On behalf of the IMAA, I would like to congratulate all the Athletes who performed to an exceptionally high standard at the European Masters Indoor Champs in Torun, which concluded over the past weekend. Apart from winning an incredible total of 62 medals, broken down as follows, 23 Gold, 18 Silver & 21 Bronze, the team finished 7th overall in the medals table, finishing above many larger nations. Apart from the medals won, many National age group records were also set. I will leave to Ronan to prepare a more comprehensive report, which will appear here once he has had the opportunity to draft up. Focus will now turn towards the World Masters Outdoor T&F Champs in Gothenburg, scheduled from 13rd to 25th Aug. Registration is now open please seewww.2024wmac.com for full information. Please note that entries will close on 4th June 2024.
Looking further ahead, Northern Ireland Masters will host the British & Irish Masters CC Champs this year in Belfast. The recently got in contact with us with the following message;
The British and Irish Masters Cross Country International takes place in Belfast, Northern Ireland in November 2024. We have launched an event specific website. This may be useful for your members and it will be updated with the latest information as the event draws closer. You can take a look at: masterscrosscountry2024.co.uk
As in previous years, we will be selecting Teams across all age groups from 35 to 75plus from trial race in Oct, please keep an eye on the site over the Summer months when we will provide further details.
Finally a gentle reminder that IMAA AGM will take place this coming Wed 27th Mar. IMAA Sec, Lucy Moore recently sent out the following notification;
There will be an IMAA EGM, which will be followed by our AGM, starting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 27th March.
The meeting will be held face-to-face in Donore Harriers AC in Chapelizod but may also be joined via Zoom. Please let me know via email if you wish to attend virtually.
Lucy can be contacted via email @ lucy.moorefox@gmail.com
George Maybury,
President IMAA
