Huge win for Lakeshore Striders in the Juvenile Relays

Greystones, Co. Wicklow — The Athletics Wicklow Juvenile Relays produced an evening of fast times, fierce competition, and brilliant team spirit as Wicklow’s youngest athletes took to the Shoreline Track. With every race contributing crucial points toward the Juvenile Relay Title, the atmosphere was electric from start to finish.

U10 Girls — Bray Runners Break Through

The programme opened with the U10 Girls’ relay, and it was Bray Runners AC who lit up the track with a commanding victory. Lakeshore AC battled hard for silver, while Kilcoole AC and hosts Greystones District AC filled the podium spots behind them. Lakeshore’s second squad added further points in fifth.

• 1st Bray Runners AC — 7 pts

• 2nd Lakeshore AC — 5 pts

• 3rd Kilcoole AC — 4 pts

• 4th Greystones AC — 3 pts

• 5th Lakeshore AC (Team 2) — 2 pts

U10 Boys — Greystones Delight Home Crowd

The U10 Boys’ relay was a thriller, with Greystones AC roaring home in 1:09.0 to edge out Lakeshore AC by less than a second. Greystones’ second team showed the club’s depth with bronze, while Inbhear Dee AC grabbed 4th place points.

• 1st Greystones AC — 7 pts

• 2nd Lakeshore AC — 5 pts

• 3rd Greystones AC (Team 2) — 4 pts

• 4th Inbhear Dee AC — 3 pts

U8 Girls — Lakeshore Take First Blood

The U8 Girls’ relay saw Lakeshore AC claim their first victory of the day with a winning time of 1:21.4, ahead of a determined Kilcoole AC team.

• 1st Lakeshore AC — 7 pts

• 2nd Kilcoole AC — 5 pts

  
  

U8 Boys — Kilcoole Hit Back

The U8 Boys answered straight back, with Kilcoole AC storming home to take gold and 7 vital points, swinging the momentum their way.

• 1st Kilcoole AC — 7 pts

  
  

U11 Girls — Kilcoole Strike Big

The U11 Girls’ relay was a turning point, as Kilcoole AC put in a powerhouse display to take first, with their second team also scoring bronze. Lakeshore AC earned silver to keep their tally moving, while Inbhear Dee fought hard for 4th.

• 1st Kilcoole AC — 7 pts

• 2nd Lakeshore AC — 5 pts

• 3rd Kilcoole AC (Team 2) — 4 pts

• 4th Inbhear Dee AC — 3 pts

U11 Boys — Lakeshore Dominate With Depth

The U11 Boys’ race was all about Lakeshore AC, who stormed home in 1:09.4. Their second team added a valuable 3rd place, while Kilcoole AC secured silver and chipped in with another point from their second squad. Inbhear Dee and Greystones also kept the scoreboard ticking.

• 1st Lakeshore AC — 7 pts

• 2nd Kilcoole AC — 5 pts

• 3rd Lakeshore AC (Team 2) — 4 pts

• 4th Inbhear Dee AC — 3 pts

• 5th Greystones AC — 2 pts

• 6th Kilcoole AC (Team 2) — 1 pt

U9 Girls — Greystones Edge Inbhear Dee

The U9 Girls’ relay produced one of the tightest finishes of the evening. Greystones AC held their nerve to win in 1:18.4, just ahead of Inbhear Dee’s 1:18.9. Lakeshore AC and Kilcoole AC followed in third and fourth.

• 1st Greystones AC — 7 pts

• 2nd Inbhear Dee AC — 5 pts

• 3rd Lakeshore AC — 4 pts

• 4th Kilcoole AC — 3 pts

  
  

U9 Boys — Lakeshore Show Their Power

The U9 Boys’ relay saw Lakeshore AC surge to another victory, cementing their strong challenge for the title. Kilcoole AC secured second, while Inbhear Dee picked up bronze. Lakeshore’s second team added further points with 4th place.

• 1st Lakeshore AC — 7 pts

• 2nd Kilcoole AC — 5 pts

• 3rd Inbhear Dee AC — 4 pts

• 4th Lakeshore AC (Team 2) — 3 pts

  
  

Standings After U9 Races

By the close of the U9 events, the Juvenile Relay Title picture was becoming clear. Lakeshore AC led the way, with Kilcoole AC their closest challengers, while Greystones and Inbhear Dee also made strong contributions.

Club	Points
Lakeshore AC	49
Kilcoole AC	41
Greystones AC	23
Inbhear Dee	18
Bray Runners	7

With the baton passed through every age group up to U9, Lakeshore AC sat in pole position on 49 points, but Kilcoole AC’s 41 points ensured that they faced serious competition along the way!