Chivito550 wrote: » Raced City of Lisburn AC meet in Belfast today. Other than the blocks being sprayed before each race, the grandstand being closed, and a token announcement by the announcer to remember social distancing where possible, it was just like any other track meet I have ever run in 2019 and before. The changing rooms were even open (though showers were closed) and I don't recall seeing anyone wearing a mask. The relays at the end without batons was a little odd, but overall it really felt like I was part of normality today. Walked 1.8 miles to a lovely beer garden after and had 2 delicious pints. Meanwhile, down here we are pissing about with 100 limits per competition. Give me strength!!
average_runner wrote: » Does the north have different rules to the uk. As wearing masks in that meeting?
token56 wrote: » Reports here that 400 people will be allowed into the grounds for the National Athletics Championships on June 26th which will include spectators.Link 1Link 2 Very slow progress but some positive news.
Chivito550 wrote: » Full credit to Athletics Ireland where it's due for getting Nationals onto the list of pilot events. No mean feat given all other sporting events on the list come from the mainstream sports of GAA, Soccer, Rugby and Horse Racing. Hopefully this will allow the event take place in a relatively normal manner. Doesn't seem like testing is required for these pilot events from what I'm hearing.
average_runner wrote: » Would you get 400 spectators at the nationals?
Oiriallach wrote: » It seems to be just the first day of the Nationals that's a pilot event. There mightn't be many more than 400 looking to attend that day. It could even be less than that. The second day attracts a much bigger attendance - maybe at least 1,000 who'd be there purely as spectators.
average_runner wrote: » All major sporting events in june was added to the list. Would you get 400 spectators at the nationals?
Chivito550 wrote: » I don't see any other sports on that list other than GAA, Rugby, Soccer, Horse Racing and Athletics.
average_runner wrote: » What other major sporting events is happening in June that are not on the list?
Chivito550 wrote: » I fecking hope those of us competing aren't subjected to getting tested as part of this "experiment ".
TRR_the_turd wrote: » Out of interest, why would you object to being tested?
Chivito550 wrote: » I'm paranoid of the dreaded asymptomatic positive. I suspect.
OOnegative wrote: » Catch the real thing bud.....
Chivito550 wrote: » Not making light of it, just to be clear.
Chivito550 wrote: » Every other sport that takes place in Ireland. I'm sure there are many national championships across a wide range of sports.
Chivito550 wrote: » RTE News mentioned "the weekend of 26th June" in context of Nationals so I'm guessing it's both days.
Ceepo wrote: » Looks like its "up to 400" on the 26th. The Curragh horse racing meeting has 1000 per day. Interestingly the National championships are the only one which states "up to" for some reason, not sure why.
average_runner wrote: » Maybe the capacity of the stadium, parking limitations etc. ??
Ceepo wrote: » Yeah I'm sure that its based on capacity. The point I was making (badly) is the Curragh has 1000 per day in the caption. The national champs is 400 for Saturday the 26th, it doesn't say "per day"
Chivito550 wrote: » 100 quid a pop if PCR is required in advance. Though if it's rapid antigen tests the organisers would bare the costs I'm sure. I'm paranoid of the dreaded asymptomatic positive. I suspect I'm far from the only one. There'll be some high profile medal favourites in Tokyo who will fall foul of this lottery. Vaccination will not be taken into account unfortunately. World we live in now I guess. I don't think there'll be any testing required for these pilot events though, according to RTE news.
average_runner wrote: » I think they will test you on the way in and then you have to go for another test in 5 and 10 days. Say these will be the conditions on getting in. Provides them the data especially if the first test shows a positive, they can see if it spread or not. All data
Chivito550 wrote: » My understanding is that this won't be the case, but nothing confirmed officially yet. Mary Peters was epic today. Hundreds of people there. I'd say easily 500 there at any given time. Great buzz about the place. Saw maybe 4 people in total wearing masks. The meet could have been from 2019 and you wouldn't know the difference. No covid tests upon entry there. Outdoor sporting competition is not a risk, particularly when we have vulnerable vaccinated. Just get on with it lads.
average_runner wrote: » The pilot scheme was a great idea by the government to hit the bigger sports. Any other sport on going is so small that it would prove nothing.. Now.can the weather play ball for ye
YFlyer wrote: » Over 70,000 for the Canelo Alvarez v Sanders bout in the Dallas Cowboys stadium.
Sacksian wrote: » Dublin Graded Meeting 1 in Tallaght on 9th June. 100s, 1500s and Hammer. Entry opens on 2nd.https://www.dublinathletics.com/
