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League 1 Track & Field Sunday 28th April – Tallaght

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Location: Tallaght Athletics Stadium https://goo.gl/maps/idHtB6BwocBMuJVUA

Parking:

Parking is available in the school – entrance to the right before the gate to the club:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fgaq7GB8Ja3CayPN8

If the car park is full, parents/coaches are advised to park on Airton Road (off the Greenhills Road), 5 minutes walk from the club:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/76cYQ6VFknoAiHQ36

DO NOT PARK ON FOOTPATHS, CYCLE LANES OR KERBS OPPOSITE THE CLUB AS CARS WILL BE ISSUED WITH A FINE.

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag ( https://goo.gl/maps/NsfN2NbRFB1mx3D46) and collect your age label (they will already have been paid for)
  • Only athletes aged U10 – U16 are eligible to compete.
    U10 – born 2015 & 2016.
    U11 – born 2014
    U12 – born 2013
    U13 – born 2012
    U14 – born 2011
    U15 – born 2010
    U16 – born 2009
  • An athlete may NOT step up an age in any event (except U9 born in 2016 can step up
    to U10)
  • Registration/Entry on the day of competition – Athletes will be issued with a
    label/number for the respective age group on payment of €3. One official from each club
    should pay for and collect the labels/numbers on the day of competition.
  • All competing clubs must nominate in advance 2 named officials to assist on the day of
    competition.
  • Athletes are encouraged to compete in all events listed in their respective age group.
  • Track events – short sprints will be run as heats, semi-finals & finals and all other events
    decided on times.
  • Field events – 3 throws, jumps per athlete.
  • All competing athletes should be currently registered with the AAI for 2024. Checks
    may be conducted and any athlete not currently registered will be disqualified.
    Clubs must adhere to this condition, as unregistered athletes are not insured.
  • In the event of contests clashing, officials will show flexibility, ie if a competitor is
    involved in long jump contest and a track event/other field event is called, he/she will be
    facilitated to participate in both but must inform the official(s).
  • Parents and supporters are not permitted on the track or infield areas.
  • Please cooperate with, abide by, and respect the decisions of the voluntary officials and
    organisers of the competitions.
  • All should help keep the facilities we use clear of rubbish. Please use rubbish bins
    where they are provided or bring your rubbish with you when leaving!
    The programmes of events on any competition day are subject to change to facilitate the
    smooth running of the competition.

League 1 Track & Field Sunday 28th April – Tallaght
League 2 Track & Field Saturday 11th May – Tallaght
League 3 Track & Field Sunday 16th June

League 2 Track & Field Saturday 11th May – Tallaght

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Location: Tallaght Athletics Stadium https://goo.gl/maps/idHtB6BwocBMuJVUA

Parking:

Parking is available in the school – entrance to the right before the gate to the club:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fgaq7GB8Ja3CayPN8

If the car park is full, parents/coaches are advised to park on Airton Road (off the Greenhills Road), 5 minutes walk from the club:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/76cYQ6VFknoAiHQ36

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag ( https://goo.gl/maps/NsfN2NbRFB1mx3D46) and collect your age label (they will already have been paid for)
  • Only athletes aged U10 – U16 are eligible to compete.
    U10 – born 2015 & 2016.
    U11 – born 2014
    U12 – born 2013
    U13 – born 2012
    U14 – born 2011
    U15 – born 2010
    U16 – born 2009
  • An athlete may NOT step up an age in any event (except U9 born in 2016 can step up
    to U10)
  • Registration/Entry on the day of competition – Athletes will be issued with a
    label/number for the respective age group on payment of €3. One official from each club
    should pay for and collect the labels/numbers on the day of competition.
  • All competing clubs must nominate in advance 2 named officials to assist on the day of
    competition.
  • Athletes are encouraged to compete in all events listed in their respective age group.
  • Track events – short sprints will be run as heats, semi-finals & finals and all other events
    decided on times.
  • Field events – 3 throws, jumps per athlete.
  • All competing athletes should be currently registered with the AAI for 2024. Checks
    may be conducted and any athlete not currently registered will be disqualified.
    Clubs must adhere to this condition, as unregistered athletes are not insured.
  • In the event of contests clashing, officials will show flexibility, ie if a competitor is
    involved in long jump contest and a track event/other field event is called, he/she will be
    facilitated to participate in both but must inform the official(s).
  • Parents and supporters are not permitted on the track or infield areas.
  • Please cooperate with, abide by, and respect the decisions of the voluntary officials and
    organisers of the competitions.
  • All should help keep the facilities we use clear of rubbish. Please use rubbish bins
    where they are provided or bring your rubbish with you when leaving!
    The programmes of events on any competition day are subject to change to facilitate the
    smooth running of the competition.

League 1 Track & Field Sunday 28th April – Tallaght
League 2 Track & Field Saturday 11th May – Tallaght
League 3 Track & Field Sunday 16th June

National Juvenile Indoor Championships 2024

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Entries for the National Juvenile Indoor Championships are now open through the online Entry4sportireland portal.

Closing Date for Skerries A.C. members is one day before the closing dates specified below at 1pm:

Day 1 23rd March – Competition No 1009 –Entries close on the 13th of March – Events – Relays, shot putt U17/18/19 G&B, Triple jump U15/18/19 G&B 

Day 2 6th  April  – Competition No 1010 – Entries close on the 27th of March – Events – Page 23 of the competition booklet

Day 3 7th April – Competition No 1011 – Entries close on the 27th of March – Events – Page 24 of the competition booklet.  

Only club competition secretaries/secretaries can submit entries for individuals (1st 4 in each event U12-U19, except for the U12/U13 600m where only 3 qualify),and relay teams (1st 3 in each age group U12-U19) that qualified in the Dublin Indoor Championships.

Bye’s for direct entry for U17/18/19 athletes MUST be requested through myself for approval before the closing date, subject to the regulation below

4. Direct Entry: Athletes aged 17, 18 and 19 may compete in the National Championships provided they have entered those events in the Provincial/Regional Championships, entries through the Regional Secretaries by closing date

Please find attached the 2024 Juvenile Competition Booklet where you will find the timetable of events on pages 22-24. Please familiarise/direct your coaches and athletes to the regulations on pages 19-21.

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Dublin Juvenile Indoor 2024 – Day 4 – Saturday 24th February – Relays U10 -U19 Abbotstown

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Location: National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin https://goo.gl/maps/d5XLPp4A6pejxEbA7

Relays

Dublin Athletics Board will only be issuing a wrist band to clubs for every 6 teams entered. It will be up to clubs how they manage these.

• Athletes may compete in TWO (2) relays ONLY.

• An athlete may move up one age group, however, for all U12-U17 relays at least 2 members of a competing relay team, participating in each round of that event on that day must be of the correct age

• U17and U18 age groups, all athletes may move up one age group, n.b., only 2 U16 athletes may compete on an U17 team.

• The order for mixed relays is Male – Female -Male – Female

• If 6 teams or less check in, a Final will be held at Heat time

• Spot checks will be carried out on team entries

3 teams qualify for Nationals and these can include one sub.

All ages below are in the “Under” format. It depends on the age the athlete turns in the membership year, they will then run in the age group up – so for example a child turning 9 this year will be running under 10, a child turning 10 this year is U/11, turning 12 is U/13 etc.

Closing date for Skerries A.C. members is one day earlier than listed below (to facilitate Skerries A.C. contacting Dublin Athletics Board) at 1pm.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before your event (parking may be busy, then time to wait at the rendezvous point to be passed to a coach for warm-ups)

The following race times are approximate and subject to change:

Athletes who competed and who will be competing again in individual events on MUST bring their BIB number (if it cannot be found, create a new one using the bib number on live.dublinathletics.com ).

Clubs with more than 1 team in any age group MUST provide sticky labels with A, B, C to each athlete to place on their vests.

Club Singlet’s or T-shirt must be worn.

Runners or Spikes (max 5mm spikes)

Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point detailed in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)

Athletes U14 upwards must use starting blocks. Only starting blocks provided by the organising committee may be used. Starting blocks are optional for U12 and U13

Starters Instructions for relay teams:

  • First leg runners stay in lanes the whole way round. The race starts on the white line marked 4x200m.
  • Second leg runner stands in their lane and in their exchange zone, forward of the first arrowed red line, for the start of the race. Second leg runners stay in your lane for one bend and one bend only and break inside to lane 1 when you pass the little cones near the high jump mat.
  • 3rd and 4th runner lines up outside lane 6.
  • 3rd and 4th runner will be called onto the track according to the team’s place in the race at that moment. You will be called by club or singlet colour. Listen carefully. Come onto the track immediately when called and stand forward of the red exchange zone line. There is a cone beside that line so you can see it. Break carefully to lane 1 when you get the baton
  • When you finish your leg, stand in your place until everyone has passed you and then leave the track quickly and carefully through the gate beside the finish line. Do not cross the finish line or stand on the infield.

Bring snacks ( it might be a long day )

Full Rules:

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The Race Secretary will enter athletes into the events. Want to see who else is entered into the events? Then use this URL: https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/

Entry lists are available on live.dublinathletics.com.

Dublin Juvenile Indoor 2024 – Day 5 – Sunday 25th February – Spraoi Games U9/10/11

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Location: National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin https://goo.gl/maps/d5XLPp4A6pejxEbA7

Closing date for Skerries A.C. is the previous day at 1pm from the Dublin Athletics Board cut-off:

Dublin Athletics Board cut-off:  Wednesday the 21st of February

The mixed relays ONLY are on the 25th with the Spraoi Games.

Spraoi

Relays

• Athletes may compete in TWO (2) relays ONLY.

• An athlete may move up one age group, however, for all U12-U17 relays at least 2 members of a competing relay team, participating in each round of that event on that day must be of the correct age

• U17 and U18 age groups, all athletes may move up one age group, n.b., only 2 U16 athletes may compete on an U17 team.

• The order for mixed relays is Male – Female -Male – Female

• If 6 teams or less check in, a Final will be held at Heat time

• Spot checks will be carried out on team entries

3 teams qualify for Nationals and these can include one sub.

All ages below are in the “Under” format. It depends on the age the athlete turns in the membership year, they will then run in the age group up – so for example a child turning 9 this year will be running under 10, a child turning 10 this year is U/11, turning 12 is U/13 etc.

Closing date for Skerries A.C. members is one day earlier than listed below (to facilitate Skerries A.C. contacting Dublin Athletics Board) at 1pm.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before your event (parking may be busy, then time to wait at the rendezvous point to be passed to a coach for warm-ups)

The following race times are approximate and subject to change:

Club Singlet’s or T-shirt must be worn.

Runners or Spikes (max 5mm spikes)

Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point detailed in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)

Bring snacks ( it might be a long day )

Thank you to Fingal County Council in 2024

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Skerries Athletic Club Thanks Fingal County Council for the Grant of €3,000 towards our Lighting and Speed Gates. Our members and their families appreciated it. Thanks again to all involved (e.g. the Councillors, Chloe, Alvean and everyone else who helped in Fingal Council).

NIA Track & Field Live 10th January

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Location: National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin https://goo.gl/maps/d5XLPp4A6pejxEbA7

897:

ALL Athletes MUST be registered with AI and have a current AI registration number. No late entries will be accepted after the closing dates

All ages below are in the “Under” format. It depends on the age the athlete turns in the membership year, they will then run in the age group up – so for example a child turning 9 this year will be running under 10, a child turning 10 this year is U/11, turning 12 is U/13 etc.

Closing date for Skerries A.C. members is one day earlier than listed below (to facilitate Skerries A.C. contacting Dublin Athletics Board) at 1pm.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before your event (parking may be busy, then time to wait at the rendezvous point to be passed to a coach for warm-ups)

The following race times are approximate and subject to change:

Club Singlet’s or T-shirt must be worn.

Runners or Spikes (max 5mm spikes)

Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point detailed in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)

Athletes U14 upwards must use starting blocks. Only starting blocks provided by the organising committee may be used. Starting blocks are optional for U12 and U13

Starters Instructions for relay teams:

  • First leg runners stay in lanes the whole way round. The race starts on the white line marked 4x200m.
  • Second leg runner stands in their lane and in their exchange zone, forward of the first arrowed red line, for the start of the race. Second leg runners stay in your lane for one bend and one bend only and break inside to lane 1 when you pass the little cones near the high jump mat.
  • 3rd and 4th runner lines up outside lane 6.
  • 3rd and 4th runner will be called onto the track according to the team’s place in the race at that moment. You will be called by club or singlet colour. Listen carefully. Come onto the track immediately when called and stand forward of the red exchange zone line. There is a cone beside that line so you can see it. Break carefully to lane 1 when you get the baton
  • When you finish your leg, stand in your place until everyone has passed you and then leave the track quickly and carefully through the gate beside the finish line. Do not cross the finish line or stand on the infield.

Bring snacks ( it might be a long day )

Dublin Juvenile Indoor 2024 – Day 1 – Sunday 21st January – Abbotstown

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Location: National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin https://maps.app.goo.gl/y8ydZmK9dkJf7kH46

See who is entered: https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/entry/v5/competition/showEntriesV2.php?compid=956

ALL Athletes MUST be registered with AI and have a current AI registration number. No late entries will be accepted after the closing dates

All ages below are in the “Under” format. It depends on the age the athlete turns in the membership year, they will then run in the age group up – so for example a child turning 9 this year will be running under 10, a child turning 10 this year is U/11, turning 12 is U/13 etc.

Closing date for Skerries A.C. members is one day earlier than listed below (to facilitate Skerries A.C. contacting Dublin Athletics Board) at 1pm.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before your event (parking may be busy, then time to wait at the rendezvous point to be passed to a coach for warm-ups)

The following race times are approximate and subject to change:

Athletes who competed and who will be competing again in individual events on MUST bring their BIB number (if it cannot be found, create a new one using the bib number on live.dublinathletics.com ).

Clubs with more than 1 team in any age group MUST provide sticky labels with A, B, C to each athlete to place on their vests.

Club Singlet’s or T-shirt must be worn.

Runners or Spikes (max 5mm spikes)

Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point detailed in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)

Athletes U14 upwards must use starting blocks. Only starting blocks provided by the organising committee may be used. Starting blocks are optional for U12 and U13

Starters Instructions for relay teams:

  • First leg runners stay in lanes the whole way round. The race starts on the white line marked 4x200m.
  • Second leg runner stands in their lane and in their exchange zone, forward of the first arrowed red line, for the start of the race. Second leg runners stay in your lane for one bend and one bend only and break inside to lane 1 when you pass the little cones near the high jump mat.
  • 3rd and 4th runner lines up outside lane 6.
  • 3rd and 4th runner will be called onto the track according to the team’s place in the race at that moment. You will be called by club or singlet colour. Listen carefully. Come onto the track immediately when called and stand forward of the red exchange zone line. There is a cone beside that line so you can see it. Break carefully to lane 1 when you get the baton
  • When you finish your leg, stand in your place until everyone has passed you and then leave the track quickly and carefully through the gate beside the finish line. Do not cross the finish line or stand on the infield.

Bring snacks ( it might be a long day )

Full Rules:

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The Race Secretary will enter athletes into the events. Want to see who else is entered into the events? Then use this URL: https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/

Entry lists are available on live.dublinathletics.com.

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Dublin Juvenile Indoor 2024 – Day 3 – Sunday 4th February – Abbotstown

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Location: National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin https://goo.gl/maps/d5XLPp4A6pejxEbA7

All ages below are in the “Under” format. It depends on the age the athlete turns in the membership year, they will then run in the age group up – so for example a child turning 9 this year will be running under 10, a child turning 10 this year is U/11, turning 12 is U/13 etc.

Closing date for Skerries A.C. members is one day earlier than listed below (to facilitate Skerries A.C. contacting Dublin Athletics Board) at 1pm.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before your event (parking may be busy, then time to wait at the rendezvous point to be passed to a coach for warm-ups)

The following race times are approximate and subject to change:

Athletes who competed and who will be competing again in individual events on MUST bring their BIB number (if it cannot be found, create a new one using the bib number on live.dublinathletics.com ).

Clubs with more than 1 team in any age group MUST provide sticky labels with A, B, C to each athlete to place on their vests.

Club Singlet’s or T-shirt must be worn.

Runners or Spikes (max 5mm spikes)

Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point detailed in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)

Athletes U14 upwards must use starting blocks. Only starting blocks provided by the organising committee may be used. Starting blocks are optional for U12 and U13

Starters Instructions for relay teams:

  • First leg runners stay in lanes the whole way round. The race starts on the white line marked 4x200m.
  • Second leg runner stands in their lane and in their exchange zone, forward of the first arrowed red line, for the start of the race. Second leg runners stay in your lane for one bend and one bend only and break inside to lane 1 when you pass the little cones near the high jump mat.
  • 3rd and 4th runner lines up outside lane 6.
  • 3rd and 4th runner will be called onto the track according to the team’s place in the race at that moment. You will be called by club or singlet colour. Listen carefully. Come onto the track immediately when called and stand forward of the red exchange zone line. There is a cone beside that line so you can see it. Break carefully to lane 1 when you get the baton
  • When you finish your leg, stand in your place until everyone has passed you and then leave the track quickly and carefully through the gate beside the finish line. Do not cross the finish line or stand on the infield.

Bring snacks ( it might be a long day )

Full Rules:

regulations-dublin-indoors-2023Download

The Race Secretary will enter athletes into the events. Want to see who else is entered into the events? Then use this URL: https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/

Entry lists are available on live.dublinathletics.com.

Dublin Juvenile Indoor 2024 – Day 2 – Saturday 3rd February – Abbotstown

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Location: National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin https://goo.gl/maps/d5XLPp4A6pejxEbA7

In the screen capture below, the “Age” is the “Under Age” e.g. “13” is “Under-13”

Athletes MUST check in and collect their bib numbers themselves (not coaches or parents) before the closing time for their event highlighted in red. Failure to check in will mean the athlete cannot compete. 

All ages below are in the “Under” format. It depends on the age the athlete turns in the membership year, they will then run in the age group up – so for example a child turning 9 this year will be running under 10, a child turning 10 this year is U/11, turning 12 is U/13 etc.

Closing date for Skerries A.C. members is one day earlier than listed (to facilitate Skerries A.C. contacting Dublin Athletics Board) at 1pm.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before your event (parking may be busy, then time to wait at the rendezvous point to be passed to a coach for warm-ups)

The following race times are approximate and subject to change:

Athletes who competed and who will be competing again in individual events on MUST bring their BIB number (if it cannot be found, create a new one using the bib number on live.dublinathletics.com ).

Clubs with more than 1 team in any age group MUST provide sticky labels with A, B, C to each athlete to place on their vests.

Club Singlet’s or T-shirt must be worn.

Runners or Spikes (max 5mm spikes)

Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.

  • When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point detailed in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)

Athletes U14 upwards must use starting blocks. Only starting blocks provided by the organising committee may be used. Starting blocks are optional for U12 and U13

Starters Instructions for relay teams:

  • First leg runners stay in lanes the whole way round. The race starts on the white line marked 4x200m.
  • Second leg runner stands in their lane and in their exchange zone, forward of the first arrowed red line, for the start of the race. Second leg runners stay in your lane for one bend and one bend only and break inside to lane 1 when you pass the little cones near the high jump mat.
  • 3rd and 4th runner lines up outside lane 6.
  • 3rd and 4th runner will be called onto the track according to the team’s place in the race at that moment. You will be called by club or singlet colour. Listen carefully. Come onto the track immediately when called and stand forward of the red exchange zone line. There is a cone beside that line so you can see it. Break carefully to lane 1 when you get the baton
  • When you finish your leg, stand in your place until everyone has passed you and then leave the track quickly and carefully through the gate beside the finish line. Do not cross the finish line or stand on the infield.

Bring snacks ( it might be a long day )

Full Rules:

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The Race Secretary will enter athletes into the events. Want to see who else is entered into the events? Then use this URL: https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/

Entry lists are available on live.dublinathletics.com.