Rathdown prides itself as a very successful athletic school. Rathdown has dominated the East Leinster Athletics Championships over the years and has retained the trophy for Best Overall School for the last nine years.
While the Girls compete most successfully in the East Leinster Championships, many qualify to participate in the Leinster Schools Championships and then onto the prestigious All Ireland Schools Championships.
Rathdown has a long record of excellent achievements in these competitions and national medals have been won in the various disciplines. The schools’ success can be attributed to the excellent athletic facilities along with the highly qualified coaches.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
| 200m Grass Running Track | |
| Hurdles | |
| Long Jump: | Tartan run-up and deep sand pit |
| Triple Jump: | Tartan run-up and deep sand pit |
| Pole Vault: | Tartan Run up, state of the art Landing mats & various size |
| and weight poles | |
| High Jump: | Landing mats and Uprights |
| Shot Putt: | Cement Throwing Circle |
| Discus: | Throwing Cage and Cement Throwing Circle |
| Hammer: | Throwing Cage and Cement Throwing Circle |
| Javelin: | Large Throwing Area |
TRAINING TRACK & FIELD 2011
Dust of the spikes and get the athletic heads on – Track and Field 2011 is getting close. Training will be on every evening (Monday – Friday) after school and on Saturday mornings. Keep an eye on the notice board for more details. These training sessions are for anyone interested in competing in the East Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships in Irishtown as well as preparation for the Annual Schools Sport Day. So get out and try out all the events – there is an event for everyone whether it is throwing – jumping – sprinting – hurdles or something a little longer.
Training starts on Tuesday 22nd March.
East Leinster Track and Field 2011 is on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th April in Irishtown.
