Abbotstown Sunday 16th October 2016

Good luck to all our athletes competing on Sunday. It is important to be at the race at least 90mins before your start time to allow time to familiarise yourself with the course and warm up. Bring plenty of warm dry gear.

Timetable

Under 10 Girls – Start 11:00 | Distance 1000.0 km (1x 1K lap)

Under 10 Boys – Start 11:10 | Distance 1000.0 (1x 1K lap)

Under 12 Girls – Start 11.20 | Distance 2000.0 km (1x 2K lap)

Under 12 Boys – Start 11.35 | Distance 2000.0 km (1x 2K lap)

Under 14 Girls – Start 11.50 | Distance 3000.0 km (1 X 1K lap plus 1X 2K lap)

Under 14 Boys – Start 12.10 | Distance 3000.0 km (1 X 1K lap plus 1X 2K lap)

Under 16 Girls – Start 12.25 | Distance 4000.0 km (2 X 2K laps)

Under 16 Boys – Start 12.45 | Distance 4000.0 km (2 X 2K laps)

Under 18 Girls – Start 13.05 | Distance 4000.0 km (2 X 2K laps)

Under 18 Boys – Start 13.25 | Distance 6000.0 km (3 X 2K laps)

Directions to the Centre

The following are directions to the National Sports Campus/Aquatic Centre, Abbotstown. Maps etc, can be found on the website www.nationalsportscampus.ie

By Bus from the City Centre.

Please take the 38 or 38A from O’Connell Street in the City Centre to Snugborough Road in Blanchardstown.

By Car from the City Centre.

Take the Navan Road towards Blanchardstown, take the exit to the left for Blanchardstown S.C and stay in the right hand lane. Take a right at the top of the slip road and cross over the bridge. Take the first exit off the small roundabout at the other side of the bridge. Continue up Snugborough Road and take a right at the second set of traffic lights into the National Aquatic Centre.

By car from the M50.

Take the exit at junction 6 on the M50 for Blanchardstown. Keep going straight on the Navan Road towards Blanchardstown, take the exit to the left for Blanchardstown S.C and stay in the right hand lane. Take a right at the top of the slip road and cross over the bridge. Take the first exit off the small roundabout at the other side of the bridge. Continue up Snugborough Road and take a right at the second set of traffic lights into the National Aquatic Centre.

By Car from the Blanchardstown Centre.

Exit the Blanchardstown Centre complex via the Westpoint Health Club exit. Continue to the set of traffic lights and take a left over the bridge. Take the first exit off the small roundabout at the other side of the bridge. Continue up Snugborough Road and take a right at the second set of traffic lights into the National Aquatic Centre.

The sun shone on our athletes in the Phoenix Park. Again a great turnout, especially in the under 9 & 10 groups. Great performances in all age groups. Thanks to parents and coaches for your assistance. Well done to our all out talented athletes. Results to follow.

We are looking forward to welcoming all our athletes back to training this Friday. Sadly the days are beginning to get shorter and weather a little gloomier, however the good news is it’s the start of the cross country season. Time to dig out the long leggings, gloves and hats. The events page has been updated with  Upcoming Fixtures. Also attached is a document giving details of the distances for the different ages and events. XC Distances 2016

See Training Groups for details. Please note times will vary to make the most of daylight hours. You will receive updates from your coach, and our webpage will be updated.