Attached is the Programme for the Leinster Novice, Junior & Juvenile Even Ages XC 2021, which this year is available only electronically in keeping with the principles of reducing our carbon footprint and preventing waste. Please consider the environment if printing out a hard copy.
 
We've waited 2 years, but the  final preparations are made and the venue is ready (thanks to St. Senan's AC), entries are complete, medals are sorted and packed, all we need now is the in excess of 1,200 athletes registered to compete to make their way to Mountain View in Co. Kilkenny on Saturday for what promises to be an exciting day of cross country competition.
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Yours in sport
Greg
Cross Country Secretary

Leinster Academy Dates Announced for 21/22

 

30th October 2021, 13th Nov 2021, 4th December 2021, 15th January 2022

 

All dates will follow the same format:

Development Academy – 10:30 to 12:30

Performance Academy – 13:00 to 15:00

 

Location: Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin 9.

 

Please register through the following link, cost of the four squad day is 35€.

 

Performance Academy - https://eventmaster.ie/event/lbDWtV8HPO

This is for people in this list, based on the top 3 performaces in their age cateogry (U16-U19) at Leinster (including Dublin)

 

Development Academy - https://eventmaster.ie/event/3m9nCx4tZW

For U12 to U15 Athletes

 

If you registered for the Performance or Development Academy for 2020/2021 your booking will roll over into the current academy. Please email one of the contacts below to confirm your attendance.

Contact: Shane Aston (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Colette Quinn (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Paul McKee (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

 

Walks are being managed by Michael Lane he will be in Santry on the day, but running the Walks National Squad. Athletes to be contacted directly.

 
It's been a long 2 year wait but Leinster Cross Country finally returns this Saturday and all roads will lead to Mountain View in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny R95 NH31, where St. Senan's AC will host the Leinster Novice, Junior & Juvenile Even Ages Cross Country Championships.
 
 
To correct any errors or omissions, please email athleticsleinsterxcsec@gmail.com.
 
 
There is a Gate Fee of 5€ please have it ready, cash or credit card accepted.
 
Please note that the first race - the non-Championship u/10 event - starts at 11.10am, with the Championship u/12 girls starting at 11.30am.
 
There will be catering facilities at the venue and ample parking (please follow the directions of the stewards).
 
In order to avoid crowds congregating at the number collection desks, please do not arrive too early; an hour ahead of the time for your event is ample time.
 
Wishing a very warm welcome to in excess of 1,200 athletes registered to compete on the day. Thanks again to St. Senans for hosting us!
 
 
 
 

Well done to all of our Athletes who compelted in the last number of weeks of Leinster Championships. & thanks to IT Carlow for being fantastic hosts!

National Entries for Leinster are on the below, please can all clubs confirm their athletes are available. If not please get in contact with Andrew on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Wednesday Morning (28th July) at the absolute latest. 

Leinster National Entries

 

National Day 1 (6th/7th Aug)

National Day 2 (8th Aug)

National Day 3 (14th Aug)

National Day 4 (21st Aug)

Athletics Leinster is pleased to confirm that St. Senan’s AC has agreed to host the Novice, Junior and Juvenile Even Ages Cross Country Championships on Saturday 23rd October, starting at 11.30am, and entries are now open at Entry Portal. St. Senan's AC will hold open races for girls and boys under 10 years of age before the Championship races.

The Championships will be held at a new venue – Mountain View, Kiltorcan, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny R95 NH31.

Thanks to the Wicklow County Board, the Leinster Senior and Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships will be held at Avondale House & Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow A67 P303, starting at 11.30am, on Sunday 7th November.

More info along with the 2021 XC Booklet is available on the Athletics Leinster website. Any queries please contact Greg Duggan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Leinster XC Booklet 2021

 

Covid Form (Live)

 

Timetable for the 10th July

 

Live Results Link

 

Venue's

Main Track & Field - IT Carlow South Sports Campus, Mortarstown Upper, Co. Carlow,

Google Link - https://goo.gl/maps/J5MF5Sb9giRgck9d8

One way system in operation at the track,

Warmup in the pitches behind the track, callroom at the top bend of the track,

 

U12 Long Jump & Turbo Javelin - IT Carlow Main Campus, Moanacurragh, Carlow

Google Link - https://goo.gl/maps/KVNJrsTyALgJJY3B7

 

 

Information for parents/coaches for Leinster U12 and U13 and U16-19 3000m

A detailed timetable will issue closer to the day. Start lists for the heats will also be published in
advance (Friday Evening). This will make assembly on the day more straightforward for the officials.
If your athlete(‘s) is not completing at the weekend, please let Andrew know @
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Covid form must be completed for everyone attending on the day and can only be done on the
morning of competition.


Masks must be worn at the entry point and wherever you cannot observe social distancing.
There is one entry point and one exit point into and out of the venue. An admission fee of €5 per
adult. Remember it is ONE ADULT per athlete. Please adhere to this to allow the competition to flow.
Only Cash payments will be taken on the day for Gate Entry so please have exact change available.


There is only one viewing area available (Down the back straight). Parents should bring their athlete
to the warm up area and wait until the event is called to go to the viewing area. Once your event is
completed, please leave the venue by the exit route. Finalists must also leave and may re-enter in
good time for their final.


The U12 girls and U12 boys Long Jump & Turbo Javelin events will take place at the Carlow IT itself.
This is a 2-minute drive (10-minute walk) from the track. You must collect your number at the track.

 

Coach information

One coach per club is allowed to assist the athletes with warmups. The coach may be substituted by
another coach if required. The name(s) of the coach should be forwarded to us in advance.
Unfortunately, no coaches are allowed onto the track so the athletes will have to find their own
mark in the Long Jump. There is no trackside viewing to the long jump at the track.

JF Sports will be on site for sports apparel and runners/spikes.

 

UPDATE 6th October:

URGENT ... URGENT ... URGENT
Everyone is eagerly looking forward to the Leinster Cross Country Championships in a few weeks time, but ... but... but we still have no venues confirmed.
We're appealing to all Clubs and County Boards in Leinster to do their utmost to identify and propose venues, as a matter of urgency.
If we have no venues, there will be no Leinster Cross Country this year.
Please contact Greg Duggan (Leinster Cross Country Secretary) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to discuss possible venues or seek clarification on what is involved or required.
It's in your hands!

 

Cross Country Championships 2021

The dates for the 2021 XC Championships are Saturday 23rd October and Saturday 6th November, subject to availability of suitable venues.

 

Covid Form (Live)

 

Timetable for the 17th/18th July (updated 16/07)

 

Live Results Link

 

Venue's

Main Track & Field - IT Carlow South Sports Campus, Mortarstown Upper, Co. Carlow,

Google Link - https://goo.gl/maps/J5MF5Sb9giRgck9d8

One way system in operation at the track,

Warmup in the pitches behind the track, callroom at the top bend of the track,

 

 

Information for parents/coaches for Leinster Juvenile Champs

******PLEASE NOTE ONE ADULT ONLY CAN ACCOMPANY EACH ATHLETE******

We request that clubs pass this information to all as it may cause distress at the check in if a parent comes with another adult/child.

Timetable has been published,

If your athlete(‘s) is not completing at the weekend, please let Andrew know @
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Covid form must be completed for everyone attending on the day and can only be done on the
morning of competition.

Masks must be worn at the entry point and wherever you cannot observe social distancing.

There is one entry point and one exit point into and out of the venue.  An admission fee of €5 per adult. Card payments accepted. Remember it is ONE ADULT per athlete. Please adhere to this to allow the competition to flow.


There is only one viewing area available (Down the back straight). Parents should bring their athlete
to the warm up area and wait until the event is called to go to the viewing area. Once your event is
completed, please leave the venue by the exit route. Finalists must also leave and may re-enter in
good time for their final.

 

Coach information

One coach per club is allowed to assist the athletes with warmups. The coach may be substituted by another coach if required and must sign out at the registration area in order to allow the other coach in.  The name(s) of the coach should be forwarded to us in advance.

Unfortunately, no coaches are allowed onto the track so the athletes will have to find their own mark in the Long Jump. There is no trackside viewing to the long jump at the track.

 

 

The sun is up – we are promised tropical temperatures so please be prepared with: sunscreen and lots of fluids. Make sure each athlete has their own bottle of water.
 
Athletics Leinster gear will be for sale onsite. JF Sports will be on site with his POPUP Shop.
 
There is no shop onsite so again make sure to have enough drinks and snacks with you.