Juvenile training resumes this Monday 6th February at 7pm in Conna field for athletes born ’07, ’08 and ’09 only (younger juveniles). Athletes born ’06 and older will resume Thursday 9th February.
Author Archive: St Catherines AC
Pre-Season Track and Field event for U9 to U13 Juvenile Athletes
Pre-Season Track and Field event for U9 to U13 Juvenile Athletes, 11am Sunday 12th Feb at St. Joseph’s School Charleville.
The event will be attended by three athletics clubs and will consist of some combined training followed by informal competitions in Sprint, Middle Distance, Turbo Javelin, and Relays.
It is meant to be an informal and fun event giving athletes the chance to train together before the T&F season gets fully underway.
St Catherine’s AC Athletics Awards Night
St Catherine’s AC held its inaugural awards night in Conna Hall last Saturday 21st January. Events got underway just after 7pm with club chairman Mike Byrne taking to the floor.The first award on the night was for the most improved juvenile athlete both boy and girl. This award is in honour of the late Catherine Leahy Dingivan, a wonderful person and a valued member of our athletic club since its infancy. Stepping up to explain the significance of this award and announce the winners was club coach Steve Dunning. The club was delighted to welcome Catherine’s husband Denis to present these awards to two worthy winners , Natalie Nicholson and Kian O’Donoghue. The club was delighted to have Catherine’s daughter Hope, mum Josephine, brother Batt, sister in law Helen and niece Jennifer present to over see events on the night.
Recognising her achievements in both Track and Field and Cross Country, it was no surprise that Juvenile Athlete of the year for 2016 went to Meghan Carr. Filling in for club present Dan McCarthy to present Senior Male and Senior Female athlete of the year was club coach Frank Hayes.These awards went to John Beecher and Catherine Clancy for their personal achievements in 2016 and their ongoing support and encouragement for fellow members of the club.
A presentation was made to our girls u17 team ( Laura Hayes, Caoimhe Hayes , Sara Barry, Sarah Mulcahy and Natalie Nicholson) County A Champions and Munster Silver Medalists, this enthusiastic team continue to train in preparation for the upcoming schools cross country.
The final award of the night went to Frank Hayes in recognition of his contribution to athletics both at a club level and at a community level. Once the formalities were over everyone relaxed, chatted and tucked into some tasty refreshments. Thanks to everyone that helped to organise this event especially the Leahy and Dingivan family.
Coach Frank Hayes, who received a special award in recognition for his outstanding contribution to athletics in the club and community, at the inaugural St Catherine’s AC awards night in Conna Sports Complex & Community Centre. (Tom Doherty)
Natalie Nicholson, Cappoquin and Kian O’Donoghue, Conna receiving the Most Improved Juvenile award (girl) and Most Improved Juvenile award (boy) in honour of the late Catherine Leahy-Dingivan from her husband, Denis Dingivan, at the inaugural St Catherine’s AC awards night in Conna Sports Complex & Community Centre. Included is Steve Dunning, juvenile coach. (Tom Doherty)
Frank Hayes, coach, presents the Juvenile Athlete of the Year award to Meghan Carr, Conna, at the inaugural St Catherine’s AC awards night in Conna Sports Complex & Community Centre. (Tom Doherty)
Mike Byrne, chairperson – filling in for Dan McCarthy, club president – presents the Senior Male and Senior Female Athlete of the Year award to John Beecher, Conna and Catherine Clancy, Conna, at the inaugural St Catherine’s AC awards night in Conna Sports Complex & Community Centre. (Tom Doherty)
A special award for teamwork went to the County A champions and Munster silver medalists girls U-17 team of Laura Hayes, Conna; Sarah Mulcahy, Tallow; Natalie Nicholson, Cappoquin; Caoimhe Hayes, Ballynoe, and Sara Barry, Conna, at the inaugural St Catherine’s AC awards night in Conna Sports Complex & Community Centre. Included are coaches Steve Dunning and Frank Hayes. (Tom Doherty)
Mike Byrne, chairperson, presents coach Frank Hayes with a special award in recognition for his outstanding contribution to athletics in the club and community, at the inaugural St Catherine’s AC awards night in Conna Sports Complex & Community Centre. Included is Steve Dunning, juvenile coach. (Tom Doherty)
St Catherine’s AC Athletics Awards Night – 21st January 7pm
St Catherine’s AC Athletics Awards Night will take place next Saturday 21st January at 7pm in Conna Hall. All athletes both adult and juvenile are asked to attend if possible. Also, club members are asked to bring a small amount of food to cater for attendees. Looking forward to seeing you all for a great evening!
Little Athletics back on Monday 16th January
LITTLE ATHLETICS will return NEXT MONDAY 16th January in Conna Hall. Looking forward to seeing everyone for the new year.
3km tomorrow – 3rd January
Adult training returns tomorrow 3rd Jan with a 3k. Looking forward to seeing everyone for the first session of 2017!
Couch to 5km – Weds 4th Jan
The next couch to 5km programme starts next Wednesday 4th January at 7pm in Conna field. Spread the word and come along to help kick start those New Years resolutions!
Goal Mile on Christmas Day
The annual Goal Mile will take place on Christmas Day in Ballynoe GAA pitch from 10:30am-12:00pm. Come along and support a great cause!
Christmas Charity 3km in aid of SVP
St Catherines AC annual Christmas Charity 3km saw 48 runners brave the elements to take part in what was another successful event in aid of St Vincent De Paul. Many thanks to all involved for both organising and taking part this year. The event raised over €600 for SVP. Well done everyone!
Dan McCarthy (Honorary Club President) and Mike Byrne (Club Chairman) present a cheque to Ger O’Mahony (SVP)
St Catherines AC AGM – 16th Dec 8pm
Reminder: AGM tomorrow 16th December 8pm in Conna Community Hall. All registered athletes & parents of registered juveniles asked to attend.
