Facilities

Morton Stadium, Dublin - Training and Preparation Facilities for London 2012 Olympics.

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Facilities at the Morton Stadium, Santry include the following;

OutdoorAn IAAF Certified MONDO 400 metre track with an eight lane circuit.A ten lane track on the finishing 100 metres; Four outdoor long jump pits; An all-weather shot-put and hammer throwing area;Suitable equipment for all track and field events.
IndoorA sprint area (60 metres x 7 lanes);High Jump; Long Jump and Pole Vault areas; A Gym with specialised equipment for athletics training;Male and female changing areas.

The tracks (both indoor and outdoor) where recently re-laid with the same MONDO track surface which will be used during the Olympics in London in 2012. This makes the facility particularly attractive to the Irish and other Athletes who are preparing for the London 2012 Olympics.

Clonliffe Harriers Athletic Club is a long-term tenant at the Stadium, and has its Clubhouse on the grounds. Similarly, the Morton Stadium is the home ground of the Fingallians AC. The venue has hosted many National and International athletic events – most recently the European Cross Country Championships which were held there in December 2009.

There is also an infield pitch capable of hosting soccer matches and other team sports. There is seating under the covered stand for 800, and a further 8,000 can have a total view of all activities from the terraces.

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