clongriffinathleticclub

Club Waiting List

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 Season

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”

Clongriffin FAQ

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”

Great Competition At Mini-Summer Olympics

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”

All-Irelands Day 1 & 2

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”

Mini Olympics

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”

Relay Excitement In Lucan

Huge crowds and balmy weather were the order of the day for the Dublin Relays this week. First up on Wednesday were the Girls U12, Boys U12 and Girls U14 teams. The Girls U12 Team A (Sophie, Sarah, Ava, Ella) won their heat and progressed to the final while Team B (Sophie, Emma, Nikita, Liliya)Continue reading “Relay Excitement In Lucan”

Week 37 – Training, Coaching & Competition Update

Week Beginning 13/06/22 Final round of Dublin Championships this week with Relays on Wednesday and Friday. Squads are listed here. If anyone is unavailable please advise as soon as possible as 4 are needed to compete. Catch up on all the Day 3 and Day 4 action with a report here. Training Due to theContinue reading “Week 37 – Training, Coaching & Competition Update”

Dublin Relays This Week

The final days of the Dublin Championships are this week with the Relays for u12 and older in Lucan. First up are Girls U12, Boys U12 and Girls U14 on Wedenesday at 7pm (be there at 6pm) and then the Girls u13 and Boys U13 on Friday at 7pm (be there at 6pm). Location isContinue reading “Dublin Relays This Week”

Bronze Highlights At Dublins

Days 3 and 4 of the Dublin championships were held in a sunny but very windy Morton Stadium at the weekend. It was very encouraging to see so many athletes put the hard training work they have done over the winter and spring months into play in a competitive environment, especially across a broad rangeContinue reading “Bronze Highlights At Dublins”