Athletics Ireland Regional Development Office:
Paul McNamara, 0872693675, paul@athleticsireland.ie
The Athletics Club Year
September – December: Cross country season.
January – March: Indoor track & field
March – July: Outdoor track & field
August – down time.
County, Provincial and All-Ireland competitions in cross country, indoor and outdoor
Forming a club Figures refer to 2011 prices
10 members or more, 4 of whom must be over 21 years.
Approval from County Board
Affiliate to Athletics Ireland: €150 per club per year
Register athletes: On-line registration, €10 for juveniles, €15 for adults
Club Start-up Pack
• Cost of affiliation for first year
• Three free places on Athletic Leader course (normal price €60 per person)
• Free Little Athletics Equipment Pack valued approx €900
• Three free places on Assistant Coach course (normal price €60 per person)
• Free Assistant Coach Equipment Pack valued approx €1000
• Full assistance from Regional Development Officer
Coach Education Programme
• Athletic Leader - One day course for parents of young children between the ages of 5-10yrs. The athletics leader will introduce children to athletics through fun based activities with the aim of developing agility, balance and coordination.
• Assistant Coaches Course - One day course introducing the fundamentals of track & field athletics focusing on long jump, shot putt and running events
• Level 1 - Four day course for those currently coaching athletics in a club or school environment. Addresses all track & field events with a significant theory portion.
Athletics Ireland supported programmes
• Little Athletics – Games based athletic activities for children aged 5-10 aimed at promoting agility, balance and co-ordination.
• Fit4Life - Meet and train session for adult recreational walkers, joggers and runners
Sections in an athletic club
• Little Athletics – Fun and games for 5-10 year olds
• Level 1 – Children aged 11+
• Level 2 – Track and field athletics for 15 years and up.
• Fit4Life – Adult meet and train group for beginners
• Adult road running section
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