Training Times Sept-Dec 2023

We will return to general training on Wednesday 6th of September. Please note it is a requirement that Parent(s)/Guardian(s) check their child(ren) in on the first night back as part of a new re-registration system (no payment will be required).

Below are the training times for September- December 2023.

Please note:

  1. On Wednesday in September and October all the club will train in Fr. Collins Park. When the clocks go back there will be three sessions split by ages in Donaghmede Astro Pitch.
  2. Little Athletics will train once a week on Wednesday.
  3. The Academy athletes (born 2016, 2015, 2014) will train twice a week. They will train every Wednesday and will have a second training session on Sunday in preparation for the cross country season in September and October. From November the second training will be on Friday in Trinity Sports Hall in preparation for the indoor season.
  4. The Pre-performance athletes (born 2013 & 2012) will train three times a week. On Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Friday will be in Morton Stadium, Santry and Sunday will be in Fr. Collins Park.
  5. The Performance athletes (Born 2011+) will train three times a week. On Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Friday will be in Morton Stadium, Santry and Sunday will be in Fr. Collins Park. There will be an optional strength session after Fr.Collins Park training in Trinity Sports Hall.

Week 42: Weekly Update

Week Beginning: 13/06/2023

Training

Wednesday:

Fr Collins Park

U7 to U11 only (2013 to 2017). 18:30.

No training for U12 and older in FCP this Wednesday as Dublin Relays are on in Lucan.

Note, Girls u13 Relay Coach will be in touch directly regarding details on a practice session.

Dublin Relays. Lucan. U12 & U14

Relay coaches will be in touch directly.

Friday:

ALSAA

Training for All-Ireland qualifiers for Childrens Games, coaches will be in touch directly.

Dublin Relays. Lucan. U13 & U15

Relay coaches will be in touch directly.

Saturday

Dublin Championships

Final Day of Dublin Championships, U12 to U15.

Tallaght

Coaches will be in touch directly.

There is no group training on Sunday.

Morton Games Relays

An exciting opportunity for athletes as our Club has been invited to compete at the prestigious Morton Games International Track and Field Meet on 14th July in Santry. The Morton Games is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour with athletes from all around the coming to Dublin to compete.

There will mixed juvenile relay races as part of the program. Clongriffin have been invited to enter teams in U10, U12, U14 & U16. The distance is 4 x 200m and each team will have two boys and two girls.

First step is to confirm an Expression of Interest (EOI) in selection and confirming you are available on that day. The second step then will be the coaching team to select teams from those who have confirmed availability. Please complete EOI by this Friday 9th July.

Expression of Interest Forms

U10 (born 2014 & 2015) here

U12 (born 2012 & 2013) here

U14 (born 2010 & 2011) here

U16 (born 2008 & 2009) here

Week 41: Weekly Update

Week Beginning: 06/06/2023

Training

Wednesday:

Fr Collins Park

U7 to U11 only (2013 to 2017)

18:30 to 19:30 (2016/7 finish at 19:15)

No training for U12 and older in FCP this Wednesday.

National Indoor Arena

Competition Preparation for U12 to U17.

19:00 to 20:00

Due to limited space in our booking (40 is the max), only those entered to compete in individual events in the coming two weeks (39 athletes) can attend. Link to that list is here. Events not covered in NIA are Turbo, Discus and Javelin, as it’s an indoor venue.

Friday:

ALSAA

18:00 to 19:00. Note the slightly earlier time.

2011 & Older.

Sprints, Hurdles & Middle Distance only, no throws this Friday with Bart but athlete may still practice.

There will also be baton practice for u12 to u15 relay team so relay squad members are encouraged to attend.

Saturday & Sunday

Dublin Championships

Days 2 & 3 of Dublin Championships are on in Dundrum for our U16 & U17 athletes. Coaches will be in touch with all details.

Training

There is no group training.

Week 40: Weekly Update

Week Beginning: 29/05/2023

After the excitement of a busy competition weekend it is back to training this week.

Academy (2013 to 2015) reverts to one day a week this week. Exception is those who have qualified for All-Irelands who will have an additional session and coaches will be in touch directly.

Training

Wednesday:

Fr Collins Park

All Ages 18:30 – 19:30

2016 finish at 19:15

Friday:

ALSAA

19:00 to 20:00

2011 & Older.

Sprints, Middle Distance & Throws.

Sunday:

NIA

Competition Prep Day for U12 & Older. Coaching teams will be in direct contact.

Sprints / Hurdles / High Jump / Long Jump

Week 39: Weekly Update

Week Beginning: 22/05/2023

Big Week This Week.

Training

Wednesday:

Fr Collins Park

All Ages 18:30 – 19:30

2016 finish at 19:15

NIA

High Jump & Long Jump prep for competition. This is limited to athletes competing in these events for the Girls u13 to Girls u16 age groups. Coaches will be in touch.

Friday:

ALSAA

*Relay Squads* and Shot Putt.

19:00 – 20:00

U12 to U17 (Ages 2006 to 2012) only, younger ages are resting as competing the next day. Relay Squad invites will be sent in the next 24 hours.

Saturday:

Dublin Childrens Games, Tallaght, U9 to U11.

Sunday:

Day 1 Dublin Championships U12 upwards, Tallaght.

Dublin Championships Details

Timetables for Dublin Championships for U12 to U17 are now available.

List of Competing Athletes

All athletes who have confirmed they are competing are listed here. If any of this is incorrect please update Jeremy. This also includes the dates for each event for each athlete. Find here what day(s) the athlete is competing and then check the timetables for that day(s) below for more details.

Athlete List

Timetables

Timetables for each day are linked here. Coaching team will be in touch closer to each day with more specific details, if required.

Day 1 28-May

Day 2 9-Jun

Day 3 10-Jun

Day 4 11-Jun

Day 5 14-Jun

Day 6 16-Jun

Day 7 17-Jun

Week 38: Weekly Update

Week Beginning: 15/05/2023

Training

Wednesday:

Fr Collins Park

All Ages 18:30 – 19:30

2016 finish at 19:15

Friday:

ALSAA

19:00 – 20:00

Ages 2006 to 2015

Sunday:

*Please read carefully as competitions or training in 3 different locations*

Dublin League U13 to U16 Only, in Tallaght. Events available as follows, please confirm to event coach if competing who will answer any questions.

U13: 200m, Long Jump, High Jump. Coach Ed for boys, Marie for girls.

U14: 200m, 1000m, Javelin. Coach Jeremy.

U15: 200m, 1000m, Shot Putt Coach Cliodhna

U16: 200m, 1000m, Shot Putt, Discus Coach Cliodhna

Fr Collins Park

10:00 – 10:45

Competition Preparation for u9 to u12

Lucan

9:30 – 11:00

Competition Preparation for u13 to u17. Events covered are High Jump, Hurdles, Javelin and Discus. Please contact Jeremy to confirm attendance.

Upcoming Competition Dates

Sunday 21st May:

Dublin League – Tallaght

U13 to U16 Only. U9 to U12 will have a Competition Training Day at a track on this day, details on this training day will be confirmed in the coming days.

League Events

200m (All ages)

1000m (U14-U16)

Long Jump (U13)

High Jump (U13)

Shot Putt (U15 & U16)

Javelin (U14)

Discus (U14)

Saturday 27th May

Childrens Games, Dublin Championships, Tallaght

Age Group Coaches have been in touch regarding this. It is for U9 to U11 (2013 to 2015).

Sunday 28th May

Day 1 of the Dublin Championships (Older Ages), Tallaght. Age Group Coaches will be in touch regarding preparation for these events and entry details.

Events:

600m/800m: U12 to U17

Long Hurdles (250m to 400m): U15 to U17

Shot Putt: U12 / U14 / U15

Long Jump: U15 / U16 / U17

High Jump: U12 to U14

Javelin: U13 to U16