Primary School XC Squad is for P6/P7 pupils who have performed well at their Flahavan’s XC rounds in Co. Down. This programme will run for 6 weeks (12th Jan – 16th Feb) on Thursdays from 5-6pm at Dunleath Playing Fields, Down Leisure Centre. The sessions will aim to challenge, provide variety, encourage continued participation, and prepare those who qualify for the Primary School XC Final in Mallusk.

Primary Schools XC Squad – Co. Down: 6 week programme
Thursday evenings; 5pm-6pm
12th January – 16th February 2017
Dunleath Playing Fields @ Down Leisure Centre
Cost: £25 (£4.17 per session)
Second Child: £20

To register, please follow the link below:
https://online.athleticsni.org/ps/event/PrimarySchoolXCSquadDownpatrick

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year!

Training starts back this Monday 9th January at 7pm in Shimna College. Can we remind all parents to park at the upper level and walk down to the school both at drop off and collection – the only cars permitted to park outside the school building are those belonging to coaches as they have training equipment to carry. This is to ensure the safety of all athletes and we appreciate your cooperation.

The 4th race of the McGrady Financial Services Junior XC Series will take place at Delamont on Sunday 22nd January 2017. Online registration is now CLOSED if you haven’t already registered for the series (you only need register once)! Registration will close at 9pm on Wednesday 18th January. On-the-day sign-in is open from 12 noon and will close at 12.45pm SHARP to allow for race preparation. You cannot register on race day!

Brooks Armagh International Road Races take place on Thursday 16th February at The Mall, Armagh – various distances and children’s races. Entries must be submitted no later than 20th January see attached link on NAC website – http://www.newcastleac.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clubschool-entry-form-2017-final.xlsx

Looking forward to a great 2017!

Does your child have a Bryansford GAC top? We think someone took Anna Lucia Barbour’s top home from training a couple of weeks ago by mistake and that Anna has their top! The top Anna has at home appears to have a name on it that looks like “Ryan” but it isn’t clear. If you have a Bryansford GAC top could you please check it – Anna Lucia’s top has the initials ALB on it. Thanks for your help.

Training is now over for the Christmas and New Year holidays and will resume at Shimna College on Monday 9th January at 7pm.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2017.

The scheme is Athletics NI’s flagship grassroots athletics programme, aiming to give 8 to 15 year olds real athletics experiences and help them to develop skills.

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