Celbridge AC had its first National winner for 2012 when Vivian Fleischer competed in the girls u18 Combined Events in Nenagh last weekend.  The combined events is a competition where the athlete competes in 5 events, the 60m hurdles, shot, high jump, long jump and 800m and points are given for each event and added together to produce an overall score.  Vivian had a fantastic day and got 3 personal bests and came away the National Champion.  Vivian worked very hard throughout the year for this and it paid off.  This was a remarkable achievement as this was also Vivian's first National Medal, the first of many we hope!  Congratulations Vivian!

The Leinster All Star Awards took place recently in Carlow.  For the first time in the history of the club, Celbridge AC took all 3 awards for Kildare.  Sinead Lawlor won the Juvenile Female award with Eoin Moore taking the Juvenile Male award.  Paula Reilly completed the hat trick taking the Senior award.  All were presented with clocks on the night.  Congratulations and well done to you all.

Simon Munro travelled to Nenagh on Saturday last to take part in the Senior Mens Combined Events. This was Simons first time at competing in a Combined Events National Championship and he did extremely well to finish in 6th place.  Well done Simon.

The AAi Games took place on Sunday in Nemagh.  Our Chairman Kieron Stout took part in the Senoir Mens Shot Putt.  With a throw of  13.40, Kieron took the silver Medal.  Well done Kieron.

Leinster Indoor Relays (u12 - u19) take place this Sunday in Nenagh. We have a number of teams entered so please check with your coach tomorrow night.

Age groups u13, u15, u17 & u19 start at 10.30am.  Meet at 9.30 for check-in & warm up

Age groups u12, u14, u16, & u18 start at 1.30pm.  Meet at 12.30 for check-in & warm up,

The National B Cross Country Championships (u11 - U19) take place in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle on Sunday 5th Feb. These championships are open to any athlete who did not win a medal at Leinster or National Cross Country Championships

2011 age groups apply.  If any athlete wishes to take part, please let your coach know at training tomorrow night.

Leinster u12-u19 Indooe Championships take place on  Sat 18th & Sun 19thFeb in Nenagh.

Full event lists can be found here

Any athlete who wishes to compete must be a 2012 registered member.

Athletes can take part in a max. of 3 events over the two days.

Events & entry fee (3 euro per event) must be given to your coach or Finola on or before Tuesday 31st January.

Absolutely NO entries or changes can be made after the closing date (Leinster Rule)

The first competition of the season kicked off with the National Masters Indoor Championships in Nenagh on Sunday last.  There was a very high level of competition this year with athletes competing from all corners of Ireland.

Lant Carroll competing in M4 60m and 200m had two great races to win bronze medals in both in very fast times. Kieron Stout competing in M2 shot putt threw12.64m to win the silver medal.  Paula Reilly ran a very fast 60m to win silver in the W2 catagory in 8.95 sec.  Paula also competed in the 200m and was unlucky to be given 4th place in a blanket finish where 3 athletes crossed the line together. Her time of 30.77 would have won the event last year!  Finola Moore competed in the W3 High jump and Long Jump and took silver in both with a PB of 1.25m in the high jump.  She also took the bronze medal in the 200m in a PB time of 34.34.  Deirdre Sheehy was unlucky to finish 4th in the W3 60m and long jump.

 Next outing for the masters is the leinster championships which will be held same day as the juvenile relays on 28th Jan.

The National Masters competition takes place in Nenagh on Sunday next.  Entries must be with AAI before 11th Jan.  

Leinster Junior/Senior/Master and juvenile relays will take place in Nenagh on Sunday 29th Jan.   Entries must be in Navan by Friday.  Relays start at u12 up to u19.

Any athlete that wishes to compete in the Leinster championships must have their name in on Tuesday night and also must have their 2012 club registration in also as they need to be registered with AAI.  Membership form in article below. 

The following link is a letter regarding the new Membership fees for 2012 as agreed at an EGM in November.  MEMBERSHIP FEES  

2012 form now available for download in "Membership Form" section or by CLICKING HERE  Forms will also be available at the track from Tuesday 10th January.