The squads are also designed to promote fun and a friendly atmosphere among athletes whereby the athletes can mix socially and learn athletics.
Dates: November 2nd
December 8th
April 19th
Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology
Cost:€25
Time: Performance squad 1pm-3pm
Note:Development Squat 11am-1pm
The Connacht Regional Academy is for selected athletes only from the U16 to U19 age groups (2019 age groups).
Athletes are selected from the Connacht Indoors, Outdoors and Schools Track and Field. The top 4 athletes in all events.
Events Covered:
Sprints |
Short & Long Hurdles |
Long Jump |
Triple Jump |
Pole Vault |
High Jump |
Discus |
Javelin |
Shot Putt |
Hammer |
Walks |
A list of those athletes selected for the Connacht Regional Academy is available online and also at this link
Those selected are asked to register and pay for the Performance squad online where the athlete will also select the event they wish to take part in.
The cost of the Connacht Regional Academy is €25 which includes a Squad T-Shirt. T-Shirts will be available at the last session.
Selected athletes are asked to register by 31st of October
For any queries or further information please contact Mary Barrett -