Manchester International Selection Announcement

Many congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Athletics Northern Ireland at the Manchester International to be hosted at SportCity, Manchester on 14^th August 2019.

Athletics Northern Ireland have been invited to enter a team into this event to compete against Scotland, Wales, Denmark, GB & NI Under 20 team as well as a combined British Athletics League/ UK Women’s League team.

Athletics NI will use this event for competition experience and development of athletes who are on the pathway towards major championships success. Director of Coaching and Athlete Development, Jackie Newton said “We are delighted to confirm selection of 28 athletes to compete for Northern Ireland & Ulster at the Manchester International on 14^th of this month. The standard of performances from NI & Ulster athletes has been high and competition for places on this team has been strong. The team includes established senior athletes and developing junior athletes who will continue to build their experience at this senior event.”

The Athletics Northern Ireland Selection Policies can be found here: 

http://athleticsni.org/Athletes/Competition-Opportunities/Selection-Policies-Overview