Organised by Lagan Valley Athletics Club, this is the largest youth athletics series in NI. It is open to able and non-abled bodied participants, and is designed to encourage beginners to come out and ‘have a go’ at track and field events, as well as helping to develop serious global competitors and future local Olympians.
Bryan McCorkell from organisers of the series, Lagan Valley Athletics Club, commented: “The 2014 series was the most successful of all the 24 years the initiative has run, with a record number of 260 participants attending each of the five evening events on average. It is great to see the popularity of athletics go from strength to strength – we are so impressed with the enthusiasm and level of talent shown during the series – in fact, it was difficult to choose just one overall winner from each age category!
Lagan Valley Athletic clubs Special 25th Year
“We are now looking forward to a special 25th year of the series and are delighted to have the support of firmus energy on board once again – we are currently working on further improvements which we are sure will make the upcoming series even better than last year… watch this space!”
'No brainer' for firmus energy to sponsor again
Angeline Murphy from firmus energy added: “We are privileged to have been involved in the series last year and were so impressed by the dedication of the organisers as well as the enthusiasm of so many young athletes that it was a ‘no brainer’ to support the 2015 series!
“At firmus energy we are delighted to be able to do what we can to help power local talent and the beauty of the super five is that it really does cater for all abilities – those who truly are future professional contenders and those just starting out at the sport and wanting to give it a try. We look forward to kicking off the 2015 series and hope that it is as well received by the young people across Northern Ireland!”
