All records are now up to date as of 21/03/2012

Upcoming Events

Further reminder to Athletes who are planning on competing in the 18th European Masters T & F Championships, hosted in the tri-border region of Germany, Poland & Czech Republic, commencing on the 16th Aug. 2012. Please note that entries will close on the 31st May 2012. Online entries plus payment can be processed on www.evacs2012.com Copy of entries must also be forwarded to the International Sec. as the have to be ratified, signed and posted onto the local Organizing Committee. All entrants must be registered and paid up Members of the IMAA.

The Dublin Graded Meets commenced recently, with the next fixture scheduled for 16th May. Venues alternate between Irishtown Stadium & Santry Stadium. Please see www.dublinathletics.com for further details.

The IMAA are about to undertake a revamping of this site, so we would appreciate if Members can bear with us whilst this takes place.

Michael Fennell,

International Sec. IMAA

087 950 2009 (7pm to 10pm only)

 

World Masters Finland

Congratulations to the Team who have just returned home from the World Masters Indoor Champs in Jyvaskyla, Finland, with a very impressive tally of 3 Gold, 6 Silver and 2 Bronze medals, together also with a number of pbs.

Pride of place to the twins, Sheila Champion and Dorothy McLennan, W75s who won the Javelin and Pole Vault respectively. In a tense and exciting race, Ciaran Doherty, M35 added to an impressive season as he initially lead throughout the 3000ms, but overtaken by a Spanish Athlete in the final 2 laps, he snatched victory in dramatic fashion, winning in a time of 8:37.45.

Geraldine Finnegan, W45 continued to have an exhaustive competitive few days, but was rewarded with 3 silver medals in the Pentathlon, 400m and Triple Jump. Double silver for John McMullin, M65 in the 3000m Track Walk plus the 10km Road walk. Eugene Moynihan, M55 won silver in the snow covered CC, on the opening day.

Team Manager Anne Gormley, W45 retained her Bronze medal in the 10km Road walk, with Pat Murphy, M50 winning Bronze in the same event. Full results and details can be viewed on www.wma2012jyvaskyla.fi

Next up on the International front will be the European Masters T & F Champs scheduled from the 16th to the 25th August 2012. These will be hosted jointly by Germany, Poland & the Czech Rep. Online entry now open, please see www.evacs2012.com. Closing date is 31st May, so please ensure entries are submitted in good time. Copies of online entries must also be forwarded to the International Sec. for ratification.  Entrants must be current Members of the IMAA.

The National 10km Champs will be held in conjunction with the Great Ireland Run/ AAI Woodies DIY race in the Phoenix Park on Sunday 15th April. The following weekend will see Raheny Shamrock once again host the AAI Woodies DIY Road Relay Champs. Please se www.athleticsireland.ie for further information.


Michael Fennell,

Int. Sec. IMAA

087 950 2009       (7pm to 10pm only)   

Masters Track and Field - 18 August 2012
The matter of the Irish Masters Track and Field clashing with the European Masters has been raised
with the Masters Committee, resulting in discussions with the Competition  Secretary of Athletics Ireland, Brendan McDaid.

To be fair to Athletics Ireland the date was set on the basis that a clash was being avoided having viewed an alternative date for the European Masters on a European Athletics website calendar. Given that it is Olympic year coupled with a European Senior championships the overall Athletics Ireland calendar has had to be tightened up considerably.  The other challenge is the availability of officials, many of whom officiate at our championships year after year. Many are not available on alternative dates as they are travelling (in their private capacities) to either of the major events.

Reluctantly the Masters Committee has now accepted it will not be possible to alter the date of the 18 August for the Masters Track and Field.

George Maybury
President.

 

 

 

 

 

Woodies Senior Indoor Championships, Odyssey, Belfast 11 and 12 February 2012. 

A host of of existing records fell by the way side over the 2 days, with Ciaran Doherty and Pauraic McKinney taking substantial chunks of the existing over 35 and 45, 3000 Metre records, previously set by Paul Fleming and Pat Nugent. Doherty hit the 8.33 mark whilst his Letterkenny AC colleague McKinney just dipped under the 9 minutes mark.

Not to be outdone Ernie Caffrey stormed to  new 60 and 200 Metre records for over 75.

Well done gentlemen and congratulations.

I had the pleasure of witnessing first hand all these outstanding performances.

George Maybury - President.

Meeting of the Masters Committee

The first meeting of the incoming Committee takes place on Monday 20 February 2012, at 7.45pm in Donore Harriers Clubhouse.

 

Details of the Masters Committee for 2012 can be found under "Committee 2012".

World Masters Indoor Championships

The World Masters Indoor Championships are  scheduled for 3rd to 8th April 2012, in Jyvaskla, Finland. Entries can be processed online but copies must be forwarded to Int. Sec. before the 5 February. The International Secretrary must verify that you are a registered member of Athletics Ireland and the Irish Master Athletes Association. Please check www.wma2012.jyvaskyla.fi or

Would appreciate if those still intending to enter the forthcoming World Masters Indoor Champs in Jyvaskyla, Finland, could do so without further delay. As I will be away from 12th Feb, I need to get entry forms prior to the 10th Feb to facilitate  entry prior to closure deadline, plus then, have to have all entries signed, stamped on behalf of the Assoc. and posted onto Finland. Also, please note that entrants must be fully paid up Members of the Assoc. Please also check on website www.wma2012jyvaskyla.fi for online entry and regular updates from the Local Organizers. Any additional information required please contact me on the mobile no. listed below.  www.evaa.ch for further information.

A full comprehensive 2012 fixture list is now available on this site. 

 

Michael Fennell,
Int. Sec. IMAA
087 950 2009 (7pm to 10pm only)