About Us

Background

Shercock Athletic Club was founded in 1994 from an active local community games organisation. With over a hundred juvenile and senior members coming mainly from Shercock, Kingscourt and the surrounding area, the club has developed into one of the strongest in the region. In 2000 we opened our new track facility, which was developed in partnership with Shercock GFC.

Our Vision

We aim to provide as many athletes as possible with as many opportunities as possible in as many events as possible. We believe that there is a place in our club for athletes of all abilities and work to identify and develop the potential of each club member.

Coaches

Our coaching team is headed by John McGeever, who oversees the teens and seniors, and Breda McDermott who manages our younger athletes. They are assisted by an enthusiastic team, all trained under the AAI coaching programme.

Events

Our athletes have medalled individually at national level in cross country and mountain running, race walking, middle distance, steeplechase, sprints, hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault, triple jump, shot putt, discus, hammer and combined events. Club teams have achieved national success in sprint relay, cross country running and the national track & field league. Our athletes have competed at national level in almost every athletic event. Athletes are encouraged to try out as many different events as possible to identify their potential.

International Team Performances

Roll of Honour -  Inter-Club Titles

2006