Club News

Greystones Athletic Club
XC LEAGUEThe next XC League race is being held in Bray Emmett’s grounds, Old Connaught Ave, Bray on this comingSun 21st Nov. Races for U8/10/12/14. Cost €1 per athlete. Check-in at 12.30 for 1pm start. Hoping to see a big turnout for this. Medals for 1st six in each race and certs for all finishers. Don’t forget that you are earningpoints for Greystones in the overall league.


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For all those who are too old for the XC league, the next race in the Fit4Life series is also on next Sun 21st Nov at10.30am in Devil’s Glen, Ashford. Open to all, with Jun, Sen and Masters catagories. Prizes for 1st three in eachcategory. This is a 3ml trail run over an interesting and very scenic course. Light refreshments afterwards and still timeto make it to the XC to cheer on the younger athletes.

 

APPROPRIATE TRAINING GEAR
Athletes are reminded to bring a light waterproof jacket to training sessions on Tues and Wed as we are outdoors nomatter what the weather is like. Groups 1&2 should bring one on Fri as well as most will be doing a run outside, aswell as the indoor session. Many of our young athletes are wearing unsuitable footwear when coming to training. Please ensure that you haveproper runners, preferrably with fabric uppers and a good thick sole that will minimise the impact when striking theground.
Recently a number of athletes have become very careless about paying their weekly €2. This is very unfair to those who do pay all the time. As these fees are what pay for the hire of the track and the hall, entry fees and other costs, it isessential that everyone pays their weekly subs.


The adult road running programme continues on Tues & Fri evenings, with Tues sessions starting from the track inCharlsland and Fri sessions starting from Shoreline Hall. The Fit4Life sessions on the track on Mon/Wed/Fri alsocontinue at their usual times. Details from Theresa on 0868635797 or from our web-site or facebook page.


Those who ordered and paid for hoodies can collect them from Theresa at the hall this Fri evening. Otherwise they can be collected at the monthly shop which will be open in the room behind the reception area at the track, on the last Fri of every month. Shop open on Fri 26th Nov.from 6.30 –7.30pm. Orders will be taken if sizes are not in stock.
Attendances are being counted up and details of the trip and those eligible to go on it will be published shortly. Keep checking the web-site for details.


BRAY LAKERS FUNDRAISER
I’m sure most of you are familiar with the Bray Lakers Group who support people with learning disabilities, in ourarea. This group have acquired some land and are working really hard fundraising to try and build a centre. They areholding a Santa Run and a 5K race in Bray on Sat 4th Dec to help raise funds for this project. Our club has been askedto lend a hand with this event and we are putting out an appeal for help and for people to take part in the fun run orrace. It promises to be a great day for all the family, with music, facepainting, free mulled wine & soup and a host ofother attractions. So mark this one in your calendar and if you don’t want to run/walk and are free to lend a hand pleaselet Theresa know. Santa suits are provided!!!!!


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Forest Feast Launch with GAC 2015

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SUNDAY RUN

Selection of Relay Teams

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cross Country (XC) Championships

Wicklow Even Ages + Novice XC

Date: Sunday 1st Oct. @10am

Venue : Roundwood

 

Wicklow Uneven Ages + Inter XC

Date: Sunday 8th Oct. @10am

Venue: Avondale

 

Leinster Even Ages + Novice XC

Date: Sunday 22nd Oct.

Venue: TBC

 

Leinster Uneven Ages + Senior XC

Date: Sat. 11th Nov.

Venue:TBC

 

Wicklow Senior + B Champs

Sun. 10th Dec. @10am

Venue: Avondale

 

Wicklow Masters XC

Date: Sunday 7th Jan 2024

Venue; Shanganagh Park

 

Leinster Masters+Intermediate XC

Date; Sun. 21st Jan.

Venue: TBC

MINI LEAGUE

Friday Nov 10th Rathdrum

Grass

 

Fri Nov 24th Roundwood

Grass

 

Fri Jan 12th Bray

Astro

 

Sat March 23rd  Greystones

Track

 

Sat Apr 13th Arklow

2K Challenge