TUS Student Handbook 2023/24

both male and female competitions. The standard of
soccer in the TU is high with numerous players from
both men’s and ladies’ teams playing with League
of Ireland teams while also having League of Ireland
coaches involved in coaching college teams. Over the
past number of years, we have had players represent
Ireland with the Colleges International Team, The
Irish Amateur Team and at u21 level. The soccer
club offers regular Futsal & 5 a-side participation
tournaments for people who just want to get out for
a kickabout with mates as well as offering loads of
coaching opportunities to both experienced and
beginner coaches alike. No matter what your level
or goals, the Soccer Club is the place for you.
ATHLETICS
TUS Athletes compete in IUAA intervarsity
competitions throughout the academic year while
a number of our athletes undertake their coaching
qualifications in their events to develop their event
specific knowledge and skills. Facilities for Athletics
are at a high standard on or near many of our campus
locations. TUS students often avail of the opportunity
to compete in the AIT International Indoor Grand Prix
each year on the Athlone campus which is an event
that is on the IAAF World Tour and goes out Live on TV
each year. This event regularly ranks in the top 15 such
events worldwide. At intervarsity level our students
compete in Road Relay, Cross Country, Indoor and
Outdoor Track & Field events, while some progress
to International and World Student Games level.
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