Lusk Athletic Club Notes 2012
Lusk Athletic Club notes 05-Feb-2012

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.

Lusk Athletic Club notes 29-Jan-2012

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.

Lusk Athletic Club notes 08-Jan-2012

A huge thank you to all those who turned out on the St. Stephen's day to support the Crumlin Children's hospital fun run. A total of €1,350 was raised and this will go to provide much needed support to the hospital.

Training resumes on the 17th January and our AGM is planned for the 25th.

A number of Indoor competition events and Road races are happening in the coming weeks for both Adult and Juveniles. Details will be circulated by text and email or on the website www.luskathleticclub.ie