About Us

Parnell Athletics Club are committed to the long term development of our athletes of all abilities, providing them with opportunities and support to progress in an environment which is safe, friendly, fun and inclusive. We serve the areas of Rathdrum, Ballinaclash, Moneystown, Greenan, Laragh, Glendalough, Glenealy, and Ashford.

Guidelines for all Members

Club Maintenance

1. Training Sessions limited to Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Other requests for use must be requested in advance and are subject to the decision of Rathdrum Rugby Club.

2. Toilets to be checked at the beginning and end of each training session and left in good order for other Club users.

3. Clubhouse to be swept clear of any grass / dust following all training sessions.

4. Outdoor covered area to be left free of rubbish at end of all training sessions.

5. Pitch to be checked at end of each training session and any water bottles / rubbish removed.

6. All External and Internal lighting is switched off.

7. Clubhouse, Storage Rooms and Gate to be locked at end of each training session unless in use by other Club users – Last person leaving to ensure Clubhouse, Storage rooms and Gate locked

8. Rathdrum Rugby Club has a strict “No Dogs Allowed” Policy which must be adhered to.

NB: A Rota will be put in place in relation to points 2-7 above

Child Safety / Club Rules

1. All Children should be registered members of Parnell Athletics Club Online Membership. 2 Week Probation period allows for Parents and the Club to determine if there is a good fit.

2. 10 kph Speed Limit to be adhered to when entering and exiting the driveway of club

3. Car Park - Children should be supervised by parents when crossing the Car Park

4. Children who are not participating in training to be supervised AT ALL TIMES. NO ACCESS ALLOWED to the track/pitch for NON-TRAINING CHILDREN

5. Children must sign in at the registration desk at beginning of all training sessions

6. Only Coaches and athletes should be on the pitch during training sessions

7. Parents to be available to bring your children to the toilet during training sessions and toilets to be left clean after use.

8. Parents of older children to arrive promptly at end of training sessions to collect their children

9. All members should familiarise themselves with and follow Parnell Athletics Club Code of Ethics

Child Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all children in our club. Our safeguarding policies have been developed in guidance with Athletics Ireland’s Child Safeguarding policies.

Training Groups

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