The Munster Performance Squad Dates & Venues for 2013/2014 season have been confirmed as follows:
- Sat 1st Feb Nenagh 10am-2pm
- Sun 9th March UL Track 10am-2pm
- Sun 13th April Cork IT 10am-2pm
Full details will be posted on the Athletics Ireland and Munster Athletics websites next week and a letter & e mail with those selected will be sent to all clubs. Athletes will then confirm their place on the online registration form by Friday 22nd November. It is open to all those selected from u15-u21 in 2013 age groups so those born 1999-1993 and also open to any athlete who has been at a major championship in the past couple of years e.g Euro Youth Olympics, Euro Juniors or World Juniors.
The Head Coaches are as follows:
- Noelle Morrissey Short Hurdles
- Brid Golden 400m/400m H
- Drew Harrison 100m/200m
- Eamon Flanagan PV
- Steve Fleming LJ/TJ
- Chris Regan HJ
- Dave Sweeney Shot
- Jerry Horgan Discus
- John Sheehan Javelin
- TBC Hammer
- Frank Lynch Walks
- Steven Macklin MD
- Denis Finnerty Multi Events
The selection criteria for all athletes is below in the following order:
- An athlete that has represented Ireland at Schools or Clubs competition in 2013
- An athlete that has finished in the top 3 at an All Ireland Outdoor Schools or Clubs championships in 2013
- An athlete that has finished in the top 5 at an All Ireland Outdoor Schools or Clubs championships or top 3 at an All Ireland Indoor Championships in 2013.
- An athlete that has been injured or has shown tremendous potential in an event
Those not selected on the Performance Squads are encouraged to attend the Winter Coaching Series days along with their personal coaches. Details re dates will be available soon for 2014 with the last date for 2013 on Saturday 9th November. Contact Chris Regan for further details on the Winter Coaching Series chrisregan@eircom.net.
Steven Macklin
Regional Development Officer (Cork/Kerry/Limerick/Tipperary)
Athletics Ireland
E-mail: stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie
Tel: 0876335565