ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR THE CLUBS 32nd ANNUAL “CENTRA YOUGHAL ROAD “WINTER LEAGUE.
Plans are well underway for the 32nd Annual Centra Youghal Road Winter League, which will get underway in November. The popular club Winter League has become a much-anticipated fixture on the local sporting calendar, and organisers are looking forward to another successful year, and of course as has been announced we look forward to welcoming of new sponsor. Online entries are no open .The Number Collection Night will take place on Wednesday, October 28th, at the Sports Centre. We will of course also be available to answer any questions and explain the rules and regulations of the competition on the night. Details of the two courses being used for this year’s league will also be outlined .The first official night of the Winter League will take place the following week, on Wednesday, November 4th.Anyone unable to attend the Number Collection Night will have an opportunity to collect their number on the following night. Participants can also join the Winter League at any stage throughout the 11 Wednesday night rounds of the league.The entry fee is a once-off payment for the full duration of the league. Club members can enter for €40, which includes the €5 once-off number payment, while non-members can enter for €45, also including the €5 number payment.With the league now entering its 32nd year, organisers are hoping for another strong turnout and are encouraging both existing participants and newcomers to get involved.For further information, contact the club or call to the Sports Centre on Number Collection Night.All systems are ready to go for another great Winter League!
CENTRA YOUGHAL ROAD WINTER LEAGUE NOTICES
The Centra Youghal Road Winter League is back! We’re delighted to announce that our annual 11-week Winter League will once again take place from the Sports Centre, Quanns, Dungarvan. Starting Wednesday, 4th November. We’ll have 7 nights before Christmas, finishing on Wednesday, 16th December. Then, after the Christmas break, we return on Wednesday, 6th January, for the final 4 nights, with the league finishing on Wednesday, 27th January. Numbers can be collected at the Sports Centre on Wednesday, 28th October – 6.30pm Or from 6.15pm on the first night of the league.
TWO ROUTES – YOU CHOOSE!
There are two routes available each week:
Long Route – 5.2 miles
Short Route – approx. 2.3 miles
Both routes start and finish at the Sports Centre, Quanns.Whether you’re looking to keep the legs moving through the winter, improve your fitness or simply enjoy the weekly challenge with friends, this is a great way to stay motivated IMPORTANT RULES HIGH VIS IS COMPULSORY! NO HIGH VIS, NO RUN .There are NO exceptions. A proper high-vis vest must be worn. A luminous or brightly coloured T-shirt does not count.
NO WATCHES
NO HEADPHONES
This is a strict rule of the Winter League. Your time will be recorded and published as soon as possible after each night’s run.The challenge is simple — try to match the time you ran the previous week or, if you can, go a little faster!
STEWARDS AND ROAD SAFETY
Stewards must be obeyed at all times.The rules of the road apply. Runners must use the footpath whenever one is available and only cross the road at designated points when directed by our stewards.Your participation in the league confirms that you agree to abide by all of the above rules.We hope to see all our regulars back again and, if you’ve never taken part before, come along and give it a go — you won’t be disappointed! 11 weeks. 2 routes. 1 great winter challenge.See you at the start line!
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE LEAGUE INDICATES THAT YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE ABOVE RULES.
OVER 70 RECORD FOR JOE ON AHERLOW
Club member Joe Gough ran last Saturday morning morning the Glen of Aherlow half marathon trail race which was held around the village of Lisvernane in County Tipperary.The marathon was held around the Galty Mountains with approximately 22.5 km covered with of 563 meters of ascent. Joe ran a time of 2.03.30 to win his age category and set an age course record which was well inside the old mark of was 2.17.Well done Joe.
NOVICE MEN AND WOMEN KICK START THE CROSS COUNTRY SEASON THIS SUNDAY IN ABBEYSIDE.
The first of our cross country fixtures will start the season on this coming Sunday when we host the county even ages and novice county cross country championships in St Augustine’s College Abbeyside ( by kind permission) The club hope to have a full Ladies and Men’s squad competing. This is not a pre-registered event so you pay on the day 5 euro. Please note that the novice under 18 and under 20 races will all be run together at the same time with an earlier than usual 10.30 am starting time.
CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES
The cross country season is about to kick off and it is again a very busy time of year for our club. The county championship season starts off with the Novice men’s and women’s due to be held on October 4th at St Augustine’s College Abbeyside, here we hope to have a full Ladies and Men’s squads competing. This is not a pre-registered event so you pay on the day 5 euro.
Some of the dates for the cross country season.
Sunday Oct 4th County Championships Evan Ages and Novice-St Augustine’s College Abbeyside.
Sunday Oct 11th County Championships Uneven ages and Senior-Tramore
Sunday Oct 18th Autumn Open – Abbotstown
Sunday Oct 25th Munster Even ages and Novice Two Mile Borris Tipperary
Sunday Nov 1st Munster Uneven ages and senior, under 23 and 20 Conna Co Cork
Sunday Nov 15th Munster B’s and Intermediate Clarecastle Co Clare
Sunday 22nd Nov National Even Ages, U20, and Senior (Abbotstown)
Sunday 29th Nov Munster Juvenile Relays and Masters St Augustine’s College Abbeyside.
