusk Athletic Club Notes 29-Jan-12
Well done to all those who took part in the Raheny 5-mile road race last Sunday. Also well done to Tara Gleeson and Brian Flynn who travelled to Nenagh last weekend to take part in the Juvenile Indoor combined events. This competition tests the athletes over 5 events; 60m Hurdles, Long-Jump, Shot putt, High-Jump and 800m. Both performed well in a large and talented field of athletes, from all over Ireland.
The Dublin Indoor Championships take place in February and March. These competitions are for members who are aged between U9 to U19 and cover events like, sprints, hurldes, shot putt, long-jump, high-jump, middle distance and walks. All competing athletes must be registered with the club and for the specific event(s) that they wish to take part in. The entry fee for each event is €4. Please register with Anne before the 3rd of February.
The AAI Regional Regional Development Squad day for ages U13 (Born 1999) to U15 (Born 1997) in 2011, takes place on Saturday 4th March in Santry from 10am to 12midday. €5 per athlete.
Thanks to all who attended the recent AGM of the club. As the numbers of children attending continue to grow, we need to bring on more mentors. So please contact any of the existing mentors to see how you can help. Training continues on Tuesdays at 7pm, Thursdays 7:30pm at Lusk National school and Sundays in Ardgillan at 11:45am.
Please find attached revised Timetable for Day 3 (start 2 hrs later than originally scheduled) and Revised date for Day 6, now 3rd of March (originally scheduled for 26th February).
Athletes can, if they wish, enter all events in their age category.
Please submit entries by the 3rd of March to Anne Gleeson.
Santry
Indoor JUVENILE Championships Day 3
Santry
Indoor JUVENILE Championships Day 6