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Carrick RFC ran its first Go to Ground Challenge last Saturday May 4th in aid of our pitch development which will commence shortly.

The event served two purposes. Firstly to raise funds, and secondly to introduce those not familiar with Carrick RFC to our new home on the Castlecara Rd. Indeed most competitors got the full on experience of what a winters night is like to train in Castlecara having to jumps trenches of muddy water, often unsuccessfully! 

The club would like to extend our thanks to everyone that made the day a success, to all of our many club members who marshalled, sponsors Murtaghs Bar & most importantly all the competitors who answered the call and took up the challenge, such was the feedback we may run the event again before the summers out, though with allot more water and mud!

Congratulations to the Tony McEvilly (fastest male), Emily Cullen (fastest female) and Bringing Up the Rear (fastest team) who all did superbly, particularly Tony who stormed home in 20m 49sec, epic time.

Loads of photo from the event can be found in the ‘Go to Ground’ gallery or by clicking here! We’ll also get some more video up shortly. Enjoy

Go to Ground Challenge Results

The course is ready, are you ready!! Join Carrick on Shannon RFC in helping raise funds for our pitch development by coming along to the Sports Complex tomorrow morning for the ‘Go to Ground Challenge’. Registration opens from 8am with the race commencing at 11am, entry only €10

Check out some FAQs..

Can I still register?
Yes, registration can be still be made online by clicking here or you can register on the morning in the Sports Complex. Registration opens at 8am with the race starting at 11am

What is the course length?
5.5km in total. Run out to the grounds is 2.4km run, 600m assault course and 2.5km run back to victory!

How long will it take to complete the course?
That depends how many times you decide to fall off balance beams, gets stuck in holes or miss drop kicks!! We’d hope to have most people back within the hour!

Are there showering facilities?
Shower facilities will be provided at the sports complex but will limited so we advise competitors to bring an old towel and a change of clothes

Will there be refreshment?
Tea/Coffee and some finger food will be available in Murtaghs Bar from 2pm when we’ll be doing the prize giving

Is there a minimum age?
Participants must be at least 15 years old on the day of the event

Where can I park on the day?
Parking will be available in the Sports Complex car park located at the front of the building

What should I wear?
Whatever you want! But probably best stick to normal running gear. Ideally lightweight materials as YOU WILL BE GETTING WET 

What if I need assistance when running?
We will have plenty of marshals along the route who will assist you as needs be. The Order of Malta will also be available on the morning and will be located at our club grounds. All marshals will have their number in the event of an emergency.

Weather for Sat 4th May 2013?

Saturday will be a largely dry day with just a few well scattered showers. Southwest winds will increase moderate to fresh through the morning and temperatures will rise to between 11 and 13 degrees.

Only 2 days until Go to Ground Challenge….woop woop! Registration opens from 8am at the Sports Complex with the race starting at 11am. Its only €10 per person or €40 for a team of 5. We encourage everyone to give this unique 5.5km course a go, all proceeds go towards Carrick RFC picth development.

All entrants should to be prepared to get wet & muddy so bring towels and a change of clothes, showers will be available on the day in the sports complex. Prize giving and after party in Murtaghs Bar from 2pm!! Woop!

Dinner Dance 2013

Club Dinner Dance is  on Sat 20th April from 7:00pm in the Bush Hotel.  To confirm your ticket(s) please contact; Aidan on 086 3867960 or Joe on 087 6380043 or complete the form on the Dinner Dance 2013 page and we’ll reserve a ticket which can be picked up on the evening.  If you would like to book a full table, these can be reserved upon request.  We’ve been promised that there will be only one main speaker and all prize giving will be done during the dessert course.  Go on, it’s another great way of getting involved in a your local club and community.  For more info, click here: http://www.carrickrugbyclub.ie/1/dinner-dance-2013/

Volunteers Required 4/5/2013 (approx. 3.5hrs)

Don’t say you weren’t told or asked!!  The club is running on the Sat 4th May an event called ‘Go to Ground Challenge’.  Basically the event is a 5.5km run with a twist, the first 2.4km is a run from Sports Centre out to the Castlecara pitch, where participants will be put through a 600m assault course before running back 2.5km back via the Summer Hill way.

A lot of the work in terms of advertising has been done but an event of this nature needs a lot of Marshalls.  We need approx. 30 (Mammies or Daddies) adults maybe more, to help out from 10.30 till about 2pm.  Please reply by email or text to 086 3867960 if you are available to help out.  For more info, click here: http://www.carrickrugbyclub.ie/1/go-to-ground-challenge/ Alternatively if you want to have a go yourself please register

IRFU Summer Camp

You may have been asked about this already.  Please keep an eye on our club website here: http://www.carrickrugbyclub.ie/1/ and the Official IRFU website here: http://www.irishrugby.ie/camps/ (yet to be updated).  The camp will be held in Leitrim Village Community Pitch on the 15th to 19th of July.
 

Mini Jersey Sponsorship

Is anybody interested or does  anybody know of any company interested, in sponsoring our new Mini Jerseys for next season and beyond (poss. 5 years)?  We hope that with various sponsorship, along with some portion of subs, will subsidise the Jerseys to such a degree that each player will own their own jerseys, thus increasing the exposure of our sponsors.  Hopefully, the jerseys will be owned and will be the responsibility of each player and can be worn at home or on holidays or whenever the player chooses.
 

Carrick Rugby Club Volunteers

Apart from the request above for volunteers on the 4/05/2013, CRFC is a non profit club made up of mad volunteers that make Carrick Rugby Club exist for your child and every child and adult interested in Rugby in the South Leitrim/Roscommon, Longford, Cavan Community.  Volunteers are made up of; players, parents, rugby fanatics/loons, local businesses and bodies that share the interest and love of rugby.  Some of the jobs required to run a club involve; playing rugby, supporting rugby, coaching, refereeing, co-ordinating with other clubs, pitch maintenance/marking, water carrier, fundraising committee, fundraising volunteerssssss, jersey washer, equipment manager/purchaser, Club Executive committee (involving; Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, PRO, Child Welfare Officer, Fixture Secretary, Results Co-odinator), Webpage IT specialist/tealady, the list is endless and the tasks never ending!  We need YOUR help to develop the club and make it a great place for sport, fitness, fun, enjoyment and friendships.
 
If you would like to get involved, all of the above Volunteers would appreciate your help in whatever way you can to improve our club, your club, Carrick Rugby Club. 
Please email by reply or text your interest to Aidan on 086 3867960 or speak to any club volunteer, thanks.

Carrick on Shannon RFC is hosting its first ‘Go to Ground Challenge’ on the 4th May. The event is both to celebrate Carrick on Shannon’s 400th birthday and as a fundraiser for the new club grounds which we hope to start shortly.

Requiring speed, coordination, skill & endurance the 5.5km circuit of Carrick starts with a 2.4km run to our club grounds where participants will endure a 600 metre assault course before tackling a 2.5km hill run to the finish. It promises to be a great day with
an after party & prize giving in Murtagh’s Bar afterwards.

Registration is only €10 per person or €40 for a group of 5. Get ahead of the crowd and register today by clicking the enormous orange button!! Your participation will be a novel way to mark Carrick’s 400th birthday while raising much needs funds for our new club grounds so please support us ;o)