National Senior Juvenile and Masters T&F Championships 2020

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Update on National Track and Field Championships 2020

Summary

• The National Juvenile T&F Championships 2020 have been Cancelled

• The National Senior & Under-23 T&F Championships 2020 will be held over five (5) separate sessions over the weekends August 22nd/23rd and August 29th/30th
                   Entries have closed
                   No Spectators will be admitted

• The National Masters T&F Championships 2020 -  [In response to a query from Cork Athletics, AAI said that they expect to make an announcement on the status of the Championships in the next few days, and that a lot depends on whether the HSE/NPHET/Government allow numbers to be extended beyond the current 200 limit. AAI said that it would be difficult to proceed if the 200 limit is not increased]
  
  

Special Conditions for Nationa Senior/Junior & U23 Championships

•     The venue is closed to all spectators.

•     Only athletes, officials and event staff will be admitted on site.

•     Competition will take place in separate sessions each day.

•     There is a strict requirement that all athletes leave the facility as soon as possible after each session.

•     The stadium will be cleared between sessions.

•     There is no parking available at Morton Stadium.

•     Overseas based athletes must have completed 14 days of self-isolation before the event AND have proof of travel dates

•     All athletes U23 (born 1998,1999,2000) entered to the senior championships are automatically included in the U23 championships. Separate entry is NOT required.

•     U23 medals will be awarded on positions in the final. if U23 medal position(s) are not available in a track final, they will be awarded on the best times in the heats.

•     An athlete may win a senior medal and U23 medal within the same event.

•     U23 Men & women walks, and U23 men weight for distance 35lbs will take place in conjunction with the Junior Championships.

•     Junior Men & Women 5000m Championships will be combined.

•     Entries opened on Wednesday July 29th and closed on August 9th.

•     There will be no relay events at these Championships.

•     Events will be live streamed.
  

• Competition will be subject to strict COVID 19 prevention protocols. Details will be announced in due course.

Additional Notes

• All athletes attending the championships will be required to complete an electronic health questionnaire on the day of the event.

• Due to government regulations of only 200 people allowed on site, the championships will be closed to all Media, coaches and spectators.

• Entry to the stadium will only be permitted at the stated time prior to the session in which the athlete is competing.

• No medal ceremonies will take place during the Championships.

• All athletes are encouraged to bring their own throwing implements.

• To aid administration, please inform This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you do not intend to complete.

• Any athlete who has been abroad MUST have completed 14 days self-isolation prior to competing, AND have proof of travel dates.

• Any resident of a County that is in a government lockdown due to Covid19 for the Championship dates may not travel to the event, either as an athlete or official.

• World athletics has introduced new shoe rules. More information on World Athletics website

• All athletes must bring their own water bottles, labelled with their name, and hand sanitizer, and any other personal item(s) required.
  
  Schedule Weekend 1 - Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd

Schedule Weekend 2 - Sat 29th & Sun 30th

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