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31 March 2023

UK Athletics Published Principle Statement on Transgender Eligiblity in Athletics

Following on from the publication of the World Athletics statement on Transgender and DSD regulations UK Athletics (UKA) has today published a principle statement on Transgender Eligibility in Athletics in the United Kingdom.

UK Athletics Published Principle Statement on Transgender Eligiblity in Athletics

30 March 2023

Anglo Celtic Plate 100k Championships set for Sunday

When Gareth King, 42, lines up for the Anglo Celtic Plate 100K British Isles Championships at the South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon on Sunday (April 2 - 8am start) he will do so knowing that, for the first time, the prestigious event at which he excels is happening right on his own doorstep.

Anglo Celtic Plate 100k Championships set for Sunday

30 March 2023

Athletics NI say farewell to Track Manager Wendy Philips and Track Attendant Jim Craigie

The Mary Peters Track staff, Wendy Phillips and Jim Craigie are both moving on to pastures new this week after many years of service to the sport of athletics in Northern Ireland, both having started at the Track in 2014.

Athletics NI say farewell to Track Manager Wendy Philips and Track Attendant Jim Craigie

29 March 2023

Undefeated Jason Smyth Retires To Take Management Role At Paralympics Ireland

Iconic Irish Paralympian Jason Smyth has today announced his retirement from Para Athletics. The Derry native has decided to hang up his spikes after a golden career that spanned three decades and included four Paralympic Games including Beijing (2008), London (2012), Rio de Janeiro (2016) and Tokyo (2021). The 35 year old Paralympic and World Champion retires having never lost a competitive Para Athletics event throughout his entire career.

Undefeated Jason Smyth Retires To Take Management Role At Paralympics Ireland

28 March 2023

Job Opportunities- Mary Peters Track Part Time and Casual Track Attendants

The Mary Peters Track is Northern Ireland's Premier International Athletics Track, on the outskirts of Belfast, set in the heart of the Lagan Valley Park and we are currently recruiting for Track Attendants with Part Time and Casual positions available.

Job Opportunities- Mary Peters Track Part Time and Casual Track Attendants

21 March 2023

Job Opportunity- Human Resources Board Member (Extention)

The Human Resources Board Member will play a key role in ensuring the effective people management of the organisations. The post holder will be required to have previous experience in a senior HR position and relevant supporting qualifications.

Job Opportunity- Human Resources Board Member (Extention)

10 March 2023

Belfast joins World Athletics Stage in April 2023

The Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon joins prestigious World Athletics Label Road Race Series to become the first marathon event in Ireland to join the prestigious World Athletics Label Road Race Series – which gathers the world’s leading road races, whose organisers have met strict criteria for excellence in planning and delivery.

Belfast joins World Athletics Stage in April 2023

08 March 2023

Flahavans Primary School Cross Country League Athletes Race to the Top

Darcie Clarke from St Mary’s Primary School, Strabane and Ryan Thornton from St Joseph’s Primary School, Newcastle have been crowned winners of the Athletics NI Primary School Cross Country League, sponsored by Flahavan’s after securing first place in the girls’ and boy’s races respectively. Over 350 local athletes aged 8-11 years old competed in the final which was held at Mallusk Playing Fields on Friday 3rd March 2023.

Flahavans Primary School Cross Country League Athletes Race to the Top

07 March 2023

UK Inter Counties NI & Ulster Team Announced

The Northern Ireland & Ulster team for the UK Inter Counties XC 2023 has been announced.

UK Inter Counties NI & Ulster Team Announced

06 March 2023

Top 10 for OConnor at European Indoors

Commonwealth Games medallist, Kate O’Connor was representing Ireland at the weekend in the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.

Top 10 for OConnor at European Indoors
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