Due to recent news, advice and guidance surrounding Coronavirus, all official club training is suspended until further notice. This includes Tuesday Sessions, Thursday Tempo and planned Sunday Runs. Please keep safe and adhere to guidelines proffered by the PHA on hygiene and social distancing.
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Junior Club Update, COVID-19
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Hi everyone,
We hope you are all keeping healthy and well, and staying safe as lockdown slowly eases.
It was a great disappointment when junior training ended so abruptly, and our annual McGrady Financial Services Cross Country series prize night couldn’t take place as normal.
Just wanted to touch base to let you know that we are currently evaluating the current guidance provided by our governing body Athletics Northern Ireland, and looking at possible arrangements for resumption of training in the Autumn.
The safety of our Junior athletes and coaches is of utmost importance, and further details will be provided in due course.
Have a great summer,
NJAC
Weekly Club News
Stunning victory by Brown in Carlingford, chased home by McNeilly
Newcastle & District 1st & 2nd at the Carlingford Half-Marathon 2020
Congratulations to Newcastle & District AC’s Aidan Brown on his excellent victory in the Carlingford Half-Marathon on Saturday (7th March). Brown led from the start with club mate David McNeilly also emerging early ahead of the over 900 starters at Carlingford Yacht Club.
The course is undulating and the weather conditions were typical of 2020 so far – grey overcast skies, a hint of rain and wind, wind and more wind – this time from the direction of Dundalk, into the face of the runners on the first few miles but even as they turned at the coast and headed for Greenore it wasn’t exactly helping. All the more credit for the times that were achieved on this course that boasts almost 300 feet of climbing. Continue reading
Senior Club Membership 2020
Dear Members,
Following a review of Club Membership, going forward the only way to renew or join will be via the Clubforce App either via a Smart Phone or PC.
Please pay your 2020/2021 Membership now.
https://www.newcastleac.org/membership
Please cancel Standing Orders by contacting your Bank or via Online Banking.
The reason for this is the complexity of administration and compliance with GDPR with approaching 200 members.
Using the App automates the process, reducing administration and keeps records correct.
Processing one cash pay payment involves 3 people and takes over 1 hour of time (If you feel the club should be taking cash payments we have a position open for Membership Secretary – full training provided).
Newcastle AC Committee
Hill and Dale Series 2020
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
We are living in unprecedented times.
As you will all know, all racing is currently cancelled – see notices on NIMRA (https://www.nimra.org.uk) and IMRA (https://www.imra.ie/news/view/id/619/) websites.
Further advice is also available on the Athletics NI website (https://athleticsni.org/News/Athletics-NI-News/COVID~19-Statement).
Sadly, we have had to take the decision to postpone the Hill & Dale Series and the Slieve Donard Race. All current registrations will be saved and we would still hope to reschedule some or all of the races once the situation allows.
In particular, the Donard Race has taken place every year since 1946 and we will do all we can to see a 2020 version before the end 2020!
Best wishes to everyone from Newcastle & District Athletic Club – stay healthy, respect the distance, continue to be vigilant with hand washing, cough and sneeze into your elbow (or better still an old-fashioned handkerchief) & help save a life…
Online Registration is NOW OPEN for the Hill & Dale Series 2020.
Please click the button below to view the full Series Calendar and access Online Registration.
Tom at Ulster Schools Cross Country
Wednesday 26th February seen the rescheduled Ulster Schools Cross Country take place in Mallusk. Newcastle AC Junior young Tom Crudgington was competing in the intermediate Boys race over 5km. After coming through the Down District Championships a year young Tom went into the Ulster’s hoping to build on his recent form. With a good winter of training and plenty of mast to quarry sessions, Donard Forest Trails under his belt under the watchful eye of the vets.
With another year in this age group Tom settled early after a fast start coming through the field to finish in 11th place to qualify for the Irish Schools Cross Country finals held in early March. Certainly, this young athlete has a bright future ahead of him here’s to 2021.
