Welcome to the official Athletics Wexford web site where you will find pretty much everything you need to know about athletics in Wexford. This includes information on the county’s clubs, upcoming fixtures, results and general happenings on the Wexford athletics’ scene. CLICK HERE FOR LATEST NEWS.
Ireland is presently experiencing a running boom with training groups bursting at the seams, road races selling out and Athletics Ireland reporting record numbers of registered members. If you are one of those who has caught the bug, we recommend that you join an affiliated athletics club. Why? Expert coaching and monitoring, opportunity to develop your own skills as a coach, being part of a team competing in quality events at home and abroad, public liability insurance cover and, of course, an opportunity to train and hang out with people that think just like you.
The running boom is not limited to those coming to the sport in their adult years. More and more younger athletes are drawn to athletics, not least because of the success of some of our stars on the world stage. Some love the hustle and bustle of cross country; others are drawn to track & field with combined events (running, throwing, jumping) proving to be particularly popular. Wexford clubs have within their ranks a good number of excellent well-qualified juvenile coaches with experience in guiding those in their charge sensitively. These coaches are particularly careful not to overload younger athletes engaged in multiple sports.
See Fixtures page for all upcoming championship athletics meets. The Athletics Ireland Events Calendar has details of all permitted meets in Ireland. And if you a have a grá for running up hill and down dale, check out the list of competitive off-road and mountain running events at the IMRA site.
Mental Health & Wellbeing In Athletics
Athletics Ireland has put together a resource page signposting support services for mental health and wellbeing.
Athletics Ireland Child Safety Statement
Athletics Wexford has adopted the Athletics Ireland Child Safeguarding Statement.
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
We take the development and promotion of athletics very seriously in these parts. That’s why we have one of the most dynamic athletics communities in the country.
We also pay attention to the big health and social benefits which athletics brings. “Mens sana in corpore sano” as the Romans say! And the good news is that you are never to old, or too young, to start. If you are new to athletics you will find details of the club nearest to you under ‘Clubs’.
Running really is good for you! We spotted an article entitled 10 Mental Health Benefits of Running on Competitor Running (online).
Mental Health in Elite Athletes
An interesting study entitled Mental Health In Elite Athletes: Increased Awareness Requires An Early Intervention Framework to Respond to Athlete Needs (Purcell, R., Gwyther, K. & Rice, S.M.) begins with the premise that athlete wellbeing is a key determinant in optimising performance. It then goes on to focus on the importance of good mental health in elite athletes, how to minimise or reduce the occurrence of poor mental health in the first instance and ways to deal with it when it does occur.
“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” Dean Karnazes