The Munster Schools Indoor Games returns on March 13th 2024.
Venue: Nenagh Olympic Indoor Arena
Date: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Time: Events will start at 11am SHARP
Registration: from 9.30am and will close at 10.30am
There have been some changes to events and numbers permitted per event. Please read carefully.
Given the large number of athletes expected there can be NO LATE ENTRIES.
A direct replacement of an athlete within same age grade may be made on the day but events cannot be changed.
Only 5mm NEEDLE spikes are permitted by Nenagh Olympic AC. Please ensure your athletes are aware and comply. Spot checks may take place.
Closing date for entries is 6pm on Friday 8th March 2024.
Links to entry forms have been emailed to schools – entries must be made by organising teacher.
Age Groups:
Minor: Under 14 on 1st July 2024 – born on/after 1st July 2010
Junior: Under 15 on 1st July 2024 – born on/after 1st July 2009
Inter 1: Under 16 on 1st July 2024 – born on/after 1st July 2008
Inter 2: Under 17 on 1st July 2024 – born on/after 1st July 2007
Senior: Under 19 on 1st January 2024 – born on/after 1st January 2005
Events:
60m: Minor, Junior, Inter 1, Inter 2, Senior
400m: Minor
600m: Junior & Inter 1 (U16)
800m: Inter 2 (U17)
1000m: Senior
High Jump: Open Competition (Girls start at 1.40m / Boys start at 1.55m)
Shot: Minor, Junior, Inter 1, Inter 2, Senior
Long Jump: Minor, Junior, Inter 1, Inter 2, Senior
4 x 200m Relay: Minor, Junior & Inter (U16/U17)
Schedule:
There is NO timetable. Events start at 11am.
Sprint Track – start with Minors and work up
Outer Track – start with Seniors and work down
Field Events – as announced
High Jump – will not start before 2pm
Entry:
- All entries must be completed online before 6pm on Friday 8th March. NO LATE ENTRIES.
- €4 per athlete per individual event (max 2 individual events) – 1 event €4, 2 events €8.
- €15 per Relay Team (max one team per school per age grade)
- Payment on the day at registration. Cash or Cheque (payable to Munster Schools Athletic Association)
- Athletes must compete in their own age group except for relays (see note below)
- A school may not enter more than TWO athletes in any field event, THREE athletes in any track event.
- Athletes are confined to a maximum of TWO individual events plus ONE relay.
- One relay team per school per age group only.
Field Events:
- Three attempts only at Long Jump and Shot.
- All Field Event athletes must be technically proficient & competent in the event in the interest of safety.
- Minimum standards may apply.
Track Events:
- 60m Sprints will have heats, (semis) and finals as required.
- 400m, 600m, 800m & 1000m & 4 x 200m Relays will be decided on fastest times. There will be no heats & finals.
Relays:
- ONE athlete may move up one age category (eg one Junior in Inter team)
- Athletes may only compete in ONE relay on the day.