Allianz Sports Day 2024 Guidelines
What: Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports Day
Where: Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park, Greystones
When: Wednesday 12th June at 10 a.m. sharp.
· Age limits = Competitors must be under 8, 9, etc. on January 1st 2024
· Competitors can only take part in one event (Track or Field).
*Relay Teams are made up from 4 runners who are already competing in track events.
Field Events
Long Kick
· In the Long Kick event the ball is kicked from a dead ball position or from hand.
· Competitors may have 2 attempts.
· Distance wins.
Long Puck
· In the Long Puck event the ball is hit from the hands or from the ground.
· Competitors may have 2 attempts.
· Distance wins.
· Helmets must be worn.
Long Throw
· In the Long Throw event a sliotar is thrown using an overarm throw.
· Competitors may have 2 attempts.
· Distance wins.
Long Jump
· In the Long Jump event competitors may take a run to jump off the (spring) board. If part of the foot is over the jumping board the jump does not count!
The last part of the body to touch the sand is the distance recorded.
· Competitors may have 2 attempts.
· Distance wins.
Tug of War (No age limits for this event)
· There are 6 members on the tug of war team with one sub.
· Competitors may wear football boots and gloves.
*Relay Races
Relay Teams are made up from 4 runners who are already competing in track events.
Other points to note:
· No late entries will be accepted due to the restricted number of lanes in the venue.
· Each school is responsible for the supervision and safety of their own participants and supporters and the Garda vetting of their volunteers.
· Video recordings of races and events will not be accepted in affecting the judges’ decision. The judges’ decision will be final.
· Any grievances that arise are to be directed to the school’s own sports day coordinator! As teachers, we are all volunteers on the day!
· Running shoes must be worn for all track events. No football boots, spikes or running shoes with spikes removed are permitted for these track events.
· Long Puck, Long Kick, Long Jump and Ball Throw contests for girls are separate from boys.
· Competitors may have 2 attempts in these events.
· Medals will be presented after each final.
· Each school is responsible for their own litter. Please bring litterbags.
