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St. John Bosco AC wins grant to develop training facility in Donegal Town. Next Track Sports will be the Ulster Finals in the Antrim Forum on Sat and Sun 17 &18th of June. See Bosco Fixtures for a Complete list of events

Club Rules Training Times Gear individual schedules

TIMETABLES FOR SAT AND SUN ULSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS HERE

The Club

St. John Bosco A.C. is one of the largest and most successful clubs in County Donegal. We cater for athletes from 8 to 18 and all levels. The club compete at Cross Country as well as Track and Field. The club has ten qualified coaches and several coaching assistants. We are affiliated to the Athletics Association of Ireland. We are always happy to welcome new members to the club.

Head Coach:

Eamon Harvey, harveyeamon@hotmail.com

Juvenile Coaches:

Geraldine O'Connor, Patricia Britton, Vera Haughey, Jackie Harvey

Coaches:

Middle Distance: Richard McCarthy & Michelle Harvey

Throws: Paul O'Gara & Aidrian Ruane

Jumps: David Doherty

Coaching assistants: Mary Walsh, Seamus Campbell, Helen McDaid, Brid Mackle, Andrea Naughton, Trish Brady

Club Rules

THE RULES OF THE CLUB MUST BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES

	Athletes must respect the instructions of their Coach and/or Coaching Assistants. (Parents may be informed of any misconduct and the Athlete may be excluded from training sessions). Athletes must treat all the Club property with respect
	Membership must be paid in full as insurance cover can only be provided following payment, or the use of St. John Bosco Athletics Club facilities will be withdrawn.
	The Coaching Committee has the final decision on schedules and team composition for Athletes.
	All Athletes on arrival must sign the register. They must not leave the Club property during training sessions, without informing their coach.
	Athletes must wear proper gear, appropriate for the conditions, eg. shorts and tee shirt inside and wet weather tracksuit outside with hat and gloves. All athletes should carry a non fizzy drink with their name on the bottle.
	No Athlete may verbally or physically abuse any other person when on Club property or attending events as a member of St. John Bosco Athletics Club.
	Athletes must inform their coaches if they are injured, ill or under medication.
	St. John Bosco Athletics Club will not be responsible for loss or damage to vehicles or personal property on or about St. John Bosco Athletics Club training venues.

Training Times

These are the club training times

The fee is €2 per athlete per session except for Sundays which are free - Athletes must always bring a non fizzy drink and the correct gear for the session.

Day & Time	Location	Athletes	Events
Tuesday 6 – 7 pm	AVS Gym	Ages 12 – 17	Sprints / Hurdles Middle Distance Throws & Jumps
Thursday 5:45 – 7 pm	AVS Gym	Ages 8 –11	Sprints / Hurdles Throws & Jumps
Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm	AVS Gym	Ages 12 –17	Sprints / Hurdles Middle Distance Throws & Jumps
Sunday 10.30 am – 12 (unless competition or NWS)	AVS Gym	Ages 12 – 17	Sprints / Hurdles Middle Distance Throws & Jumps

Gear

The correct clothing is essential if athletes are to get the maximum benefit from training.

Outdoor Gear

During the winter season many of the clubs training sessions are out doors and as such the weather plays an important role. Therefore it is imperative that athletes carry with them to training gear that is suitable for these sessions.

The key to out door gear is layers.

Layers allow you to reduce the amount of clothes you wear if you get too hot. Always wear a pair of shorts, a tee shirt, cotton socks and good running shoes. Next you need a tracksuit bottom and top. Then you need a wet weather top, hat and gloves. You do not have to spend a lot of money on expensive gear.

Indoor Gear

When we train inside in the gym then you must have shorts, a tee shirt, cotton socks and good running shoes.

Spikes

The question of do I need spikes or not? This is very simple. If you intend to compete at county, provincial or national level then you need spikes.

Schedules

The club has a predetermined schedule for all events. We do however design specific schedules for athletes who have reached a certain age and proficiency in their event. Athletes must demonstrate a willingness to complete the schedule

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