SLIABH LIAG ATHLETIC CLUB A.G.M

NOVEMBER 3RD 2010

Sliabh Liag A.C.held their A.G.M in Carrick Vocational School.

The following committee were elected
Chairperson
Patt Quigg

Secretary
Collette Byrne

Treasurer
Sharon O Hare

Child Protection Officer
Katy Mc Shane/Paul Carr

Registrar
Mary Doherty

PRO
Tania Byrne

The Chairperson thanked all those involved in the running of the club from coaches to committee to parents and guardians.

The club has had a very successful year.In February at the Norther Ireland & Ulster Championships in Belfast, Jason Mc Gill, brought back a Bronze medal in the 60m hurdles. Sarah
Donovan, a Gold Medal in the Shot Putt and Cian Gallagher a Silver medal in the Shot Putt.  Also in February the following athletes qualified for the Ulster Sportshall Team : Sarah Donovan, Jason Mc Gill, Padraig Byrne, Kevin Mc Ginley,
Dominic Gallagher,Paul Doherty and Connor Doherty. At the
Northern Ireland Ulster Juvenile Championships held in Magherafelt, 7 athletes booked their place for the All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championships in Nenagh Barry Quigg(High Jump, 60m hurdles, triple jump), Stephen Mc Intyre and Hanah Mc Nelis( 800m) Darragh O Donnell (High Jump), Sarah Donovan and Ryan Byrne (Shot Putt) and our Under 16s
relay team, Sheena Quigg, Megan Towell, Nuala Byrne and Aisling Doherty.

In March at the Irish Juvenile Indoor Championships in Nenagh Sarah Donovan gained a Bronze Medal in the Shot Putt, Barry Quigg had a time of 9.72 seconds in the 60m hurdles, and 12.15metres in the Triple Jump. Stephen Mc Intyre came 5th in the Boy's U19 1500 metres with a time of 4.44.47. Jason Mc Gill also competed with a time of 11.36sec
in the 60m hurdles. On weekend 2 of these championships Barry Quigg took a Bronze Medal in the High Jump with a height of 1.85m.

April saw the Sportshall Aviva UK Final in Birmingham, England take place with 7 athletes from our club participating. Sarah Donovan, Jason Mc Gill, Padraig Byrne, Kevin Mc Ginley, Dominic Gallagher, Paul Doherty and Connor Doherty. The U13s Boy's came 7th with a total of 907 points and the U13girl's came 7th with 1042 points. The U15 girl's just missed out on a Bronze medal with 1060points.

May saw Barry Quigg take Bronze Medal at the All Ireland, Tullamore.

June also saw Barry take a Bronze Medal in the High Jump with a height of 1.80m at the All Ireland. At the Northern Ireland and Ulster Track and Field Championships held in Antrim, Patrick Mc Shane, Denis Byrne, Sarah Donovan, Sheena Quigg and Barry Quigg also qualified for the All
Ireland in Tullamore.

In July Patrick Mc Shane competed in his first All Irleand Competition in the U14 Boy's Javelin with a throw of
16.38 and Denis Byrne who also competed in his first All Ireland competed in the Shot Putt with a throw of 9.56m. Barry Quigg also earned another silver medal at these championships with a height of 1.80m in the High Jump. Dominic Gallagher also competed in his first All Ireland in the U15 boy's 1500m with a time of 5.13.30.

So overall it was an excellent year for our athletes, some
attaining excellent achievements and more gaining an introduction to some very high levels of athletic competition. None of this could have been possible without the hard work of our athletes, coaches, committee, helpers, parents and guardians. We thanks everyone for their help over the year and hope it will continue for the year ahead.

Other business discussed was Garda vetting for Coaches and Helpers.  Everyone working in the running of the club has to be vetted for the safety of our athletes, coaching staff and all who help out with the running of the club. Forms for Garda Vetting can be collected from Collette Byrne, if needed. A Child Protection Course may also be on the agenda and if anyone interested on doing this course should contact Patt Quigg.

As always the club is always looking for help. Anyone interested in helping at the Monday session of athletics which runs from 4.15 till 5.45pm or Thursday evening session from 7.00-8.30pm or Saturday evening session from 7-8.30p.m is very welcome to join us or contact any of the club coaches. If you would like to take it further by training as a coach, please contact any of the coaching staff or committee members of the club who will try and organise a local coaching course.

Trials will also take place for Sportshall after Xmas should any athlete like to participate.