Training will move to Bandon Grammar School tonight
ages 7-11 7-8pm
11 and up 7.30 – 9.00
Warm ups will be held indoor but then all but the youngest will be heading outdoors so please dress for the weather and make sure you have a towel and some clothes to change into for afterwards.
Well done to all the athletes who competed in the West Cork Cross Country Championships yesterday.
A number of individual medalist and a large number of team prizes including the Bandon ladies team which won team Gold.
Full results to follow.
Selection of photos
Just a reminder that the annual West Cork Cross Country Championships is being held on Sat at 2pm near Macroom.
Start will be at 2pm sharp and starting with the u10’s.
We ask people to arrive in plenty time to see where the start and finish lines are.
Also please note, there will be no toilet facilites on site.
Expect all races to be over in under 2 hours to allow anyone who is interested return home in time for the All-Ireland Football replay.
No pre-entry required, all athletes and spectators just pay at the gate.
Well done to all the athletes who took part in the recent Bandon Primary Schools Cross Country event.
Many thanks also to all the helpers on the day and of course thanks to the Bandon Rugby Club for the use of the grounds.
BASC (Bandon Area Special Children) is a local organisation which would be well known to most club members but just wanted to highlight the good work they do for anyone who may not be familar with BASC,
BASC Club is a fun club organised by a group of parents of children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Bandon, Kinsale and surrounding areas.
Junior & Senior club members take part in various activities such as swimming lessons, Tae Kwon Do, dance, drama, singing, art, gym, cookery etc. and Young Adults enjoy trips to the cinema, bowling, shopping etc.
More information can be found on their web site (click here for more info)
Its cross country season again.
The season opens with the West Cork’s on Sat 28th and they are being hosted by West Muskerry in the same venue as last year.
Then followes the Cork County even age juvenile championships in Carrignavar on October 6th and will be followed one week later Oct 13th in West Muskerry with the uneven age juveniles.
No pre-entry is needed for West Cork’s but athletes interested in competing in Cork County XC must inform their coaches as entries need to be made for County Championships.
Upcoming Cross Country events
Sat 28th Sept – West Cork Cross Country Championships, West Muskerry
October 6th – County juvenile even age & Novice A X-Country, Carraignavar
October 13th – County juvenile uneven age & Intermediate X-Country, West Muskerry
October 27th – Munster Juvenile even age, U23 & Novice X-Country, Limerick Race course
November 3rd – County Junior & Senior X-Country, Riverstick
November 10th – Munster Juvenile Uneven age & Intermediate X-Country, Castlelyons
November 17th – AAI Juvenile even age & Inter County X-Country
December 15th – AAI Juvenile uneven age & Novice X-Country
Rebel Colour Run is on Sunday September 22nd 2pm
There are still some spaces available for attendees, so if you are looking to try something different, have some fun and get in some exercise then this Sunday’s 5k Colour Run is for you.
Due to the large number at training the club have taken the decision that membership is closed at the moment for primary school age kids.
If they text details to club phone 087 1135500, they will be put on the waiting list & let them know when there is availability.
Membership is still open for secondary school kids or kids over 12.
Reminder that anyone wishing to join needs to complete the membership form and pay the appropriate fee.
The dates and venues for the West Cork Cross Countries were agreed recently and info is now available on the West Cork Site
Please note, that the annual West Cork Cross Country Championships is being held this year on a Saturday due to lack of a free and suitable Sunday.
– West Cork Cross Country Championships. Sat 28th Sept 2pm
– Annual West Cork Secondary Schools Cross Country. Wed 2nd Oct 11am
