Shannon Athletic Club

!!! Cross country training has been cancelled for Sunday, September 29th!!!
🌧 Due to the Status Yellow Rain & Wind warning for Munster, issued by Met Eireann, we had to cancel the tomorrow's session. We hope to see our athletes as usual on the track's trainings, Monday & Wednesday.
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Unfortunately, the street soccer in Shannon has been cancelled. Please read.

⚠💨🌧Due to the Status Yellow Rain and Wind warning for Munster issued by Met Éireann, tomorrow's street soccer tournament in Shannon will have to be cancelled.
We will look into rescheduling this event and will update you with a new date as soon as possible.
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📣 Training will go ahead this evening as normal. Bring a rain Jacket and a drink. Can all cars please reverse park only. 😃

📣Looking forward to seeing our kids at the St. St Tolas NS carpark this morning. We meet at 9.50 there. Please don't forget your water:)

📣Important information ! 📣

Shannon Athletic Club cross country training will start tomorrow, Sunday, September 22nd at 10am. For kids 7yr old and over.

We are meting at the car pk in front St Tolas National School
at 9.50am for a 10pm start.

We will be training on the hills across the road. Please bring water!
For any further information please fell free to contact Michelle on 0876745684.

Cross country season's competitions will be starting in October. It would be great to see Shannon Athletic Club taking part as we have some very good athletes!
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📣 For anyone looking to get in shape or improve their fitness and speed, the adult sprints and middle distance sessions are on at 6:30-730 this evening at the track.

Also, the adult throwing group has moved their session to:

6:45-7:45 Tuesday and Thursday

going forward. Like the running groups, this is open to men and women, and provides a good way of improving strength and conditioning.

As always, we offer 2 free try before you buy sessions, so please feel free to come down and give it a go 😀

😁🫶 Thank you so much for coming to our first Wednesday session for kids of this School Year :) It was a fantasting evening that gathered 89 kids, 20 of which were the new members! 🎉
We cannot express how proud and happy we are. 🥳For example we used our running track, giving the kids the chance to run to the last breath ;)

In the whirlwind of activities, our cameras took a backseat, resulting in a scarce photo finish. Oops! Our apologies for the snapshot scarcity – we'll be on our A-game next session, camera in hand and ready to click! Promise!💛💚🩶

📣 Please don't forget about tomorrow's inauguration of the Athletic School Year of Shannon AC 😁. We are excited to see all members, both returning and new, and we promise an outstanding season filled with sweat, endurance, fitness, and fun 😄💪.
If you're interested in joining us, feel free to write to us or drop by during our training hours. Your first session is free :)

Here is our weekly schedule:

Monday, September 9th:

🕢 From 6.30 to 7.30 pm, we welcome the older kids' group,
ages 12 to 17.
🕣 At 7.30, Karl Fitzmaurice will gather his off-road group.

Tuesday, September 10th:

🕢 From 6.30 to 7.30 pm:
1. Eamonn Cleary, our esteemed National gold medalist,
will lead the Throwing Group for Adults.
2. Frank and Wojtek will debut the Sprint and Mid-distance runs
for adults, utilizing the newly constructed jogging track on
our grounds.

Wednesday, September 11th:

🕢 Training for younger kids, now aged 7 to 11, will take place from 6.15 to 7.00 pm. Please note the slight change in age range from the previous school year.
🕖 From 7.00 to 8.00 pm, training for older kids, aged 12 to 17, will occur.

Thursday, September 12th:

🕢 From 6.30 to 7.30 pm:
The Throwing for Adults continues with Eamonn Cleary.

As you can see, we've expanded our offerings to ensure our Club accommodates everyone! Athletics is a wonderful sport that allows participation at any age or skill level, and it's always enjoyable!

🎉 Greetings, everyone! We're excited to announce that starting Monday, September 9th, we'll be launching our Running Section for Adults. This program is designed to accommodate participants of all skill levels and ages, ensuring a comfortable fit for all. 🫶

Join us for an excellent opportunity to step out of the house and engage in physical activity. Expect a welcoming atmosphere and a fulfilling workout session! 👍

Here's the schedule:

MONDAYS: OFF-ROAD running with Karl Fitzmaurice from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.
For inquiries, reach out to Karl on WhatsApp at 0830223095.

TUESDAYS: MID-RUN and sprints at the Shannon AC Track from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

To join, simply contact us via Messenger or drop by during the training session 😀

💛💚🩶We're looking forward to welcoming a large turnout. See you there!

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Golden Hour 🥇🥇

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🎉Attention Parents! We are happy to inform that our trainings for kids are back after the summer season 😀

🏵 We start next Monday, September 9th.

The timings remain unchanged, however, there has been a slight adjustment in the age groups. The schedule for this school year is as follows:

Monday:
12 - 17 year-olds
6.30 - 7.30 pm

Wednesday:
7 - 11 year-olds
6.15 - 7.00 pm

12 - 17 year-olds
7.00 - 8.00 pm

Place: Shannon AC Track near St. St Senans RFC

We warmly welcome all children aged 7 and above and are excited to see both returning members and new faces. 😁 Please note that the first session for newcomers is a trial and therefore free of charge. You are welcome to bring your children to the track to experience it firsthand.

Then a child needs to be registered through Athletics Ireland. This goes under the QR code provided in the poster. Please don't also forget about our quarterly fees of 30 euro per child.

Subsequently, registration for a child must be completed through Athletics Ireland, which can be done using the QR code provided on the poster. Also, please remember our quarterly fee of 30 euros per child. See you all on the Track! 👍

Attention, attention 📢Shannon AC Throwing Section for Adults is back after the summer break😁 We are looking forward to seeing new faces as well as the old ones🫶
Throwing is a sport that's truly for everyone; it's enjoyable and gratifying, suitable for all skill levels and ages. So, don't hold back any longer - become part of our wonderful club and experience it for yourself :) A warm atmosphere and abundant laughter are assured 🤪

Training times: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Location: Shannon Athletic Track
Coach: Eamonn Cleary

To join us, feel free to send a message, email, or drop by during our training sessions. We always welcome new participants. Your first session is on us, free of charge :)

🎉 It has only been eight months since we reopened in January 2024, yet we have accomplished so much! This is all due to our amazing community of athletes and fantastic supporters. With the new season approaching, we want to showcase the milestones of our journey thus far. Keep an eye out, as full details of the upcoming season will be revealed shortly!

🏆 Our Milestones:

- January: Grand Reopening - We kicked off with a bang, welcoming members old and new.
- February: Eamonn Cleary won a gold medal for the over 40s Shot Putt Shot Put in the Munster Indoor Championships.
- April: We hosted Shannon Communitygames on our Track giving Shannon Community a great place to enjoy sports. We secured eight medals at Clare Track and Field Championship.
- May: Our Coaches represented us during Regeneron Great Limerick Run. Eamonn Cleary and Rob Bryan took five medals during Munster Masters T&F Championships in Templemore.
- June: Clare Community Games in Ennis - Our junior team clinched the regional championship, a testament to our youth development program.
- July: We got a winner at the Munster B Championships at Templemore Track. During his third and final throw, Sean Cleary won a gold medal for turbo javelin.
- August: Our Throwing Section secured nine medals at the National Masters Track and Field Championships in Tullamore. And our young athlete, Evan Murphy won bronze in the Munster Community Games.

🥇 Main Achievements:
- Upgraded Facilities - New investments have been made in additional parking spaces, improved fencing, and a jogging track, the latter of which was co-funded by The Community Recognition Fund, ensuring our athletes have the best to train with.
- Community Outreach - A new portacabin has been donated to us, and we have also raised substantial funds through various fundraising initiatives for the further development of our track.
- Dedicated Coaching - We have attracted qualified and committed coaches, providing unmatched expertise to our members.

We're not just about achievements; we're about community, growth, and passion. 🌟 Join us, and be a part of something special 💛💚🩶

Another great news today! Rachel Akers continues to shine by winning silver in the weight throw at the World Masters Championships in Gothenburg. 👏🏆 Huge congratulations, Rachel. You are a real Champion!

😀 That's our great news for today: our member, Jack won 4th place for Discus Throw at Community Games National Final 💪

Get to know our athletes!

https://paralympics.ie/team-ireland-profiles/

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🎊Evan Murphy a member of Shannon AC coming 3rd in the Munster Community Games 👏 He will now represent Clare in the All Irelands in 2 weeks time in Carlow 🟡🔵

Watch the video! What a fantastic finish he had 😃👏 Congratulations, Evan. May your great achievement inspire all young athletes!

What a fantastic result for Ireland at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 🇮🇪 Four🥇and three🥉 👏👏👏 makes us all proud to be Irish!

This makes our Olympic Raffle even more special! Please remember that you can win one of two swimming caps signed by DANIEL WIFFEN or a jersey signed by SONIA O'SULLIVAN!

All donations will support our Big Dream: the development of a professional, Olympic Track in Shannon 💪 The place for the whole community!

This is the link to the online payment:
https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/OlympicGamesRaffle

Please share this with your friends and family 💛💚🩶