U18 WMRA International Cup Trial Race
- County:
- Abroad
- Date:
- Saturday 22nd June, 2019
- Time:
- 11:30
- Climb (m):
- 300
- Distance (km):
- 4.50
- Event Difficulty:
- 3 (1,1,1) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km
- Race Marking:
-
-
Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Route Description:
2019 WMRA u18 International Youth Cup Trial Race
The trial race will be held on the Poulanass Waterfall circuit beside the upper lake in Glendalough. The start/finish will be near to the OPW National Parks office at the base of the waterfall and will consist of a defined number of counter-clockwise laps of the waterfall. The laps is approximately 1 mile in length with 90 metres of ascent/descent.
Under 18s International Youth Cup
The 2019 WMRA international Youth Cup will be held in Susa Northern Italy on Saturday the 24th August 2019. The race is going back to its original home where the race started as a memorial race to a young mountain runner Marco Germanetto killed in a traffic accident
Eligibility
This race is open to boys and girls born in the Year 2002/2003.
Race Entry Requirements
Trialists must purchase an entry for the Youth Cup Trial in order to be eligible for selection.
(To be eligible for the both the B&I Junior Champs and the Youth Cup selection trialists must purchase separate entry for both events. Selection for both will be based on results of the combined trial).
Annual Membership
All trialists must be members if IMRA for the 2019 season and hold a valid 2019 IMRA race number on race day. Current NIMRA runners should contact the organisers with their NIMRA details in advance to organise recognition.
Purchasing Race Entry
Race Entry can be purchased online through your myIMRA account for 5 euro. Alternatively a race voucher can be used on race day. It is advisable for new members to enter online to ensure their race number is available at registration.
Mandatory kit
Mandatory kit for this race requires all runners to carry or wear a jacket. This is a standard requirement for all IMRA races and failure to comply will result in disqualification by the IMRA Committee.
Race Registration
Registration on race day will take place at the Upper Lake car park
Race Length and Target Times
u18 WMRA Youth Cup Selection Basis:
First two qualifying athletes in the trial race in each category, provided that the guideline selection times are achieved. Other positions for selection will also be considered based on the trial race and on individual ranking as per recent performances at other National and International running events completed within the 3 months preceding the trial race (preference is given to performances in the mountains). This means that full teams may not be selected to travel to the event.
u18 WMRA Youth Cup Selection Target Times
Junior Men (2002-2003, 4.72 km with 276 m climb and descent): 20mins
Junior Ladies ( 2002-2003 , 4.72 km with 276 m climb and descent): 23 mins
British and Irish Championships Selection Basis:
First two qualifying athletes in the trial race in each category, provided that the guideline selection times are achieved. Other positions for selection will also be considered based on the trial race and on individual ranking as per recent performances at other National and International running events completed within the 3 months preceding the trial race (preference is given to performances in the mountains). This means that full teams may not be selected to travel to the Championship event.
British and Irish Championships Selection Target Times:
u20 Junior Men (2000-2002, 4.72 km with 276 m climb and descent): 20 mins
u20 Junior Ladies ( 2000-2002, 4.72 km with 276 m climb and descent): 23 mins
u17 Junior Men (2003-2004, 4.72 km with 276 m climb and descent): 23 mins
u17 Junior Ladies ( 2003-2004 , 4.72 km with 276 m climb and descent): 26 mins
All queries regarding selection should be directed to selection@imra.ie as soon as possible.
Further details can be found in the IMRA Competition Rules and IMRA High Performance Strategy.
https://www.imra.ie/constitution/
https://www.imra.ie/internationals/
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
