Team Ireland.
Representing Ireland in Obstacle Sport
The Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland (OCRA ÉIREANN) supports Irish athletes representing Ireland at major international obstacle sport competitions.
Wearing the Irish colours at international competition represents one of the highest competitive achievements available within Irish obstacle racing.
Team Ireland brings together athletes competing across different obstacle sport disciplines, categories and Age Groups.
The Path to Team Ireland
The route to representing Ireland depends on the championship.
Depending on the competition, athletes may need to:
- Meet the relevant nationality and eligibility requirements
- Hold the required OCRA membership or status
- Compete within the correct category
- Qualify through an approved event
- Achieve a required result or standard
- Complete registration within the required deadline
- Provide required athlete information or documentation
Some international competitions may also allow direct or open registration for particular categories.
OCRA will publish the requirements applicable to each championship.
Qualification
Where qualification is required, athletes must follow the current OCRA qualification pathway.
Qualification requirements can vary by:
- Championship
- Discipline
- Age Group
- Category
- Number of available places
- International competition rules
Current Qualification Information
Current Team Ireland
Once a national team has been confirmed for an international championship, OCRA will publish the Team Ireland selection.
Team listings may include:
- Athlete name
- Discipline
- Category
- Age Group
- Club or training affiliation, where applicable
OCRA may also publish athlete profiles, team announcements and championship updates in the lead-up to major international competition.
Competing as Team Ireland
Athletes representing Ireland are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects positively on their teammates, the Irish obstacle racing community and the country they represent.
Team Ireland athletes are expected to:
- Compete fairly and respectfully
- Follow applicable competition rules
- Respect athletes, Technical Officials, organisers and volunteers
- Follow Team Ireland requirements
- Comply with anti-doping obligations
- Follow safeguarding and conduct policies
- Use national team clothing appropriately where required
Athlete Information
Before major championships, OCRA will provide Team Ireland athletes with relevant information which may include:
- Registration deadlines
- Accreditation requirements
- Competition schedules
- Technical briefings
- Team meetings
- National team clothing
- Travel information
- Accommodation guidance
- Championship rules
- Ceremonies
- Team contacts
Some operational information may be provided directly to registered athletes rather than published publicly.
Previous Teams
OCRA aims to preserve a permanent record of athletes who have represented Ireland in international obstacle sport competition.
Previous Team Ireland records may include:
- Athlete rosters
- Championships attended
- Disciplines
- Categories
- Results
- Medal performances
- Team photographs
This archive forms an important part of the history of obstacle sport in Ireland.