Sunday, November 8, 2009
STARBREAKERS AGM 2009
The Starbreakers Special Olympics Club will be holding their 2009 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday the 24th of November at 8:00pm in the Old Charm Inn, Carrickmore. There is a number of issues to be discussed plus the election of numerous posts and items to be decided. The up and coming Irish National games will be on the agenda plus fundraising events etc. We ask all members to attend plus friends/ family members and anyone interested in coming on board or joining Starbreakers. This is your chance to be apart of our club for the coming season.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Starbreakers were pleased to welcome two new members to the club on Saturday 7th November. The Douch brothers from Omagh. Sean (Red Top) and Kevin are both avid sports fans and Sean plays football for Arvalee school in Omagh, he is also a keen Manchester Utd fan. Kevin on the other hand enjoys computers and Facebook plus is a fan of music and likes all types. The boys hope to join the club officially in a couple of weeks time but said they enjoyed training and look forward to coming back again to Starbreakers in the coming weeks.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
MUGSHOTS
Sean Donaghey: Likes Elvis, Basketball and games.
Volunteers:Briege, Mairead, Aine, Holly, Jamie, Wee Aoife
Club Coach: Michelle Mullin
Club Coach: Paul Sweeney
Aoife Kerr: Hobbies: Card making, Baby sitting and music (Secrets)
Jarlath Mullin: Hobbies:SkateBoarding, Cycling,Tyrone.
Sammy Jo Sweeney: Hobbies: Music (Elvis/Westlife) Man Utd
Paul Gordon:Hobbies:Man Utd/Swimming and Acting (007)
Gemma Fox: Hobbies:Cooking, Country Music & Socialising
Orla McCartan:Hobbies: Boyzone/Westlife. Carrickmore
Francis Meenagh:Hobbies:Walking, Music and LiverpoolSaturday, October 17, 2009
Athletes View by Aoife Kerr
As a member of Starbreakers Speial Olympics Club Carrickmore.
I won a Gold medal in Softball Throw at Ulster Finals.
I would like to thank the coaches and volunteers who helped me.
I am very grateful for all their hard work.
We all enjoy training and spending time together.
I won a Gold medal in Softball Throw at Ulster Finals.
I would like to thank the coaches and volunteers who helped me.
I am very grateful for all their hard work.
We all enjoy training and spending time together.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Starbreakers News
The Starbreakers SO Club in Carrickmore are delighted to have visitors from other clubs and officials from our SO Ulster office (Regional Events Co-Ordinator EmmaMcMenamin pictured with Club Coach Above) visit our clubs AGM and events. We also have had the privilege of being invited to many events including Omagh CouncilOffices, Stranorlar Sports Day, Civic receptions and social evenings out. If you would like to visit our club/ join our blogspot or invite us to your sporting events then please come along to Carrickmore or contact any committee member for more details
(Francie Meenagh pictured with Omagh Council Chairman)
Monday, October 5, 2009
ATHLETES VIEW by FRANCIE MEENAGH
Thank you for your coaching.
Thank you for the Bar B Que, it was great Craic.
I have all my medals in pride of place in my bedroom, my photos are on the wall.
I enjoy every minute of my training, it keeps me fit.
I have made many new friends also.
It gives me the chance to get out more and explore new places like Letterkenny and even made T.V my claim to fame.
It was on the whole an experience I will never forget.
Thank You.
Francie Meenagh (Athlete)
Thank you for the Bar B Que, it was great Craic.
I have all my medals in pride of place in my bedroom, my photos are on the wall.
I enjoy every minute of my training, it keeps me fit.
I have made many new friends also.
It gives me the chance to get out more and explore new places like Letterkenny and even made T.V my claim to fame.
It was on the whole an experience I will never forget.
Thank You.
Francie Meenagh (Athlete)
Meet The Parents
Over its short life so far the Carrickmore Starbreakers Club has grown in numbers quite rapidly and although we aren't at the dizzy heghts of some of our colleagues we are however a caring club with each athlete an integral part of StarBreakers.
The club has a brilliant line up of volunteers, coaches and helpers but in this piece we want to "Meet The Parents & Family Members" The people behind the scenes if you like those who work and encourage the athletes 24/7 when they are not at the club. The in house Taxi drivers who make sure athletes get to the training/games and events. The in house laundry service, the supporters and most importantly the listeners.
Parents and Family members are the backbone of any athlete's progession and their involvement means more to that athlete than any coach or volunteer. If you are a family member I encourage you to be invovled as much as possible with your athlete, in training, in preparation and in their chosen sport. The reward is immeasurable.
The club has a brilliant line up of volunteers, coaches and helpers but in this piece we want to "Meet The Parents & Family Members" The people behind the scenes if you like those who work and encourage the athletes 24/7 when they are not at the club. The in house Taxi drivers who make sure athletes get to the training/games and events. The in house laundry service, the supporters and most importantly the listeners.
Parents and Family members are the backbone of any athlete's progession and their involvement means more to that athlete than any coach or volunteer. If you are a family member I encourage you to be invovled as much as possible with your athlete, in training, in preparation and in their chosen sport. The reward is immeasurable.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Civic Reception at Omagh Council
The Starbreakers Special Olympics club enjoyed a night of celebration as they joined forces with the Omagh Special Olympics club at the council offices in Omagh on Wednesday the 23rd of September. Council chairman Pat McGowan welcomed the athletes and family members to the chamber and spoke highly of their achievements at the Ulster Regional Games, he also added his views on the special olympics massive strides in Ireland and locally over the past number of years.
Afterwards there was refreshments and many photo opportunities. The Club would like to thank the Omagh District council for this civic reception which showed an appreciation for all the hard work and effort put in by the athletes of each club.
Special Olympics Ulster representitive Emma McMenamin was on hand to congratulate the athletes and wish them well in the future, her sentiments echoed by Rosemary from the Omagh club and Athlete Francis Meenagh read a piece he had prep
ared earlier which was warmly recieved. Carrickmore SO club coach Paul Sweeney said although special olympics had achieved alot in the past he believed that the current group of athletes, coaches, volunters, carers and family members had alot to give in the future. Councillor Rainey also gave his best wishes to all the athletes attending.
ared earlier which was warmly recieved. Carrickmore SO club coach Paul Sweeney said although special olympics had achieved alot in the past he believed that the current group of athletes, coaches, volunters, carers and family members had alot to give in the future. Councillor Rainey also gave his best wishes to all the athletes attending.
Afterwards there was refreshments and many photo opportunities. The Club would like to thank the Omagh District council for this civic reception which showed an appreciation for all the hard work and effort put in by the athletes of each club. Thursday, September 10, 2009
Back To Training
The Starbreakers Special Olympics Club in Carrickmore have enjoyed their summer holidays and are now ready to get back to the weekly training essions at the Youth Centre. The club have lost the services of Treasurer Una McCallon over the summer months as Una has other committments, we thank her for her time, efforts and hard work and wish her all the best in the future.Thanks Una
Training will recommence on Saturday the 12th September at 11.00am and all should attend, the season will conclude with the Irish National Games in Limerick next summer and the club will have a total of 5 representitives going along ( Francis Meenagh, Aoife Kerr, Sammy Jo Sweeney, Jarlath Mullin and Orla McCartan)
Throughout the year however all our club members will be involved in numerous events and we encourage any new members who would like to come along to please do so.
Leave us a message or become a friend of Starbreakers right here.
Training will recommence on Saturday the 12th September at 11.00am and all should attend, the season will conclude with the Irish National Games in Limerick next summer and the club will have a total of 5 representitives going along ( Francis Meenagh, Aoife Kerr, Sammy Jo Sweeney, Jarlath Mullin and Orla McCartan)
Throughout the year however all our club members will be involved in numerous events and we encourage any new members who would like to come along to please do so.
Leave us a message or become a friend of Starbreakers right here.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Starbreakers History
The Starbreakers Special Olympics Club was founded in 2002 by Margaret Kerr and had it's official launch the following year. Starbreakers became a recognised Special Olympics Club with Special Olympics Ulster and Special Olympics Ireland following the launch night in the Patrician Hall in Carrickmore. In the early days the club had around 9 members and proved a great social outlet as well as a physical activity for those suffering with a learning disability, the club had no boundaries with age or gender and enjoyed many successful competitions and social evenings. Other people of note in the early days included Margaret's sisters, Eileen Mullin, Rosemary Fox, Marissa McKernan and Una McCallon plus a host of family members and volunteers. At the official launch night in 2003 Sammy Jo Sweeney was invited along as a guest of honour as she had just competed at the Special Olympics World Championshps in Dublin. Sammy Jo was so taken by he hospitality and kindness of the Carrickmore Cub she joined as an athlete at the start of the new season.
The club enjoyed successful runs under the guidance of Coach Margaret from 2002 untl 2007 culminating in Orla McCartan, Stefan McKernan and Sammy Jo Sweeney all qualifying for the Irish Natioal Championships in Antrim Forum and Sammy Jo's selection for the World Finals in Shanghai, however due to a heavy workload and other commitments Margaret stood down as club coach.
In 2007, although the bulk of the club remained in place there were changes Paul Sweeney and Michelle Mullin took on the mantle of coaches, new members came on board (Edel Kelly, Connor McMahon and Jarlath Mullin) and some other members left (Stefan McKernan, Cian McCallon and more recently Paddy Kelly) The club would hope to have these athletes back in the future. The club also had more volunteers on board now (especially the young ladies who gave of their time on Saturday mornings) and the numerous tasks faced with running a club were shared around.
In June of 2007 the Starbreakers entered the area games at Templemore in Derry city and came away with a host of Gold medals and a chance at the first ever Ulster Regional Games held in Letterkenny in 2009. The Starbreakers performed well at these championships winning 5 Gold, 5 Silver and 2 Bronze medals in Athletics and Aquatics. In July of 2009 the selection process took place and at this time the Starbreakers Special olympics Club have no less than 5 representitives on Team Ulster for the Irish National Games in Limerick in 2010 and the hope of going to Athens, Greece in 2012.
The Starbreakers Special Olympics Club have enjoyed massive support from the local communityboth financially and in every other capacity, the have had umerous social evenings and they have always been well supported.
If you are interested in becoming involved with Starbreakers in any way then please do come along to any of the training sessions at the Youth Centre Carrickmoe or speak to any committee. member
Welcome To Starbreakers
The Starbreakers Special Olympics Club in Carrckmore would like to welcome all of you who have discovered our brand new Blog page.We plan to use our page to update our members and supporters of up coming events, past and more recent successes and whats next on the calendar. Please feel free to post a message to us on our blog and we will gladly reply to any correspondence we recieve.
We trust and hope you enjoy your visit, learn about Starbreakers SO Club and check out the Special stars of Carrickmore and surrounding areas in County Tyrone. Meet the team, the Volunteers, the Coaches and Family members. Remember if you have any questions or would like to come on board and be a part of Starbreakers then the door is always open.
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