Deadlines are tight as finals in Athlone loom

Westmeath Community Games News -- Despite numerous requests to areas who have county winning teams going forward to the Leinster competitions to send in copies of their competitors birth or baptismal certificate in order that we can register their teams, a number of Areas still have not sent in their certs.There is a lot of paper work and time spent getting teams ready for Leinster and we need the co-operation of all areas if we are to get them in on time. Area Managers/Secretaries must take note, that their teams cannot go into Leinster unless we have these certificates, so its of vital importance to get them in by this Friday, May 14, if not in by then, we will not take responsibility for any team not been allowed progress to Leinster because they did not send in their certs on time.Teams going forwardto LeinsterThe following 21 teams will be going forward into Leinster provided all their competitors are registered by this Friday, May 14.Basketball Under-11 Mixed - Beechpark/Coosan; Basketball Under-13 Boys - Milltown/Empor; Basketball Under-13 Girls - Milltown/Empor; Basketball Under-16 Girls - Ballymahon Road; Basketball Under-16 Boys - Kinnegad/Coralstown; Gaelic Football Mixed Under-10 - The Downs; Gaelic Football Girls Under-12 - Kinnegad/Coralstown; Camogie under-14 - D.L.B.C; Hockey Under-16 - Beechpark/Coosan; Rounders, Boys under-13 - Milltown/Empor/Moyvore; Rounders, Boys under-15 - Kinnegad/Coralstown; Rounders, Girls under-13 - Milltown/Empor/Moyvore; Soccer, Girls Under-15 - Mt. Temple/Baylin; Soccer, Boys Under-12 - The Downs; Mini Rugby County Final - Beechpark/Coosan; Hurling Under 11 - Tailteann (St. Brigids); Variety - Beechpark/Coosan.Also included in the line-up will be the winners of the Tag Rugby Under-11, Under-14 and Under-16 . The winners of the Hardcourt Tennis Under-13 county final: The Downs v Ballinea/Brotenstown and the Pitch and Putt County Finals - all have to be played this week.National €25 fee dueWe have had a good response to date for our appeal to all the Area Secretaries who have boys and girls in their Area who have qualified for the National Finals in Athlone on the weekend of May 28/30, to send in the €25 fee for their competitors immediately.We at county level must collect this fee and send direct to the National Headquarters before any competitor can take part in the finals, we would greatly appreciate it, if you could get it in to us immediately.Have you held hrea SportsWe are delighted to see so many local areas holding their Annual Sports Day early and hope that they will get their entries in to County Secretary straight away. This is a great occasion when families can come together for a fun day out.All qualifiers from the Area to the county must be registered with the County Secretary on or before May 30.Dates for your2010 diaryTag Rugby Finals - Under-14 and 16 Blitz on Wednesday, 12th May at Mullingar Rugby Club. Teams check in at 6.30pm each evening.Pitch & Putt County Final - Friday, May 14 at Kilbeggan Pitch & Putt Club. Teams check in at 6.30pm.Progressive 25Our thanks to everyone who supports our weekly card game in the Community Games Centre, on Monday nights.The winners on Monday night: Judy Murtagh, Des Yeoman, Mick and Roe Lynch. Raffle, Martin Glynn, Jack Doolin, Mary Maher. Last Game, Larry O'Rourke, Martin Glynn. See you all on Monday night at 9pm.Ballinderry Sports DayWe would like to invite all boys and girls living in the Ballinderry Area (Lynn Road, Lynn Heights, Lynn Ave, Lynnderry Court, Hill Court, Highfield Heights, Ballinderry Hill, Hillside Drive, Millmount, Newtown Lawns, Chestnut Grove, Chestnut Drive, Newtown, Ardmore Road) to come along on this Friday evening, May 14 at 6pm for the Annual Athletic Sports which will take place in the green area at Newtown Lawns,There will be races for all age groups, with the winners going forward to represent the Ballinderry Area at the County Finals on Sunday, June 13 at the Mullingar Harriers Club.We would especially like to welcome all parents and adults to come along and support the children and the Community Games in the Area. Any help you can give will be gratefully appreciated. See you all on Friday at 6pm.