Cork Athletics Cross-Country Leagues Kick-Off on Saturday Sept 1st
Cork Athletics Cross-Country Leagues - Day 1 2018
Cork Athletics Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick
Saturday September 1st 2018
Aerial view of Cork Athletics Grounds at Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork
Details and Location of Riverstick Grounds
Parking - Buses & Cars
There is a hard stand area, for buses, just inside the entrance to the site. Alongside this, there is an extensive parking area.
Outline of Courses
The cross-country 'track' comprises of the start and finish areas, close to the centre of the site, along with 10m wide tracts around the perimeter of the site. There are long rolling sections, steep(ish) downhill and, in the lower sections, several twists and turns, as the course skirts several drains from higher ground, between the wooded sections.
Organisers on behalf of Cork Athletics County Board: Frank Hayes, Collette O`Riordan & Jerry Cronin
Day 2: 1pm, Saturday 15th September
Day 3: 1pm, Saturday 29th September
Venue : Cork Athletics County Board Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick
The purpose of this survey is to enable Cork Athletics get an approximate idea of how many athletes are likely to take part, so that things, e.g. race numbers, etc, can be set up to ensure that the day moves smoothly and quickly.
All entries will be taken on the day, from 11am.
The answers you give here will NOT be taken as gospel - as said above, it's so we have an idea of how many athletes to expect on Saturday - so please do complete the short form, on or before Friday August 31st
These Leagues are intended to enable athletes, young and old, to both train and become familiar with Cross-Country running, before the start of the Cross-Country season.
If you've never tried Cross-Country, the leagues also provide an ideal platform to try out Cross-Country running. There are many clubs who don't have much, or even any, presence at Cross-Country Championships - it would be great to see these clubs represented in the leagues.
Do Try it - Guaranteed you'll come away looking for more!
| Event | Distances 1/9/2018 |
|---|---|
| Under-9 Girls | 500m |
| Under-9 Boys | 500m |
| Under-10 Girls | 700m |
| Under-10 Boys | 700m |
| Under-11 Girls | 900m |
| Under-11 Boys | 900m |
| Under-12 Girls | 1200m |
| Under-12 Boys | 1200m |
| Under-13 Girls | 1500m |
| Under-13 Boys | 1500m |
| Under-14 Girls | 2000m |
| Under-14 Boys | 2000m |
| Under-15 Boys | 2500m |
| Under-15 Girls | 2500m |
| Under-16/under-17/Under-18 & Junior Women | 3000m |
| Under-16/Under-17/Under-18 & Junior Men | 3000m |
| Adult Women | 3000m |
| Adult Men | 5000m |
Intentions of Leagues
- To help athletes get into a routine for cross country training
- To allow athletes measure their progression over the three League events
- To give athletes an opportunity to train as a group, instead of on their own, as often happens, particularly in smaller clubs
- To allow Cork athletes to prepare better for the Cross-Country season, and be ready to compete with the best in Ireland
- To make new friends during the Leagues, so that, on competition day, they will have familiar athletes beside them, helping promote team spirit and sportsmanship
- To remove the championship element
Points to Note:
Due to the Huge interest in these Leagues, it has become necessary to limit the Juvenile events to Registered Cork athletes ONLY. The Adult events are open to all Registered Athletics Ireland Members
- There is No charge at the gate
- All Athletes must be registered Athletics Ireland members - this is a MANDATORY requirement, for Insurance Purposes
- Entry fees are payable on the day: €2 euro per race, or €5 euro for the 3 races, payable on Day 1
- Athletes who run in ALL THREE races will receive a long sleeve T-Shirt
- Start Time each Day: 1pm Sharp, starting with Under-9
- Closing time for Under-9 to Under-13 entries: 12:30pm
- Closing time for Under-14 to Junior entries : 1pm
- Closing time for entries for Adult entries - 1:30pm
- Boys and girls of same age group may run together, if numbers permit
- Assistance: Help is required to ensure smooth running of the events. Those interested in coming on board, to help in any way, should contract:
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Photography & Videos
Every person taking photos or videos at these Cross-Country Championships MUST register, on the day, with Cork Athletics Child Protection Officer, or other official. Those taking photos and/or videos may be required to wear identifying Hi-Viz vests. All images taken must comply with the codes/policies below.
The taking of photos and videos at Athletics Ireland events is governed by Athletics Ireland's codes/policies Code Of Ethics & Good Practice for Children in Athletics and Photgraphy Policy for Schools Events - Athletics Ireland
Cork Athletics records, by photo and/or video, its events, for publicity purposes. All such images comply with the above codes/policies
Cork Athletics County Board Child Protection Policy
Dogs & Other Animals
Please do NOT bring dogs to the venue. Only Guide dogs, and other registered assistance dogs, are permitted at Cork Athletics venues, on health and safety grounds.
In addition, the presence of a dog is likely to impair the functioning of a trained assistance dog. A person bringing a non-assistance dog is likely to be asked to keep their dog in their car, or, in extreme cases, to leave the venue.
Draft Autumn Cross-Country Fixtures Calendar 2018
NB: This is a DRAFT XC Programme - Not Even at Provisional Stage. The XC Fixture Lists will be finalised, by Cork Athletics and Munster Athletics, early in September, with Athletics Ireland fixtures venues added/amended as information becomes available
