Over 300 Naas CBS students took part in a duathlon event at Naas Racecourse on May 20. Organised by the CBS Parents’ Council, the duathlon is one of many annual sporting events hosted by the committee since 2011, when the inaugural Naas CBS triathlon was launched. Proudly supported by Naas Racecourse and Fitzpatrick's Garage Opel Naas, sponsors also included Fitzsimon’s Finance, Cross Insurance Ltd, Halligan Transport Ltd and Naas International Immersion Programme. Ben Travers, Naas CBS Principal, said: “I warmly thank our Parents’ Council for organising yet another super event for our pupils. Sport and well-being is at the very core of our school ethos and it is great to see so many of our pupils take part again in this event. Of course, the organisation and conduct of the duathlon would not be possible without the support of our main sponsors, who I also thank sincerely. “I pay homage to the many local businesses who have supported the event, including those who provided the goody bags of water, fruit and snacks - Queally Group, Boran Packaging Ltd, Swans on the Green, Salmon’s Centra Monread and Super Valu Naas – and those who provided spot prizes - Expert Electrical, Colgan Sports, Cahill Cycles, Andy's Barbers, The Men's Room, Hawk & Blade, Old County Barbers and Bikeology. My thanks to Naas Triathlon Club who provided bike racks and to the Order of Malta for their services today. It is wonderful to see such wide and continued community support for our boys.” Chairman of the CBS Parents’ Council, Frank Murphy, said: “We are delighted to be back hosting a sporting event in 2022, following a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. As ever, the main purpose of the duathlon is to encourage the students to take on a healthy and rewarding outdoor challenge. The duathlon consists of three consecutive challenges around the racecourse; a team or individual must complete a 1500m run, followed by a 6km cycle and then finally, a 1500m run. Above all, this is a fun event that the
PHOTO GALLERY: Naas CBS duathlon at Kildare racecourse
