Training CANCELLED - 7th October
We have made a decision to cancel training tonight. Given the constant rain we have had all day and a forecast of continued and heavy rain for the next 2-3 hours we don't think it is fair to have everyone outside in this.
We are also very aware there is a heightened sensitivity of people having coughs and sniffles so if we can avoid bringing kids outside into poor weather then we will do that.
We will send out the link to book training on Tuesday morning next week.
Development Update
We have received some great news around the joint development between Athenry Football Club and Athenry Athletics Club. Our application to the Leader Fund to construct a pathway from the current car park in the football club up to the development site has been funded which will now allow us to finally get the project underway. The money we have received will also allow us to purchase outdoor gym equipment which will be situated on the perimeter walkway around the development site. We feel that it is important to develop a community facility that can benefit as many people within Athenry and its environs as possible 'By the Community for the Community' is the way we see this. The perimeter walkway will be accessible to all and the addition of outdoor gym equipment is a nice touch to have.
It is hoped that within the next few months we will also commence work on the main part of the development site. We have agreed that this year we will use our own funds that are raised through your annual memberships, and the proceeds from the St Stephens Day 1K run along with funds from the football club and the main Fields of Athenry 10K run to level the site and to provide a temporary surface which will be useable to train on. A further application is being made to the Leader Fund for additional works to the site and we will be resubmitting our proposal for Sports Capital funding to enable us to carry out the major works on site to deliver the track facilities and the all-weather soccer pitch.
On behalf of the Moanbaun Sports Development group I would like to thank everyone in the football club and the athletics club firstly for their patience and understanding in the time it has taken us to kick off this project, but also for the invaluable expertise and advice we have received both from within the clubs and also from people outside the clubs.
Iain
Connacht Indoor Championships 2020
The Connacht Indoor T&F Championships take place on the weekend of 22nd / 23rd February
These championships are open to all athletes in the U12 and over age groups. U12 and U13 will compete on Saturday 22nd Feb and U14 - U19 on Sunday 23rd Feb. There will also be a Senior and Masters competition on the evening of Saturday 22nd. All competitions will take place in Athlone Indoor Arena.
Athletes are permitted to do 3 individual events and a relay. We will put forward relay teams based on enough people in each age group registering to compete.
For U12 and U13 the events are: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 600m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put and Relay. There will also be a walk event on Sunday for U13 athletes.
For other age groups:
U14: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Relay, Walk
U15: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Relay, Walk, Pole Vault
U16: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 200m, 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Relay, Walk, Pole Vault
U17: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 200m, 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Relay, Walk, Pole Vault
U18: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Relay, Walk, Pole Vault, Triple Jump
U19: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Relay, Walk, Pole Vault, Triple Jump
Age groups for 2020:
U12 - born 2009
U13 - born 2008
U14 - born 2007
etc
Athenry AC athletes wishing to compete in these championships should send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. BEFORE Friday 14th February so you can be registered for the competition. It will not be possible to register any athletes after this time. All athletes will need to be registered with Athletics Ireland before we will accept your entry to the competition so if you have not paid your club registration for 2020 you need to do this as soon as possible.
These championships serve as the qualifiers for the All Ireland T&F Championships which will be held on 28th/29th March and 4th April in AIT. The top 4 from each event (top 3 from 600m and 800m) will be put forward for the National finals.
Athenry AC coaching staff reserve the right to refuse to enter an athlete if we feel they are not technically competent in the particular event (this for safety of athlete)
Timetable for Day 1 of 2020 Galway Indoors
The timetable for Day (U8-U12) of the 2020 Galway Indoors has just been published.
CLICK HERE FOR DAY 1 TIMETABLE
County Galway Indoor Championships
The County Galway Indoor Championships will be held at the Athlone Arena, AIT on Saturday and Sunday 11th /12th January. These championships are open for U8 to Masters and the events that can be entered are listed below. The club has always had a good representation at these championships and we would like to see that continue. Remember, your annual registration fee covers entry to these Championships.
AIT Arena is a world class competition venue, hosting an annual grand prix that attracts the top athletes in the World every February. This is a great opportunity to compete on the same track as those top athletes and experience the sights (and smells) of competition.
For those wishing to enter the championships, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with athletes name and what events they wish to compete in by SATURDAY 4th JANUARY at the VERY latest as entry closes at midnight on 5th January.
Note on age groups for 2020:
U8 - born 2013
U9 - born 2012
U10 - born 2011
U11 - born 2010
U12 - born 2009
U13 - born 2008
U14 - born 2007
etc
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Age Group |
No of events |
Events |
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U8 |
60m – participation event, no results, all get medals |
60m
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U9 |
2 events and step up to u10 relay (max of 2 u9s per team) |
60m, LJ, 200m
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U10 |
2 events plus relay |
60m, LJ, 400m, 4x200m
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U11 |
60m, LJ, 600m, 4x200m
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U12 – U13 |
3 events plus relay (Note: U12 there is no additional development hurdle option this year for U12, so U12s wishing to compete in hurdles must select it as one of their 3 events) |
60m, LJ, 600m, 4x200m, 60mH, HJ, SP |
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U13 |
60m, LJ, 600m, 4x200m, 60mH, HJ, SP, Walk |
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U14 |
60m, LJ, 800m, 4x200m, 60mH, HJ, SP, Walk |
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U15 |
60m, LJ, 800m, 4x200m, 60mH, HJ, SP, Walk, PV |
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U16 |
3 events plus relay; u16/ u17 compete as separate age groups this year. |
60m, LJ, 800m, 4x200m, 60mH, HJ, SP, Walk, PV, 200m, 1500m, TJ |
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U17 |
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U18 /U19 + Seniors + Masters |
5 events plus relay. All compete in seniors age group except for shot putt where there will be separate u18, u19 and senior events based on age appropriate specification. There will be combined hurdles events, but, height will be appropriate to own age specification. U18/U19, seniors and masters results will be categorised and medals awarded accordingly. Masters Note : M35 and M50 will be a separate category within the senior group. Entries will be automatically designated to the appropriate masters division through the online system. Masters who wish to participate as seniors should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. immediately after submitting the online entry and before deadline of 5th January . Entrants can only compete and medal in one category i.e. seniors or the appropriate masters division. |
60m, LJ, 800m, 4x200m, 60mH, HJ, SP, Walk, PV, 200m, 3000m, 1500m, TJ |
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General |
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Relays |
Athletes can move up an age group for relays & run in 2 relays. Only 2 can move up per relay team.
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Individual events |
Athletes must compete in their own age group |
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All races are decided on times |
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