The first session of the Munster Performance Squad takes place on Saturday 22nd November at Cork IT Track with a 10am start. All head event coaches have now selected their squads with the final list available HERE some athletes have been selected in more than one event but this will be finalised on Sat 22nd November.
Selection Criteria
The main criteria for selecting this elite group in order are:
- Represented Ireland at Schools/Clubs competition in 2014
- Who have finished top 3 in All Ireland Outdoor T&F Championships Schools or Clubs in 2014
- Who have finished top 3 in All Ireland Indoor T&F Championships Clubs in 2014 or Who have finished top 5 in All Ireland Outdoor T&F Championships Schools or Clubs in 2014
- An athlete new to the sport or had a long term injury during 2014 and displaying great potential & motivation, who is training seriously and focusing on athletics.
The age group for this years squad is from u15 (Born 2000)-u20 (Born 1995) in 2014 ages. Please can all clubs inform those athletes selected on the list to register their place on the squad at the following link by Friday 7th November: Registration Link . Any athlete that does not register their place at this link will not be able to participate at the first squad day. Athletes are to fill in all details correctly with their personal coaches name, e mail address and contact number very important. Only athletes selected can register.
Head Coaches
The Munster Performance Squad Head Coaches for 2014/2015 Season are as follows:
- Endurance- Steven Macklin steven@athleticsireland.ie & Pat Hogan pathogan27@hotmail.com
- Walks- Frank Lynch frangilllynch@eircom.net
- 100m/200m- Alan Golden alangolden68@gmail.com
- 400m/400m H- Brid Golden bridgolden1@gmail.com
- Sprint Hurdles- Noelle Morrissey nmorrissey2@gmail.com
- Long/Triple Jump- Steve Fleming stephenajfleming@gmail.com
- High Jump- Chris Regan chrisregan@eircom.net
- Pole Vault- Eamon Flanagan eflanpolevault@gmail.com
- Discus- Dave Sweeney sweeney.david@gmail.com
- Shot- Dave Frattaroli alanaf@eiircom.net
- Hammer- Brian/Rachel Akers rachelakers@hotmail.com
- Javelin- John Sheehan jsheehan58@eircom.net
- Multi Events- Pat Power jumps@athleticsireland.ie
For further information please contact RDO Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or steven@athleticsireland.ie