Silver for Helen White

Mags Greenan (Clonliffe) won a third World Masters title in a row in the Women’s 50-54 age group in Korbielow Poland. Helen White (Sportsworld) added the Women’s 45-49 silver to her European gold from Barcelona last May. Martin McDonald (North Laois) had a fantastic run in fourth place in the Men’s 50-54 age group. Deon McNeilly (Newcastle) had the fastest Irish time of 48:18 for the eight kilometres course with 960 metres of ascent.

There was joy and heartbreak in the team results: The Irish Men 35-39 team led home by Peter O’Farrell (Rathfarnham) won bronze medals behind Italy and Poland. The Men’s 40-44 team were fourth yet only an agonising three points off the gold medals. The Men’s 45-49 team were fourth, only one point off the silver medals. The Men 50-54 years team had the highest placing with silver medals behind the Czech Republic. This was the first occasion that Ireland has won team medals at these championships.

The race was run in rain and mist and the conditions suited runners with trail shoes as the forest tracks softened. The rain and low mist made a tough challenge for the organisers as they struggled to record results and distribute competitors baggage after the race. There was an amusing mix-up in the Men’s 50 results. Patrick Meffan (NZL) was posted in the results as bronze medallist but Martin McDonald from Ireland was called out at the prize-giving. Meffan went up and duly told them he was from New Zealand. In their zeal the organisers changed McDonald to New Zealand and announced them as gold medallists! The error was compounded when New Zealand mounted the podium even though they only had two runners in the race! The medals were retrieved only seconds before the kiwi national anthem was played!

Next year’s event is in Italy in mid-September on an unusually flat course.

W45

1. Izabella Zatorska (CZR) 55:05

2. Helen White 58:10

3. Anna Balosakova (SVK) 59:32

6. Anne Sandford 66:54

W50

1. Mags Greenan 61:05

2. Uschi Bergler (GER) 62:47

3. Oksana Zaisko (UKR) 64:41

M35

1. Marcel Matanin Konecny (SVK) 46:26

2. Fabrizio Triulzi (ITA) 47:22

3. Zdenko Koleda (SVK) 47:25

7. Peter O Farrell 49:09

9. Robert Malseed 51:04

10. Richie McCauley 52:54

1. Italy (2,4,12) 18

2. Poland (5,6,11) 22

3. Ireland (7,9,10) 26

M40

1. Tamas Gerlic (Hun) 47:58

2. Siegfried Krischer (GER) 48:08

3. Bjorn Geerdink (NLD) 48.27

11. Des Kennedy 52:37

12. Cormac Conroy 53:40

13. Leo Murray 54:57

1. Czech Republic (4,5,24) 33

2. Slovakia (7,10,17) 34

3. Germany (2,8,25) 35

4. Ireland (11,12,13) 36

M45

1. Paul Sichermann (GER) 45:17

2. Davide Milesi (ITA) 46:38

3. Armin Grob (SWI) 46:48

7. Deon McNeilly 48:18

11. Sean Foley 50:03

22. John Lenihan 52:01

1. England (4,5,19) 28

2. Czech Republic (10,12,17) 39

3. Poland (9,13,18) 40

4. Ireland (7,11,22) 40

M50

1. Ales Stransky (CZR) 48:37

2. Fabio Ciaponi (ITA) 49:22

3. Patrick Meffan (NZL) 49:43

4. Martin McDonald 49:57

13. Gerry Brady 54:34

23. Pat MacCavana 58:39

52. Seamus Greenan 71:11

1. Czech Republic (1,8,10) 19

2. Ireland (4,13,23) 40

3. Slovakia (12,15,19) 46

Preparations are nearly complete for the popular Kilmore 10k road race which takes place at 5pm on Saturday 11th September. The event is a one lap course starting in Kilmore village and taking in the village of Bridgetown. This year athletes running the fast course will be chip-timed and the first 200 entries will receive a tee-shirt. The event is is organized by Kilmore AC and all profits go back in to athletic. There is a prize fund of 2700 Euro and a full range of senior, junior, veteran and team prizes. Full details at http://kilmoreathletics.com/10k/

Liscarroll AC with the support of their local community are to stage the final event of the Ballyhoura Series of road races and walks on Friday 3rd September at 7:30p.m. With a good weather forecast and a large attendance at most of the last few events of the series, there is a good possibility that an enjoyable evening of quick ambulation along the roads of the North Cork countryside will be had by all. Previous road races held around Liscarroll were known for the hilly nature of the courses on which they were run, but this year it was decided to heed the call of runners who wanted something which they could challenge their speed on, so the route has been changed to a flat 10km course. This should also please the walkers who will be setting off at 7:00p.m. Due to the earlier start time, participants should make every effort to get to the community centre near the GAA grounds as early as possible. Entry will be available from 6:00pm onwards with a charge of 10 Euro for runners and 5 Euro for walkers. A pre-registration facility is also available on www.ballyhouracountry.com/events for people who want to queue separately and get their number faster.
The route has a 2km out and back section before it comes to a 6km triangular loop section. There is a slight incline on the outward section of the loop and thus a slight decline back in towards the finish, therefore participants should pace themselves for a controlled start on their outward journey and then make a strong finish! The course will be marked in kilometres which goes against the trend of marking all road races in miles. This is to cater for those runners who pace themselves in kilometres which are shorter and can give a better idea to runners of what time they are going to run for 10km, e.g. 3min per km is 30min for 10k, 3:30 per km is 35min for 10km, etc. Also since kilometres are shorter than miles then it’ll seem like you’re going faster if you’re used to miles!
The Ballyhoura series organisers are very happy to see the level of participation in all the races so far and have had great satisfaction in rewarding those who have participated in 5 races of the series with the series t-shirt. One of the main aims of the series has been achieved and other aims such as promoting local athletics/running clubs were also somewhat achieved with new recruits in some of the clubs which increases long term participation. Given that this is the first year of the series in its new format, it can be seen to be a series that has the potential to grow in popularity over the next few years, with other facets being added to each of the various events in the communities throughout Ballyhoura.
For those seeking further information please contact Michael Herlihy on 086 3168954 or on mherlihy@ballyhoura.org

Some of the participants in the Kilteely race of the Ballyhoura Series, some of whom who have completed 5 of the races to win the series t-shirt

As approved by Congress for all categories

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The Woodie’s DIY Half Marathon Challenge will be hosted by St. Abban’s Athletics Club in County Laois on Sunday 5th of September commencing at 1pm. Entry is open to all level of athlete whether you are a club runner or a recreational runner.

There is also a team competition incorporated into the event in all categories including masters. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.athleticsireland.ie. Entry for the event is €15 or €25 on the day.

The course consists of 2 laps finishing at the St. Abban’s AC clubhouse. The race will be held on the same course as the annual St. Abban’s Tolerton 10k which many athletes may be familiar with.

For full details of the event including course map, directions and accommodation information please visit the club website at:

http://stabbans.itcarlow.ie/index.html

Use the ‘Nat Half Marathon’ icon on the left hand menu to view all information.

Results

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Jonathan Holmes (Kilkenny City Harriers) set a new PB at the Van Damme meet in Brussels on Friday night when he finished fourth in one of the 100m races in a time of 10.60.

Rieti Italy
Wind:+0.6
1 SPEARMON, Wallace USA MR 19.85 0.145
2 TAYLOR, Angelo USA PB 20.23 0.148
3 SCHNEEBERGER, Marc SUI PB 20.42 0.173
4 HESSION, Paul IRL 20.72 0.159

Van Damme Brussels
100m Wind:+0.4
4 HOLMES, Jonathan IRL 10.60 0.197

100m Hurdles Wind:0.0
7 O’ROURKE, Derval IRL 12.96 0.180

Antwerp

400m
1 9648 Wineberg Mary USA 52.93
2 9605 Carey Michelle IRL 54.26

200 Meter (B/A Reeks) Sen Dames
Heat 2 Wind: 3.3 m/s
1 9605 Carey Michelle IRL 24.41
2 9661 Skinner Sophie GBR 24.81

Track Meeting Breda NED
100 meter Vrouwen, Heat:2 of 3, W=-2.2 ; Official result

1 3 208 Meij Femke van der Suomi Vse 12.51
2 4 218 Murphy Mairead Ierland Vse 12.69

100m Horden Vrouwen, W=-0.7
1 3 208 Meij Femke van der Suomi Vse 14.19
2 5 218 Murphy Mairead Ierland Vse 14.24

100 meter Mannen Series, Heat:2 of 3, W=-2.8

1 3 206 Mckenzie Ramone Jamaica Mse 10.71
2 4 129 Colvert Steven Ierland Mse 10.88
3 5 126 Charlemagne Christopher Phanos Mse 11.25

100 meter Mannen Finale, W=-0.1
1 4 236 Rose Remaldo Jamaica Mse 10.36
2 2 206 Mckenzie Ramone Jamaica Mse 10.39
3 3 290 Ashmeade Nickel Sen 10.52
4 1 129 Colvert Steven Ierland Mse 10.71

100 meter Mannen Series, Heat:1 of 3, W=-1.7
1 3 290 Ashmeade Nickel Sen 10.60
2 4 271 Wester Rik Phanos Mse 10.83
3 2 178 Kavanagh Dani‘l Ierland Mse 11.08

400 meter Vrouwen
1 3 282 Woods Sherise Verenigde Staten Vse 53.72
2 4 159 Heffernan Marian Ierland Vse 54.62

pictured is president Liam Hennessey who was at Dublin airport Friday night to welcome back Ireland's two youth Olympians at Singapore Kate Veale ( West Waterford AC ) and Mark English (Letterkenny AC ).Kate finished 4th in the 5.000 race walk and Mark reached the finals of the 1.000 meters finishing 8th, This was the inaugural youth Olympics and it was an occasion never to be forgotten by both athlete's and team manager Bernie Alcorn. The youth Olympics in Singapore was the start of what should be a goal for many young Irish athletes in the future. Mark and Kate are the first of many realizing their dream of participating in an Olympics. Role on Nanjing China 2014.

Learning how to lift weights for young field event athletes. Male and female.

Coaches welcome. Cost €10.

Venue: Belvedere Playing Grounds, Old Distillary Road. Near Croke Park.

Time: 9am to 12.30. Saturday 4th September

This clinic is being run by two leading throws coaches, Philip Conway and George Eryes.

For registration, please contact Ailish O’ Brien on 085/7268849 or by email: ailish.obrien@itcarlow.ie

Sunday October 3rd

Limerick Women’s Mini Marathon

Date Sunday 3rd. October 2010 at 2pm.

Venue University of Limerick

Entry details available from our New Mini Marathon Website www.limerickminimarathon.com

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Results

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Post: Accounts Assistant

This is a temporary position commencing Monday September 13th and running until the end of Jan 2011. The position may suit an athlete looking for part-time work.
Hours : Part time 16 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday , 4 hours per day flexible to suit successful applicant).

Location : The offices of Athletics Ireland at Unit 19 Northwood Court, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9

Rate : € 12.50 per hour

Reporting to : Finance Manager

Responsible for : All clerical and administrative activities within Finance Dept

Duties

1) Accounts Payable - Payment Processing to include -raising of cheques, photocopying and filing of paperwork, posting payments to suppliers
2) Accounts Receivable – raising of sales invoices, credit control
3) Cash Management – Preparing lodgements and assisting in Bank Reconciliation
4) Data Input – coding of invoices and data input onto Sage line 50 and Excel spreadsheets
5) Monthly Finance Reports- assisting in preparation of accounts for Finance Committee and Board reports
6) Filing, photocopying, faxing of documents as required.

Required Competencies
Potential candidates should be familiar with Microsoft office software and demonstrate the ability to understand basic accounting processes. Previous office experience is desirable.

If interested, please send a brief CV and letter of application to Athletics Ireland Finance Manager John Holian at finance@athleticsireland.ie by Friday Sept 3.

Applications for financial assistance for the hosting of International Athletic Events in 2011 by AAI clubs are now being requested.

Please note there is an earlier closing date of Friday October 1 for submission of applications.

Please complete the attached application form giving details of the event and a breakdown of expected income and expenditures. A copy of the application form has also been sent by post to all club secretaries.

Completed application forms should be sent
By Post to :
Mr. John Holian
Finance Manager
Athletics Ireland
Unit 19 Northwood Court
Northwood Business Campus
Santry
Dublin 9

Or
By email to :
finance@athleticsireland.ie
If you require any assistance in completing your application please do not hesitate to telephone John at 01 8869935

Closing date for applications is Friday October 1 2010.

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Its that time of year again when thoughts turn to cross country a new season indeed a new challenge . Finn Valley have hosted a most successful competition late September for some 11 years now which has drawn an excellent response from Donegal in the case of the primary school event and indeed from Fermanagh ,Tyrone and indeed Donegal in the case of the secondary school competition . It provides the sports teacher ,P E teacher with a project immediately on return from the Summer break and provides a healthy challenge for those that simply wish to come and try it

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Castleisland Co. Kerry on Saturday 18th September

Athletics Leader

Aim
The Athletic Leader course focuses on introducing the fundamentals of athletic movement to children. The aim of the Athletic Leader course is to provide teachers and parents with the skills and tools to manage and lead an Athletics Program in their school or club for children in the 5-10 year old age bracket. The course is focused on the delivery of practical information and lessons. The content focuses on organising athletics games and activities for young children.

Content
The content for this course includes
Group teaching/coaching skills and identify ways to make the teaching/coaching sessions fun
The use of Hurdles and obstacles, tumbling, running, jumping throwing and running
Games to provide fun in developing fitness
Developing an awareness of the growing child and the implications on fitness activities
Games to develop speed and reaction, using acceleration and change of direction
The ethics of teaching/coaching including topics such as winning vs. involvement and Recognising the importance of individual improvement
Practical sessions on running and agility, jumping and throwing.
Planning a session and a program.

Duration
This course will run over one day
Saturday 18th September 9am-5pm (Registration 9am sharp)

Venue
An Riocht Track, Castleisland

Entry Requirements
Athletics Leader is open to all volunteers/club coaches/parents/teachers aged 16+

Assessment/ Qualification
There is no examination.

Cost
60 euro– Included in the price for this course is the new Athletics Leader manual which contains hundreds of child friendly agility, balance and co-ordination activities.

For further information on this course please contact RDO Steven Macklin, tel: 0876335565 email: stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie.

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Athletics Ireland invites applications for the hosting of cross country fixtures during the 2010/2011 season

Application to host the following 2010 - 2011 Cross Country Championships;

Novice & Juvenile Cross Country Championships of Ireland 2010

Inter County Senior, Junior & Juvenile Cross Country Championships 2010

Intermediate, Masters & Juvenile ‘B’ Cross Country Championships 2011

Inter Clubs Cross Country Championships 2011

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A hammer clinic will take place for both athletes and coaches in Santry on Sunday 29th August starting at 10am.

All levels welcome. The focus will be on learning the technique and key drills for hammer training as well as planning for winter training.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Ailish O’ Brien on 085/7268849.

Cost for this clinic is €5.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR COACH EDUCATION COURSES:

Please note that all applicants for Athletics Ireland Coach Education courses at Level 1 and Level 2 MUST send their Certificate Number from the 4 hour basic awareness workshop on ‘Child Welfare & Protection in Sport’ that they have attended in order to be Certified at Level 1 or Level 2.

This will become mandatory at all Coach Education levels in near future, so anyone planning to attend any Coach Education courses is advised that they should contact their nearest Local Sports Partnership to enrol for the 4 hour basic awareness workshop. Full contact details for all Local Sports Partnerships are on the Irish Sports Council website.

Paul Robinson (St. Coca’s AC), ninth in the 1,500m at the World junior championships in Canada, was back in action over the weekend in Finland. Competing in the mile on Saturday he finished fifth in a time of 4:00.93 which is a new Irish junior record, bettering the time of 4:01.83 by Colin Costello in 2005.

At the England Athletics U15 & U17 championships in Bedford there was a fine U15 hammer double by Irish athletes, with Alice Akers (Marian AC) winning the girls competition with a throw of 47.68m and Fellan McGuigan (Finn Valley AC) winning the boys event with a throw of 60.05m.

Patrick Monaghan (Lagan Valley AC) won the U17 800m in 1:57.32, while Katie Kirk (Lagan Valley AC) won the U17 300m in 38.97 from Grainne Moynihan (West Muskerry AC) in 39.98.

Joensuun FIN
1 Mile
1. Josephat Menjo KEN 3.53,62
2. Adrian Blincoe NZL 3.59,27
3. Tiidrek Nurme EST 4.00,22
4. Niclas Sandells IKFalken 4.00,38
5. Paul Robinson IRL 4.00,93
6. Vyacheslav Shabunin RUS 4.01,62

England Athletics U15/U17 Championships Bedford
U15 Hammer
1 Alice AKERS Marian AC 47.68

U15 Hammer
1 MCGUIGAN Finn Valley AC 60.05

U17 800m
1 Patrick MONAGHAN Lagan Valley AC 1:57.32
2 Andrew PROVOST Aldershot Farnham & Dist AC 1:57.44

U17 300m
1 Katie KIRK Lagan Valley AC 38.97
2 Grainne MOYNIHAN Ireland 39.65
3 Jodie HARRISON Wolverhampton & Bilston AC 39.98

England Athletics Full Results;
http://www.athletics-uk.net/england/results/bedfordu17/

Mark English (Letterkenny AC ) finished 8th in this morning’s 1.000 meters final at the youth Olympics in Singapore. Held in very warm conditions of 35 degrees, the fast early pace was set by Sudanese athlete Abdelrahman who went through 400 meters in 53.70, with Geleto of Ethiopia going through 800m in 1.53.15. English moved to the front of the bunch at the 300 meters mark but when Geleto kicked for home at 200 he split the field apart, with the Letterkenny man unable to maintain contact. In the resulting bunch sprint to the line he finished eight in a time of 2.24.95, just outside his best of 2:24.53. Geleto took gold in an impressive 2.19.94 with silver going to the fast finishing Driouch of Qatar 2.21.25 and Briton Charlie Grice got up for bronze in 2.21.85.

While disappointed at not making the medals this has been a fantastic season for English and he can look forward to the future with confidence. Athletics Ireland compliments both Mark and Kate Veale on their outstanding achievements this season.

1 305 GELETO Mohammed ETH 14 JAN 1994 2 2:19.54 PB
2 575 DRIOUCH Hamza QAT 16 NOV 1994 1 2:21.25
3 335 GRICE Chartie GBR 7 NOV 1993 6 2:21.85 PB
4 287 JORJO Chuchu ERI 5 APR 1993 5 2:22.00
5 180 CUNHA Joseilton BRA 1 MAR 1993 10 2:24.14 PB
6 285 MANSOUR Ahmed EGY 2 MAR 1993 9 2:24.22
7 626 RUDOLF Zan SLO 9 MAY 1993 3 2:24.24 PB
8 400 ENGLISH Mark IRL 18 MAR 1993 7 2:24.95
9 637 ABDELRAHMAN Elnazer SUO 1 JAN 1994 11 2:29.79
10 152 MASCOLL Anthonio BAR 17 JAN 1993 8 2:37.14
490 LABALI Abdelhadi MAR 26 APR 1993 4 DQ R 163.3b
Intermediate times 400m 53.70 537 ABDELRAHMAN Elnazer (SUO)
8OOm 1:53.15 305 GELETO Mohammed (ETH)

Kate Veale (West Waterford AC) put in the performance of her career to date when competing in the finals of the 5.000 meters walk at the Singapore youth Olympic games tonight at the Bishan Stadium in Singapore.

Recently announced winner of the Crown Plaza athlete of the month for June the 16 year old clipped a whopping 15.3 seconds off her national junior record but was just outside the medals in 4th place in a very exciting finish.

With 400 to go Kate was battling for bronze with the leader at that stage Ukraine’s Galchenko who looked likely to take gold and Russian Leontyeva silver. However, the fast finishing Italian Clemente and Mao of China both raced past the leaders with the Italian clinching first from the Chinese girl with Leontyeva just holding on for bronze by a second from Veale who was unlucky not to claim third position.

Team manager Bernie Alcorn expressed her absolute delight with Kate’s performance in such humid conditions and said that Kate gave it 110% out there tonight.

Veale has been one of the revelations of the year and has improved with every race, smashing records at all levels. Her fourth place finish at the European youth Olympics trials in Moscow in May, together with today’s superb effort marks her as an athlete for the big occasion. Athletics Ireland President Liam Hennessy said he was thrilled with Kate’s performance and offered the congratulations of all in athletics to the Dungarvan athlete. It was, he said, a huge boost to race walking in Ireland.

Mark English (Letterkenny AC ) will participate in the final of the boys 1.000 meters tomorrow Sunday at 10.20 local time 3.20am Irish time. The race can be viewed at youtholympicgames.org

1 405 CLEMENTE Anna ITA 6JAN 1994 4 22:27.38 PB
2 227 MAO Yanxue CHN 15 FEB 1994 9 22:29.42 PS
3 602 LEONTYEVA Nadezda RUS 12 MAR 1994 2 22:35.05
4 401 VEALE Kate lRl. 5 JAN 1994 12 22:36.97
5 400 CABALLERO Yanelli MEX 29 MAY 1993 7 22:42.15 PB
6 704 GALCHENKO Alima UKR 18 SEP 1994 22:47.89
7 552 GARCIA Kimberly PER 19 0CT 1993 6 23:17.04 PS
8 648 STRMENOVA Katarina SVK 25 JAN 1993 11 23:24.65
9 278 BUSTOS Ana ECU 7DEC 1994 10 23:43.81 PS
10 375 THEODOROPOULOU Aikaterini GRE 1 DEC 1993 14 23:44.38
11 48G KACANOVA Diana LTU 7 JAN 1993 13 24:36.76
12 168 DUKHOUNIK Volha BLR 23 SEP 1994 8 25:09.48
13 396 KAUR Khushbir IND 9 JUL 1993 5 25:30.27
14 663 VONGSUWAKUNTA Jantrapom THA 19 JUL 1993 3 29:06.19
105 BENAMSILl Zouina AlG 27 DEC 1994 15 DNF
Intermediate Times 1000m 4:23.83 704 GAlCHENKO Mina (UKR)
2000111 8:50.74 704 GAlCHENKO Mm (UKR)
3000m 13:22.84 704 GAlCHENKO Mina (UKR)
4000m 17:52.97 704 GALCHENKO Mina (UKR)