North Down News
2019
Virtual Mile (photos from 2019)
In the continuing absence of mass participation athletics, North Down men’s captain, Steven Donegan, launched the most recent round of the club virtual race series with instructions to find a flat and fast route and...
Newcastle AC 2020 Competition Update
Newcastle AC Committee have discussed the 2020 H&D, Ford 5k, Mill Hill Mile, Slieve Donard and Christmas Cracker, after reviewing current advice on Covid restrictions and the lead time required to gain the various permissions.
Unfortunately, we have had to...
NI & Ulster Team Opportunities Update from Athletics NI
26 June 2020
It is with regret that Athletics NI is announcing the cancellation of all scheduled team competitions for the 2020 Summer season.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Athletics NI in conjunction with Ulster Athletics will no longer be able...
Forestside Championchip Series – Down Royal Date Change
Update on Forestside Championchip Ireland Series.
The runs at Down Royal have now been moved to 18th July to permit them to be run as races, meaning prizes can now be awarded and the results will be valid for Power...
Grant Thornton Runway Run Goes Virtual
Grant Thornton’s 5K will run across the island of Ireland on 14, 15 and 16 August
All proceeds going to Alzheimer’s Society and Supporting Young Northern Irish AthletesRecord your best 5K and submit by midnight on Sunday 16 AugustThis year,...
Update on Track & Field Competition Planning 2020
23 June 2020
Athletics NI position as of 23rd June 2020 (subject to change based on Sport NI updates in relation to Covid-19 and the ability of venues to be operational)
Since releasing a potential Return to Competition Framework in agreement with...
Sport NI SportMaker Award Nominations Now Open!
19 June 2020 Source : Athletics NI
Athletics Northern Ireland are encouraging as many nominations as possible for the Sport Northern Ireland SportMaker Awards. The SportMaker Awards are all about shining a light on the local sporting workforce- the people...
Update from Athletics NI – Return to Sport Guidance for Clubs
Return to Sport Guidance for Clubs
With the NI Executive announcing that groups of up to 10 can meet outdoors, Athletics Northern Ireland is moving to Step 2 of the Covid Exit Plan. Clubs can now resume training, subject to...
Championchip Ireland Running Series
Championchip Ireland and Forestside have teamed up with Athletics NI to organise a unique series of timed running events to help runners of all standards keep their edge during the lockdown. The emphasis will be on safety with the...
Official Statement by Belfast City Marathon Ltd
Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Runners, joggers, walkers, volunteers and supporters. Today we bring you the sad news that the 2020 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon, which was expected to take place on Sunday 20th September has been cancelled.
As organisers, we...
PHYSIO
Meet The Physio – Sinead Boyle
By Karla Borland, from her blog www.whatkarladid.com
Sinead is a physiotherapist based in Ireland. We started rowing together at Bann Rowing Club around 16 years...
