Arrive at least an hour before your scheduled race time (e.g. 90 minutes before). You might be fined if parking on the footpaths/cycle paths. If the club and school car parks are full please park on Airton Road which is only a short walk from the track.
When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point: https://goo.gl/maps/NsfN2NbRFB1mx3D46) and collect your age label (they will already have been paid for)
If any problem ask in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)
Coaches must send Entries to the Skerries Race Secretary by Thursday 18th May 2023
Registration Cut-off time: Monday 21/May/2023 13:00hrs (members in eligible ages and groups will have received an email from skerriesacracesecretary@gmail.com to the email address that was used to register their athlete -> https://membership.athleticsireland.ie/ Just reply to that email to enter your athlete. The email is sent at least a week in advance of the event )
Day 1 – Tallaght – Sunday 28th May – Online entries are open and close on Monday 22nd of May.
Registration Cut-off time for Skerries AC: Sat 22/April/2023 21:00hrs
Arrive at least an hour before your scheduled race time (e.g. 90 minutes before). You might be fined if parking on the footpaths/cycle paths. If the club and school car parks are full please park on Airton Road which is only a short walk from the track.
Athletes may compete in all events listed in their respective age group
Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.
Club singlets or t-shirts must be worn
Eligible ages: U10 (born 2014), U11 (born 2013), U12 (born 2012), U13 (born 2011), U14 (born 2010), U15 (born 2009), U16 (born 2008).
An athlete can’t step up an age in any event (except U9 born 2015 can step up to U10).
All track events decided on times
3 throws/jumps per athlete
Registration/Entry on the day of competition – Athletes will be issued with a label for the respective age group on it e.g.: U10, U11, etc, etc. (Athletes will not be allocated a race “number” as only the top 6 in each event will have their names recorded for points).
When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point: https://goo.gl/maps/NsfN2NbRFB1mx3D46) and collect your age label (they will already have been paid for)
If any problem ask in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)
Points will be awarded to the top six in each event as follows: 1st 7 points, 2nd 5 points, 3rd 4 points, 4th 3 points, 5th 2 points and 6th 1 point
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each event on each competition day, and the top 3 athletes in each age group with the highest points total accumulated from the 4 league competitions will be awarded trophies.
Registration Cut-off time:Â Sat 6/May/2023 21:00hrs
Arrive at least an hour before your scheduled race time (e.g. 90 minutes before). You might be fined if parking on the footpaths/cycle paths. If the club and school car parks are full please park on Airton Road which is only a short walk from the track.
Athletes may compete in all events listed in their respective age group
Programme event order subject to change, to facilitate smooth running of competition. All times are approximate.
Club singlets or t-shirts must be worn
Eligible ages: U10 (born 2014), U11 (born 2013), U12 (born 2012), U13 (born 2011), U14 (born 2010), U15 (born 2009), U16 (born 2008).
An athlete can’t step up an age in any event (except U9 born 2015 can step up to U10).
All track events decided on times
3 throws/jumps per athlete
Registration/Entry on the day of competition – Athletes will be issued with a label for the respective age group on it e.g.: U10, U11, etc, etc. (Athletes will not be allocated a race “number” as only the top 6 in each event will have their names recorded for points).
When you arrive… just walk over to the Skerries flag (at the Skerries AC RENDEZVOUS point: https://goo.gl/maps/NsfN2NbRFB1mx3D46) and collect your age label (they will already have been paid for)
If any problem ask in the WhatsApp Skerries AC group (details will be in an e-mail)
Points will be awarded to the top six in each event as follows: 1st 7 points, 2nd 5 points, 3rd 4 points, 4th 3 points, 5th 2 points and 6th 1 point
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each event on each competition day, and the top 3 athletes in each age group with the highest points total accumulated from the 4 league competitions will be awarded trophies.
The Skerries Athletics Adult Group began their first training sessions on Tuesday March 28th, 2023. Over 40 members turned up at Skerries Mills carpark to take part in the Core and Fit4Life training groups. A fantastic turn out for the first sessions with runners of every age and ability joining in.
Timetable: March 25th HERE / April 1st HERE / April 2nd HERE
Spectator Tickets HERE (U16s go free and do not require a ticket)
List of Regulations: Indoors
No entries or change of entries will be accepted on the day of the Championship. Individual Track & Field Championships for Boys and Girls ages 12-19.
Club Singlets and single colour shorts must be worn. (See Attire in Section 1 Policies)
The first four (4) from each region qualify for the National Championships, except in the 600m where three (3) qualify. No substitutions will be allowed.
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
An athlete may compete in three individual events plus the relay
Athletes are confined to their own age group (except for relays, see Relay Rules)
All entries must come through the Regional Secretary, a copy of the Regional results must be sent to the AAI office.
Check In Rules:
Each athlete must collect their own number and check-in for their event.
All athletes must collect a competition number and check in for each event on that day, if competing across both days of a weekend or qualifying for a final on day 2 you must re-register for that event. The same bib number will be kept for day 2.
All athletes must check in a minimum of one (1) hour prior to their track event
Call room will be in operation for track events
Personal Equipment: Implements must be checked in a minimum of 90 minutes prior to the start time of each event.
Warm Up Area Rules:
Area is restricted for athletes only, cordoned off area for coaches.
No spectators, no bags or gear to be left in the area.
Please respect other athletes especially when using equipment ie Hurdles. 10.Call Room Rules:
Track athletes report to call room immediately their event is called. Field athletes to report directly to their event when called.
Athletes are not permitted to carry or use electronic recording or transmission equipment (e.g: earphones, notebooks, tablets, iPods, smart phones etc.) in the competition area. NOTE: The competition area starts at the assembly/call room.
No spectators, no bags or gear to be left in the area 11.ONLY 5mm spikes may be used– this includes the High Jump. WA rules apply for footwear. 12.High Jump; a ticket will be presented to one coach/spectator for each athlete to allow them to access the area adjacent to the track at the high jump area. 13.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, but a crouch start must be used instead. The commands for all sprints are “on
your marks” and “set” 14.False Starts
WA False Start Rules apply.
U16 upwards – first false start leads to disqualification.
U12, 13, 14, 15. One false start and all are on warning of next false start leading to disqualification.
Combined Events all age categories, one false start and all are on warning of next false start leading to disqualification.
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)
DAY 4 – 25th Feb
The following race times are approximate and subject to change:
Athletes who competed on Sunday the 12th of February and who are competing again in individual events on DAY 4 MUST bring their BIB number (ifit cannot be found, create a new one using the bib number on live.dublinathletics.com).
DAY 5 – 25th Feb
The following race times are approximate and subject to change:
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.
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/
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). If need help, just ask in the WhatsApp group.
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
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/
Skerries Athletic Club 