As schools both primary and secondary return to the challenge of yet another school year, they will soon be getting their invitation at cross country events at Finn Valley.
These events now well established through the years and welcomed by both sectors of education provide an ideal opportunity for students to come along and have a go – basically to come along and try it without any great pressure.
The primary sector have their event on September 26th catering for under 9,11,13 age divisions while the secondary sector go to the line the following day September 27th .
This project led by Irish athletics team manager Patsy Mc Gonagle and a capable experienced support crew has built year on year in terms of the response it has generated. In 2011 74 primary schools and 29 secondary schools accepted the invitation so we look forward to an enthuiastic turnout late September. Details below or on www.finnvalleyac.com or indeed www.facebook.com/ finnvalley ac
Cumann Luthcleas na mBunscoil
12th Annual Primary Schools 2012 Cross-Country
Venue: Finn Valley A.C. Stranorlar
Date: 26th September 2012
Time: 1st event U-9 Girls @11.15am start. Event complete @ 12.15pm
Presentation: 12.30pm
Entry Fee: €3.00 per child payable at registration on the day.
Teachers / Adults in charge can help by collecting entry fee on journey to the event.
Prize Structure:
- 1st 20 in each race
- 1st 3 teams plus 1st small school, 1st medium school in each race
- Overall schools category to include:
a) Large School (200-300)
b) Medium School (100-200)
c) Small School (0-100)
Age Categories:
Under 9 (born 2004/2005) – 600m
Under 11 (born 2002/2003) – 800m
Under 13 (born 2000/2001) – 1000m
Programme:
- U-9 Girls
- U-9 Boys
- U-11 Girls
- U-11 Boys
- U-13 Girls
- U-13 Boys
Teams are evaluated on their top 4 athletes in each particular race. Each school is encouraged to bring along as many athletes as they wish, in other words: you may run as many as you wish in each race….
Please note: there is sufficient indoor cover / changing in the case of inclement weather, although it is advisable to caution to bring a change of clothes should it be a “bad” day!
12th Secondary Level Schools Cross Country
Your school is invited to participate at the 12th Secondary Schools Level Cross Country event which is taking place on the 27th September 2012.
This was a most successful event in recent years.
Venue : Finn Valley A.C. Stranorlar, Co Donegal
Date: 27 September 2012
Time: 1st event @11.30am start. Event complete @ 12.30pm
Presentation: 1.00pm
Entry Fee: €3.00 per athlete payable at registration on the day.
Teachers / Adults in charge can help by collecting entry fee on journey to the event.
Prize Structure:
Prizes individual 1 – 12
Teams 1,2,3 (Scoring 3)
Programme:
1st Year Girls 800m
1st Year Boys 1000m
2nd Year Girls 1000m
2nd Year Boys 1200m
3rd Year Girls 1200m
3rd Year Boys 1500m
4th/5th/ 6th year girls 1500m
4th/5th/6th boys 2000m
Each school is encouraged to bring along as many athletes as they wish, in other words: you may run as many as you choose in each race….
Maximum entry fee per school: €60 / £50