Parnell Athletics Club

Running & Athletics - Wicklow

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

Find answers to commonly asked questions here

Training groups are split into groups;
- Little Athletics (U7-U8),
- Development U9, U10, U11, U12 & U13, U14, U15, and
- Performance (U16+).
Boys and girls train together.

U7 for example is athletes who turn 6 in that year therefore they are Under 7.

Iveagh Leaf Grounds (Rathdrum Rugby Football Club) Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

- Little Athletics Monday’s only 6.15pm to 7pm,
- Development & Performance Mondays and Thursdays 6pm to 7pm.

For athletics training all you need is a pair of well-fitting runners that allow for flexibility and movement of the feet (i.e. don’t have sole or heel with bubble that is too thick which can be prohibitive). For competition spikes are recommended especially for U10 upwards. All athletes need to wear a club t-shirt or club vest when competing.
These are available from Avondale Sports, Main Street, Rathdrum (Payment upfront on ordering).

We like to support children to take part in competitions. We endeavour to create an environment to enable children to build the confidence and capability and readiness to compete. Athletics has many disciplines from sprints, to longer distance, jumping and throwing to relays so there is many ways to compete for the club. However we understand that for some children they may wish not to compete.

 There are three key seasons:
- Cross country (September-December),
- Indoor track & field (Feb-March) and
- Outdoor track & field (April-July).
Unlike team sports which have matches every week in athletics there are a few key weekends of competition for each season. These will tend to be full day events.

We are an inclusive club, let us know how you feel we could make it a positive experience for your child and we can work together to support them.

Competition Fixtures / Calendar

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Pearse Park, Arklow, Co.Wicklow

Get in touch with us

Iveagh Leaf Grounds
(Rathdrum Rugby Football Club)
Rathdrum,
Co. Wicklow,
A67 X045.
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087 292 8660 / 087 225 8538 
https://parnellac.com

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