This Sunday, in Abbotstown, our U11 girls team, Tommy Fahey and Sarah Keane will be lining up with the best of the country to race cross country.
Best of luck to everyone involved and give it socks!
More information available on the Athletics Ireland website
The Connacht Cross County Uneven-Age Championship & Senior Leg 3 will take place at Ballinrobe race course hosted by the Mayo County Board on Sunday the 9th of November at 11am.
Eircode - F31 E677
Under 11 Girls - 1500m
Under 11 Boys - 1500m
Under 13 Girls - 2500m
Under 13 Boys - 2500m
Under 15 Girls - 3500m
Under 15 Boys - 3500m
Under 17 Girls - 4500m
Under 17 Boys - 4500m
Under 19 Girls & Boys - 4500m
Seniors / Masters Women & Men + 65 - 4500m
Senior/Masters Men - 6000m
Races from Under 17 and upwards may be amalgamated on the day depending on entry numbers.
Refreshments: Teas/ Coffees etc available on site
Cross country is a team sport, and there's three chances to score on a team at this race.
Province, 12 athletes to run with 6 to score
County, 10 athletes to run with 6 to score
Club, 6 athletes to run with 4 to score
Finally, in keeping with the Connacht Athletics initiative re Respect, we ask all clubs to encourage coaches, spectators and athletes to respect the officials, athletes, rules and venue on the day.
People are more likely to return to Cross Country if they experience a positive environment with positive encouragement of athletes paramount to this.
The Connacht Cross County Even Aged Championship & Senior Leg 2 will take place in the Castle Field, Enniscrone, Co Sligo, hosted by Sligo County Board on Sunday the 26th of October at 11am.
Eircode - F26A9Y9 ( Waterpoint, Enniscrone)
Under 10 Girls - 1000m
Under 10 Boys - 1000m
Under 12 Girls - 2000m
Under 12 Boys - 2000m
Under 14 Girls - 3000m
Under 14 Boys - 3000m
Under 16 Girls - 4000m
Under 16 Boys - 4000m
Under 18 Girls, Junior/Senior/Masters Women & Masters 65+ Men - 4500m
Under 18 Boys, Junior Men - 4500m
Senior/Masters Men - 6000m
Races from Under 16 and upwards may be amalgamated on the day depending on entry numbers.
Portaloos: Available on site.
First Aid: Beaumont medical present on the day.
Refreshments: Teas/ Coffees etc available on site
Cross country is a team sport, and there's two chances to score on a team at this race.
County, 10 athletes to run with 6 to score
Club, 6 athletes to run with 4 to score
The first 10 athletes home from Mayo will be counted on the Mayo team, and the first 6 of those will count towards the team score.
Tomorrow morning is the first cross country race of the year, the Mayo Even ages competition. There will be races for everyone, from Under 8 all the way up to Masters.
Because of this there will be no training at the track or at Lough Lannagh this weekend
Things will kick off at 11am with the Under 8 girls and boys who will run over 600m. Races will come think and fast after that so make sure that you're ready to go and warmed up well before your race.
The club will have our new tent along with us, so meet up there and lets get a good start to the cross country season.
More information from the Mayo Athletics Board is below
The Mayo County Even Ages Cross Country Championships will take place on Sunday, 28th September at 11am in Swinford, Melletts Hill.
1. Registration
• Registration will take place in a tent in the middle field.
• Entry fees: €8 per athlete, €15 for two, €20 for three or more.
• Cash only – please bring the correct money.
• Don’t forget to bring pins for your race numbers.
2. Parking
• Parking will be at MP Moran’s Industrial Estate (Eircode: F12 Y5Y0), shown in red on the map.
• Marshals will be on site to direct traffic.
• Please follow the blue line on the map to access Mellett’s Hill.
• No access from the Toyota Garage side.
• Please do not park on the road between Corrib Oil Garage and the N5 junction.
3. Facilities
• Toilets: Portaloo’s available on site.
• First Aid: Civil Defence will be present.
4. Running Order (from 11:00am)
• U8 Girls & Boys – 600m approx.
• U10 Girls & Boys – 1000m
• U12 Girls & Boys – 2000m
• U14 Girls & Boys – 3000m
• U16 Girls & Boys – 4000m
• U18 & Junior/Senior Women – 5000m
• U18 & Junior Boys & Senior Men – 6000m
Races will follow in order after the U8s. Adjustments may be made on the day depending on entries.
Seniors and Masters are welcome to run as part of the championships.
The event is expected to finish by 1:00pm approx.
5. Cross Country Explained
• Competitions are held in even ages (U8, U10, U12, etc.) and uneven ages (U9, U11, U13, etc.).
• Athletes may compete in both competitions:
• In one, it will be their “good age.”
• In the other, they must run “up an age.” (e.g. An U9 athlete runs U10 in evens but U9 in uneven).
• Medals:
• All U8 & U10 athletes receive participation medals.
• U10+: Top 12 receive medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 10 bronze).
• U10 + Teams top three teams in each age group. (6 Gold, 6 Silver, 6 Bronze)
• Team Competition:
• Teams consist of 4–6 athletes.
• Places = points (e.g. 1st place = 1 point, 10th place = 10 points).
• Lowest score wins. In the event of a tie, the 5th or 6th finisher is counted.
6. Other Information
• Club tents are allowed.
• Please dress appropriately for the weather (rain gear, umbrellas).
• Wellies can be a good option for walking the track.
• Running spikes are permitted.
• Tea/coffee/snacks will be available – please bring a packed lunch.
• Leave No Trace – take all rubbish home.
7. Eligibility Reminder
All juvenile athletes must compete in the Mayo County Even Ages Cross Country Championships to qualify for the Connacht Even Ages Championships.
• Any exemptions must be requested from the County Secretary by 6pm on the Friday before the event.
• Exemptions will only be granted for very good reason.
• All athletes who compete will automatically be eligible for Connacht.
A big thank you to Swinford AC for hosting this event once again. They always put on a fantastic competition, and we greatly appreciate the effort, planning, and support of all the officials and volunteers involved.
Thank you in advance for your co-operation.
Welcome back everyone, it's time to start running again!
Training will start back at 11:30 this Sunday, 31st August at the track.
If anyone has any old singlets, spikes, or club gear that they want to pass on, please bring it with you on Sunday and we'll find it all a new home.
See you all there!