RSVP to confirm numbers.

For those not so keen on the swim there is also the opportunity to do a 10km run on the Little Bo Peep course. As per the swimmers, food and facilities will be provided. Cost €20 per person.

Please let us know if you are interested so we have some idea of the numbers.

All proceeds from this event are in aid of the Bridge Foundation – Calcutta Charity.

See here for full details.

[Please note we are not affiliated with the Lost Sheep triathlon.  All enquires should be directed to www.corktri.com.  Our main triathlon is the Little Bo Peep on in August 7th!]

The Killarney Masters (http://www.dundagmasters.com/) are looking for swimmers to make up relay teams in the Killarney Sprint distance triathlon on June 12th.

If interested please contact Roger on 087 2589498

Sat cycles every week with Robert (contact directly at robertwhytex@gmail.com or 0862644917 for times distance etc)

Sun morning runs @ 10am Kenmare pier

A new set of swim classes, for all levels of Tri-athletes, will commence on Monday May 10th at 6.30pm.

The class will run for 4 weeks at Club Vitae Swimming pool,The Quality Hotel,Killarney.

This course will improve your stroke and help you swim more efficiently and as a result, faster.

Those interested in improving their swim times for Triathlons and Sea Swims can expect to see a strong improvement.

The course will be run by Diarmuid Herlihy who has held Contineouse courses for Triathletes in Cork over the last 2 years.

In September 2007 Diarmuid broke the Irish record for the fastest swim from Europe to Africa on the straits of Gibraltar.

He Swam the 10 miles in 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Diarmuid is involved in Coaching swimming on a full time basis in Kerry and Cork.

The key elements of the course will concentate on

1. Frontcrawl stroke technique (Body, Legs, Arms, Breathing, Timing and Coordination)
2. Increased stroke length (Correct recovery and propulsive phase)
3.Swimming smoother faster and more efficiently {Gaining greater feel/catch of the water}
4.Swimming aerobically (Correct breathing pattern)
5.Personalized training plans to suit ability.

Can anyone interested in the Killarneyswim course email Diarmuid at willowd@gofree.indigo.ie
Or phone Diarmuid at 0860460333

If anybody is interested in doing the Kerry Emergency Services charity cycle on sat June 5th from Killarney Fire Station, they are sending me some sponsorship cards. See www.kerryemscycle.com for further details.. One of the two beneficiaries this year is Kerry Mountain Rescue.

DO YOU KNOW THE NEXT EMMA DAVIS OR GAVIN NOBLE? Find Out at the Talent Identification Day on Saturday 15th May 2010 in Wicklow

Triathlon Ireland are holding a talent identification day in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, on Saturday 15th May, 2010 from 11.30-6pm.
TI are looking for talented juniors and age-group athletes who reach the required standards in swim and run time trials. A number of spots in TI’s Junior Development Program are on offer for talented young athletes.
If you know of an athlete interested in attending please read the attached letter for further details about the day and the required standards. The day will consist of a presentation on performance triathlon, a swim time trial and finish with the run time trial in the afternoon.
The swim will take place in the Shoreline Pool in Greystones, Co. Wicklow and the run at the Charlesland Running Track, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
The TI Junior Development Programme is growing from strength to strength since its inception, and now has a number of talented athletes attending training camps abroad and racing for Ireland internationally. Athletes who attain the required standard will be invited to join a Regional Junior Squad – East, West or North and also potentially attain a place in the National Junior Squad.
The regional squads are capably led by TI’s accredited Regional Coaches, under the guidance of TI’s Assistant Coach Elena Maslova. The Junior Development Program has been developed by TI Performance Director Chris Jones, who still plays a very active role in its operation.

To register an athlete, please go to the survey link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WW6THXG

Feel free to circulate, print and post the poster and information in an area where young athletes may see it.

Thanks
Mary
Information_talent_identification_day 15 April 2010 Wicklow

We have engaged the services of a company called Southern Safety and they train the American Heart Associations Heart saver AED Course.

Duration of the course: 4 Hours (Including practical test) location Brooklane Hotel ,Sunday March 21st at 12noon.

Contents:

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adult, child and infant
• The use of barrier devices in CPR
• Making an emergency 112 cal
• How to relieve Choking in adults, children and infants
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator
• Course Materials are provided on the day
• Qualification: The course is accredited by the Irish heart Foundation and on completion of the course, candidates will receive a credit card style certificate, valid for two years.