The Leinster Indoors act as a qualifier to the National Indoor Championships.The Leinsters are seriously competitive and not to be taken lightly. While we will endeavor and encourage to bring as many athletes as possible, coaches need to gauge each of the Athletes ability in training and trials over the coming weeks. As a rule Dunboyne AC generally strive to bring at least 2 Athletes per event with 5 for the relays. The Coaches will know the qualifying times based over the last few years and this will also act as a decider when selecting the Athletes. While we want to encourage and give experience to our guys we must enter them in an event that suits their ability and not to turn them away from Athletics.

Day 1 – Saturday 13th February – Athlone Institute of Technology:

U/12 – U/13 4 X 100M Relays

U/14 – U/19 4 X 200M Relays

U/14 – U/19 800M

U/18 – U/19 High Jump

U/18 – U/19 Shot Putt

U/15 – U/19 Pole Vault

U/16 – U19 Triple Jump

Day 2 – Sunday 14th February – Athlone Institute of Technology:

U/12 – U/19 60M Hurdles

U/12 – U/13 600M

U/18 – U/19 600M

U/16 – U/19 1500M

U/13, U/15, U/17 High Jump

U/12, U/14, U/16, U/18 Long Jump

U/13, U/15, U/17 Shot Putt

Day 3 – Saturday 5th March – Athlone Institute of Technology:

U/12 – U/19 60M

U/16 – U/17 200M

U/18 – U/19 400M

U/12, U/14, U/16 High Jump

U/13, U/15, U/17, U/19 Long Jump

U/12, U/14, U/16 Shot Putt

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2. National Indoor Championships

In order to qualify for the the National All Ireland Championships, Athletes must finish in a qualifying position in the previous Leinster Indoors.

Day 1 Saturday 12th March – Athlone Institute of Technology:

Events TBC

Day 2 Sunday 13th March – Athlone Institute of Technology:

Events TBC

Day 3 Saturday 19th March – Athlone Institute of Technology:

Events TBC

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3. Meath Track & Field League and Meath Championships

The Meath League & Championships while very competitive at Juvenile level is not as tough as Leinster and strict as National level. It acts as a positioning for the outdoor Leinster and national T&F. Its a great opportunity and experience to try new events and a nice introduction to our U/9 & U/10 Athletes. We encourage all of Dunboyne AC Athletes to part take in all events on track and field. This help develop talent, bring out the best in the kids ability and gives them the Athletes a competitive bug as they experience a fun environment with an opportunity to win medals.

The league is particularly interesting because Dunboyne AC competes against all other Meath clubs at both Juvenile and Senior level. All points count for the club and it’s great for the Juveniles to see their coaches and parents partake in events knowing it’s for their club. So please if you have any interest in Athletics regardless of your ability, we encourage you to compete with us.

You can experience all running events from 60M to 5000M, to LJ & HJ to Shot and even a ball throw for nostalgic reasons. We came 2nd last year to Ratoath our rivals and as the biggest Athletics club in Meath we would like to win this year.

So parents, if not already, start training, invest in a pair of spikes and try beat your own kids times on the track, jump higher/longer or throw further. Our C25K program and Fit Camp are starting shortly, family membership is very good value and this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a sport alongside your little Athlete. 🙂

Meath Track and Field League 2016:

Day 1 A –  Wednesday 24th February – Cushinstown – 7pm.

Day 1 B –  Wednesday 23rd March –Cushinstown –  7pm.

Day 2 – Wednesday 27th April – Navan – 7pm.

Day 3 – Wednesday  25th May – Navan – 7pm.

Day 4 – Wednesday 15th June – 7pm,

Meath Track Relays 2016:

Wednesday 18th May – Navan – 7pm.

Meath Track and Field Championships 2016–split as follows:

Under 9, 10 & 11 – Wednesday 4th May (Venue to be confirmed).

Under 12 to 18 – Sat/Sun – 7th/8th May (Venue to be confirmed).

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Any questions please let me know and as more information comes available, I will communicate.

Keith Eglington