Road Running/Endurance Workshop

Road Running/Endurance Workshop will take place on Wednesday 7th December 2011 (7-9pm) in Castleisland Co. Kerry. All workshops will run as per usual with payment taken on the night €5 and taken up to 5 mins before workshop start time.

This workshop is suitable for all athletes/coaches aged 17+ and also all Fit4Life/Triathlon groups. The topics on the night will cover all levels of ability and there will also be 30 mins for questions & answers on any endurance topic.

Topics to be covered include:
- Different Types of Endurance Training
- Recovery Methods
- Use of Heart Rate Monitor
- Training for 5km/10km/Marathon
- General Running Tips
- Questions & Answers

Contact:
Steven Macklin (087)6335565
steven@athleticsireland.ie

Anybody interested to travel for this workshop can contact Artur on stbrendansac@gmail.com as transport from Ardfert/Tralee for up to 6 people will be organized.

Munster Squad Day Saturday 3rd December Cork IT

1st squad sessions of the 2011/2012 season take place this Saturday at Cork IT.

The younger squad for u13-u15 athletes will run from 10am-12.15pm with registration at 9.30am sharp. All u13-u15 athletes must bring €5 with them and sign in at registration. This is open to all AAI registered athletes born 1999, 1998, 1997.

The older squad for u16-u20 athletes will run from 12.45pm-3.30pm with registration at 12.15pm sharp. This squad has 85 athletes selected and notified by post. Under no circumstances are any clubs to send athletes to this squad that have not been selected. As always all personal coaches are very welcome to attend both squads.

A reminder that information for any courses/workshops/squad days etc please tell all coaches/athletes to go to http://www.athleticsireland.ie/ and go to the development section of the website. Everything you need to know will be kept up to date in there. Thanks.

Kind Regards,

Steven Macklin

Regional Development Officer (Cork/Kerry/Limerick/Tipperary)

Athletics Ireland

E-mail: stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie

Tel: 0876335565

Coach Education courses

Coach Education courses for September-December 2011 taking place in Cork/Kerry/Limerick/Tipperary region, are now available on the new AAI online application system. All course applicants must now apply online and courses close 3 days before course start date. Please make sure you fill in all information requested and provide a valid e-mail address. This e-mail address will be use to send exact course details to you 3 days before the start date.
Under no circumstances will course applications be accepted in any other manner, only the online system is to be used. Please can all clubs make sure all coaches/parents etc are aware of this new system and that they apply online well in advance of course start dates.
The link for applying online at moment is URL=https://events.athleticsireland.ie/ps/event/listings full details will be available on the coaching & development section of the AAI website by tomorrow night with access to calendar/payments from there also.
All workshops will run as per usual with payment taken on the night €5 and taken up to 5 mins before workshop start time. The online payment system is for Coach Education courses only not workshops. If all club members are informed of this and given this e-mail, it make help make the transition a smooth one.
The most uo to date calendar is attached above and there may be additions throughout the season also. Many thanks for your understanding and help on this matter.
For further information contact RDO Steven Macklin at 087 6335565 or e-mail steven@athleticsireland.ie.

St.Brendan's AC News Letter Issue 3

Sneak preview of the latest Issue of St.Brendan's AC News Letter

St.Brendan's AC 2007 part 4

St.Brendan's AC 2007 part 4

Photo by K.O'Sullivan

Registration night for U14+

On Tuesday evening at.7:45pm, before training.
All athletes must be registered with AAI annually. For insurance purposes, athletes will not be permitted to train if they are not registered. A copy of birth certificate is also required by AAI for first time members.
Registration fee for 2012:
Under 14+ : €40
Registration form can by obtain from Chris O'Shea(Registrar St.Brendan's AC).

Munster Squad

Just a reminder to the athletes who were selected for the Munster squads; Please go on line and register you interest in attending ASAP. If you have a problem doing so, email Steven at steven@athleticsireland.ie he will then email back the link. Mary

St.Brendan's AC 2007 part 3

stbrendansac's photostream on Flickr.

St.Brendan's AC in Moyvanne, May 2007

Photo by K.O'Sullivan

Registration for season 2012

All athletes must be registered with AAI annually. For insurance purposes, athletes will not be permitted to train if they are not registered. A copy of birth certificate is also required by AAI for first time members.
Registration fee for 2012:
Under9-U13 : €30
Under 14+ : €40
Registration form can by obtain from Chris O'Shea (Registrar St.Brendan's AC).

St.Brendan's AC 2007 part 2

St.Brendan's AC 2007_part2

Photos by K.O'Sullivan

Summer 2011 - Tullamore

Another photo from Juvenile National Championship of Ireland, July 2011 in Tullamore: Katie, Una, Amy and Rachel.

Photo by J.O'Riordan

New Regional Squad System for Munster

Athletes selected on the 'Performance Squad' will be notified by post early next week and the 'Development Squad' is open to all athletes u13-u15 in 2011 age groups. Any athletes who have achieved a major championships standard are not eligible for the 'Performance Squad' as it it is aimed at those below this level. These athletes are catered for at National Squads.

More details of the 1st squad day on Saturday December 3rd at Cork IT will be sent to clubs and put on websites closer to the date.

A reminder that information for any courses/workshops/squad days etc please tell all coaches/athletes to go to www.athleticsireland.ie and go to the development section of the website. Everything you need to know will be kept up to date in there. Thanks.

Kind Regards,
Steven Macklin
Regional Development Officer (Cork/Kerry/Limerick/Tipperary)
Athletics Ireland
E-mail: stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie
Tel: 0876335565
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AAI Regional Development Squad u13-u15

Overall Structure:

For all AAI registered club/school athletes u13 (1999)-u15 (1997) in 2011 ages
Day 1 (Testing Day & Guest Speaker)
Day 2 (Speed & Throws)
Day 3 (Jumps & Endurance/Walks)
Day 4 (Speed, Throws, Jumps, Endurance)
Day 5 (Testing Day & Guest Speaker)

Dates:
Saturday December 3rd Cork IT
Sunday February 5th Nenagh
Saturday March 10th UL
Saturday April 7th Castleisland
Saturday April 21st Cork IT

Daily Timetable 1:
9.30am Registration
10am Introduction Talk (Plan for all 5 sessions, introduction of coaches)
10.15am Dynamic Warm Up
10.45am Start of testing (Standing LJ, 30m sprint, Med Ball Overhead, 800m Test,
Vertical Jump, Med Ball Chest Pass, Sit & Reach)
12.00-12.15pm Guest Speaker
12.15pm Finish

Daily Timetable 2:
9.30am Registration
10am Dynamic Warm Up
10.30am (Group A- Speed and Group B- Throws)
11.15am (Group B- Speed and Group A- Throws)
12.00-12.15pm Finish

Daily Timetable 3:
9.30am Registration
10am Dynamic Warm Up
10.30am (Group A- Jumps and Group B- Endurance)
11.15am (Group B- Jumps and Group A- Endurance)
12.00-12.15pm Finish

Daily Timetable 4:
9.30am Registration
10am Dynamic Warm Up
10.30am (Group A- Jumps, Group B- Endurance, Group C- Throws, Group D- Speed)
12.00-12.15pm Finish

Daily Timetable 5:
9.30am Registration
10am Introduction Talk (Plan for all 5 sessions, introduction of coaches)
10.15am Dynamic Warm Up
10.45am Start of testing (As per day 1)
12.00 Guest Speaker
12.15pm Finish

Coaching:
There will be an experienced Head Coach for each event with support from some
assistant coaches and personal coaches. Personal coaches and any coaches in
Munster coaching kids aged u13-u15 are very welcome to attend all sessions and sit
in and ask questions etc.

Entry Guidelines:
Open to all AAI registered club/school athletes aged u13 (1999)-u15 (1997) in 2011
ages, NO younger!!!

Application Process:
Simply come along on the day and pay €5 per session
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AAI Regional Performance Squad u16-u20

Overall Structure: For top u16 (1996)-u20 (1992) athletes in Munster

Dates:

Saturday December 3rd Cork IT
Sunday February 5th Nenagh
Saturday March 10th UL
Saturday April 7th Castleisland
Saturday April 21st Cork IT

Daily Timetable Day 1
Strength & Conditioning Day (On December 3rd Mark McManus Strength &
Conditioning expert will be in attendance)

Daily Timetable Day 2:
TBC by head event coach at 1st squad day

Daily Timetable Day 3:
TBC by head event coach at 2nd squad day

Daily Timetable Day 4:
TBC by head event coach at 3rd squad day

Daily Timetable Day 5:
TBC by head event coach at 4th squad day

Coaching:
Head coach for each event with assistance from personal coaches. All personal
coaches will be expected to attend with the athlete to further their development
and help head event coach in planning etc.

Entry Guidelines:

Each head coach given a number of athletes to select from u16-u20

EVENT/ NUMBER ATHLETES
SPRINTS 8
HURDLES 6
MIDDLE DISTANCE 14
WALKS 6
HIGH JUMP 6
LONG/TRIPLE JUMP 8
POLE VAULT 6
DISCUS THROW 6
HAMMER THROW 6
SHOT PUTT 6
JAVELIN THROW 8
Total 80

The main criteria for picking this elite group are:

1) The athlete has represented Ireland in club or school competition in

2010 or 2011 but especially 2011

2) The athlete has finished in the top 3 in a National Outdoor T&F

Championships school or club in 2010 or 2011 but especially 2011.
3) The athlete should be close to or capable of getting very close to
a European Youth or European Junior qualifying time as set out in
attached document.

Application Process:

Athletes selected by head event coach and regional development officer and invited
to confirm place and register online. Full details of athletes selected will be sent to
all clubs and to athlete’s parents.
Athletes to pay a total fee of €25 online that covers all sessions and fill in online
sheet giving contact details for parents and personal coach

The Package:

Expert Coaching in conjunction with personal coach
AAI Performance Squad Gear
Access to services such as Strength & Conditioning/Functional Screening, Nutrition,
Sports Medicine, Sports Psychology, Physiotherapy/Sports Injuries
International Athlete Guest Speakers
Personal Coach has access to continual professional development opportunity
liaising with head event coach
Option of more training sessions with event coach in between organised squad days
Handouts on various aspects specific event
Discounts at local sports shops

Sports Psychology Workshop

Sports Psychology Workshop
Castleisland, Co.Kerry Wednesday 23rd November

There will be a Sports Psychology workshop taking place for athletes & coaches at An Riocht AC Track, Castleisland Co Kerry on Wednesday 23rd November. It is open to all athletes & coaches aged 14+. The workshop runs from 7-9pm and cost is €5 payable on the night at registration 6.30-6.55pm. The workshop begins at 7pm sharp so everyone is asked to be on time.

The workshop will be run by Dr Alan Ringland who is an expert in the field, having worked with numerous different sports. Alan is also an accredited Sports Psychologist with the Irish Institute of Sport.

The primary objectives of the workshops will be:

- To introduce sport psychology
- To emphasise the importance of mental training as part of the overall holistic approach to athletics
- To highlight the importance of mental routines as part of pre competition preparation
- To discuss sports psychology as part of a coaching program
- To learn competition day anxiety coping techniques

For further information please contact RDO Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or e-mail steven@athleticsireland.ie.

2011 Juvenile T&F County Championship

Celebrations on the streets of Ardfert after winning 5th-in-a-row Juvenile T&F County Championship, May 2011.
Photos by J.O'Riordan