Lambay Sports & Athletics

Founded 2011

Co. Dublin

LSA Newsletter 25th - 31st January 2023

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Club Subs are due by 31st January

Message for Our Club Registrar Heather

I know many of you have already registered but if you have forgotten please do so asap as for GDPR purposes we will need to remove non members from the closed WhatsApp groups.

If anyone has any difficulties whatsoever in re registering or paying subs please Contact me at lambaysportsathletics@gmail.com.

Or if you're not renewing and leaving our lovely band of runners please let me know so I can remove you.




JUVENILE NEWS

Little Athletics and Juvenile Thursday Training

It was fantastic to see all our little Athletic members and Juveniles back to Training on Thursday

Little Athletics having a dynamic warm-up with GerryLittle Athletics having a dynamic warm-up with GerryDara getting everyone ready for sprint trainingDara getting everyone ready for sprint training


Congratulations to Mark Kelly

It was a fantastic weekend for Juvenile Mark Kelly who came second in this weeks Donabate Parkrun in a PB time of 18.43 before competing in & winning the Raheny 800m. Huge congratulations Mark there is literally no stopping you!


Congratulations to Sadhbh Finnegan

Well Sadhbh Finnegan who was part of the Loreto Balbriggan team competing in the North Leinster Schools Cross Country Championships in the Phoenix Park on Friday.


Donabate's Inaugural Junior Parkrun

The atmosphere was electric in Newbridge House on Sunday for Donabate's very first Junior Parkrun Event. A massive thankyou and congratulations to club Members Aisling Hegarty and Karen Molony for working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this weekly event a reality. 114 children participated which greatly exceeded all expectations making the event an enormous success. Please ensure that any Little Athletics and juvenile members have LSA listed as their club on their parkrun profile to help us keep track of members participating. Looking forward to weekly Junior Parkrun updates.


REMINDER

Closing date for Dublin Indoor Championships is this Thursday 2nd Feb at 9pm .

ADULT NEWS

Intermediate Group

Our Intermediate Group lead by Amanda, Fintan & Stephan were out in force at their Tuesday Night Training this week.


Donabate Parkrun

It was a big day for LSA at last Saturday's Parkrun. LSA had the top 4 finishing Males and the top finishing Lady. A massive well done to Anthony Sharkey, Mark Kelly, Ken Spratt, Pat Cussen and Eimear Caulfeild. LSA had 21 Participants in the Donabate parkrun, well done all and thanks to members Andrew Forde & Cathal Brady for volunteering.


Malahide Parkrun

Continuing the fantastic Parkrun results, huge congratulations to Shane O'Farrell who was first to cross the finish line in the Malahide Parkrun in an impressive PB time of 17.09!


Raheny 5 Mile

LSA was well represented at this year's Raheny 5 mile. With over 4,500 participants it was a congested start to the race but the lovely route and renowned goody bag made it all worthwhile. Well done to all the LSA members who participated.



Introducing Our Events Committee

With so many new members I thought we should put some faces to names!! Each week I hope to introduce a different group or committee so we can all get to know each other. First up is our wonderful Events Committee who work so hard to research, plan and organise social events for the club. Our Events Committee are Adrian Igoe, Sue Gore and Amy O'Neill Costigan and are supported and advised by LSA Committee Members Dara Carr and Jennifer Tanner.

Adrian, Sue and AmyAdrian, Sue and Amy


Dara and JenDara and Jen



Club Merchandise

There has been a lot of questions and interest in club t-shirts and hoodies recently. As soon as Ali has 10 confirmed items she will reopen the Malley Shop. Please let Ali know on WhatsApp 087 7513940 ASAP if you want to order club gear!

Can anyone that has a Neon Yellow RW Sport Rain Jacket please return to Ali by this Friday 3rd February as the replacement jackets are currently in production.


FYI

This may be of interest to some members. It’s an opportunity to get a free physiological assessment, dietary analysis, feedback and training sessions at the Sports Institute in Blanchardstown. The study is aimed at males aged 18-35. They want to hear from interested participants asap and visits to the lab can take place on any day of the week that suits.


Irish Milers Meet in Belfast

This might be of interest to some of our members ...

Entries for the Belfast Irish Milers Meet will Open on February 20th and will Close on April 1st 2023. After this there will be a Late Entry Fee of £25. Please be Aware that the Meet Sold out within 4days in 2022 so we may Not be able to Accept Late Entries.

And Finally...

As always if there is anything at all you would like to see in future newsletters please contact me on WhatsApp 0879583807. Thanks Kelly x


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