Cross-Country Team of the Year The Boys U11. Adam, Alex, Etienne, Ruben, Olly, Freddie, Leon. 5th in the Dublin Cross-Country Team event, only 8 points off qualifying for the All-Irelands. Track Team of the Year The Girl U11. Mya, Zara, Lucy, Niamh, Orlaith, Sara, Viola, Sara, Ellie, Amelia, Tess, Sarah. 2nd in the Dublins andContinue reading “Club Awards 2023”
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Cross Country Grand Prix
Last weekend’s uneven age All Irelands in Navan brought Clongriffin’s 2023 Cross Country season to a close. Since the beginning of September, the 2013 & older athletes have taken part in the club cross country program and have all shown huge improvements over the last few months. Club records were broken for numbers of individualContinue reading “Cross Country Grand Prix”
Orlaith And Olly With Big All-Ireland Cross Debuts
It was cold and foggy in Navan for the uneven ages All-Ireland Cross-Country with Orlaith and Olly both competing in the u11 races. First up was Orlaith who get away to a great start at the front of the 137 athlete field. A slip at the first main switch back saw Orlaith lose some groundContinue reading “Orlaith And Olly With Big All-Ireland Cross Debuts”
International Honours For Marianne
A big day for Marianne today in Wales when she made her debut for the Irish Schools team in the Schools Combined Events International. This International Meet sees the four best multi event athletes from each of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England competing. Marianne was competing with girls who were mostly a year older, soContinue reading “International Honours For Marianne”
Dublin Cross Country League Results
Sunday saw the third and last round of the Dublin League in Tymon Park. Great commitment for the athletes over the past few months with many athletes making their debut in cross-country and competing in all the rounds. Selection of some of the League Finishing positions across the ages (most age groups will have 80Continue reading “Dublin Cross Country League Results”
Silver For Marianne At Irish Schools
Marianne had a super day at today’s Irish Schools Pentathlon Championship in Athlone finishing 2nd overall and getting three new PBs along the way. First up was the 60m hurdles and Marianne dipped under 10 seconds for the first time, clocking a new PB of 9.88. Next up was the Long Jump and a 4.85,Continue reading “Silver For Marianne At Irish Schools”
Battling Bronze For Danny In All-Ireland XC
Danny was rewarded with a brilliant bronze medal at today’s All-Ireland U12 Cross-Country Championships in a very muddy Gowran in Kilkenny. Danny took the lead from the gun and set a fast pace in early stages. This broke up the field quickly and at the halfway mark the major medals were down to just fiveContinue reading “Battling Bronze For Danny In All-Ireland XC”
Child Safeguarding Statement
Child Safeguarding Statement Club Name: Clongriffin AC is affiliated to Athletics Ireland and provides various sporting activities and opportunities for children and young people through participation in clubs, regional/provincial events and through to our national teams. Section 2 – Principles to safeguard children from harm Athletics Ireland is committed to safeguarding children and by workingContinue reading “Child Safeguarding Statement”
Athlete, Parent and Coach Code of Conduct
Athlete Code of Conduct Athletes should always Athletes should never Parent Code of Conduct Parents of Athletes Coach Code of Conduct All coaches involved with children and young should:
Olly And Orlaith Skip Over The Mud For Medals In Santry
After all the rain of recent weeks it was mucky conditions for the Dublin Uneven Ages Cross Country in Santry today. The Dublin Uneven Ages Cross Country involves all clubs in Dublin and races can have up to 100 athletes competing. Orlaith and Olly, both mastered the underfoot conditions to finish 3rd and 4th inContinue reading “Olly And Orlaith Skip Over The Mud For Medals In Santry”
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