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Vision & Strategy

In 2005, Athletics Ireland adopted a professional operating structure to implement our vision and strategy.
This vision and strategy is focused on developing athletics as an educational and recreational activity while also raising the competitive standards of Irish athletes domestically and on the world stage.

Vision

Athletics Ireland’s vision is threefold:

Educational – We will help every child in Ireland experience athletics through the school curriculum. Our volunteers and staff will work alongside teachers to help children experience and enjoy athletics.

Recreational – We will promote athletics as a key part of a healthy lifestyle that contributes to a positive work/life balance.

Sporting – We will ensure that everyone with athletic talent reaches their full potential by providing the appropriate pathways, funding and coaching. We will also provide the competitive opportunities and programmes to assist Irish athletes compete with distinction on the world stage.
Strategic Objectives

Athletics Ireland’s aims to:

Increase participation in athletics
Identify athletes with athletic talent and develop them to their full potential
Support elite athletes to enhance their performances at international competitions
To provide support to clubs and administrators
Develop coaching expertise
Develop and support personnel involved in officiating
Provide appropriate competition for all members
Promote the activities of our membership to a widespread audience