The 2018 European Cross Country Championships

The 2018 European Cross Country Championships will take place in Tilburg, Netherlands, on December 9th. Ireland has an immense tradition of success at these championships and we aim for another successful championships in 2018.

Athletes and coaches targeting selection for this event should familiarise themselves with selection policy, which is available HERE.

Athletics Ireland’s philosophy and team objectives for selection to the 2018 European Cross Country Championship are as follows:

• To select teams or individual athletes in any category  where the evidence base suggests that we have sufficient quality and depth, coupled with optimal preparation, to confidently predict a successful outcome both in terms of:

1. final team standing, which should be reflective of Irelands strong tradition of team success in these championships and in the sport of cross country running generally, and
2. making a positive contribution to individual athlete development, particularly at U20 and U23 grades, with the aim of successfully transitioning age-category athletes through the categories and into full senior international status in the coming years.

Key points of contact in the build up to the championships are as follows:

• U20 Men, U20 Women, U23 Men: Matt Lockett, Endurance@athleticsireland.ie
• U23 Women, Senior Women: Teresa McDaid, teresa.mcdaid@hotmail.com
• Senior Men, Mixed Relay: Paul McNamara, PaulMcNamara@athleticsireland.ie