On behalf of IMAA, I wish all Athletes competing in the British & Irish Masters CC Champs in Belfast this Sat, 16th Nov every success. Women’s Team will be out to defend the team title won over the past 2 years, with the Men also hoping to recapture the title won by them back in 2022. Unfortunately, recent trials winner, Michael Harty has withdrawn from the M40s team following the death of his mother Carmel in recent days. Deepest sympathy to Michael & his family at this very sad time. Few others also dropped out within the men’s teams following injuries, but we are grateful to the Reserves who have stepped in at short notice.
Race no’s will be available to pick up at the Crowne Plaza, Shaw’s Bridge, 117 Milltown Road, Belfast BT8 7XP from 6pm to 8pm on Friday eve. If unable to make it there, then no’s will be available from Team Managers, Men, Pat O’Grady 087 996 9627 or Women, Michael Fennell 087 135 1134 at race venue Sat morning shortly before 10a.m. Please ensure that you arrive in adequate time before your race start.
Please see also below re transportation to the venue from Crowne Plaza or Belfast City Centre plus other information; Supporters can be accommodated, but Athletes should be given first preference to get to race venue.
On Saturday 16th transport will be available to and from the course at Billy Neill Country Park, both from the Welcome Centre opposite Belfast City Hall, and also the Crowne Plaza on a rotational basis every half hour from 8am with the final buses leaving Billy Neill Park at 4pm.
Team photos commence at 10am at Billy Neill Park in the following order; Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England.
The race programme is as follows:-
Race 1: 11.00 am W65 to W75 and M65 to M80 (6k)
Race 2: 12.00pm W35 to W60 (6k)
Race 3: 12:45pm M50 to M60 (8k) Race 3: 12.45pm M50 to M60 (8k)
Race 4: 1.30pm M35 to M45 (8k)
Race 5: 2.15pm Open Race for all ages 35 and over (6k and 8k depending on age) This is a charity event raising funds for Parkinson’s UK. All reserves entitled to run automatically without entry fee. Others £10 with registration between 11.00am and 1.30pm. Link to entry below;
Transport will also be available for the Awards Dinner at the Crowne Plaza from the Welcome Centre, Belfast, departing at 5.45pm, 6.15pm and 6.30pm. Returning buses will be available from the Crowne Plaza departing at midnight, 12.30am and 1.00am.
The Awards dinner will commence at 7pm in the Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza with a bar available in the adjoining room from 6.15pm. After the presentation of awards there will be a disco in the ballroom. The presentations will take place immediately after dinner with an area set aside just outside the ballroom for formal photos of medal winners.
For those travelling by car, parking is available at Billy Neill Park, and the Crowne Plaza, although we encourage all involved to use the transport provided.
Separate changing, showering and toilet facilities are available for both male and female competitors in the pavilion at the course, although these are limited. There will be additional portable toilets provided close to the course. Please note strictly no spikes are allowed in the pavilion.
Souvenir T shirts will be on sale at the course during the day at a cost of £8.00 each.
Map of course below.
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George Maybury
President IMAA
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