ATHLETICS WICKLOW B CHAMPIONSHIPS

The upcoming B’ Championship offers a fantastic opportunity for athletes who did not qualify for the National Cross Country Championships to compete at provincial level. This event aims to encourage wider participation and provide valuable race experience in a fair and inclusive environment.

ELIGILBILTY

To maintain the integrity of the B’ Championship, strict eligibility rules apply.

Athletes who qualified for Nationals are ineligible.
Any athlete who qualified to compete at the National Cross Country Championships through the Leinster Championships, either as an individual or as a member of a club or county team, is not eligible to take part in the B’ Championship.

Choosing not to compete at Nationals does not restore eligibility.
Even if a qualified athlete decides not to run at Nationals, they remain ineligible for this event.

Substitute athletes are eligible.
Athletes who were offered a substitute place on a club or county team due to another athlete’s withdrawal are eligible to compete.

Ineligible athlete list
A full list of ineligible athletes has been provided. Please ensure these athletes do not compete, as any ineligible participation will result in disqualification. This rule is in place to protect fairness for all competitors.