Hi all
Wishing all of our athletes the very best for the final weekend of the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships!
Please find below all of the relevant information required for this weekend – along with additional notes that have been circulated to all Clubs by Athletics Ireland and to Dublin Clubs by Cecil for communication to parents and athletes – we hope very much that you will take the time to read this specific information.
IMPORTANT: Notes for Competition
National Juvenile Track & Field Championships
Day 2 Saturday 22nd July and Day 3 Sunday 23rd July
Tullamore Harriers
Location
Tullamore AC Stadium
Spollanstown, Tullamore
Co. Offaly
R35 CK22
Please allow approximately 1 ¼ hours for your journey from Dublin (check journey times ahead of travelling)
Parking is available onsite.
DSD Entries:
Athlete Information
Please note the check in closing time for your event/s
Aim to arrive at least an hour before check in closes to allow sufficient time to collect your number and warm up before you are directed to the call room ahead of your race.
Please reportto the call room immediately your event is called.
Call Room for Track Events is the BLACK TENT near the Start Line.
Call room for Field Events is the WHITE TENT near the Finish Line.
Please DO NOT bring any electronic equipment into the Competition Area – this starts at the assembly/call room
Please be advised, the timetable is subject to change without notice, events could be earlier or later than the scheduled time.
Events may be brought forward up to 45 minutes – please ensure you listen out for announcements during the day.
DSD vest must be worn when competing.
Look out for the DSD Flag
Competition Wear
May I draw your attention to some key points regarding competition wear as per the Juvenile Competition Booklet 2023, Additional Notes issued this week and some clarifications following consultation with the Competitions Team.
"National apparel is to be worn only when representing Ireland at International Competition. No athlete should compete wearing Athletics Ireland shorts at a National Event” – the Competition Team are aware that Athletics Ireland are selling Joma shorts with the Athletics Ireland logo and the Call Room and Starting Team will be advised accordingly over the weekend as it has been causing recent confusion (I suggest if you have official National issue kit – do not wear it. If you have recently bought shorts from Athletics Ireland and are questioned by an official – let them know it was recently purchased.)
“In general, shorts should be single coloured, not patterned. While a Nike/Adidas/etc logo is acceptable, multi coloured patterned shorts are not” – the Competition Team are aware it is virtually impossible to have kit without branding – however multi-coloured or patterned shorts are not acceptable (I strongly suggest no multi-coloured or patterned shorts)
“Where possible shorts should complement the singlet, if in doubt black is always acceptable” – colours that do not compliment a Club singlet or have not been declared as official kit should be avoided (I very strongly suggest only black or navy shorts for competing)
Spikes
Please note only 5mm pyramid spikes are allowed on the Tullamore Harriers Track (see attached pic for example)
Spectator Information
All competition days are TICKET ONLY EVENTS
Spectator Tickets available under the link below
Note: there are 1, 2 and 3 day tickets available. 2 day tickets will scan on any 2 days of competition.
Make sure you have your email confirmation and link for tickets on your phone – officials were not accepting screenshots last weekend.
Timetable available here:
Starts lists for Days 2 & 3 available here:
Live Stream & Results:
Competition will be live streamed on the Athletics Ireland Youtube Channel Available here
Live results will be updated on day of competition and will be available here:
Wishing all of our athletes the very best for their competitions!
Yours in Sport
Sharon Wilson
Director of Athletics Operations
