Last Sunday saw the Even Ages Dublin Cross Country Championships in Abbotstown. The Boys U12 saw Danny take the Individual Gold and lead the team to 5th overall. In his first Cross-Country race, Danny led pretty much from the gun to take a convincing win. Olly, Finn and Oran ran great races to complete the team scoring.
Sarah ran a strong race in the Girls U10 to finish 11th overall and claim a coveted Top 12 Medal.
The Boys U10 ran a great team effort and thanks to all the hard work and training they have put in finished in 7th place in the team event. Well done to Mateo, Evan, Quinn and Rian. A promising and developing squad with an exciting indoor and outdoor season ahead.
Well done to the 22 Athletes who competed in the second round of the Dublin Cross Country League today in Tymon.
All athletes performed really well and special shout out to Marina and Evan who made their cross-country debuts.
We have several Top 10 finishers with Sarah (2nd), Orlaith, Olly, Max, Hassan and Ella while Finn and Liliya continued their great seasons with runs just outside the Top 10.
u9
Melanie / Marina
u10
Sarah / Mateo / Quinn / Evan / Rian
u11
Lucy / Orlaith / Freddie / Olly / Ruben
u12
Olivia / Victoria / Finn / Max / Oran / Hassan
u13
Ava / Ella / Liliya / Arthur
There were many Top 20 finishes with 5 athletes also claiming Top 10 finishes.
Second round of the the Dublin Cross-Country League is this Sunday. For those competing, here is what you need to know.
Venue. Map below shows the location.
It it Tymon Park, on the Southside just off the M50.
When To Arrive. The times for each race are listed below. Arrive 45mins before your race. The races do not take long, average time 5 minutes, so it’s a quick day. When you arrive, we will have our Clongriffin AC Flag up so you will be able to see us. We will have the athlete’s numbers for them.
Race Times & Distances
Gu9 (2015): 11:00 (500m) (eg arrive at 10:15)
Bu9 (2015): 11:05 (500m)
Gu10 (2014): 11:10 (700m)
Bu10 (2014): 11:16 (700m)
Gu11 (2013): 11:22 (900m)
Bu11 (2013): 11:30 (900m)
Gu12 (2012): 11:38 (1200m)
Bu12 (2012): 11:47 (1200m)
Gu13 (2011): 11:56 (1200m)
Bu13 (2011): 12:05 (1200m)
Gu14 (2010): 12:14 (1500m)
Bu14 (2010): 12:24 (1500m)
Weather & What To Wear: Bring raincoats in case of rain. If athletes have spikes, bring them but you can just use runners also or even football boots. You will need to bring your Clongriffin AC vest or tee. If you don’t have one we should have a tee available when you arrive.
Club Championships & Open Day takes place this Saturday in the National Indoor Arena. This is a fun, internal competition event where athletes will get to try various events.
Location
National Indoor Arena, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown
Please arrive at 14:45 for registration in the reception.
We will be finished at 17:00.
Parents can remain and there is a seated area in the Arena.
What To Wear
The Arena is warm so athletes can wear shorts or leggings. If they have spikes bring them but normal runners will be fine also. Do not wear football boots or mouldies.
If wearing spikes ensure the pins are 6mm and not cross-country pins. Larger pins will damage the track which is a special state of the art Mondo surface.
Bring water.
Competition
Athletes will get to try running, jumping and throwing events with medals for the first three in each event in each age group.
Well done to the 25 Athletes who competed in the first round of the Dublin Cross Country League today in Lusk. Thankfully the worst of the weather held off but it was muddy underfoot and some testing hills made it a real challenge for the athletes which they responded to admirably.
Special shout out to the athletes who made their Cross Country debut and to parents of the athletes for supporting on the day.
First round of the the Dublin Cross-Country League is this Sunday. For those competing, here is what you need to know.
Venue. Map below shows the location. Head to Lusk and follow the ring road to the right. There is ample parking and its €2 per car. Dublin Athletics have asked that entrants do not park in housing estates or on Rathmore Road.
When To Arrive. The times for each race are listed below. Dublin Athletics are advising to arrive 1 hour before your race time. The races do not take long, average time 5 minutes, so it’s a quick day. When you arrive, we will have our Clongriffin AC Flag up so you will be able to see us. We will have the athlete’s numbers for them.
Race Times & Distances
Gu9 (2015): 11:00 (400m) (eg arrive at 10:00)
Bu9 (2015): 11:05 (400m)
Gu10 (2014): 11:10 (600m)
Bu10 (2014): 11:15 (600m)
Gu11 (2013): 11:20 (800m)
Bu11 (2013): 11:25 (800m)
Gu12 (2012): 11:30 (1000m)
Bu12 (2012): 11:38 (1000m)
Gu13 (2011): 11:46 (1000m)
Bu13 (2011): 11:54 (1000m)
Gu14 (2010): 12:02 (1200m)
Bu14 (2010): 12:12 (1200m)
Gu15 (2009): 12:22 (1500m)
Bu15 (2009): 12:32 (1500m)
Weather & What To Wear: Looking like it may be raining so raincoats essential. If athletes have spikes, bring them but you can just use runners also or even football boots. You will need to bring your Clongriffin AC vest or tee. If you don’t have one we should have a tee available when you arrive.
Finally, nerves. If you are nervous about competing, that is ok. Means you care and it means something to you. The good news that everyone else is probably nervous too. By stepping to the line and being in the arena, remember, you are already winning….
“.......the credit belongs to the athlete who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends their time in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly......”
We are delighted to announce that this Autumn we will be launching the Clongriffin AC Athlete Performance Pathway Program. As the Club continues to grow and develop and the athletes get older, the Athlete Performance Pathway Program will be a key step in our Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) process.
The Performance Pathway will be geared towards older athletes who are tracking to be competitive at National level and also towards representing Ireland at International level in the coming years.
The Program will provide specialist training and competition support in an holistic manner, mindfull of the athlete’s age, and aligned to Coaching Best Practice. Importantly the Program will be in addition to and integrated to the existing training program in the Club.
Athletes who are born in 2011 or older will be eligible for the Program this year while athletes in the Pre-Performance Group (2012-2013) will also start to experience elements of the Program this year in preparation for transition to it in the coming years.
Athletes who have been identified for this Program for the 2023/24 season, will be contacted in the coming weeks.
Our cross-country program starts soon and this season we are adding some extra motivation for our athletes. The program will look to promote and encourage:
Commitment To Training
Giving Racing A Go
Achieving Goals
Athletes who complete the program will receive a Cross-Country Grand Prix Medal and be in the draw for a special Athletics Goody Bag.
For those born from 2013 and older, it starts this Sunday in Fr Collins Park at 11:30 while the 2014 to 2015 group will start theirs from 10th September.
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