Upcoming Competition and Events

UPCOMING COMPETITION

DUBLIN ATHLETIC BOARD

Cross Country FIXTUES 2017

             Dublin Cross Country Fixture List  2017
Date Competition Venue Time
Sunday 17th Sept Juvenile League 1 Ardgillan Park/TBC 11am
Sunday 1st Oct Juvenile Leaue 2 Phoenix Park/TBC 11am
Novice Championships
Ladies 1.45pm
Men 2.15pm
Sunday 22nd Oct Juvenile Even Age Abbotstown/TBC 11am
AAI Autumn Open
Ladies 2.15 pm
Men 3.00 pm
Sunday 5th Nov Juvenile Uneven Age C/ships Santry Demesne/TBC 11am
Junior Championships
Ladies 1.15pm
Men 1.45pm
Senior Championships
Ladies 2.15pm
Men 3.00pm
Sunday 3rd December Juvenile League 3 Tymon Park/TBC 11am
Intermediate Championships
Ladies 2.00pm
Men 2.20pm
Sunday 7th Jan 2018 Dublin Masters C/Ships TBC
Ladies 1.00pm
Men 1.30pm
National Juvenile Cross Country Championships
Sunday 26th Nov Even Age Championships TBC
Sunday 17th Dec Uneven Age Championships TBC

Dublin County Board

Juvenile Cross Country League & Championship Distances 2017

                      League 1         League2           League3                      C/Ships

Girls U9          400m               500m               600m                           800m

Boys U9          400m               500m               600m                           800m

Girls U10        600m               700m               800m                           1000m

Boys U10        600m               700m               800m                           1000m

Girls U11        800m               900m               1000m                         1500m

Boys U11        800m               900m               1000m                         1500m

Girls U12        1000m             1200m             1000m                         2000m

Boys U12        1000m             1200m             1000m                         2000m

Girls U13        1000m             1300m             1500m                         2500m

Boys U13        1000m             1300m             1500m                         2500m

Girls U14        1200m             1500m             1500m                         3000m

Boys U14        1200m             1500m             1500m                         3000m

Girls U15        1500m             2000m             2000m                         3500m

Boys U15        1500m             2000m             2000m                         3500m

Girls U16        2000m             2500m             2000m                         4000m

Boys U16        2000m             2500m             2000m                         4000m

Girls U17        2000m             2500m             2000m                         4000m

Boys U17        3000m             3500m             3000m                         5000m

Girls U18        2000m             2500m             2000m                         4000m

Jnr U19/20      2000m             2500m             2000m                         4000m

Boys U18        3500m             4000m             4000m                         6000m

Jnr U19/20      3500m             4000m             4000m                         6000m

National Championships now start at U12 but U11 athletes are permitted to step up in age, as with all other age groups.

U19’s are no longer classified as juvenile, they are now included as Junior with U20’s

 

2009 – Under 9’s

2008 – Under 10’s

 2007 – Under 11’s

2006 – Under 12’s

2005 – Under 13’s

2004 – Under 14’s

2003 – Under 15’s

2002 – Under 16’s

2001- Under 17’s

2000 – Under 18’s

1999 – Under 19’s

Age categories calculated from 1st January in the year of competition.

No athlete may obtain a birthday in the year of competition and compete in that age.

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER LEAGUES:

  • Only athletes aged U10 – U16 are eligible to compete
  • An athlete may not step up an age in any event (except U9 born 2008 can step up to U10)
  • Registration/Entry on the day of competition – Athletes will be issued with a label/number for the respective age group on payment of €3. One official from each club should pay for and collect the labels/numbers on the day of competition.
  • All competing clubs must nominate in advance 2 officials to assist on the day of competition
  • Athletes may compete in all events listed in their respective age group
  • 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

6th        1 point

  • The top six athletes in each age group with the highest points total accumulated from the 4 league competitions will be awarded trophies.
  • All Track events will be decided on times – There will be no heats/quarter or semi-finals
  • Field events – 3 throws, jumps per athlete
  • All competing athletes should be currently registered with the AAI for 2016. Checks may be conducted and any athlete not currently registered will be disqualified. Clubs must adhere to this condition, as non registered athletes are not insured.
  • In the event of contests clashing, officials will show flexibility, ie if a competitor is involved in long jump contest and a track event/other field event is called, he/she will be facilitated to participate in both, but must inform the official(s).
  •  Parents and supporters are not permitted on the track or infield areas.
  • Please cooperate with, abide by and respect the decisions of the voluntary officials and organisers of the competitions.
  • All should help keep the facilities we use clear of rubbish. Please use rubbish bins where they are provided or bring your rubbish with you when leaving!

The programmes and event orders are subject to change to facilitate the smooth running of the competition.