As another hugely successful year for Master Athletes draws to a close, on behalf of my fellow Committee members, I would like to extend a happy & peaceful Christmas to all plus best wishes, good health and many more PBs for 2025. I am mindful also that this time of year can be a sad & difficult time for those who have lost loved ones, but hopefully, with the support of family, friends plus the Athletic community, it will help ease the grief.

Athletes are already planning ahead, with first major National Champs, AAI Masters CC Champs which will be held in Westport on Sun 9th Feb. AAI Masters Indoors are scheduled for Athlone, Sat 8th Mar. This is ideally scheduled, with World Masters Indoor Champs listed for 23rd – 30th March. Please see www.wmaci2025.com  for full details plus also to register. See additional note below, recently posted on Whats App Masters Home & Away group by International Sec. Pat O’Grady

The 2025 World Masters Athletics Championships Indoor will take place in Alachua County, Florida, USA on 23-30 March. Registration for the championships close January 23rd. Only 2025 IMAA registered athletes will have their registration validated. 2025 membership must be paid before the WMACI closing date. Membership for 2025 is due January 1st and runs until December 31st Membership can be renewed via the IMAA website If you are paying by PayPal, Bank Transfer or Cheque allows a few days for it to be processed Ensure you reference you name on all transactions so that we know who paid.

George Maybury,

President IMAA