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Week Beginning: 26/09/22 Wednesday: Fr Collins 18:30-19:30 (2016 is 18:30-19:15) This is general training so focus on all athletics aspects, running, jumping and throwing. Friday: Fr Collins 17:45-18:30 (2013 & Older Only). This is running training for those looking to compete in cross-country but also improve overall health & fitness. Sunday: Fr Collins 10:00-10:45 (2013Continue reading “Week 5: Weekly Update”

Week Beginning: 19/09/22 Wednesday: Fr Collins 18:30-19:30 (2016 is 18:30-19:15) This is general training so focus on all athletics aspects, running, jumping and throwing. Friday: Fr Collins 17:45-18:30 (2013 & Older Only). This is running training for those looking to compete in cross-country but also improve overall health & fitness. Sunday: Fr Collins 10:00-11:00 (2013Continue reading “Week 4: Weekly Update”

First round of the the Dublin Cross-Country League is tomorrow. For those competing, here is what you need to know. Venue. Map below shows the location. Head to Lusk and head out the Skerries Road, there is a right turn just outside the village and there is car parking here. There is ample parking andContinue reading “Lusk Cross-Country: The Details You Need To Know”

Week Beginning: 12/09/22 This week sees the return to full training for all athletes. Wednesday: Fr Collins 18:30-19:30 (2016 is 18:30-19:15) Friday: Fr Collins 17:30-18:15 (2012 & Older Only). Note, this time may change for future sessions on Friday, so bear with us as may not suit all. Sunday: Cross-Country League Round 1 in Lusk.Continue reading “Week 3: Back To Full Training”

There is still a lengthy waiting list of athletes looking to join the club. We can only bring in a certain number of new members as we look to maintain an 8:1 athlete/coach ratio. This is to ensure the coaching team can provide the best quality of coaching to the athletes. However, if parents orContinue reading “Club Waiting List”

Cross Country is running races based on grass as opposed to running tracks. The cross-country season runs from September up to November / December. Competitions **Note additional Competition added** All-Ireland Cross Country Relays This is a team event of 4 athletes per team, each running 500m before passing the baton to the next athlete. ItContinue reading “Cross Country Season”

What are the training groups? Training groups are split into groups; Little Athletics (U7 & U8), Academy (U9, U10, U11), Development (U12 & U13) and Preperformance (U14 & U15) and Performance (U16+). Boys and girls train together. How do age groups work in Athletics? U7 for example is athletes who turn 6 in that yearContinue reading “Clongriffin FAQ”

The end of season Mini-Summer Olympics was held recently in glorious evening sunshine in Fr Collins Park. Based on a multi event format, all athletes got to do a 50m, Turbo Javelin and Long Jump with medals awarded to three athletes in each age group. Results Girl u7 Freya Mia Alannah Boys u7 Darragh SeanContinue reading “Great Competition At Mini-Summer Olympics”

Venue The venue is Tullamore Harriers in Co Offaly. There is ample parking on site and there will be parking officials to assist. Timetable and Ticket Information July 2nd Day 1 timetable is here. Spectators (over 16) must purchase an online ticket via this link here. July 3rd Day 2 timetable is here. Spectators (overContinue reading “All-Irelands Day 1 & 2”

As Wednesday the 22nd of June will be the last training session of the year*, we will be holding a fun mini–Olympic competition (Run/Jump/Throw) for athletes born 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012. Date: Wednesday 22nd June Location: Fr. Collins Park Start Time: 18:30  PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME to ensure your child does not missContinue reading “Mini Olympics”