Juvenile News October 09 2023

West  Waterford Athletic Club Juvenile Notes

J.B.White Schools Cross Country a Huge Success

 All roads led to the Friary last Friday where there were a large number of participants in West Waterford’s annual schools cross country.  Close to 500 youngsters took part in twelve cross country races held in the grounds of St Augustines College. A total of twenty eight primary schools and three secondary schools competed this year.  Numbers were evenly divided between the boys’ and girls’ races and the biggest field was in the 3^rd class boy’s race where 74 youngsters completed the course. It was a beautiful balmy autumn evening and conditions were ideal for cross country running.

 As always competition was keen for the individual and team honours and the athletes were cheered on by a large gathering of parents and school friends. Individual honours were well distributed with athletes from twenty primary  schools among the trophy winners.  Team honours were more widely spread this year. Well done to all the youngsters who competed last Friday night  Our thanks to our sponsor J.B. White Chartered Accountants, to St Augustine’s for the use of the Friary and to our club members and parents who helped out to ensure the smooth running of the event. Full results below