Athletics Ireland In 2008 the 4 year cycle that is the Olympic Games was the focus for the sport while 2009 is the beginning of yet another cycle which will bring us to London 2012, Beijing now being a memory. Hence this booklet outlines the opportunity for a varied range of aspiring youth, junior, development and senior athletes in a varied number of locations throughout 2009. Thankfully the vast majority of these events are in Europe.
The EYOF, European Junior and under 23,World Youths, European Indoors, European Cup Walks, World Cross Country, World Half Marathon, World Student Games culminating in Berlin for World T&F Championships are amongst the main opportunities. We retain a positive memory of the previous world T/F in Osaka and the challenge is to add to that.
The year will conclude with Athletics Ireland hosting the European Cross Country in Santry. This is an exciting prospect and a big impact on home ground would end the season on a high note.
Preparation has begun for the upcoming season both by the athletes and by the federation. The intention is to meet the challenge and achieve strong results in what will be a hectic period. Every best wish is extended to athletes and coaches and this reference booklet will hopefully help on the journey through 2009 and beyond.
Patsy McGonagle
Chair High Performance
Athletics Ireland
0872226112
patsymcgonagle@hotmail.com
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