The 44th Annual Primary Schools Athletics Challenge will take place later this month on the 28th of May at the Finn Valley Centre. 
Program of events:
Born 2007 60m
Born 2006 60m, 100m
Born 2005 80m, 300m, Long Jump, Turbo Javelin
Born 2004 80m, 600m, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump,High Jump ,Relay (see a)
Born 2003 100m, 600m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, Turbo Javelin
Born 2002 100m, 800m, High Jump, Long Jump, Relay (see b) Turbo Javelin
Born 2002/2003 Shot
Born 2001 100m, 800m
Rules:
1. Entry fee is £2.50/€3.00 payable in advance or on arrival,
2. Children may compete in two events only plus relay: Schools please note
3. Children to compete in their own age category, the exception being relay where the sections are:
a. Born 2004/2005
b. Born 2002/2003
4. Schools are limited to two children in each High Jump, Long Jump, Shot and Turbo Javelin
5. Please note spikes if worn to be 5mm
This event continues to be developing with 96 schools participating during 2013. Qualifying regional trails where appropriate will take place during April/May. It is desirable to have a local area qualifying final. Areas which had a qualifying competition last year were Finn Valley (2days) North West, Rosses, Buncrana, Glenties .
Two athletes per event qualifying for the county finals along with one relay each regional event. Schools in other areas may wish to organise a qualifying competition amongst themselves on a mutually agreed day. Schools unable to organise locally may still compete at County final with one athlete per event plus relay team per age group.
AS PER 2013 THERE WILL BE SEPERATE WHEELCHAIR EVENTS BOYS/GIRLS
Principals please note the former as numbers have forced; it is therefore, desirable to have a local area event if at all possible.
Awards – medals top 3, certificates for all children N.B. where areas do not hold qualifying events I will on this occasion hold firm on the above namely one athlete per event per school in jumps and throws. You can understand this as there are time and safety limitations on the day.Important to note relay races based on school size 3 categories as per previous years based on school roll .0-100,100-200,200+.
It would be helpful if i had school contact email and this enables me to forward timetables etc prior to event to your school.
Further details /Enquiries from Patsy McGonagle at 0872226112 or Email patsymcgonagle@hotmail.com
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