Hi all,
Midleton AC held their open night on Wednesday
19th September. There was a great turn out of existing and potential
new members.
Our Ladies captain Sally Drennan hosted the
night and introduced speakers.
First up was Vincent Connolly who spoke
about his 20 week beginner’s class. This class will begin on Wednesday 26th
September at 6pm in Midleton Community centre. This class is aimed at complete
beginners who are new to running.
Our Men’s captain Edmond O Sullivan had a
few words of advice to all intending new members about how to approach training
and to stay injury free. Ladies captain Sally Drennan outlined the clubs
intention to promote cross country. If you are interested in doing cross
country please contact Sally.
Sally also spoke of her delight that in a
recent report, Midleton AC was confirmed as having the highest number of
members in the county. “We are surely
doing the right things as the club thrives with new membership”
It was great to see a lot of our existing
members make the effort to come out and support the night. Our own physio and
Injury expert Nelius Aherne was there to offer his services. His services range
from helping you back from injury with a good rub in his treatment room,
followed by a creamy pint in his newly opened pub in Mogeely. Whichever helps
you more is up for discussion. Rumour has it that alcohol is the new
anti-inflammatory.
Club registrar Danny McCarthy outlined the
process of joining the club. He advised people to try it out for 2 weeks and if
it suits then to join up. Judging by the
numbers of new people, Danny looks like he’ll have a busy few weeks ahead. Club
membership is only €30 until December 2012.
As the clubs clothing officer, Claire
Fitzgerald discussed the official club training gear and how the club
subsidises almost 50 % of clothing. All items can be purchased from Claire.
Just a reminder regarding training,
Beginners class will commence on Wednesday 26th September at 6pm in the Midleton community centre.
Intermediate training will be held at 7pm. Training on Monday nights will be
held in the hockey pitch in Midleton College at 6pm.
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank everyone who volunteered on the night and making it a huge success.
Marc Dalton
