Forty foot waves were predicted along the west coast on Saturday afternoon but for the athletes and coaches of the Connacht Regional squad the show must go on. The Galway Regional Sports Centre in Dangan was the venue for the third get-together of this talented group of athletes and the decision to push ahead despite some inclement weather was rewarded with an enjoyable and informative session to the benefit of all. As thunder and lightning roared outside, dietician Aoife Hearne gave an excellent presentation on nutrition for the young athlete which was followed by a question and answers session with contributions from parents, coaches and athletes. Afterwards coaching was provided for middle-distance, walks, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, sprints, hurdles, long jump, triple jump and high jump. Connacht coach Mary Barrett led the coaching session with the assistance of her team of experienced event coaches. The squad also benefitted from the presence of National walks coach Michael Lane who led the walks group. The three session to date have received excellent feedback and postive vibes from athletes, parents and coaches. Many thanks to the event coaches who have delivered on these sessions in 2007. Athletes will recieve notification of squad dates for the new year in the near future. For further information in relation to the Connacht Squad please contact Athletics Ireland RDO Paul McNamara at paul@athleticsireland.ie or 087 2693675. Athletes listen attentively to dietician Aoife HearneThe middle-distance athletes, led by PJ Coyle and Paul McNamara, go through a dynamic warm-upThe discus throwers, coached by Irish senior international Sean Breathnach, limber up.National Walks coach Michael Lane warms up the walks group.Jim Ryan keeps an expert eye on the high jumpers.Dan Casey instructs the long jumpers.Connacht Coach Mary Barrett lends a coaches eye to the hurdles group.The hammer throwers were guided by Paddy Kelly.