DUBLIN JUVENILE INDOOR RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

Dublin Juvenile Indoor Championships

U10-U19 Relays & U17 & U19 Mixed Relays

Saturday 7^th February 2026

National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown

We are very much looking forward to this weekend's Relay Extravaganza!

With over 430 relay teams entered across U10 – U19 Age Groups from all clubs – it will be a busy schedule on Saturday!

We would advise you to come prepared with sufficient food and drinks for the day and to be patient as the relays progress throughout the day.

Please be kind and considerate to all volunteers and officials on the day – without them there would be no competition.

We ask you to read the following information carefully for all of the relevant competition details.

***** IMPORTANT *****

RELAYS ARE A TEAM EVENT - FAILURE TO ATTEND WILL IMPACT ALL MEMBERS OF THAT TEAM

If athletes are selected for a Relay Team and have confirmed their availability with their Coach, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that athlete attends.  If for any reason you cannot attend, please advise your Coach immediately.

If withdrawing, where possible please allow sufficient time for the Team to find a replacement! 

Relay Team Selection:

Relay Teams are selected by the group’s respective Coaches. We are including a panel of athletes named for the Relays across all Age Groups – coaches are currently reconfirming athlete availability. 

ARRIVAL TIME: COACHES WILL ADVISE TEAMS ON ARRIVAL TIMES

·        Athletes should arrive at least 1 hour 15 mins before their scheduled event, this is to allow time to:  

·        DSD officials will check in teams and collect numbers.

·        Athletes DO NOT check in with Dublin Officials.

·        Check in with the DSD Official ONLY.  We will be seated in the stand.

·        Access to the warm-up area at the specified time with their Team/Coach.

·        Assemble at designated time for the event.

Please let us know ASAP if anything changes over the weekend – as relays are a team event it will affect the other 3 runners on the team.

FINALS will be run where there are 6 teams or less.

Please note the schedule may be subject to change.

DSD vest must be worn when competing.

NOTES

·        Please respect all voluntary officials and stewards and abide by instructions and advice given

·        Please adhere to Parking and Crowd Control plans attached

·        Please dispose of rubbish in bins provided or bring it home with you

·        No unauthorised photographers in the Competition Area

·        Do not go near the Results/Photo Finish Room under any circumstances

·        Any queries to be raised with the Track/Field Judge by Club Official

PARKING

Please park in designated areas only – NO PARKING on GRASS AREAS, KERBS or ROADWAYS leading to the ARENA

Please see links below:

·        DSD Relay Panels 2026

·        Day 4 Relay Schedule

·        Parking Information

·        Map of Indoor Arena & Crowd Movement Plan

Volunteer Officials – (NO experience required!)

As with all competitions, it is a Dublin Athletics Board (DAB) condition that all clubs provide officials at each competition. 

To ensure our coaches can prepare and assist their athletes we look to parents to help when required.  We always aim to schedule volunteers on a rota basis throughout the day to share the load – either a morning or afternoon session. 

There are a number of parents who step up regularly, for which we are most appreciative.  However, we do not take their generosity for granted and would like to see those that have not volunteered before coming forward. 

As we are required to submit names in advance of the Competition - please let me know if you are available to assist ASAP at dsdregistrar@gmail.com

ENTRY

Entry fee - Admission for Spectators €5 for Adults and over 16s - wrist band MUST be worn at all times.

LIVE STREAM

The event will be live streamed - link below.

www.dublinathletics.com/live-stream

Please be advised, the timetable is subject to change without notice, events could be earlier or later than the scheduled time.

Please remember that all officials are volunteers and to respect their requests and direction during the Championships

Please don’t hesitate to make contact if you have any questions

Wishing all of our athletes the very best of luck!

Yours in Sport

Sharon Wilson

Director of Athletic Operations