Appeals
Any appeals, accompanied by a fee of €20.00 (refundable in the case of a successful appeal) must be submitted in writing within 20 minutes of the finish of the race to which they refer. Only Officers of the Club concerned may submit appeals.
All appeals will be dealt with on the day. The ruling of the Appeals Committee shall be final.
The Appeals Committee shall, in the first instance, be composed of the County Chairman, the County Secretary and the County Competition Secretary. In the case of a conflict of interest on any particular matter an alternate shall replace the conflicted member for the determination of that issue. The alternate shall be either Martin J. Heery or Paddy Mangan, as appropriate. In the event that any member of first instance is unavailable on the day of competition they shall be substituted by the Vice County Chairman, the County Treasurer or the County Registrar, as appropriate.
Juvenile
Juvenile athletes shall compete in their own age groups. Juvenile athletes may move up one age group to compete, except that juvenile athletes may not move up an age group in order to compete in Under 9 competition.
All juvenile teams shall comprise of a minimum of 4 scoring members in competition up to and including Under 14. In juvenile competition from Under 15 to Under 19 then teams shall comprise a minimum of 3 scoring athletes. Where there are less than 3 such scoring teams in a competition then the best scoring groupings of a lesser number of athletes may be awarded championship placings and medals.
In juvenile competition the first twelve finishing athletes in each competition shall qualify by right for the Meath county team in Leinster Cross Country Inter-County competition. A further 3 places on the Meath county team may be filled by athletes who, while not competing on the day, would, in the opinion of the juvenile selectors, be an asset to the overall team. If no such athletes exist then those athletes placing 13th, 14th and 15th in the Meath Cross Country Championships may be allocated places on the county team if sufficient places are available.
In the event of a county team qualifying for the National Cross Country Competition then the first ten finishing county athletes, whether on the county team or not, shall qualify by right for the Meath county team in National Cross Country Inter-County Competition.
Junior
Minimum age of athlete to be eligible: Under 17
Maximum age of athlete to be eligible: Under 20
Team Competition
Men’s and Women’s Competitions, teams of 3 scoring members.
Novice
Minimum age of athlete to be eligible: 18 yrs of age in the year of competition
Team competition
An athlete may only score on one team (Novice, Overall Masters or Over 50 Masters). A Masters athlete competing on a Novice team must be so declared in advance.
In Men’s Competition, teams of 4 scoring members.
In Women’s Competition, teams of 3 scoring members.
Intermediate
Minimum Age of athlete to be eligible: 20yrs of age in the year of competition
Team competition
In Men’s Competition, teams of 4 scoring members.
In Women’s Competition, teams of 3 scoring members.
Senior
Minimum age of athlete to be eligible: 16yrs of age in the year of competition
Team competition
Men’s Competition
Clubs can designate, before competing, whether they are in "A" or "B" event. "A" event, 4 to count, "B" event, 3 to count. No limit on number of runners competing.
In absence of declaration then Club designated as "A".
A Club may only compete in either ‘A’ or ‘B’, not both.
Women’s Competition
Teams of 3 scoring members.
Masters
Minimum age of athlete to be eligible: Over the age of 40 on the day of competition
Team competition
Men’s Competition
An athlete may only score on one team (Novice, Overall Masters or Over 50 Masters)
Overall Masters Competition
Minimum age of athlete to be eligible: Any eligible Master may score.
Teams of 4 scoring members.
Over 50 Masters Competition
Minimum age of athlete to be eligible: Over the age of 50 on the day of competition
Teams of 4 scoring members.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Irish Schools’ Athletic Association RULES OF COMPETITION RULES OF COMPETITION
Irish Schools’ Athletic Association
RULES OF COMPETITION RULES OF COMPETITION
1. RULES:
The I.A.A.F. Rule-book shall be used unless otherwise stated. In the event of any conflict between the rules of the I.A.A.F. and the rules set out herein, these rules shall have precedence.
2. AGE-GROUPS
Age groups for boys and girls shall be as follows:
Minor Under 14 on 1st July in the year of competition
Junior: Under 15 on 1st July in the year of competition;
Intermediate: Under 17 on 1st July in the year of competition;
Senior: Under 19 on 1st January in the year of competition.
3. DRUGS:
(a) The Association is bound by the IAAF Rules on the control of drug abuse.
(b) Athletes taking part in our competitions may be tested for drugs.
(c) The Association shall be entitled to enforce any suspension imposed by another sports Association.
4. DRESS:
Acceptable dress is a white or plain singlet, or a school singlet. Club singlets, International singlets, fancy T-shirts or unacceptable logos may not be worn. No ipods or any other communication device may be used. Athletes may not run in bare feet.
5. ORGANISATION:
The Irish Schools’ Athletic Association is the governing body for schools’ athletics on the island. All decisions made at the Annual General Meeting of the Irish Schools’ Athletic Association shall apply to all its activities, including regions/districts and provinces.
The island shall be divided into regions/districts. There shall be 14 regions/districts as follows:
Connacht: North Connacht and South Connacht.
Leinster: North Leinster, South Leinster, East Leinster, West Leinster.
Munster: North Munster, South Munster, East Munster.
Ulster: A District, B District, C District, D District, E District.
Qualification from each region/district for cross country and track & field should be based on the number of regions/districts in a province and should include as many as is practical.
Each Region/District shall have an executive committee made up of at least a Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. No one person may occupy more than one position on the committee. Each Region/District shall hold an Annual General Meeting at which the business of the region/district shall be discussed. The financial statement of the region/district shall be presented at the meeting and sent on to the provincial treasurer.
Each Province shall have an executive committee elected each year at the Annual General Meeting of the province. Each Province shall have an executive committee made up of at least a Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. No one person may occupy more than one position on the committee. Each Province shall have a Child Welfare Officer elected at the AGM. The financial statement of the province shall be presented at the meeting and sent on to the ISAA Financial Director.
Cross Country ChampionshipsCross Country Championships
1. DATE:
The All-Ireland Cross Country Championships shall be held on a date in March approved a year in advance by the Irish A.G.M. The championships, where possible, shall be hosted by each Province in turn and shall start at 1pm. Where possible the championships shall be held in conjunction with the Universities’ Championships and at a venue approved by both associations.
The provincial championships will be held at least two weeks prior to the All-Ireland Championships and each Region/District shall hold their championships before the provincial.
2. DISTANCES
The distances for the All-Ireland shall be as follows:
Minor Girls 2,000m Minor Boys 2,500m
Junior Girls 2,500m Junior Boys 3,500m
Intermediate Girls 3,500m Intermediate Boys 5,000m
Senior Girls 2,500m Senior Boys 6,000 - 6,500m
The distances for the provinces and regions/districts may be slightly less but should still be recognised cross country distances.
3. THE COURSE
The following are the recommended procedures:
1. The course should be marked with ropes or tapes. It is advisable to tape all parts of the course on the inside.
2. A start-line of adequate width should be roped into pens, one for each team, and at least four for individual runners. In the All-Ireland Championships there shall be two pens per province for the individual runners.
3. There should be a clear run of at least 200 metres before any turn or obstruction at the start. 4. There should be at least a 200m clear run into the finish.
5. The finishing-funnel should be adequate for a race of 200 runners finishing close together. The funnel should be doubled if necessary.
6. A minimum of 6 stewards should be at the finish line to ensure that good order is maintained.
4. TEAMS:
In the Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior a Boys’ team consists of up to eight runners, of whom the first four shall count.
In the Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior a Girls’ team consists of up to six runners, of whom the first three shall count.
5. RULES
1. Athletes must run in their own age-group except in the team event where one athlete from the age group immediately below may complete a team.
2. No athlete may run in more than one race.
3. In the event of a tie in the team competition, the last scoring runner who finishes nearer the first place shall determine the result.
6. ENTRIES:
For the All-Ireland each Province may nominate the following for each Race:
(a) The first three teams in the Provincial Championship;
(b) Any runner who finished in the first fifteen in the Provincial Championship.
In the Provincial and Region/District Championships a similar qualification system should be put in place to maximise the numbers taking part.
Qualification from each Region/District for Cross Country should be based on the number of Regions/Districts in a province and should include as many as is practical.
7. SUBSTITUTIONS:
(a) A school may make substitutions within its own team.
(b) Only a Province may substitute for an entire team.
(c) Substitutions should be handed to the organisers in writing at least one hour before the start of the race.
(d) In exceptional circumstances the Irish or Provincial, Executive may invite an athlete or athletes to participate in the competition.
8. NUMBERS:
Each athlete must wear on their front the number provided, secured by four safety-pins.
9. PROTESTS:
All protests must be made verbally by a school representative or an official of the province or Region/District before the presentation of medals and then in writing within 30 minutes of the end of the specific event. Schools should be told of this procedure in advance by the Secretaries.
JURY OF APPEAL:
In the All-Ireland if either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Province and the President of the ISAA. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
In the Province if either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Region/District and the Chairman of the Province. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
10. RESULTS:
The organisers should make every effort to provide a full set of results for distribution on the day of the Championships.
11. TROPHIES:
In the All-Ireland the winning team in each race receives a trophy. Medals are awarded to the first three teams and the first six individuals.
The Brother Clarke Trophy is awarded to the Boys’ team with the lowest score of the day, and the Maeve Kyle Trophy to the Girls’ team with the lowest score.
Each Province may award trophies to the winning teams in the provincial championships.
Track & Field ChampionshipsCross Country Championships
1. DATE AND VENUE:
The All-Ireland Championships should be held on a date to be approved a year in advance by the Irish A.G.M. The date will normally be the Saturday immediately before the Certificate Examinations in the Republic of Ireland.
The Provincial Championships should normally be held two weeks before this date and the Region/District Championships should be held two weeks before the provincial championships.
2. PROGRAMME:
The provisional timetable for the Championships will be circulated on the day of the Cross-Country Championships.
Each province should circulate a timetable at least one month before their championships.
3. The events shall be:
Girls Junior: 100m 200m 800m 1500m 4 x 100m Relay 75m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (3.25Kg) Discus (0.75kg) Javelin (500g) Hammer(3.25g) 1200m Walk
Under 16: 1 mile
Intermediate: 100m 200m 300m 800m 1500m 3000m 80m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay 300m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (4Kg) Discus (1Kg) Javelin (600g) Hammer (4kg) 2000m Walk.
Senior: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 100m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (4Kg) Discus (1Kg) Javelin (600g) Hammer (4Kg) 3000m Walk.
Wheelchair: 100m Shot Discus.
Boys Junior: 100m 200m 800m 1500m 80m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot(4Kg) Discus(1Kg) Javelin(600g) Hammer(4Kg) 1200m Walk.
Under 16: 1 mile
Intermediate: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 1500m Steeplechase 100m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot(5Kg) Discus(1.5Kg) Javelin (700g) Hammer (5Kg) 2000m Walk.
Senior: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 5000m 2000m Steeplechase 110m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot(6Kg) Discus(1.75Kg) Javelin (800g) Pole Vault Hammer (6Kg) 3000m Walk.
Wheelchair: 100m Shot Discus
The recommended events for Minor shall be as follows:
Girls Minor: 80m 800m 1500m 4 x 100m Relay 75m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot (2.72Kg Javelin (500g)
Boys Minor: 80m 800m 1500m 75m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Shot(3.25Kg) Javelin(500g))
3. SPECIFICATIONS: HURDLES:
DISTANCE HEIGHT NO.APPROACH INTERVAL RUN-IN
BOYS Minor 75m 76.2cm 8 11.50m 7.50m 11.00m
Junior 80m 83.8cm 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m
Inter. 100m 91.4cm 10 13.00m 8.5m 10.5m
400m 83.8cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
Senior 110m 99.0cm 10 13.72m 9.14m 14.02m
400m 91.4cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
GIRLS Minor 75m 76.2cm 8 11.50m 7.50m 11.00m
Junior 75m 76.2cm 8 11.50m 7.50m 11.00m
Inter. 80m 76.2cm 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m
300m 76.2cm 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m
Senior 100m 83.8cm 10 13.00m 8.5m 10.5m
400m 76.2cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
STEEPLECHASE: 2000m: There shall be 18 hurdles and 5 waterjumps
1500m: There shall be 13 hurdles and 3 waterjumps
WEIGHTS: SHOT DISCUS JAVELIN HAMMER
BOYS Minor 3.25kg 0.75kg 500g
Junior 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
Inter. 5.00kg 1.50kg 700g 5.00kg
Senior 6.00kg 1.75kg 800g 6.00kg
GIRLS Minor 2.72kg 0.75kg 500g
Junior 3.25kg 0.75kg 500g 3.25kg
Inter. 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
Senior 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
4. CONDUCT OF EVENTS:
Athletes are required to check-in 15 minutes before the designated time for their event. Failure to do so may mean that the athlete may not be allowed to participate in the event.
Athletes reporting late in throwing or jumping events shall be allowed only whatever trials remain for the other athletes.
In the All-Ireland the 800 metre events will be run in lanes for the first bend.
In Throwing or Jumping for Distance, each competitor shall have three attempts, and the best six competitors two more attempts.
Personal throwing-implements must be submitted to the organisers beforehand for weighing and inspection.
The Rule for Starting will be Rule 162 of the old IAAF Handbook.
In the High Jump the bar shall be raised by 5cm twice and thereafter by 3cm.
STARTING HEIGHTS:
Girls' HJ Boys' HJ Boys’ PV Girls’ PV
Junior 1.35m 1.45m 2.30m 1.50m
Intermediate 1.40m 1.55m 2.75m 1.80m
Senior 1.40m 1.60m 2.80m 1.80m
N.B. Rule 182 s10 and Rule 183 s12 of the I.A.A.F. Handbook 2008, referring to specifications for international competition landing mats for High Jump and Pole Vault shall not apply. Officials shall ensure that landing mats in these events shall be adequate for the age and standard of the competitors.
5. ENTRIES:
In the All-Ireland each Province may nominate THREE competitors in each event, except for track events of 400m or less, in which TWO may be entered.
In the Provincial championships each Region./District may nominate THREE competitors in each event, except for track events of 400m or less, in which TWO may be entered.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
In the All-Ireland where space permits, an extra entry may be submitted to the Director of the Meeting in order to resolve a tie or some other unusual circumstance at Provincial level. It is normal to notify the other Provinces through the Irish Executive.
In the Provincial Championships where space permits, an extra entry may be submitted to the Director of the Meeting in order to resolve a tie or some other unusual circumstance at Region/District level.
RELAY ENTRIES:
The names of each Relay team in the order of running shall be handed to the Marksman before the start of each race.
RESTRICTIONS:
(a) No competitor may compete in more than two events, plus a Relay.
(b) No School may have more than two competitors in any event.
(c) Each competitor must compete in their own age-group except in the Relay where one athlete from the age group immediately below may complete a team.
(d) In the Minor and Junior age groups an athlete may not compete in two or more middle distance events.
(e) In the Junior Girls’ and Junior Boys’ Triple Jump the athlete must start the run-up no further than 12 metres from the board.
(f) Leinster Schools’ only: An Under 16 athlete may choose to compete at U/16 or U/17 level and must remain in that category for individual events only.
6. NUMBERS:
Each athlete must wear the correct number, secured by four safety-pins. Runners in events up to 400m must wear two numbers.
7. SUBSTITUTIONS:
In the All-Ireland these may be submitted only by the Provincial Secretary to the Director of the Meeting. The substitute athlete, where eligible, will receive a special number.
In the Provincial Championships these may be submitted only by the Region/District Secretary to the Director of the Meeting. The substitute athlete, where eligible, will receive a special number.
8. SCORING
Scoring in all events:
1st 9 pts., 2nd 7pts., 3rd 6pts., 4th 5pts., 5th 4pts., 6th 3pts., 7th 2pts., 8th 1pt.
9. PROTESTS
In the All-Ireland all protests must be made verbally by a school representative or an official of the province before the presentation of medals and then in writing within 30 minutes of the end of the specific event. Schools should be told of this procedure in advance by the Provincial Secretaries.
In the Provincial Championships all protests must be made verbally by a school representative before the presentation of medals and then in writing within 30 minutes of the end of the specific event. Schools should be told of this procedure in advance by the Provincial Secretaries.
JURY OF APPEAL:
If either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Province and the President of the ISAA. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
In the Provincial Championships if either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Region/District and the Chairman of the Province. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
10. MEDALS
Medals shall be awarded to the first three in each event.
TROPHIES
In the All-Ireland trophies are awarded:
To the winning school in each age group
and to the runner-up in the Senior Boys’ event
to the winning team in each Relay;
to the winners of the following events:
Senior Boys’ 5000m, Shot, Discus, Pole Vault, High Jump;
Intermediate Boys’ Shot;
and for the best performance in the Girls’ Long Jump.
Rules of Competition for the Tailteann Interprovincial
“Held in the perpetual memory of Jack Sweeney”
1. ENTRIES:
This is a competition for boys and girls Under 17 years of age on 1st September in the year of competition. It is an Interprovincial competition.
2. EVENTS:
Girls’ - Inter: 100m 200m 300m 800m 1500m 3000m 80m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay
4x300m Relay 300m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (4Kg) Discus (1Kg) Javelin (600g) Hammer(4kg) 2000m Walk.
Boys’ - Inter: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 1500m Steeplechase 100m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay 4x400m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot(5Kg) Discus(1.5Kg) Javelin (700g) Pole Vault Hammer (5Kg) 2000m Walk.
3. SPECIFICATIONS:
HURDLES:
DISTANCE HEIGHT NO. APPROACH INTERVAL RUN-IN
BOYS Inter. 100m 91.4cm 10 13.00m 8.5m 10.5m
400m 83.8cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
GIRLS Inter. 80m 76.2cm 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m
300m 76.2cm 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m
STEEPLECHASE: 1500m: There shall be 13 hurdles and 3 waterjumps
WEIGHTS: SHOT DISCUS JAVELIN HAMMER
BOYS Inter. 5.00kg 1.50kg 700g 5.00kg
GIRLS Inter. 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
4. CONDUCT OF EVENTS:
The Rules applying are as for the Track & Field event except the following:
In Throwing or Jumping for Distance, each competitor shall have five attempts.
STARTING HEIGHTS:
Girls' High Jump Boys' High Jump Boys’ PV Girls’ PV
1.40m 1.55m 2.75m 1.50m
5. ENTRIES:
Each Province may nominate THREE competitors in each event, except for track events of 400m or less, in which TWO may be entered.
6. TROPHIES:
The following Trophies will be awarded after the event:
Fr. Lonergan Trophy - for the best boy and girl athlete competing at the Interprovincial.
Michael Farnan Memorial Trophy - to the best boy or girl athlete in the Long Jump event. Harold Osborn Trophy - to the best boy or girl in the High Jump event.
Jack Sweeney Memorial Trophy - to the best boy or girl in 1500m event
Roisin O’Callaghan Memorial Trophy - to the best boy or girl in the walks event.
Rules of Competition for the Schools’ Combined Events
1. ENTRIES:
This is a competition for boys and girls Under 15, 17 years of age on 1st September and Under 19 on 1st January in the year of competition.
Competitors must compete in their own age-group;
Each Province may nominate four competitors in each age-group.
2. EVENTS:
Girls: Junior: 80m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot, Long Jump, 800m
Intermediate: 80m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot, Long Jump, 800m
Senior: 100m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot, Long Jump, 800m
Boys: Junior: 200m 80m Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 800m
Intermediate: 200m 100m Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 800m
Senior: 200m 110m Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 800m
ORDER OF EVENTS:
Where possible, all age-group competitions will begin with the sprint hurdles races. All age-group competitions will end with the 800m races. Where possible, two throwing events or two jumping events will not be held in succession.
3. SCORING:
Performances will be scored using the I.A.A.F. scoring tables for the particular event, with the exception of the 80m Hurdles, where separate tables will be used, and the Intermediate Boys’ 100m Hurdles, where the Girls’ 100m Hurdles tables will be used.
4. EVENT RULES WHICH DIFFER FROM INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:
(a) In all Track Events each athlete will be permitted two false starts with disqualification on a third offence.
(b) Each competitor will be allowed a maximum of three trials in each of the Field Events, except the High Jump.
(c) In the High Jump the bar will be raised by increments of 3cm only. The starting height will be at the discretion of the competitors.
(d) In the 800m there will be one race for each age-group.
5. FAILING TO SCORE IN AN EVENT:
(a) If a competitor attempts an event and fails to score:
e.g. falls in the Hurdles or has 3 No Jumps etc. he/she may progress to the next event in his/her competition.
(b) If a competitor makes no attempt at an event, he/she will be deemed to have withdrawn from the competition, and will not be permitted to take any further part in the competition.
(c) If a competitor starts in the 800m but does not finish, he/she will receive 0 points for that event, but will be placed according to his/her points total.
6. TIES FOR ANY PLACE:
In the event of two or more competitors having the same final score, the tie shall be resolved as follows: The winner shall be the person scoring higher in a majority of events. If this fails to separate the competitors, the winner is the person with the highest points for any individual event.
RULES OF COMPETITION RULES OF COMPETITION
1. RULES:
The I.A.A.F. Rule-book shall be used unless otherwise stated. In the event of any conflict between the rules of the I.A.A.F. and the rules set out herein, these rules shall have precedence.
2. AGE-GROUPS
Age groups for boys and girls shall be as follows:
Minor Under 14 on 1st July in the year of competition
Junior: Under 15 on 1st July in the year of competition;
Intermediate: Under 17 on 1st July in the year of competition;
Senior: Under 19 on 1st January in the year of competition.
3. DRUGS:
(a) The Association is bound by the IAAF Rules on the control of drug abuse.
(b) Athletes taking part in our competitions may be tested for drugs.
(c) The Association shall be entitled to enforce any suspension imposed by another sports Association.
4. DRESS:
Acceptable dress is a white or plain singlet, or a school singlet. Club singlets, International singlets, fancy T-shirts or unacceptable logos may not be worn. No ipods or any other communication device may be used. Athletes may not run in bare feet.
5. ORGANISATION:
The Irish Schools’ Athletic Association is the governing body for schools’ athletics on the island. All decisions made at the Annual General Meeting of the Irish Schools’ Athletic Association shall apply to all its activities, including regions/districts and provinces.
The island shall be divided into regions/districts. There shall be 14 regions/districts as follows:
Connacht: North Connacht and South Connacht.
Leinster: North Leinster, South Leinster, East Leinster, West Leinster.
Munster: North Munster, South Munster, East Munster.
Ulster: A District, B District, C District, D District, E District.
Qualification from each region/district for cross country and track & field should be based on the number of regions/districts in a province and should include as many as is practical.
Each Region/District shall have an executive committee made up of at least a Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. No one person may occupy more than one position on the committee. Each Region/District shall hold an Annual General Meeting at which the business of the region/district shall be discussed. The financial statement of the region/district shall be presented at the meeting and sent on to the provincial treasurer.
Each Province shall have an executive committee elected each year at the Annual General Meeting of the province. Each Province shall have an executive committee made up of at least a Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. No one person may occupy more than one position on the committee. Each Province shall have a Child Welfare Officer elected at the AGM. The financial statement of the province shall be presented at the meeting and sent on to the ISAA Financial Director.
Cross Country ChampionshipsCross Country Championships
1. DATE:
The All-Ireland Cross Country Championships shall be held on a date in March approved a year in advance by the Irish A.G.M. The championships, where possible, shall be hosted by each Province in turn and shall start at 1pm. Where possible the championships shall be held in conjunction with the Universities’ Championships and at a venue approved by both associations.
The provincial championships will be held at least two weeks prior to the All-Ireland Championships and each Region/District shall hold their championships before the provincial.
2. DISTANCES
The distances for the All-Ireland shall be as follows:
Minor Girls 2,000m Minor Boys 2,500m
Junior Girls 2,500m Junior Boys 3,500m
Intermediate Girls 3,500m Intermediate Boys 5,000m
Senior Girls 2,500m Senior Boys 6,000 - 6,500m
The distances for the provinces and regions/districts may be slightly less but should still be recognised cross country distances.
3. THE COURSE
The following are the recommended procedures:
1. The course should be marked with ropes or tapes. It is advisable to tape all parts of the course on the inside.
2. A start-line of adequate width should be roped into pens, one for each team, and at least four for individual runners. In the All-Ireland Championships there shall be two pens per province for the individual runners.
3. There should be a clear run of at least 200 metres before any turn or obstruction at the start. 4. There should be at least a 200m clear run into the finish.
5. The finishing-funnel should be adequate for a race of 200 runners finishing close together. The funnel should be doubled if necessary.
6. A minimum of 6 stewards should be at the finish line to ensure that good order is maintained.
4. TEAMS:
In the Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior a Boys’ team consists of up to eight runners, of whom the first four shall count.
In the Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior a Girls’ team consists of up to six runners, of whom the first three shall count.
5. RULES
1. Athletes must run in their own age-group except in the team event where one athlete from the age group immediately below may complete a team.
2. No athlete may run in more than one race.
3. In the event of a tie in the team competition, the last scoring runner who finishes nearer the first place shall determine the result.
6. ENTRIES:
For the All-Ireland each Province may nominate the following for each Race:
(a) The first three teams in the Provincial Championship;
(b) Any runner who finished in the first fifteen in the Provincial Championship.
In the Provincial and Region/District Championships a similar qualification system should be put in place to maximise the numbers taking part.
Qualification from each Region/District for Cross Country should be based on the number of Regions/Districts in a province and should include as many as is practical.
7. SUBSTITUTIONS:
(a) A school may make substitutions within its own team.
(b) Only a Province may substitute for an entire team.
(c) Substitutions should be handed to the organisers in writing at least one hour before the start of the race.
(d) In exceptional circumstances the Irish or Provincial, Executive may invite an athlete or athletes to participate in the competition.
8. NUMBERS:
Each athlete must wear on their front the number provided, secured by four safety-pins.
9. PROTESTS:
All protests must be made verbally by a school representative or an official of the province or Region/District before the presentation of medals and then in writing within 30 minutes of the end of the specific event. Schools should be told of this procedure in advance by the Secretaries.
JURY OF APPEAL:
In the All-Ireland if either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Province and the President of the ISAA. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
In the Province if either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Region/District and the Chairman of the Province. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
10. RESULTS:
The organisers should make every effort to provide a full set of results for distribution on the day of the Championships.
11. TROPHIES:
In the All-Ireland the winning team in each race receives a trophy. Medals are awarded to the first three teams and the first six individuals.
The Brother Clarke Trophy is awarded to the Boys’ team with the lowest score of the day, and the Maeve Kyle Trophy to the Girls’ team with the lowest score.
Each Province may award trophies to the winning teams in the provincial championships.
Track & Field ChampionshipsCross Country Championships
1. DATE AND VENUE:
The All-Ireland Championships should be held on a date to be approved a year in advance by the Irish A.G.M. The date will normally be the Saturday immediately before the Certificate Examinations in the Republic of Ireland.
The Provincial Championships should normally be held two weeks before this date and the Region/District Championships should be held two weeks before the provincial championships.
2. PROGRAMME:
The provisional timetable for the Championships will be circulated on the day of the Cross-Country Championships.
Each province should circulate a timetable at least one month before their championships.
3. The events shall be:
Girls Junior: 100m 200m 800m 1500m 4 x 100m Relay 75m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (3.25Kg) Discus (0.75kg) Javelin (500g) Hammer(3.25g) 1200m Walk
Under 16: 1 mile
Intermediate: 100m 200m 300m 800m 1500m 3000m 80m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay 300m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (4Kg) Discus (1Kg) Javelin (600g) Hammer (4kg) 2000m Walk.
Senior: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 100m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (4Kg) Discus (1Kg) Javelin (600g) Hammer (4Kg) 3000m Walk.
Wheelchair: 100m Shot Discus.
Boys Junior: 100m 200m 800m 1500m 80m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot(4Kg) Discus(1Kg) Javelin(600g) Hammer(4Kg) 1200m Walk.
Under 16: 1 mile
Intermediate: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 1500m Steeplechase 100m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot(5Kg) Discus(1.5Kg) Javelin (700g) Hammer (5Kg) 2000m Walk.
Senior: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 5000m 2000m Steeplechase 110m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot(6Kg) Discus(1.75Kg) Javelin (800g) Pole Vault Hammer (6Kg) 3000m Walk.
Wheelchair: 100m Shot Discus
The recommended events for Minor shall be as follows:
Girls Minor: 80m 800m 1500m 4 x 100m Relay 75m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot (2.72Kg Javelin (500g)
Boys Minor: 80m 800m 1500m 75m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Shot(3.25Kg) Javelin(500g))
3. SPECIFICATIONS: HURDLES:
DISTANCE HEIGHT NO.APPROACH INTERVAL RUN-IN
BOYS Minor 75m 76.2cm 8 11.50m 7.50m 11.00m
Junior 80m 83.8cm 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m
Inter. 100m 91.4cm 10 13.00m 8.5m 10.5m
400m 83.8cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
Senior 110m 99.0cm 10 13.72m 9.14m 14.02m
400m 91.4cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
GIRLS Minor 75m 76.2cm 8 11.50m 7.50m 11.00m
Junior 75m 76.2cm 8 11.50m 7.50m 11.00m
Inter. 80m 76.2cm 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m
300m 76.2cm 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m
Senior 100m 83.8cm 10 13.00m 8.5m 10.5m
400m 76.2cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
STEEPLECHASE: 2000m: There shall be 18 hurdles and 5 waterjumps
1500m: There shall be 13 hurdles and 3 waterjumps
WEIGHTS: SHOT DISCUS JAVELIN HAMMER
BOYS Minor 3.25kg 0.75kg 500g
Junior 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
Inter. 5.00kg 1.50kg 700g 5.00kg
Senior 6.00kg 1.75kg 800g 6.00kg
GIRLS Minor 2.72kg 0.75kg 500g
Junior 3.25kg 0.75kg 500g 3.25kg
Inter. 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
Senior 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
4. CONDUCT OF EVENTS:
Athletes are required to check-in 15 minutes before the designated time for their event. Failure to do so may mean that the athlete may not be allowed to participate in the event.
Athletes reporting late in throwing or jumping events shall be allowed only whatever trials remain for the other athletes.
In the All-Ireland the 800 metre events will be run in lanes for the first bend.
In Throwing or Jumping for Distance, each competitor shall have three attempts, and the best six competitors two more attempts.
Personal throwing-implements must be submitted to the organisers beforehand for weighing and inspection.
The Rule for Starting will be Rule 162 of the old IAAF Handbook.
In the High Jump the bar shall be raised by 5cm twice and thereafter by 3cm.
STARTING HEIGHTS:
Girls' HJ Boys' HJ Boys’ PV Girls’ PV
Junior 1.35m 1.45m 2.30m 1.50m
Intermediate 1.40m 1.55m 2.75m 1.80m
Senior 1.40m 1.60m 2.80m 1.80m
N.B. Rule 182 s10 and Rule 183 s12 of the I.A.A.F. Handbook 2008, referring to specifications for international competition landing mats for High Jump and Pole Vault shall not apply. Officials shall ensure that landing mats in these events shall be adequate for the age and standard of the competitors.
5. ENTRIES:
In the All-Ireland each Province may nominate THREE competitors in each event, except for track events of 400m or less, in which TWO may be entered.
In the Provincial championships each Region./District may nominate THREE competitors in each event, except for track events of 400m or less, in which TWO may be entered.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
In the All-Ireland where space permits, an extra entry may be submitted to the Director of the Meeting in order to resolve a tie or some other unusual circumstance at Provincial level. It is normal to notify the other Provinces through the Irish Executive.
In the Provincial Championships where space permits, an extra entry may be submitted to the Director of the Meeting in order to resolve a tie or some other unusual circumstance at Region/District level.
RELAY ENTRIES:
The names of each Relay team in the order of running shall be handed to the Marksman before the start of each race.
RESTRICTIONS:
(a) No competitor may compete in more than two events, plus a Relay.
(b) No School may have more than two competitors in any event.
(c) Each competitor must compete in their own age-group except in the Relay where one athlete from the age group immediately below may complete a team.
(d) In the Minor and Junior age groups an athlete may not compete in two or more middle distance events.
(e) In the Junior Girls’ and Junior Boys’ Triple Jump the athlete must start the run-up no further than 12 metres from the board.
(f) Leinster Schools’ only: An Under 16 athlete may choose to compete at U/16 or U/17 level and must remain in that category for individual events only.
6. NUMBERS:
Each athlete must wear the correct number, secured by four safety-pins. Runners in events up to 400m must wear two numbers.
7. SUBSTITUTIONS:
In the All-Ireland these may be submitted only by the Provincial Secretary to the Director of the Meeting. The substitute athlete, where eligible, will receive a special number.
In the Provincial Championships these may be submitted only by the Region/District Secretary to the Director of the Meeting. The substitute athlete, where eligible, will receive a special number.
8. SCORING
Scoring in all events:
1st 9 pts., 2nd 7pts., 3rd 6pts., 4th 5pts., 5th 4pts., 6th 3pts., 7th 2pts., 8th 1pt.
9. PROTESTS
In the All-Ireland all protests must be made verbally by a school representative or an official of the province before the presentation of medals and then in writing within 30 minutes of the end of the specific event. Schools should be told of this procedure in advance by the Provincial Secretaries.
In the Provincial Championships all protests must be made verbally by a school representative before the presentation of medals and then in writing within 30 minutes of the end of the specific event. Schools should be told of this procedure in advance by the Provincial Secretaries.
JURY OF APPEAL:
If either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Province and the President of the ISAA. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
In the Provincial Championships if either party engaged in dealing with a protest is dissatisfied, the matter shall be referred to a Jury of Appeal, consisting of one representative of each Region/District and the Chairman of the Province. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final.
10. MEDALS
Medals shall be awarded to the first three in each event.
TROPHIES
In the All-Ireland trophies are awarded:
To the winning school in each age group
and to the runner-up in the Senior Boys’ event
to the winning team in each Relay;
to the winners of the following events:
Senior Boys’ 5000m, Shot, Discus, Pole Vault, High Jump;
Intermediate Boys’ Shot;
and for the best performance in the Girls’ Long Jump.
Rules of Competition for the Tailteann Interprovincial
“Held in the perpetual memory of Jack Sweeney”
1. ENTRIES:
This is a competition for boys and girls Under 17 years of age on 1st September in the year of competition. It is an Interprovincial competition.
2. EVENTS:
Girls’ - Inter: 100m 200m 300m 800m 1500m 3000m 80m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay
4x300m Relay 300m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot (4Kg) Discus (1Kg) Javelin (600g) Hammer(4kg) 2000m Walk.
Boys’ - Inter: 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 1500m Steeplechase 100m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay 4x400m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot(5Kg) Discus(1.5Kg) Javelin (700g) Pole Vault Hammer (5Kg) 2000m Walk.
3. SPECIFICATIONS:
HURDLES:
DISTANCE HEIGHT NO. APPROACH INTERVAL RUN-IN
BOYS Inter. 100m 91.4cm 10 13.00m 8.5m 10.5m
400m 83.8cm 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m
GIRLS Inter. 80m 76.2cm 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m
300m 76.2cm 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m
STEEPLECHASE: 1500m: There shall be 13 hurdles and 3 waterjumps
WEIGHTS: SHOT DISCUS JAVELIN HAMMER
BOYS Inter. 5.00kg 1.50kg 700g 5.00kg
GIRLS Inter. 4.00kg 1.00kg 600g 4.00kg
4. CONDUCT OF EVENTS:
The Rules applying are as for the Track & Field event except the following:
In Throwing or Jumping for Distance, each competitor shall have five attempts.
STARTING HEIGHTS:
Girls' High Jump Boys' High Jump Boys’ PV Girls’ PV
1.40m 1.55m 2.75m 1.50m
5. ENTRIES:
Each Province may nominate THREE competitors in each event, except for track events of 400m or less, in which TWO may be entered.
6. TROPHIES:
The following Trophies will be awarded after the event:
Fr. Lonergan Trophy - for the best boy and girl athlete competing at the Interprovincial.
Michael Farnan Memorial Trophy - to the best boy or girl athlete in the Long Jump event. Harold Osborn Trophy - to the best boy or girl in the High Jump event.
Jack Sweeney Memorial Trophy - to the best boy or girl in 1500m event
Roisin O’Callaghan Memorial Trophy - to the best boy or girl in the walks event.
Rules of Competition for the Schools’ Combined Events
1. ENTRIES:
This is a competition for boys and girls Under 15, 17 years of age on 1st September and Under 19 on 1st January in the year of competition.
Competitors must compete in their own age-group;
Each Province may nominate four competitors in each age-group.
2. EVENTS:
Girls: Junior: 80m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot, Long Jump, 800m
Intermediate: 80m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot, Long Jump, 800m
Senior: 100m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot, Long Jump, 800m
Boys: Junior: 200m 80m Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 800m
Intermediate: 200m 100m Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 800m
Senior: 200m 110m Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 800m
ORDER OF EVENTS:
Where possible, all age-group competitions will begin with the sprint hurdles races. All age-group competitions will end with the 800m races. Where possible, two throwing events or two jumping events will not be held in succession.
3. SCORING:
Performances will be scored using the I.A.A.F. scoring tables for the particular event, with the exception of the 80m Hurdles, where separate tables will be used, and the Intermediate Boys’ 100m Hurdles, where the Girls’ 100m Hurdles tables will be used.
4. EVENT RULES WHICH DIFFER FROM INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:
(a) In all Track Events each athlete will be permitted two false starts with disqualification on a third offence.
(b) Each competitor will be allowed a maximum of three trials in each of the Field Events, except the High Jump.
(c) In the High Jump the bar will be raised by increments of 3cm only. The starting height will be at the discretion of the competitors.
(d) In the 800m there will be one race for each age-group.
5. FAILING TO SCORE IN AN EVENT:
(a) If a competitor attempts an event and fails to score:
e.g. falls in the Hurdles or has 3 No Jumps etc. he/she may progress to the next event in his/her competition.
(b) If a competitor makes no attempt at an event, he/she will be deemed to have withdrawn from the competition, and will not be permitted to take any further part in the competition.
(c) If a competitor starts in the 800m but does not finish, he/she will receive 0 points for that event, but will be placed according to his/her points total.
6. TIES FOR ANY PLACE:
In the event of two or more competitors having the same final score, the tie shall be resolved as follows: The winner shall be the person scoring higher in a majority of events. If this fails to separate the competitors, the winner is the person with the highest points for any individual event.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Bohermeen 5km " Patrick Bell Memorial"
Run & Family Walk
RACE NO 5 OF THE MEATH ROAD LEAGUE
Promoted by Bohermeen Athletic Club Co. Meath.
On Saturday 11th June 2011
at 7.00 pm
OPEN TO ALL TO PARTICIPATE RUNNERS,
JOGGERS, WALKERS, AND CRAWLERS
This event is the fun event of the summer in County Meath, with almost 600 taking part in
2010. Awards in all running grades. Open to families to walk the classic distance on the
highways and byways of the parish of Bohermeen. Walk the scenic 5k route with family and
friends.
You may enter online from April 1st at www.runireland.ie Or text name and category to
086-726 0777 086-079 2580 Or Fill out this form and post to: Stephen Ball, Neilstown,
Bohermeen, Navan. Co. Meath. Info: stephenball@iolfree.ie 00353 46 9027041
This years event is supporting: Whistlemount Alzheimers Day Care Centre in Navan.
RACE NO 5 OF THE MEATH ROAD LEAGUE
Promoted by Bohermeen Athletic Club Co. Meath.
On Saturday 11th June 2011
at 7.00 pm
OPEN TO ALL TO PARTICIPATE RUNNERS,
JOGGERS, WALKERS, AND CRAWLERS
This event is the fun event of the summer in County Meath, with almost 600 taking part in
2010. Awards in all running grades. Open to families to walk the classic distance on the
highways and byways of the parish of Bohermeen. Walk the scenic 5k route with family and
friends.
You may enter online from April 1st at www.runireland.ie Or text name and category to
086-726 0777 086-079 2580 Or Fill out this form and post to: Stephen Ball, Neilstown,
Bohermeen, Navan. Co. Meath. Info: stephenball@iolfree.ie 00353 46 9027041
This years event is supporting: Whistlemount Alzheimers Day Care Centre in Navan.
Meath 5 mile road race cship at Kildalkey
Meath 5 mile road race cship at Kildalkey
Fr. Murphy Athletic Club, in conjunction with Kildalkey GAA Club, announces the running of its traditional St. Patrick’s Day 5 Mile Race around the quiet country roads of County Meath. This year sees the addition of extra masters prize categories for men and women.
Runners, joggers and walkers of all standards are invited to take part in this club-organised, friendly event. The quiet traffic-free roads and welcoming after-event refreshments guarantee that this is a race to be enjoyed and remembered.
For 2011 the event is being run over a new course around the townland of Baskinagh, between Ballivor and Kildalkey.
Details of the course are available here:
http://classic.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/kildalkey/171129707829979165
Online entry is now open, at a cost of €12.00. Entry on the day is €15.00. Online entry is available until midnight on Monday 14th March 2011. Registration on the day is from 12.30pm to 1.30pm in the Community Centre, Kildalkey. The race starts at 2pm.
Enter here:
http://www.runireland.com/events/fr-murphy-ac-5-mile-road-race-and-fun-run
The race encompasses the Meath County Road Race Championships of 2011. Here the top senior men’s club teams in the county will fight it out for the coveted St. Brigid’s Cup. The competition for senior ladies and the various masters and other categories will also be equally hard fought.
The Club wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of local Garda, residents, Kildalkey GAA Club and Coillte in the staging of this race.
Fr. Murphy Athletic Club, in conjunction with Kildalkey GAA Club, announces the running of its traditional St. Patrick’s Day 5 Mile Race around the quiet country roads of County Meath. This year sees the addition of extra masters prize categories for men and women.
Runners, joggers and walkers of all standards are invited to take part in this club-organised, friendly event. The quiet traffic-free roads and welcoming after-event refreshments guarantee that this is a race to be enjoyed and remembered.
For 2011 the event is being run over a new course around the townland of Baskinagh, between Ballivor and Kildalkey.
Details of the course are available here:
http://classic.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/kildalkey/171129707829979165
Online entry is now open, at a cost of €12.00. Entry on the day is €15.00. Online entry is available until midnight on Monday 14th March 2011. Registration on the day is from 12.30pm to 1.30pm in the Community Centre, Kildalkey. The race starts at 2pm.
Enter here:
http://www.runireland.com/events/fr-murphy-ac-5-mile-road-race-and-fun-run
The race encompasses the Meath County Road Race Championships of 2011. Here the top senior men’s club teams in the county will fight it out for the coveted St. Brigid’s Cup. The competition for senior ladies and the various masters and other categories will also be equally hard fought.
The Club wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of local Garda, residents, Kildalkey GAA Club and Coillte in the staging of this race.
Officers 2011
The AGM of Trim AC elected the following officers to serve for 2011.
Chairman, Ciaran Tobin
Secretary, Moira Aston,
Treasurer, David Hawcroft,
Registrar, Moira Peppard,
Childrens Officers, Cathy Shelly, Petrina O Shea
Juv. Comp. Petrina O Shea,
Junior Comp . Moira Peppard,
Senior/Master Comp Sec. Don Mahon/Brian Cully
Womens Captain, Ann Tobin,
Mens Captain, Don Mahon.
PRO & Web, Ciaran Tobin.
Chairman, Ciaran Tobin
Secretary, Moira Aston,
Treasurer, David Hawcroft,
Registrar, Moira Peppard,
Childrens Officers, Cathy Shelly, Petrina O Shea
Juv. Comp. Petrina O Shea,
Junior Comp . Moira Peppard,
Senior/Master Comp Sec. Don Mahon/Brian Cully
Womens Captain, Ann Tobin,
Mens Captain, Don Mahon.
PRO & Web, Ciaran Tobin.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
ROAD RACES OUTSIDE MEATH 2011
David Hawcroft has prepared a list of races outside of the county for the early months of the year.
6 Mar Carrick-on-Shannon 10k 1100
13 Mar 'Jimmy 10' Downpatrick 10 miles
2 April Omagh half-marathon 1200
(a rolling course)
3 April Belfast (Titanic Quarter) 10k 1400
10 April 'Connemara Races' half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(road but hilly and weather can be an issue)
23 April Cooley Mountains half-marathon 1000
(got to be seriously hilly!)
2 May Belfast marathon (with walks and relays)
(great atmosphere and ~1500 relay teams!)
Belvedere evening 5k trail races
4 + 11 + 18 + 25 May (Weds)
(lovely woodland course)
13 May Belfast (Lagan) 10k
29 May Newry half-marathon and also Phoenix Park 5k
15 June (Wed) Lisburn half-marathon (+other races)
(great atmosphere, but rolling course)
16 July Phoenix Park (Adidas) 5 miles
19 July Portaferry 10 miles
10 Aug (Wed) Kinnegad 5k 2000
20 Aug Phoenix Park (Adidas) 10 miles
27 Aug 'Warrior Run' Strandhill, Sligo 10 miles
(Five miles is hilly plus a really big one to reach half way. Maybe two miles downhill, no flat! Great atmosphere)
28 Aug Longford half-marathon plus marathon
3 Sept Dingle half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(Amazing scenery with hills and weather)
11 Sept Derry half-marathon
17 Sept Phoenix Park (Adidas) half-marathon
1 Oct 'Causeway Coast Races' half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(Staggering scenery, course is as hard as you will get in Ireland outside of mountains; but worth it)
31 Oct Dublin marathon
6 Mar Carrick-on-Shannon 10k 1100
13 Mar 'Jimmy 10' Downpatrick 10 miles
2 April Omagh half-marathon 1200
(a rolling course)
3 April Belfast (Titanic Quarter) 10k 1400
10 April 'Connemara Races' half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(road but hilly and weather can be an issue)
23 April Cooley Mountains half-marathon 1000
(got to be seriously hilly!)
2 May Belfast marathon (with walks and relays)
(great atmosphere and ~1500 relay teams!)
Belvedere evening 5k trail races
4 + 11 + 18 + 25 May (Weds)
(lovely woodland course)
13 May Belfast (Lagan) 10k
29 May Newry half-marathon and also Phoenix Park 5k
15 June (Wed) Lisburn half-marathon (+other races)
(great atmosphere, but rolling course)
16 July Phoenix Park (Adidas) 5 miles
19 July Portaferry 10 miles
10 Aug (Wed) Kinnegad 5k 2000
20 Aug Phoenix Park (Adidas) 10 miles
27 Aug 'Warrior Run' Strandhill, Sligo 10 miles
(Five miles is hilly plus a really big one to reach half way. Maybe two miles downhill, no flat! Great atmosphere)
28 Aug Longford half-marathon plus marathon
3 Sept Dingle half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(Amazing scenery with hills and weather)
11 Sept Derry half-marathon
17 Sept Phoenix Park (Adidas) half-marathon
1 Oct 'Causeway Coast Races' half-marathon/marathon and ultra
(Staggering scenery, course is as hard as you will get in Ireland outside of mountains; but worth it)
31 Oct Dublin marathon
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Officers elected for Meath Athletics 2011
President, Sheila Mallon;Chairman, Brendan Meade; Assistant Chairman, PJ
McGrath; Secretary, Philip Cogavin; Competition Secretary, Lisa O'Dowd;
Treasurer, Tommy Boshell; Assistant Treasurer, Rita Brady; Registrar, Moira
Aston; Child Officers, Domhnaill O'Hanlon, Moira Peppard; Development
Officers, Brigid Clarke, Marguerite Higgins; Coaching Officer, Tom Clinton;
PRO,Ciaran Tobin; MLSP Delegate, Michael Heery; Leinster Delegates, Brendan
Meade,Martin Heery,Philip Cogavin, National League team manager, Gerard
Heery; Senior Selectors, Mary Hanley,Dermot Farrelly,Paddy Mangan,Tommy
McDonnell, Gerard Heery, Brendan Meade.
McGrath; Secretary, Philip Cogavin; Competition Secretary, Lisa O'Dowd;
Treasurer, Tommy Boshell; Assistant Treasurer, Rita Brady; Registrar, Moira
Aston; Child Officers, Domhnaill O'Hanlon, Moira Peppard; Development
Officers, Brigid Clarke, Marguerite Higgins; Coaching Officer, Tom Clinton;
PRO,Ciaran Tobin; MLSP Delegate, Michael Heery; Leinster Delegates, Brendan
Meade,Martin Heery,Philip Cogavin, National League team manager, Gerard
Heery; Senior Selectors, Mary Hanley,Dermot Farrelly,Paddy Mangan,Tommy
McDonnell, Gerard Heery, Brendan Meade.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Kiltale students marathon efforts.
Last September Rose Cullen,the principal of Kiltale national school and our former treasurer Catherine McLernon a teachers assistant at the school set up an athletics programme at the school. The plan was for all the children to complete a marathon over a series of running sessions during the autumn and early winter.
Every pupil in the school from infants class right up to sixth completed the marathon and on Thursday 3rd February they were all honoured at a presentation following the final run out.
It was a joy to see the enthusiasm of the entire school as they set out to complete the final leg of their run for marathon glory. They were buzzing with anticipation at assembly. For many of them their first sports medal is the one they will most treasure. All the teaching staff came out to encourage and support their pupils and were full of praise for the initiative.
The parents association chairman, Johnny Gorman, Meath Athletics PRO, Ciaran Tobin, and school principal Rose Cullen paid tribute to the packed assembly of happy children on their great efforts. The parents association provided each young runner with a lovely certificate of achievement and medal. The school is now eager to send out its best team to the primary schools cross country in March. Well done and good luck to all.
Every pupil in the school from infants class right up to sixth completed the marathon and on Thursday 3rd February they were all honoured at a presentation following the final run out.
It was a joy to see the enthusiasm of the entire school as they set out to complete the final leg of their run for marathon glory. They were buzzing with anticipation at assembly. For many of them their first sports medal is the one they will most treasure. All the teaching staff came out to encourage and support their pupils and were full of praise for the initiative.
The parents association chairman, Johnny Gorman, Meath Athletics PRO, Ciaran Tobin, and school principal Rose Cullen paid tribute to the packed assembly of happy children on their great efforts. The parents association provided each young runner with a lovely certificate of achievement and medal. The school is now eager to send out its best team to the primary schools cross country in March. Well done and good luck to all.
Tri an Mhi duathlon in Summerhill
Tri An Mhi held its January Duathlon from Summerhill Wood on Sunday 29
January. The Trim AC results were as follows, Quinton Bourke 1hr 02min 26sec
15,Ciaran Tobin 1hr 10min 40sec 30,Paul Smith 1hr 11min 41sec 32. The Tri an
Mhi club has planned another duathlon for Sunday, February 27 at 9:00am at
Summerhill Wood. The format will be 3 km Run (1 lap of Summerhill Wood -
Trail Run) 17 km Bike on the Summerhill- Kilcock road. 3 km Run (1 lap of
Summerhill Wood - Trail Run). Tri An Mhi would like to encourage anyone
interested in a personal challenge to come along and try out this event,
we'll help you on the road to your first triathlon this year. (Beginners and
complete beginners welcome!) This is aimed at men AND women.
January. The Trim AC results were as follows, Quinton Bourke 1hr 02min 26sec
15,Ciaran Tobin 1hr 10min 40sec 30,Paul Smith 1hr 11min 41sec 32. The Tri an
Mhi club has planned another duathlon for Sunday, February 27 at 9:00am at
Summerhill Wood. The format will be 3 km Run (1 lap of Summerhill Wood -
Trail Run) 17 km Bike on the Summerhill- Kilcock road. 3 km Run (1 lap of
Summerhill Wood - Trail Run). Tri An Mhi would like to encourage anyone
interested in a personal challenge to come along and try out this event,
we'll help you on the road to your first triathlon this year. (Beginners and
complete beginners welcome!) This is aimed at men AND women.
Trim runners at Raheny
The Raheny 5 mile road race took place on Sunday 30 January. Four runners from our meet and train group took part in their first race for 2011. They were Laura Cotter 39.43, Mairead Heffernan 40.13, Aoife Farrelly, 55m, Niamh Farrelly. 55m.
Well done all.
Well done all.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meet and train
Trim AC operates a meet and train group under the AAI fit4life programme.
The group will now meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm opposite Trim Garda Station.
All abilities are welcome. Contact Don 086 2650285 or Ann 046 9436265.
We also have circuit training in Boyne CS on Thursday night at 7,30pm. The
club long run is every Sunday morning from Porchfields Contact ENDA
0862777419
The group will now meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm opposite Trim Garda Station.
All abilities are welcome. Contact Don 086 2650285 or Ann 046 9436265.
We also have circuit training in Boyne CS on Thursday night at 7,30pm. The
club long run is every Sunday morning from Porchfields Contact ENDA
0862777419
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Meath Dates for 2011
17.03Fr. Murphy 5 Mile Road Race inc.Co Cship Fr Murphy AC Ballivor, Co. Meath
27.03 Dunboyne AC 4 Mile Road Race Dunboyne AC Dunboyne Community Centre
03.04 Meath Hill Running Championships (IMRA rules) St. Brigid's AC Mullaghmeen Forest Park, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
13.05 Simon Cumber 6k Road Race Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan
24.05 Bob Heffernan 5k Road Race Na Fianna AC Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstown Bridge, Enfield
11.06 Patrick Bell Memorial 5k Road Race & Fun Race Bohermeen AC Bohermeen Community Centre
17.06 The Braveheart 5k Trail Run Trim AC, Porchfields,Trim, Co. Meath
25.06 Michael Manning 10k Road Race & Fun Run Dunshaughlin AC Dunshaughlin Community Centre
06.07 South O'Hanlon 5k Road Race & Fun Run South O'Hanlon AC Senschelstown GAA Centre
20.07 St. Brigid's AC 5k Road Race & Fun Run St Brigids AC Ballinacree,Oldcastle
26.08 Tara AC 5K Road Race & Fun Run Tara AC Skyrne Community Hall
11.09 Rennicks Cup & Fr Delany 5 Mile Road Race & Fun Run Bohermeen AC Bohermeen Community Centre
25.09 Star of the Sea AC 23rd Annual Cross Country Meeting Star of the Sea AC Greenanstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath
26.12 Paddy Hyland 10k Road Race & Fun Run Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan
27.03 Dunboyne AC 4 Mile Road Race Dunboyne AC Dunboyne Community Centre
03.04 Meath Hill Running Championships (IMRA rules) St. Brigid's AC Mullaghmeen Forest Park, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
13.05 Simon Cumber 6k Road Race Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan
24.05 Bob Heffernan 5k Road Race Na Fianna AC Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstown Bridge, Enfield
11.06 Patrick Bell Memorial 5k Road Race & Fun Race Bohermeen AC Bohermeen Community Centre
17.06 The Braveheart 5k Trail Run Trim AC, Porchfields,Trim, Co. Meath
25.06 Michael Manning 10k Road Race & Fun Run Dunshaughlin AC Dunshaughlin Community Centre
06.07 South O'Hanlon 5k Road Race & Fun Run South O'Hanlon AC Senschelstown GAA Centre
20.07 St. Brigid's AC 5k Road Race & Fun Run St Brigids AC Ballinacree,Oldcastle
26.08 Tara AC 5K Road Race & Fun Run Tara AC Skyrne Community Hall
11.09 Rennicks Cup & Fr Delany 5 Mile Road Race & Fun Run Bohermeen AC Bohermeen Community Centre
25.09 Star of the Sea AC 23rd Annual Cross Country Meeting Star of the Sea AC Greenanstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath
26.12 Paddy Hyland 10k Road Race & Fun Run Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Copy paste and print off 2011 Membership form here
Trim Athletic Club - Registration Form
Name:
Gender:
Address:
Nationality:
D.O.B.
Previous Athletic club & last year of registration:
Home phone:
Mobile Phone: Emergency
Contact No.
Email Address:
Family Doctor:
Any significant long term medical condition: Yes No
If yes please specify:
Are you on medication, please specify
Please Note:
· By entering an email address and mobile number above I agree that it may be entered in the club database for the sole purpose of official communications and for AAI registrations.
· Athletics Ireland requires proof of birth for each new member a copy of birth
certificate or passport is sufficient.
· Annual membership includes subscription towards club insurance & registration, County, Provincial and National affiliation and also entry fees to certain competitions.
· You must be a registered member of Trim A.C. to attend training sessions and competitions.
· Members must be at least 8 years old.
· The club is at all times concerned for the welfare of children. In return athletes and their parents/guardians are expected to obey instructions from their coaches and refrain from behaviour that is either unsociable or likely to cause injury to themselves or others.
· Members are expected to attend certain competitions when requested by coaches & to comply with the rules of competition.
· Juvenile Members are requested to inform the club in the event of prolonged absence (more that 2 weeks), otherwise the member may have to forfeit their place in the club and join a waiting list.
General Information:
Chairman: Moira Aston Ph: 086-8904439
Secretary: Ciaran Tobin Ph: 086-3445903
Treasurer: David Hawcroft Ph: 087-1345371
Registrar: Moira Peppard Ph: 086-0878875
Child Officer: Cathy Shelly Ph: 086-3222968
Child Officer: Petrina O’Shea Ph: 087-9569737
Trim A.C. is affiliated to AAI and is governed by the rules of that organisation. Club coaches have completed and qualified in Athletics Leader, Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses run by AAI. Cathy has completed the Child Ethics and Protection courses organised by MLSP and the Irish Sports Council.
Trim Athletics Club, Meath Athletics Board, Athletics Leinster and Athletics Ireland may use photographs of events and presentations for the promotion of the sport.
Membership Fees for 2011 (Valid from Jan 1st to Dec 31st)
Adult Membership: €40.00 (Unwaged Adult Membership €30.00)
Juvenile Membership: €30.00 (under 18 years on 01/01/2010)
Family Membership: €100.00 (Unwaged Family Membership €80.00)
I wish to register with Trim Athletic Club:
Signature (Parent or Guardian in the case of a minor): ............................................................
Date: ...........................................
http://trimathletics.blogspot.com/
Name:
Gender:
Address:
Nationality:
D.O.B.
Previous Athletic club & last year of registration:
Home phone:
Mobile Phone: Emergency
Contact No.
Email Address:
Family Doctor:
Any significant long term medical condition: Yes No
If yes please specify:
Are you on medication, please specify
Please Note:
· By entering an email address and mobile number above I agree that it may be entered in the club database for the sole purpose of official communications and for AAI registrations.
· Athletics Ireland requires proof of birth for each new member a copy of birth
certificate or passport is sufficient.
· Annual membership includes subscription towards club insurance & registration, County, Provincial and National affiliation and also entry fees to certain competitions.
· You must be a registered member of Trim A.C. to attend training sessions and competitions.
· Members must be at least 8 years old.
· The club is at all times concerned for the welfare of children. In return athletes and their parents/guardians are expected to obey instructions from their coaches and refrain from behaviour that is either unsociable or likely to cause injury to themselves or others.
· Members are expected to attend certain competitions when requested by coaches & to comply with the rules of competition.
· Juvenile Members are requested to inform the club in the event of prolonged absence (more that 2 weeks), otherwise the member may have to forfeit their place in the club and join a waiting list.
General Information:
Chairman: Moira Aston Ph: 086-8904439
Secretary: Ciaran Tobin Ph: 086-3445903
Treasurer: David Hawcroft Ph: 087-1345371
Registrar: Moira Peppard Ph: 086-0878875
Child Officer: Cathy Shelly Ph: 086-3222968
Child Officer: Petrina O’Shea Ph: 087-9569737
Trim A.C. is affiliated to AAI and is governed by the rules of that organisation. Club coaches have completed and qualified in Athletics Leader, Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses run by AAI. Cathy has completed the Child Ethics and Protection courses organised by MLSP and the Irish Sports Council.
Trim Athletics Club, Meath Athletics Board, Athletics Leinster and Athletics Ireland may use photographs of events and presentations for the promotion of the sport.
Membership Fees for 2011 (Valid from Jan 1st to Dec 31st)
Adult Membership: €40.00 (Unwaged Adult Membership €30.00)
Juvenile Membership: €30.00 (under 18 years on 01/01/2010)
Family Membership: €100.00 (Unwaged Family Membership €80.00)
I wish to register with Trim Athletic Club:
Signature (Parent or Guardian in the case of a minor): ............................................................
Date: ...........................................
http://trimathletics.blogspot.com/
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Star of David
David Tobin received his Leinster Star award at the Leinster Athletics presentation dinner in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow on Sat. 8 Jan. Well done and good luck in the new season.
Date set for senior xc and kids xc relays
Meath senior cross country championships have been re fixed for Sunday 6
March. Bohermeen AC will be the host club at the event which will be staged
at Ardbraccan. The county juvenile xc relays will also be down for decision
on the day in under 10/12/14/16 categories.
March. Bohermeen AC will be the host club at the event which will be staged
at Ardbraccan. The county juvenile xc relays will also be down for decision
on the day in under 10/12/14/16 categories.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Triathlon Race list
Check out the list of Triathlons and Duathlons planned for the coming year.
http://www.triathlonireland.com/races-and-events-calendar.html
http://www.triathlonireland.com/races-and-events-calendar.html
Leinster Fixtures
30 January @ Nenagh Juvenile Relays - Junior, Senior Master Indoors
12/13 February @ Nenagh Juvenile Indoors - U12 / U19Leinster Star Awards
The Leinster Star Awards will be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow on Saturday the 8th of January 2011.
Please note the dinner commences at 8pm.
Tickets cost €30.00 and can be collected and paid for at the door on the night, however prior booking with Martin J Heery is essential - phone or text 086 8564160 or email mjheery@yahoo.com. All orders to be in by the 31-12-2010.
Athletics Leinster look forward to seeing as many as possible on the night, for what promises to be another fantastic occasion where we acknowledge the success of both Individuals & Clubs within this great province.
Wishing you & all your family a very Merry Christmas & a happy and successful New Year.
Yours in Sport,
Martin J Heery
Leinster Secretary
January events from AAI site
| Sat | 1 | Liffey Valley A.C. “Tom Brennan Memorial 5k” - Contact Nick Davis 087 2286913 | Phoenix Park, Dublin |
| Sat | 1 | Ballynonty A.C. Road Race -Contact Owen Fanning 086 8611325 | Moyglass, Fethard, Co. Tipperary |
| Sat | 1 | Glaslough Harriers 10k - Contact Eamonn Hackett 087 2219465 | Emyvale, Co. Monaghan |
| Sat | 1 | Star of the Laune A.C. ” Beaufort 10k Road Race for Charles O’Shea Memorial Cap” -Contact Michael Mangan 066 9761597 | Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry |
| Sat | 1 | Resolution 5k Run in conjunction with Monavea RFC and Renmore Gymnastics - Contact 087 7948777 | Renmore,Galway |
| Sat | 1 | Limerick County A.C. 5 mile Road Race - Contact Jerry O’Connell 085 152 1824 | Country Club, Meelick, Cratloe Rd., Limerick |
| Sun | 2 | Bandon A.C. Road Race - Contact Michael Weldon 086 8168790 | Bandon, Co. Cork |
| Wed | 5 | West Waterford A.C. Winter League (Senior)-Long/Short Route- Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 | Dungarvan, Co. Waterford |
| Sat | 8 | Great Edinburgh International Cross Country | Edinburgh |
| Sun | 9 | Recommended Provincial Cross Country | |
| Sun | 9 | Mallow A.C. 10 mile Road Race - Contact John Holland 085 2432115 | Mallow. Co. Cork |
| Wed | 12 | West Waterford A.C. Winter League (Senior)-Long/Short Route- Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 | Dungarvan, Co. Waterford |
| Sat | 15 | AAI Junior Indoor Championships | |
| Sun | 16 | AAI Woodies DIY Novice and Juvenile Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships | Tullamore |
| Sun | 16 | Tuam A.C. 8k Club Race - Contact Brendan Monaghan 085 1311063 | Tuam, Co. Galway |
| Sat | 22 | Antrim International Cross Country (Mc Cain Cross Challenge) | Belfast |
| Sat | 22 | AAI Senior, Junior & Masters Combined Events | |
| Sat | 22 | AAI Games | |
| Sun | 23 | AAI Masters Indoor Championships | |
| Wed | 26 | West Waterford A.C. Winter League (Senior)-Long/Short Route- Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 | Dungarvan, Co. Waterford |
| Sat | 29 | AAI Juvenile Combined Events | |
| Sun | 30 | Leinster Indoors Day 1 Masters, Senior & Relays | Nenagh |
| Sun | 30 | 19th Celtic Cup Seniors/U20 | Cardiff |
| Sun | 30 | AXA Raheny ‘5′ | Raheny, Dublin 5 |
| Sun | 30 | West Waterford A.C. 5 mile Road Race - Contact Norma Wall 087 9385965 | Dungarvan, Co. Waterford |
Mountain running year
The Irish Mountain Running Association calendar is online here. Get ready for Wicklow Way Relay 2011.
http://www.imra.ie/events/
http://www.imra.ie/events/
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