Women 2.15 P.M.
Men 3.00 P.M.
With the cross country season underway many of the countries top runners will to get their season off to a start at the Gerry Farnan Cross Country race. With this being part of the selection process for the European Cross Country Championships, many will be looking to stake their claim for a place in the squad to represent their country in such an important event for Irish Athletics.
Registration for the race will take place on the day at the Donore Club House. It will also be possible to pay your Irish Master's membership on the day prior to the race. If your are not a member you will not be selected for the International.
The race will incorporates the selection trial for British and Irish International Cross Country which will take in Stormont, Belfast on the 10 November 2012.
The selection criteria are as follows;-
Where there are teams of 6 to run, the first 4 in the trial plus 2 wild cards on the part of the Selection Committee and where there are teams of 4 to run, it will be the first 3 in the trial plus one wild. Mens 35 to 55 inclusive have teams of 6, all women and men 60 and upward have teams of 4.
If you wish to be considered for a wild card selection, you must write to the Secretary of the Irish Masters - George Maybury - address in Conmmittee section by the 17th October 2012. Verbal requests cannot be accepted.
Teams will be selected on the evening of the trial and confirmatory letters will be sent out by the International Secretary Michael Fennell. It is imperative that those selected reply immediately as gear and accommodation arrangements have to be confirmed in a very tight time frame.
For Further information see:http://www.irishmastersathletics.com/index.asp
Results from 2011 Race:HERE
Results from 2011 Race:HERE