Training resumes - Notice

Official Training 

We are delighted to continue official training sessions, which commenced on Tuesday June 9th. These are organised under the strict Covid-19 guidelines as set out by the Government, Dublin City Council and Athletics Ireland.

Currently we have use of Irishtown track – however the Stadium, which has been closed to date, is opened in a limited capacity. Meaning toilets are available, but you must ask for permission to enter via the reception attendees. This is to ensure social distancing. The shower area is closed for use. Gym facilities have restricted availability, if you require same during usual club training times please email  [email protected]  at least 2 days beforehand. 


Before attending any session please check that you do not answer yes to any of the questions provided on the session booking page.

Official training sessions are the only sessions sanctioned by Crusaders AC these will take place:

Training Timetable

Juveniles	Irishtown Track	Thurs – 5.30 to 8.00pm  Sat & Sun - 9.30  to 12pm
Sprinters	Irishtown Track	Tues – 4.00 to 5.20pm  Sat & Sun – 9.30 - 12 pm
Seniors Distance	Irishtown Track	Tues 6pm to 8pm
Seniors Distance	Phoenix Pk	Sat 10 – 11.30am

General Rules for Session:

• Open from Sat 6th June all sessions will require pre-booking through www.crusadersac.ie/session-booking – please do not pre book multiple sessions for the same day, if you do none of your requests will be confirmed.
• For Seniors the Tuesday session are 40 minute slots and will be made available to book on the Saturday beforehand from 8am bookings will close on the Sunday at 9pm.  The Saturday morning session will be made available from Wednesday beforehand from 8am and close on the Thursday at 9pm.
  
• Please do not attend a session if you are feeling unwell, have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has Covid-19 symptoms in the last 14 days, have been out of the country in the last 14 days, are recovering from Covid-19 or are in self isolation and/or cocooning under current Health Policy Rules.
• No athlete will be allowed train unless they are a paid up members of Crusaders AC for 2020.
• No athlete will be allowed train unless their pre-booked session has been approved and confirmed.
• Athletes will receive an email confirming their booking, and advising of the lane, and lane position they have been allocated.
• A record of all athletes attending must be retained in order to provide contract tracing, if required.
• Please carry a hand sanitiser and small sweat towel to all sessions. Those using any equipment must bring disinfectant wipes.
• If bringing a water bottle please ensure it is marked to personalise it.
• Please follow the instructions of the coach and/or safety coordinators.
• Any athlete failing to follow club directions from coach and safety coordinator swill be asked to leave the session and may not be accepted for future sessions.
• If an athlete becomes unwell after training, they should first contact their GP and read the HSE guidelines and then inform Crusaders at [email protected].
  
  

Club Snr Covid officer - Susan Walsh
please contact at [email protected]

Club Juvenile Covid officer - John Caird
please contact at [email protected]

Tuesday Track Sessions for Senior Distance Runners:

• 40 minute slots are being allocated – athletes are requested to arrive warmed-up and leave the track immediately after their session to carry out their cool-down.
  
• Track entrance/exit will be via the vehicular gate to the left of the Stadium entrance – this will be controlled by Safety Coordinators – please follow their instructions.
• Athletes will be given a 10-minute period to gain admission, this will ensure groups will not interact.
• Outside the gate the ground will be clearly marked at 2 metre intervals to assist with social distance queuing.
• After gaining entry please go directly to the left (along the side of the 5-a-side pitches) where we will have similar 2 metre distances marked.
• Three areas, to the right and left of the track store ramp, and around the Pole Vault covering, will be marked and used for personal items, inc water bottles, hand sanitisers etc. This will ensure the incoming group are separated from the outgoing group.  
• All athletes will do the same session – on Tuesday this will be timed intervals, controlled by a coach using a whistle, to indicate intensity and recoveries.
  
• Athletes will commence their session 50metres apart, within their allocated lane.
• Overtaking - every effort will be made to ensure you are placed in the relevant lane to avoid over taking. However if overtaking please check around you to ensure you do not interfere with any other athlete, ensure you can pass while maintaining distance - this might mean waiting for a break in another lane. Do not return to your original lane unless you are 10 metres in front of the athlete you are overtaking. 
  
• The athletes exiting the track will exit via the ramp which leads to the track store.

Book Tuesday Session Here

Saturday Sessions for Senior Distance Athletes in Phoenix Park – General rules as above, plus:

• Session will commence at 10.30 – athletes can arrive beforehand and warm up in groups of 15 ensuring social distancing.
  
• Coloured cones will be at various areas on the ground – this will mark your training group and where you can leave any personal items including the hand sanitiser all athletes have been requested to carry under Athletics Ireland guidelines.
  
• If bringing water please ensure the bottle is personalised to avoid confusing with other bottles 
  

Book Saturday Session Here

We recommend you read and make yourself aware of Athletic Ireland Guidelines in the following links:

Guidance for Clubs 
Guidance for Athletes
Guidance for Coaches
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