WELCOME BACK TO OUR JUVENILE ATHLETES!
Little Athletics U11/U12/U13/U14/U15 Fit4Youth Endurance Sprints & Hurdles Jumps Throws Dear Parents/Athletes, We hope you and all our young athletes are excited at the prospect of the new season after the summer break and watching the recent Paris 2024 Olympics where ‘Girl Power’ was very evident from the Irish Athletics Team especially from the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay and the formidable Rhasidat. While they missed out a podium place, they certainly captured the pride of the country! We are delighted to welcome everyone back to our DSD Sports Campus in Tibradden – both our returning members and new members that have joined us - and hope that everyone is settling back into their training after the summer break! Some training groups have already returned, but all training groups start back this week. Summary of Juvenile Training Return Dates: Tuesday 27th August : Groups : 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Groups : 6pm to 7pm 2009 & 2010 (Billy & Rob) Current start time 6pm, changing to 6.30pm with effect 03/09/24 Fit4Youth (Derek & Fiona) : 6pm to 7pm Throws Group (Anita) : 6pm to 7pm Long/Triple Jump (Damien): 6.30pm to 7.30pm Sprints/Hurdles (Peter, Olive & Mary): 6.30pm to 7.30pm Endurance Group (Donal & Pete): 6pm to 7.30pm Wednesday 28th August: Groups : Wednesday Little Athletics (2017, 2016 & 2015): 6pm to 7pm Endurance Group (Donal & Pete): 7pm to 8.30pm Thursday 29th August: Groups : 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Groups : 6pm to 7pm 2009 & 2010 (Billy & Rob) Current start time 6pm, changing to 6.30pm with effect 03/09/24 Fit4Youth (Derek & Fiona) : 6pm to 7pm Throws Group (Anita) : 6pm to 7pm Long/Triple Jump (Damien): 6.30pm to 7.30pm Sprints/Hurdles (Peter, Olive & Mary): 6.30pm to 7.30pm Endurance Group (Donal & Pete): 6pm to 7.30pm Saturday 30th August: Groups : 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Groups: 10am to 11pm 2009 & 2010 (Billy & Rob): 10am to 11pm Long/Triple Jump (Damien): 10.30am to 11.30am Fit4Youth (Derek & Fiona): 11am to 12pm High Jump (Carol) : 11am to 12pm Endurance (Donal & Pete): 11am to 12.30pm Sprint/Hurdles (Peter, Olive & Mary): 12pm to 1pm Throws (Anita & Lindie): 12pm to 1pm Saturday Little Athletics (2017, 2016 & 2015): 1pm to 2pm Full Timetable of all Juvenile and Adult training groups is currently being updated and will issue once available. Training Invites & Coach Communications: In addition to our website ( www.dsdac.com ) for news and announcements, as before our main communication platform for training is through the ClubForce App. All Training Invites and Coach Communication will issue through the App and attendances will be recorded through the App by DSD Officials/Coaches. We ask that you download and allow App notifications to be received otherwise you will not receive the important training invites and other notifications. If you’re not receiving notifications via the App, please let us know and we will help to resolve the issue. Note : Any changes to training time/day will be advised by the coach via the training invites. DSD Gear: Please note our DSD Vest must be worn by all athletes when competing – we are pleased to advise that stocks have been replenished and are available to order using the link below. Shop | DSD Athletics Club ( dsdac.com ) Cross Country Competition Dates for your Diary: As we return to training, we are straight into the Cross-Country season with the first Dublin Juvenile XC League taking place on Sunday 16th September which will be held at Newbridge House, Donabate. Further communication to follow. Please take note of the following XC Dates: Click here to view the 2024 Juvenile Cross-Country Calendar. FOR YOUR DIARY : Summary of Juv. Cross-Country Dates: Sunday 16th September Dublin Juvenile XC League 1 Venue : Newbridge House, Donabate. Sunday 6th October Dublin Novice & Juvenile Even Age XC Championships Venue : Phoenix Park Sunday 20th October Dublin Juvenile XC League 2 Venue: TBC Sunday 3rd November Dublin Juv Uneven Age and U20 & Senior XC Championships Venue : Citywest Sunday 24th November Dublin Juv XC League 3 & Dublin Intermediate XC Championships Venue: TBC We would like to thank all our coaches and club official who volunteer their time so generously and without whom we would simply have no club. We also wish to thank all those parents who kindly assist us with all manner of jobs at the club premises and at competitions – Your contribution to the club is very much appreciated. We would also like to welcome our new coaches and coaching assistants who will be joining us for the new Athletics Season. Most of our training groups will be led by the same coaches as before the summer and we will confirm any changes with our coaching arrangements where necessary. Finally, please note all queries in respect of the Juvenile section of the club should be directed to either of the following officials: Damien Moran – Head Juvenile Coach ( damiendsdac@gmail.com ) Sharon Wilson – Director of Athletics Operations ( dsdregistrar@gmail.com ) Tess Byrne – Child Welfare Officer & Director of Membership ( dsdchildwelfare@gmail.com ) Yours in Sport Damien Moran (Head Juv Coach.) & Sharon Wilson (Director of Athletics Operations) Having issues viewing this notice, click here to view PDF version.
