Athletics Northern Ireland

Description

Athletics Northern Ireland is the governing body for the sport of athletics in N. Ireland. It was founded in 1989 by the amalgamation of the NI Amateur Athletic Association (founded in 1932) and the NI Womens Amateur Athletic Association (founded in 1951).

We are involved in all disciplines of the sport of athletics- track and field, cross-country, road running and fell running- and caters for all ages from 11 years upwards.

There are currently 56 clubs based throughout Northern Ireland which are affiliated to the governing body. These clubs can be contacted individually to find out information on club training nights, venues, times, fees etc.

To find your nearest club in N. Ireland, click here.

News Archive

Eight lane track a perfect birthday gift. Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland); 7/12/2009 ...to Belfast." Mary's track is managed by Athletics Northern Ireland on behalf of Belfast City Council who took over...for the city." David Seaton, chairman of Athletics Northern Ireland, feels that it is a case of now or never to... ...more

Elaine 'n gain for the future. Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland); 11/29/2009 ...in Physiotherapy, Elaine's first post for Athletics Northern Ireland came in 2007 when she was appointed as a development...sport. "Basically I am the lead organiser for Athletics Northern Ireland's youth Academy," Elaine explained. "There... ...more

Champagne on ice for our volunteer army. Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland); 10/18/2009 Nominations for the 2009 Athletics Northern Ireland Awards programme -- the 'Oscars' of local...coaches are in the main all volunteers! The Athletics Northern Ireland winners in the various categories will then... ...more