Monday night Juvenile training

Monday night Juvenile training recommenced on Monday 18^th September.  Due to the success of last years training setup and the continued growth in numbers, training will remain over two sessions on Monday evenings.  Details of these are below.

Training Times

Aged 5 – U11 – 6-7pm

U12 Upwards – 7-8pm

Now more than ever, we need support from parents to help keep the training evolving and growing.  If you can help out in any way, big or small please email us or send a text to 0876150926.

2016 Cara Bundoran 10 Week Programme

Starting from Tuesday 5th January 2016, Sligo AC are launching a 10 week training programme for Senior & Master Members, providing a tailored training scheduled in preparation for the Cara Bundoran 10K & 10 Mile race which is due to take place 14 March 2016.

The training schedule will include two group training sessions per week. This will consist of two specific pace work training sessions, taking place on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. This will commence at 6pm, with the workout piece starting at 6.15 on the pitch at the track of the IT on Tuesdays and the same time on Thursdays with the meeting point being the car park at Regional Park across from the sports complex.

Those that sign up will be added to an exclusive mailing list and will receive their training plans on a weekly basis. In addition to this, it will provide a forum to ask questions about training address concerns and help keep overall motivation going.

There will be a dry run of the 10K and 10 mile course in advance for the race for those that wish to avail of it. In addition to this, we are hoping to have a reduced race entry fee for those participating in the training programme.

The training programme will run from Tuesday 5th January 2016 and will run until race day on Saturday 12th March, the provides 10 weeks training.

Following the success and uptake of this programme our aim is to continue to grow and build more tailored training programmes based on members goals for 2016.

If you know of anyone who is currently not a member but would like to avail of this training, please forward on the information. The training is open to club members, therefore they would need to join the club for the new calendar year.

Key Benefits: 

• Specialist training programme 
• Group Training Sessions 
• Forum to raise questions 
• Reduced Race Entry Fee 
• Dry Run of Course 

If anyone has any queries or requires clarification regarding the proposed training programme or any training related questions please do not hesitate to contact the club or captains.

Sligo Coast to Coast

This is the original Coast to Coast 10mile run supported by Sligo AC. You'll still see the Wild Atlantic Way at a non inflated price with all proceeds going to the Carers Association.

There will be prizes for 1st,2nd and 3rd for men and women.

Category prizes for 1st three Over 40, 50 and 60 Male and Female. Prizes for first three walkers plus many spot prizes. A great event that's going from strength to strength and ideal prep for anyone running in the Dublin Marathon.

Click here to find out more and to enter.

STREETS OF SLIGO 5k

http://registration.precisiontiming.co.uk/events/preview?id=278

Now in it's 6th year,the Streets Of Sligo welcomes runners,joggers and walkers and comes at the end of a week celebrating WB Yeats' 150th birthday. The race is chip timed and registration can be completed at the link above. The entry fee is €15 and the first 350 entries will receive a free t-shirt. Our chosen charity is the Sligo Cancer Care Support Centre and a portion of the overall entry fee will be donated to this worthy local charity. 

GloHealth Intermediate,Masters & Juvenile B Crosscountry Championships

The Master, Intermediate and Juvenile B Cross Country Championships took place in Tuam on Sunday the 8th of February. Almost 1,000 athletes were treated to a real cross country test over the misty, rolling hills of the Palace Grounds. Course conditions were favourable with moderate temperatures and a minimum of mud to contend with.

Sligo AC Masters team finished 6th and were lead home by Richard Gorman who finished 11th overall. There were good runs also from Seamus Somers, Damien Kennedy, Michael O Connell, David Kearins, Conal Sexton, Rory Connor, Bill Carty and Enda Whelan.

The evergreen Lucy Brennan won overall silver in the Masters Women O55 with Marie Johnston, CindyMcCarthy, Aishling Cawley and Deirdre Deering competing well. Rianne McHugh was the sole representative in the Inter Women while Raymond Byrne and Fintan Whelan competed in the Inter Men’s race.

Sligo AC Juveniles produced a marvellous display of cross country running with gold for the U15 team consisting of Ailbhe Morgan, Aoife Morris, Eimear Joyce, Tara Carty, Nadine Deering and Leah Jermyn. The Girls U17 team of Laura Joyce, Caoimhe Brennan, Riona Connor, Orlaith Delahunt, Kate Carty and Ashling Jones also achieved gold.

Well done to Ailbhe Morgan who won individual gold with Aoife Morris achieving silver in the U15 event.

There were silver team medals for the Boys U15 team of Leo Doherty, Conor Melvin, Jack Cawley and Jack Connor and the Boys U13 team of Michael Morgan, Eoin Carty, Sam Mac Dermott and Liam Mc Carthy.

The Boys U11 of Paul O Brien, Alfie Mc Dermott, Ross Doherty, Joe Campbell, Finn Mitchell and Hughie Doherty were just outside the medals in 4th.

The Girls U11 team of Ava Griffin, Una Griffin, Caoimhe Connor and Allanah Conlon were equally unlucky in 4th place also.

The Girls U13 Maedbh Mooney, Sarah Melvin, Keri Mitchell, Sarah Gillen, Tara Cawley, Jane Cawley and Amy Deering ran very well to finish 5th overall.

A special mention and well done to the Juvenile coaches namely Karl Boyce, Rory Connor, Alan Kearins and Terry Hayes.

Drumshanbo 10k

A well organised run in Lovely Leitrim:

Upcoming National & Local Events

Above is a list of National and local events. Please make yourself familiar with the closing dates for National events as entries cannot be made after this date.

North Connacht Schools Cross Country

Well done to the 798 athletes who competed on Wednesday 28 January in the Schools North Connacht Cross Country Finals in Sligo Racecourse. Conditions were difficult to say the least but the bitterly cold North wind, hail and snow failed to deter the spirited young athletes. 

 

An exciting Minor Girls Race was won by Saoirse O Brien from Westport  with Karrie Chambers  and Lucy Mc Nair from Sligo Grammar ,Eva Delahunt from Ursuline Sligo and Mercy College’s Caoimhe O Sullivan all running well in qualifying for the Finals.

A superb performance from Ballysadare’s Aoife Morris  saw her eat up the ground to win the Junior Girls Race with Ursuline College leading the team event.  In the Junior Boys race, Fiachra Staunton from Sligo Grammar qualified with Summerhill College second in the team standings.  

In the Inter Girls team event, Sligo Grammar qualified in 6 th position with Mercy College’s Hana Gross qualifying also in her first ever cross country race. In the Inter Boys race Summerhill were  4th with Daniel Doherty from Sligo Grammar also running well. 

In the Senior Girls, Ursuline Sligo led the way just ahead of Sligo Grammar A with Sligo Grammar B team also qualifying along with Ellen O Grady from Ballysadare.  In the Senior Boys Race  Sligo Grammar were the team winners with Owen Anderson from Summerhill also qualifying.

A big well done to Tommy Craddock and his helpers who did a superb job organising the day’s events.

All those listed above qualify for Connacht Finals to be held on TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY at Sligo Racecourse.

A Running Seminar Not To Be Missed

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a running seminar with our very own club member Emmett Dunleavy. This will take place on Tuesday 10th February at 7.30pm in the Knocknarea Arena. This event is for all existing club members and those wishing to join the club. 

For those who may not know Emmett, he has represented our club for 20 years picking up many national medals for both individual and team events. He has represented Ireland at both Junior and Senior level and holds some very impressive PB’s, including 1500m - 3:47 / 3k - 8:16 / 5k - 14:35

This is an evening not to be missed!

Parkrun comes to Sligo

Parkrun comes to Sligo tomorrow (9:30am, Doorly Park, January 31st). Just bring your barcode! If you don't have one register now at http://parkrun.ie free of charge. Good luck!

Sligo Coast to Coast 10 Mile Charity Run / Walk / Roll

Sligo Coast to Coast 10 Mile Charity Run / Walk / Roll
- Sunday, 28th September, 2014
- Walkers start time: 11:00am / Runners: 12:00pm
- Entry fee €20

Fund raising for "in-home" crisis support for people with complex disabilities who live at home through the support of their families.

All proceeds from the event will be managed by the Sligo Carers Association

The Sligo Coast to Coast 10 miler will commence in Strandhill and most of the 10 miles will be run along the coastal road linking the seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point.

This is an excellent surface and is used daily by local runners. The route has been accurately measured and Athletics Ireland Approved.

Closing Date for entries is 28th September 2014 (or when quota is filled)
• Registration at Sligo Yacht club, Rosses Point Sligo on Saturday the 27th of September from 6.00pm - 8.00pm and Sunday the 28th from 8.00am - 10.30am.

• T-shirt and Numbers to be collected at registration in Sligo Yacht Club, Rosses Point.
Refreshments and prize giving will take place after the event in Sligo Yacht club.

Sionnach Relay Series: Announcing THE MINI-SIONNACH

The Sionnach Relay Series is delighted to announce the addition of the Mini-Sionnach to the event which will allow teams of 4 to run the last two of the planned four loops (each loop comprises approximately 8Km).

Only one runner hits the road at a time and each participant runs both loops with a rest in between. A full Sionnach consists of 8 runners and 4 * 8 km loops to be completed. The mini Sionnach has 4 runners and 2 * 8km loops to be completed. The loops have been designed to showcase the best of Sligo with the route taking runners variously via Hazelwood, Lough Gill, The Wild Atlantic Way and through the town itself.

Entry is currently open at www.sionnachrelay.com and runners can either enter as a complete team or link up with other individual entrants via the Sionnach Facebook page and on twitter @sionnachrelay.

The focus is firmly on fun and runners of all fitness levels are welcome to take part. The Hub of the race will be at the Institute of Technology, Sligo where there will be camping space, live music, massage, yoga and various other activities to enjoy when not out running.

Teams are being encouraged to think creatively with prizes available for Best Team Name, Best Costumes and Best Team Tent. The official charity of The Sionnach Relay is the Irish Cancer Society and, by taking part, runners will be helping to raise much needed funds and in turn help the North West Hospice. Fundraisers can also choose to raise additional funds and those raising a further €100 for the official charity using the JustGiving system will get a second medal in recognition of their efforts.

Patrick McCarrick (Race Director) said “we knew that a lot of people had their plans for July 26 and 27 ruined and we wanted to offer an alternative weekend to music and running fans. Given the short timescales we decided a Mini-Sionnach was necessary and we are accepting runners and walkers now via the website – www.sionnachrelay.com.

Sligo’s Fit4Life Women’s 5K Series is back!

Sligo’s Fit4Life Women’s 5K Series is back!

A series of four 5KM events around County Sligo for female walkers, joggers and runners (aged 16+). All abilities and fitness levels welcome.

• Event 1: Tuesday 27th May 2014 – Doorly Park, Sligo
• Event 2: Tuesday 10th June 2014 – Skreen, West Sligo
• Event 3: Tuesday 24th June 2014 – Tubbercurry, South Sligo
• Event 4: Tuesday 8th July 2014 – Grange, North Sligo

Start time: 7:30pm sharp, with registration from 6:30pm each day.

Registration for available here.

Sionnach Relay 2014

Sionnach Relay Event Sligo IT July 26th 2014

The format explained further...

Find out more and signup here.

The Amcor Annual Sligo AC 8K

The Amcor Annual Sligo AC 8K is on Friday May 16th at 7pm. Chip timing is provided by precision timing who will also be doing on-line registration [link]. There will be prizes for the top 3 male & female athletes across the finish line along with various category prizes.

Weekend Update

A brilliant run by Sligo AC athlete David Harper was the highlight of the weekends athletic action. The occasion was the all Ireland cross country schools championship held in Cork. Harper won the bronze medal in the senior boys race and led his school to team gold. Congrats to Sligo coach Dermot Mc Dermott who had a big input to the coaching of this winning team. Harpers good form is a huge fillip to the Sligo AC team who next month defend their team title in the AAI relay championships. 

Over the last couple of weeks we have seen some very encouraging runs from Sligo athletes in road races. Richard Gorman led the team home to gold medals in the Bundoran 10 mile. His time of 53mins 57secs was good enough for 8th place. Likewise Lucy Brennan led the women to team victory and she also won the over 50 title, a feat which Enda Whelan also achieved in the men's over 60. The men's team who scored with Richard Gorman was Michael O Connell, Damian Kennedy and Paul Deering. The women's team was Lucy Brennan, Roseanne Mitchell, Deirdre Deering and Pauline Henry.

Richard Gorman also ran well in Carrick-on-Shannon where he finished 2nd in 33mins 14secs in a 10 km road race. Seamus Somers collected the over 40 award clocking 35:21, while Dromahair native Danny Hannon is still very competitive collecting the over 50 award.

Latest News

Another busy week for Sligo A.C. athletes with members competing at venues in Athlone, Carrick-On-Shannon, Bundoran and Dundalk.

On Wednesday evening a Grand Prix International was held in Athlone with Emmett Dunleavy, Colm Bourke, and Dermot McDermott performing well.

The big event of the weekend was the A.A.I. Connaught Juvenile Championships indoors in Athlone. Plenty of medals crossed the Shannon on route to the club. Gold medals were won by David Harper, Orlaith Mulvihill, Colm Bourke, Roisin Clarke, Finley Daley, Robbie Kelly, and Zak Irwin. Silver medals went to Orlaith Delahunt, Jack Cawley, Meave Mopney, Stacy Kerr, Eva Delahunt, James Mc Geogh and Thomas Delahunt. Bronze medal winners were Cathal Corcoran Lauren Cadden, Leo Doherty, and Claire Conlon. Silver relay medals also came to the Girls relay teams comprising of Ellie Mc Geogh, Lauren Cadden, Aoife Morris and Eimear Joyce. The boys relay team also got bronze and the club colours were carried by Jack Cawley, Jack Connor, Noel Bourke, and Cathal Corcoran. All those athletes now qualify for All Ireland finals in two weeks time which is a wonderful achievement for the club.

In Dundalk Rory Connor represented the club in the national cross country and performed well.

Meanwhile club athletes were out in force in good class road races in Bundoran and Carrick with a full report next week.

Fit 4 Life Spring League 2014 Announced

With Spring in the air (or somewhere) attached is a short series of runs to clear the cobwebs.

Those who have done the series before know the format. Please encourage others to get active.

The beginners series should suit those with a view to completing a 5 or 10k as Summer approaches.

Download the poster here.

Latest News

It has been another great week for Sligo A.C. athletes.

The week started with a call up for Emmett Dunleavey to the International squad. The event was the International road races in Armagh on Thursday night last. Emmett did himself, the club, and his country, proud by being second Irishman home on the team recording 14mins 35secs, a new personal best and club record on the road.

On Saturday evening in Spain, Alberto Sanchez, finished a magnificent 3rd to take the bronze medal in the Spanish championships.

On Sunday last it was the A.A.I. Intermediate, Masters and Juvinile B development races. The club were represented in most races and were out in force. The performance of the day came from Dermot McDermott, who literally ran his heart out to finish just outside the medals in 4th place. The fact that Dermot's preparation was hampered by sickness probably cost him a medal but he can still be happy with 4th in a high class race. Fintan Whelan also ran a good race and finished in mid division. In the masters race, which had a record field of nearly 300 toe the line, David Kearns led the squad home followed by Mel Casserly, Conal Sexton and Rory Connor.

Our Juveniles gained valuable experience with the top performance of the day coming from Ross Doherty who finished 9th in the under 11 boys race. Other good performances came from Laura Joyce, Leo Doherty, Aoife Morris, Liam Carty, Cliona Walsh, Meabh Walsh, Caoimhe Connor,  Alannah O Reilly, Cliodna O Sullivan and Amy Deering amongst others.

Next weekend it's the Connaught Juvinile championships in Athlone. Buses will depart from Pearse Road at 7.45am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Dunleavy sets new club 5K record!

A fabulous PB of 14.35 and a new Sligo AC road 5k record saw Emmett Dunleavy finish as the leading member of the Irish Team in last nights Armagh International Road Race 5k. An amazing 45 men ran sub 15 minutes with Morpeth ACs Nick McCormick representing England winning in a time of 14.11.