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As newly elected Chairman of the Mayo Sports Partnership may I wish all persons involved in the development of sporting activities in Mayo a happy 2010.Economically the latter part of 2009 and into the foreseeable future our island is in a sad state all the more reason for us to push harder in the direction of sports participation for all. Mayo Sports Partnerships core concept and ethos is for all persons to take part in sport either at competition level or for fitness and health reasons. I sincerely

congratulate Charlie Lambert as Sports Coordinator and all his team whom have worked so earnestly in the last number of years to achieve this goal.

It is a wonderful and happy achievement for all persons who have benefitted from taking part and despite Budget restrictions-long may it continue.

Go néiri an t-ádh do chuile dhuine atá páirteach.

Yours in Sport,

Cllr Henry Kenny, Chair of Mayo Sports Partnership.

Chairman’s Address | Óráid an Chathaoirligh

mayo sports partnership 1Mayo Sports Partnership, Mayo County Council, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.Tel: (094) 904 7025 Fax: (094) 904 7480 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mayosports.ie

Mayo Sports Partnership in conjunction with The Western People Newspaper have launched the first ever West of Ireland, Women’s Mini Marathon. The mini marathon (10k) takes place on Sunday May 2nd 2010 at 12 noon in Castlebar. Starting and Finishing at the Mall this 10K run, jog, walk is for women of all abilities / ages and will be a huge social and fun occasion. This is the first event of its kind ever to be held in the West of Ireland and we are inviting all women to join in the event. Over the next 14 weeks we will be putting together a training programme to help women prepare for the event on a week to week basis. There is an opportunity too for participants to walk/jog or run to raise money for their favorite charity. We will be listing associated charities on our website in due course.

Other Partners in this event are Castlebar Town Council, Mayo County Council, Failte Ireland, Castlebar Chamber of Commerce and the Irish Sports Council.

The cost of entering the mini marathon is just €20 and each participant will receive a souvenir medal as well as a goody bag for the first 1000 entries.

Register for the event online at www.mayosports.ie or contact the Partnership at 094-9047025 for information.

West of Ireland Womens Mini MarathonMion-Mharatón na mBan

Chairman’s Address | Óráid an Chathaoirligh .. 1

West of Ireland Womens Mini Marathon Mion-Mharatón na mBan ............................... 1

New Board | Bord Nua ................................. 2

National Awards to Sport Volunteers Náisiúnta Doibrithe Deonacha sa Spórt .......... 2

Funding Information | Maoiniú ..................... 3

Achievements 2009 ‘Séard a bhaineadh amach i 2009 .................. 4

Building Communities Update Tuairisc ar Neartú Pobail ................................. 5

Sport and Disability Update Tuairisc as Spórt agus Míchumas .................... 6

New Initiatives | Tionscnaimh Nua ................. 8

Walking & Cycling | Siúl & Rothaíocht .......... 9

Be Active 55 Spring Programme Clár an Earraigh Bí Gníomhach 55 ........... 10

Programme Updates | Tuairisc ar Chláir ........11

Training / Events | Traenáil / Imeachtaí ... 12

Contents | Clár

Mayo Sports Partnership

Comhpháirtíocht Spóirt Mhaigh Eo

Some well known women in the West of Ireland will take part in the Mini Marathon. These include Mary Mc Greal Cancer Action West, Beverley Flynn TD, Drag Queen Michael Gallagher Western People. Missing from photo are other participants Aoibhinn O Suilleabhain and Mary Davis from the Special Olympics.Pic Keith Heneghan/Phocus

mayo sports partnership2Mayo Sports Partnership, Mayo County Council, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Tel: (094) 904 7025 Fax: (094) 904 7480 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mayosports.ie


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FUNDING INFORMATION | EOLAS AR MHAOINIÚNEW BOARD | BORD NUA

The Irish Sports Council Allocates E350,000 in Sports Grants for 740 Older People’s Groups

40 Older Peoples Groups in Mayo were among 740 groups nationwide to share an allocation of €350,000 under the eighth Go for Life National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. Aine Brady T.D., Minister of State, Department of Health and Children with responsibility for Older People announced details of the allocations under the Go for Life national grant scheme, which aims to help local clubs and organisations to increase opportunities for their older members to actively participate in recreational sport and a range of physical activities.This year over 900 applications were received from older people’s groups all over the country. The 740 successful applicants include active retirement associations, senior citizens clubs, ICA guilds, sports clubs, Local Sports Partnerships, day centres and community centres in 26 counties. The grant aid is being used to buy sports equipment and to fund sport and activity programmes. In 2008 an estimated 23,296 older people participated directly in programmes funded by this scheme.Speaking at the announcement, John Treacy, Chief Executive of the Irish Sports Council said: “Our vision in the Irish Sports Council is one where participation in sport and physical activity enhances quality of life. Go for Life has proven over the last nine years to be a significant intervention to get older people more active and more involved in a huge range of sporting activities with all of the life changing benefits that this brings.” Mayo Sports Partnership will continue to have older peoples involvement in physical activity as one of its main objectives in 2010. Through its very successful Be Active 55 Programme which is available in 10 Leisure Centres throughout the county numerous older people are having fun while taking exercise in a friendly and sociable environment. For more information on this project and other initiatives please contact the Sports Partnership at 094-9047025 or log on to www.mayosports.ie.

Full List of Groups are given below.Go for Life Programme can be found on www.olderinireland.ie

Moy Valley Community Services Ltd Mayo e450.00Kiltimagh CDP Mayo e450.00Mayo Abbey ARA Mayo e400.00Ballina ARA Mayo e400.00Killala Senior Citizens Club Mayo e350.00Bonniconlon ICA Mayo e450.00Club Vario Community Project Mayo e450.00Ballina ICA Mayo e400.00Ballyhaunis ARA Mayo e350.00Friends of Tacli Mayo e450.00Crossmolina ARA Mayo e400.00Clough ICA Mayo e400.00Ballinrobe ARA Mayo e300.00Castlebar ICA Mayo e350.00Culleens Ladies Club Mayo e400.00Behy ICA Mayo e350.00Charlestown ARA Mayo e450.00Tooreen ARA Mayo e450.00Kilmaine ARA Mayo e400.00Claremorris Tennis Club Mayo e400.00Claremorris ICA Mayo e450.00Carrowmore/Lacken Development Association Ltd. Mayo e450.00Clar IRD Mayo e450.00St. Dominick’s Housing Association, Cuan Modh Day and Community Centre Mayo e400.00Moygownagh Community Care & Active Age Mayo e400.00Hold Disability Group/Cosgallen CDP Mayo e450.00Carracastle Senior Citizens Mayo e400.00Claremorris ARA Mayo e350.00Ballyheane ‘55’ Club ARA Mayo e450.00Castlebar ARA Mayo e350.00Claremorris Soccer Club Mayo e400.00Ballina Lions Club Mayo e500.00Meelick ICA Mayo e400.00Providence ARA Mayo e400.00Balla ARA Mayo e400.00Lacken Community Care Mayo e400.00Mayo Sports Partnership Mayo e2000.00Crann Mor Centre, Western Care Association Mayo e350.00Hi-Noon Club (Tithe Cois Tra) Mayo e400.00Manulla Community Centre Mayo e400.00 e17850.00

Funding Search Facility

Check out Ireland’s NEW funding website www.j4bgrants.ie Find out about European grants, Irish Government grants and other sources of funding for your business or voluntary group.

Special Participation Grant Scheme 2010

Mayo Sports Partnership will be launching its annual grant scheme in March 2010. Since 2005 approximately 120 projects in the county have received financial assistance from €500 to a maximum of €3,000 for initiatives which target people from all walks of life for increased participation. Last year 29 initiatives were funded and it is hoped that despite the current economic downturn a similar group of initiatives will be funded. A workshop to give further details of the scheme is scheduled for Monday 22nd March in the Mayo Education Centre at 8pm. If interested in attending please contact the office at the number given below.

Target groups include adults, young people, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, travelling community and older people. Initiatives should be additional to existing activities and can include assisting new clubs, sports events, new opportunities for participation in communities etc. More details can be obtained on our website www.mayosports.ie/GrantInformation/ or contacting the office at 094-9047025.

National Award for Jimmy Congratulations are extended to Carnacon Ladies GAA manager Jimmy Corbett who was one of 10 volunteers from the sporting community across Ireland to receive a national award. The awards were presented by Minister of Sport Martin Cullen at a ceremony in Farmleigh House last Thursday under the governments Sports Volunteer of the Year Awards.

The National Awards to Volunteers in Irish Sport is an initiative of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism in conjunction with the Federation of Irish Sports which represents some 68 sports in Ireland. The scheme is supported by Setanta Sports, Servasport, The Community Foundation and the Irish Sports Council. This is the second time for the awards to be presented - they were previously presented in 2007.

The award winners were selected by a Committee chaired by Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Dr Ronnie Delany. Dr Delany also chaired the 2007 awards Committee.

Among the award recipients was Jim O’Shea from Waterford, who is the father of Manchester Utd’s John O’Shea. He received a Lifetime Award for his work over 40 years with local soccer club, Ferrybank AFC. Liz Howard, who has been involved with the GAA and camogie for many years, received the award for National Administrator of the Year. The award for Junior Volunteer went to 17-year-old Orla Grehan from Ferbane in County Offaly for her work with Ferbane Belmont Minor GAA Club.

The full list of award winners is as follows:

NATIONAL AWARDS TO SPORT VOLUNTEERSNáISIÚNTA DOIBRITHE DEONACHA SA SPÓRT

Mayo Sports Partnership Board 2009 - 2014

The new board also comprises of a number of new and old faces with three new seats filled by members of the Sports Forum and two new members from the county community forum. There are 19 members on the board with a full listing below. One of the first tasks of the incoming board will be to develop a new strategic plan 2010 - 2014 following on from the successful implementation of the inaugural plan which expired in 2009.

Anna Connor (Walking Officer) County Manager Nominee

Mr John Coll (or nominee) Director Community & Enterprise

Cllr Blackie Gavin County Councillor

Cllr Henry Kenny County Councillor

Thelma Birrane HSE West

Nigel Jennings GMIT

Mary Heneghan Mayo VEC

Art O Súilleabháin Mayo Education Centre

Fiona Joyce FAS

Séan O Coistealbha Udarás na Gaeltachta

Seamus Weir North East Leader Partnership

Mr Gerry O Neill South West Leader Partnership

Deirdre Cavanagh County Community Forum

Liam Keaveney County Community Forum

Teresa Warde Sports Forum (Disability Rep)

Lyndon Jones Sports Forum (Rugby Rep)

Padraig McHale Sports Forum (Soccer Rep)

Michael Fahy Sports Form (Adventure Sports)

Gerry McGuinness Sports Form (Community Games)

New Chairman for Mayo Sports Partnership Board

At the first meeting of the incoming sports partnership board Cllr Henry Kenny was appointed as Chairman for the life of the board which runs until 2014. Cllr Kenny, who holds a keen interest in all sports, expressed his delight in his appointment and also his commitment to do the best he can in the position.

Presentation to Jimmy Corbett by Minister Martin Cullen and Ronnie Delany

Category Winner Sport County

Junior Volunteer of the Year Orla Grehan Gaelic Games Offaly

Adult Manager of the Year Jimmy Corbett Ladies GAA Mayo

Adult Coach of the Year Carmel Malone Special Olympics Dublin

Youth Manager of the Year Hughie Nolan Soccer Wicklow

Sports Official of the Year Joe Browne Swimming Dublin

National Administrator Liz Howard Camogie Tipperaryof the Year

Disability Sport Volunteer Joe and Bernie Irish Dublinof the Year Walsh Blind Sports

Youth Coach of the Year Seamus Reynolds Rowing Derry

Clubman of the Year Joe Cullen Soccer Dublin

Community Administrator Joe O’Flynn Athletics Corkof the Year

Lifetime Award Jim O’Shea Soccer Waterford

Significant Achievements in 2009 included:

Developing and launching a plan for the “Promotion of Adventure Sports” in County Mayo.

Further expansion of the Be Active 55 activity initiative into community and sports centres throughout the county. Targeted at older people it is now available in 10 different locations.

Hosting 2 festival of sport fun days in Ballyhaunis and Westport which were attended by approximately 1200 people.

Facilitating the establishment of 5 Meet and Train groups in Claremorris, Westport, Castlebar, Ballina and Swinford.

Successful and significant contributions to projects, either financially or in kind, by partner organisations such as H.S.E. West, Mayo VEC, Udarás, Mayo County Council, G.M.I.T., County Childcare Committee, Disability Organisations and N.G.B.s.

Review document published utilising the SPEAK monitoring and evaluation software package commissioned by the Irish Sports Council.

29 activity projects, throughout the county, were funded through our Special Participation Grant Scheme.

Further expansion of the Women in Sport projects through Active Women Project 2009, Mayo in Motion Walking Month, Gaelic for Girls in Ballyhaunis, Fit4Work Initiative in Mayo County Council, Mayo VEC, GMIT and the HSE.

Co-facilitation of new Badminton Clubs in Claremorris, Balla and Ballyhaunis. 3 new underage rugby clubs in Claremorris, Belmullet and Ballaghdereen. 2 Inclusive Gymnastics clubs in Westport and Castlebar.

Formation and election of a new board of the Sports Partnership.

Annual report prepared and published for the Sport Inclusion Disability Project.

Approx 80 volunteers trained in disability awareness.

Completion of a very comprehensive volunteer training programme in 2009.

ACHIEVEMENTS 2009 | ‘SéARD A BHAINEADH AMACH I 2009

Fit4Work The Spring Fit4Work programme is underway. The programme is designed to encourage employees from Mayo County Council, GMIT, HSE, VEC and Western Care to participate in exercise classes at lunchtimes and directly after work. Classes such as Kundulini Yoga, Core and Tone, Pilates, Circuits, Fitness Kickboxinig, Tensho Kata, Aerobics and Boxercise are all part of the extensive programme offered. Since the programme started in September 2009 over 500 participants have taken part. Further information contact Anne, Community Sports Development Project Worker 094-9047022

Training Workshop for Community ‘Meet and Train’ Leaders On Wednesday Feb 24th a training workshop is being held at Cedar Building, for ‘Meet and Train’ leaders within the community. This training is open to anyone in the community who would like to be a leader within a ‘meet and train’ group in a community. The training will help develop skills to lead a walking, jogging or running group. The cost of the workshop is €10 per person and booking is essential as the workshop is limited to 12 participants.Contact Anne or Andrea at Mayo Sports Partnership on 094-9047025Training is being delivered by Paul O’Brien who is a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise and a qualified life coach. Paul can be contacted on 086-1674515.

Fit4Life Network MeetingOn Wednesday Feb 17th a Network meeting of all leaders of the Fit4 groups in Mayo is being held at Cedar Building. In attendance will be Paul Mc Namara development Officer with Athletics Ireland.

Anyone for Tennis? Balla TennisTennis Ireland in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership is developing a tennis programme for juniors.Tennis in Balla starts for juniors on:Saturday Mornings for 5 weeks Feb 20th

For under 7s from 10.30-11.30amFor under 8s from 11.30-12.30pm Further information contact Olwyn - 086 351 4123www.allwintennis.com

‘Introduction to Athletics’ spring 2010 for National School childrenThis initiative run by Claremorris Athletic Club in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership is back for Phase 3. This has been a most popular programme in 2009 with over 600 students involved from Schools in South and East Mayo. Phase 3: March 1st - May 10th (10 week programme)Children are introduced to athletic disciplines such as running, relays, long jump, and high jump, shot putt, hurdles, javelin and many other aspects of athletics. National Schools in the South and East will be invited to participate in the spring 2010 programme. If your school is in this area and you are interested in finding out further informationContact Anne at Mayo Sports Partnership on 094-9047022 or Jim Ryan Claremorris AC 087-6733481.

Courses• Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s

Sport Workshop being held at the Sports Complex Belmullet on Saturday February 27th from 10am-2.30pm. This Course is now completely full.

• 2 Day Occupational Sports First Aid Course (Fetac Level 5) being held at the Sports Complex Belmullet on Saturday April 24th and Sunday April 25th. Contact Mayo Sports Partnership for further details.

Community ‘Meet and Train’ For BelmulletMeet and Train starts in Belmullet from Tuesday February 9th, 2010. All people are welcome. This will especially suit those women who would like to participate in the West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon in Castlebar on May 2nd. Here is an opportunity to walk, jog or run with others in a fun and relaxed way. There will be leaders available to help get you started. Contact Mary on 087- 6333940 or Bernie on 086-3904370




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BUILDING COMMUNITIES UPDATE | TUAIRISC AR NEARTÚ POBAILFit4Life Meet and Train Groups in Mayo

Meet on Thursdays at Belleek track from 7-8pm. Contact Liz Murphy 087-2419309 or Michelle Reynolds 086-4180159

Ballina Castlebar Claremorris Swinford Westport

Meet on Mondays at Breaffy GAA grounds from 7.30-8.30pm. Ann Mc Donnell 086-8635534

Meet on Thursdays at Claremorris track at 7.30-8.30pm.Michael Mc Grath 086-8534729

Meet at the Amenity Park on Tuesdays 7-8pm, Sunday 12-1pm and again on Friday at the community centre from 7-8pm. contact Michael Oliver 087-6433623

Groups meet at the Athletics track on Hawkins Hill on Tuesdays from 7.30-8.30pm.Contact Gerry Kilroy 086-0638188

Joining your local ‘meet and train’ group is a great incentive to get fitter. There you will be able to ask advice of the various leaders on walking, jogging and running.Fit4Life meet and train is open to anyone over 18 and people of all abilities. Everyone is welcome. Check out www.athleticsireland.ie for a national list of Fit4Life ‘meet and train’ groups.Look out for new Community ‘Meet and Train’ Groups in Mayo for 2010!Contact Anne Ronayne Mayo Sports Partnership for further information 094-9047022

CastlebarCatherina Mc Kiernan and Chi Running very well received in Ballina

Ballina Fit4Life group supported by Mayo Sports Partnership hosted 2 excellent Chi Running Workshops in Ballina on Saturday January 24th at the Ballina Sports and Leisure Centre in Ballina.These Workshops were delivered by European Champion Catherina Mc Kiernan. World Cross Country Silver Medalist, Winner of IAAF Cross Country Challenge, Gold Medalist European Cross Country Championships, Marathon personal best 2:22:23 (Irish Record) are but some of Catherina’s achievements‘Chi Running combines the inner focus and flow of T’ai Chi with the power and energy of running to create a revolutionary new approach to effortless injury free running. It takes all the pounding, pain and potential damage out of the sport of running. Running does not injure you, but the way you run. If you move your body in an incorrect way, it is going to show up in the form of injury sooner or later.’The workshops were attended by over 60 people and evaluation of the workshops was extremely positive. For Further information on Chi Running log onto http://www.catherinamckiernan.com/DesktopDefault.aspx

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SPORT AND DISABILITY UPDATE | TUAIRISC AR SPÓRT AGUS MíCHUMAS

Date

Every Tuesday

Wednesday 3rd February 12 noon - 3pm

Every Tuesday 1pm

Every second Saturday, Start Date 27th January 2010

Every Thursday 10.30 -11am, Start Date 10th September’09

Every Second Friday 12.30 - 2pm

Every Friday 3.30 - 4.30, 4.30 - 5.30 & 5.30 - 6.30

Wednesdays 1 - 2.30pm and Any time during Gym opening times

Start date Friday 19th February 1pm

Wednesdays 5.30pm, Thursday 8pm, Thursday 10am

Every Tuesday 5.15 - 6pm

Every Wednesday 11am

Every Monday

Every Wednesday 4.30pm

Sunday 2nd May 2010

events

Boccia

County Boccia League

Soccer

Children’s Saturday Club

Swimming Lessons

Integrated Gymnastics

Inclusive Gymnastics for All Children

Gym Sessions

Yoga

Arthritis Gym & Swim Sessions

Swimming Lessons for Children With a Disability

Pilates for People with MS

Mums & Toddler Swimming

Special Olympic Boccé Club

West of Ireland Woman’s Mini Marathon

Venue

Charlestown Sports Complex

Breaffy Gaa Club

Breaffy Gaa Club

St. Geralds Sports Hall Castlebar

Castlebar Swimming Pool

Westport Leisure Park




Mulranny Park HotelWestport Leisure ParkAtlantic Coast Hotel


Castlebar Tennis Club

Aras Attracta, Swinford


Castlebar

participants

Adults

Adults

Adults

All Children age 5 - 15 yrs

Adults

All ages

Children

Over 16 yrs

Adults

Adults

Children age 6 - 16 years

Adults

Physio also available

All ages

Women

Sport and Disability Programmes

Date

Thursday 25th February

Friday 5th March

Friday 16th & Saturday 17th April

Venue

Castlebar (MSP Offices)

Ballina Swimming Pool & Sports Complex

Ballina Swimming Pool & Sports Complex

Furtherinformation

094 9047023 [email protected]



Spring 2010 Disability Courses

Course

Disability Awareness Training

Disability Swim Teachers Helpers Course

Assistant Disability Swim Teachers Course

Fee

€50

€160

After a very Successful National Road Bowling Disability Championships held in Aughagower in September, hosted by the Aughagower Road Bowling Club a number of Target Bowl session were held with various organisations. The purpose of the sessions was to highlight the game and Aughagower Road Bowling Club who are actively opening their club up to people with a disability and making their club more inclusive. If you are interested in joining the club or taking part in future workshop please call David Hughes on 087 2327713 or Ray Mc Namara on 094 9047023.

Target Bowls Workshop

The training ‘The Inclusion of people

with a disability in Sport’ continues to

be rolled out around the county with

the next awareness evening on 25th

February 2010 in Castlebar. All Club

Leaders, officials and Volunteers are

welcome to attend.

9 Swim teachers from Ballina swimming

Pool completed the training in January

and 23 participants From GMIT outdoor

Education Course completed the

training in September, and a disability

module has been added to their

course, it is hoped that clubs will create

more opportunities for people with a

disability to participate in Swimming

and outdoor activities.

Disability Awareness Training

Cllr. Henry Kenny pictured with Members of Rehab Care and members of the Mayo Sports Partnership Adapted Sports and Recreation Forum at the launch of the Sports Inclusion Disability officer Programme Annual Report.

Arthritis Gym & Swim Sessions

After a very successful programme which took place in Mulranny Park Hotel Leisure Centre it is hoped that the programme will expand and grow in other areas of the county. If you suffer from Arthritis or similar conditions join one of our Gym & Swim Sessions in the following venues:

Mulranny Park Hotel Wednesday @ 5.30pm

Westport leisure Park Thursday @ 8pm

Atlantic Coast Hotel Westport Thursday @ 10am

Castlebar To be Confirmed

Claremorris To be Confirmed

Please come along on the night or if you have any queries please contact Ray McNamara - Mayo Sports Partnership on 094-9047023 or email [email protected]

Assistant Disability Swim Teachers Course took place in Westport Leisure Park on the 24th and 25th October. 8 people completed the course from around the county. They had first of all completed a one day Helpers Course in July before completing the Assistants Teachers Course. These Courses are certified by Swim Ireland. The tutors are all working in leisure facilities and are directly involved in swim teaching people with disabilities. Another Helpers course is scheduled for the 5th March in Ballina Swimming Pool and Sports Complex with a follow on Assistants Course on 16th &17th April Also in Ballina, if you are interested in completing the course please call Ray Mc Namara on 094 9047023 or [email protected]

Assistant Disability Swim Teachers Course

Currently there are a total of 85 Recreational Trails developed throughout the County. These trails were developed under the leadership of County Mayo Walking Partnership Group. This Group consists of representatives from Mayo North East and South West Mayo Leader Companies, Mayo Sports Partnership, Coillte, Teagasc, Mayo County Development Board, Mayo County Council and Údaras na Gaeltachta. In addition to that there are also a number of new trails undergoing development work at this time. Some of these trails include:

All of the above will be operational in the coming season.



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In 2009 a very successful alternative travel day for councillors to their monthly meeting took place. Cllr Joe Mellett proposed at the January Budget meeting of Mayo County Council that the meeting of July 12th should encourage fitness and that all persons including management, staff and Co Councillors should leave the car at home and use an alternative method of transport on the day. We look forward to promoting this initiative which should sit nicely in the Fit4Work project and the smarter travel scheme.

Alternative Travel Day for Mayo County Council Staff

In March 2010 Mayo Sports Partnership will be inviting three second level girls schools to participate in the above project. Successful schools will be allocated a grant to organise a series of extra curricular activities over a 12 week period. These activities can include martial arts, aerobics, circuits, yoga, pilates etc and must take place outside of normal school hours ie lunchtime / after school. The project particularly targets teenage girls who do not participate in team games or in regular physical activity. The programme will culminate in a jamboree day with participants from all schools present on the day. Further ionformation will be circulated to schools and more infion can be obtained by contacting the Partnership at 094-9047025.

Girls Active

Running technique increasing performance, developing speed and reducing injuries.Saturday, 17th April 2pm - 4pm - SISM, N5 Business Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.In association with the Sports Injuries and Sports Medicine Clinic (SISM) Castlebar and the Mayo Sports Partnership former Chelsea football club speed coach Mike Antoniades returns once again to present a workshop on Running performance. The Workshop is based on analyzing running technique in making athletes and sports people move quicker and faster, improve running technique and economy, reducing chronic overuse and persistent/recurring injuries and recovery from surgery.

The workshop is undertaken by Mike Antionades and Martin Mc Intyre. Mike is the founder and Coaching Director of Sport Dimensions a London based company specializing in Performance & Rehabilitation Training and has worked with Chelsea FC, Chelsea Academy, Arsenal, Christine Ohuruogu (track) , Peter Reid (rowing), Emma Anya (track), Ollie Barclay (Rugby), Eidur Gudjhonsen (football), Tim Henman (tennis). Martin is the founder of the Sports Injuries and Sports Medicine Clinic has a MSc Sports Injury (Medicine); MSc Gaelic football; BSc(Hons) Sports Science; H.Dip Science and Football. He has 10 years experience in the field and has worked with Kerry Senior/ U21/ Minor teams the Roscommon minor team (2006-2008) and currently works with the Roscommon senior team.

The Running School® workshop involves analyzing running biomechanics and creating tailored coaching sessions to improve running technique and performance. The workshop analyses and highlights the weaknesses • that cause inefficiency and decrease the performance of an athlete, • that slow an athlete down and decrease their speed• which predispose them to injury and that you may have and then start correcting their

biomechanics and in simple.

During the workshop you will have an insight into developing speed for running, sprinting and multidirectional sports and we will demonstrate• How to use your arms while running?• What is the best way for the foot to land?• How can you run faster?• How to reduce repetitive strain injuries?• How can you change your inefficient running style?

The workshop is available through the Mayo Sports Partnership at a cost of €10 or further information and details please contact Mayo Sports Partnership at 094-9047025

The Running School Workshop

WALKING & CYCLING | SIÚL & ROTHAíOCHT

The Great Western Railway Trail is a 17.5km route located between Newport and Mulranny. Its potential development has been made possible by the agreement of local landowners who have allowed permissive access along this former railway line to enable its development as a world class walking and cycling product. Mayo County Council is currently constructing this trail in partnership with local landowners and other stakeholders, it is anticipated that this section / phase of the project will be complete by the end of February 2010.

The Greenway will be the first such project in this Country and the objective is to make it equivalent or superior to similar European infrastructure. The facility will be multifunctional serving tourist, local recreational, school and work travel needs When operational the Greenway will be competing for international touring cyclists and walkers with other European cycling and walking destinations.

The Greenway will be of national significance, form an important part of the proposed National Cycle Network and it will eventually offer users 42 km of traffic free cycling. The Greenway will link two of Irelands best established tourism destinations - Westport and Achill where Cycle Hubs have been recently constructed.

Financial Support for the development has been made available by the Department of Transport, Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Fáilte Ireland and Mayo County Council.

Great Western Greenway (Newport - Mulranny)

The Westport Railway Walk was recently upgraded with funding that was made available from the Department of Transport. The upgrade work consisted of drainage, widening of the existing path, lighting and improved access from all housing developments and other access points along the route. This trial now links to the new coastal route from Westport Quay to Murrisk.

Westport Greenway

For more information about any of the initiatives listed here contact Anna Connor Walking Officer Mayo County Council at 094-9047545 or [email protected]

Contact

Back 2 Work Fitness

Mayo Sports Partnership in conjunction with other local partners plan to launch an initiative, in March 2010, which would encourage people who are out of work to participate in sport / physical activity. The project will consist of 4 strands

Details of this initiative will be promoted through the local social welfare offices, doctor surgeries, family resource centres and others. For more information contact the Partnership office at 094-9047025.

1. Organised fitness sessions in Ballina and Castlebar

2. All major sports facilities in the county are been contacted inviting them to set up special offers and activities which will be then advertised on the Sports Partnership website www.mayosports.ie .

3. Sports Leadership Training for community involvement

4. Volunteering Opportunities

Swinford Tri Sports Come of Age

Swinford Tri Club came into being on the 5/11/09. It is composed of members from various clubs in the area.

What are the goals of the Swinford Tri Club

In order to maximise and generate interest in the club and ultimately in sporting activities, Swinford Tri Sports decided to launch a major triathlon event in the area during the summer which would attract people from near and afar. The triathlon itself is called The Humbert Challenge and will take place on Sunday July 25th. For more information contact club chairman Padraic Frain at 0868613068.

a) Promote and encourage people of all ages to become actively involved in sporting activities the area.

b) provide entertainment and enjoyment for all participants.

c) Identify the various sports available in the area and give people, particularly families the opportunity to enjoy adventure sport.

d) Run a major sporting event which would boost tourism in the area.

Westport has been shortlisted in the 11 towns / cities who are preparing their final submission to the Department of Transport in the smarter travel scheme. If successful the town will receive significant funding towards infrastructure projects and other local initiatives. As part of the drive by the Westport Town Council / An Taisce are having Westport Walks Wednesdays commencing on the 10th February. This involves schoolchildren and work employees making an effort to walk to schools / workplaces etc every Wednesday. It is hoped that this will result in less usage of cars on this day leading to greater behavioural change in the local population in relation to travel.

Westport Smarter Travel Initiative

Walking Development

• Bonnincolon Loop Walks

• Crucspullaghadaun Loop Walk, located near Manulla

• Dooagh Loop Walk

• Westport Greenway

• Sralagagh Loop Walk (Ballycastle)

• Great Western Greenway (Newport - Mulranny)




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PROGRAMME UPDATES | TUAIRISC AR CHLáIRBE ACTIVE 55 SPRING PROGRAMME | CLáR AN EARRAIGH Bí GNíOMHACH 55

Last week the Dream Maker segment of the Winning Streak programme was broadcast from Westport Leisure Park where the Active 55 sports initiative was highlighted. Lorraine Sweeney from Portlaoise spun the wheel to win €12,000. She was cheered along by the local Active 55 participants, a sports initiative run by Mayo Sports Partnership and supported by the National Lottery. Lorraine is pictured receiving her cheque from Anne Mahon, National Lottery. Also pictured are Charlie Lambert, Mayo Sports Partnership Co-ordinator and Mary Muldoon, an Active 55 participant.Be Active 55 programme aims to increase physical activity among older people, and help alleviate social exclusion and isolation while increasing the use of leisure centres among people over 55. This programme has proved so successful that it now operates in ten different centres around the county.

Be Active 55 features on Winning Streak

The Spring timetable for the “Be Active 55” project in Co. Mayo has been launched, with leisure centres in Ballina, Ballinrobe, Erris, Castlebar, Claremorris, Lacken, Mulranny and Westport participating in the scheme. “Be Active 55” is now in its second year and has proven to be an exciting and novel way of getting older people interested in exercising, socialising and generally enjoying health in later life.

Leisure centres in County Mayo are continuing to offer special classes for people aged 55 and over, with an emphasis on getting fit and having fun. The centres are working with Mayo Sports Partnership and the HSE on the “Be Active 55” project, with each leisure centre providing a “Be Active 55” class once a week on a pay-as-you-go basis.

The aim of the initiative is to increase the usage of leisure facilities by people over 55 through a co-ordinated programme of activities at off-peak times. As a result of the tremendous success of the initiative, centres throughout Mayo have put together a programme of activities at a reduced cost especially for people in this age category.

The physical activities that are organised through the “Be Active 55” project have a number of benefits for people aged 55 and over, including:

• Improving your mental health, and reducing stress and anxiety • Helping reduce loneliness and isolation • Preventing falls and reducing the risk of osteoporosis • Reducing your blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of strokes and heart disease • Increasing your mobility and helping you maintain your independence for much longer

Anyone interested in getting involved in the ‘Be Active 55’ initiative over the coming months can contact any of the participating leisure centres in Co. Mayo.

Launch of “Be Active 55” Spring Timetable for Co. Mayo

LocationTranquility Leisure & SpaRamada Hotel

Lakeside Fitness Centre

Broadhaven Bay Hotel

The Heritage Centre,Aughleam

Castlebar Tennis Club

McWilliam Park Hotel Leisure Centre

Claremorris Swimming Pool

Lacken High Noon

Park Inn Leisure Centre

Ocean Spirit Leisure Centre,Hotel Westport

The C Club, Castlecourt Hotel

Westport Leisure Centre

The Be Active 55 Project Spring 2010

areaBallina

Ballinrobe

Erris

Castlebar

Claremorris

Lacken

Mulranny

Westport

activitiesExerciseAqua Aerobics

To be confirmed

Fitness Class

Fitness Class

Fitness Class

Aqua Aerobics

Fitness ClassAqua Aerobics

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Exercise, Aqua Aerobics

Exercise

Exercise, Gym

Aqua AerobicsFitness

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Monday

Tuesday

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time11.00 - 1.00

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Cost€5 per session

€5 per session

€5 per session

€5 per session

€5 per session

€5 per session

€5 per session

€5 per session

€5 per session

phone(096) 23601

(094) 9541364

(086) 3904370

(086) 3904370

(087) 7643822

(094) 9373333

(094) 9371313

(096) 34130

(098) 36709

(098) 50006

(098) 55000

(098) 29160

ContactYvonne Langan

John F. Burke

Bernie Dunne

Bernie Dunne

Siobhan Hughes Geraghty

Fallon McShea

Eduardo Santos

Adrian Garvey

Tony Hynes

Marie Jennings

Gerry Thomas

As part of its commitment to support teachers, practioners, volunteers and leaders in the community the Partnership has a number of programmes running on an ongoing basis. All courses / events are provided at a subsidised rate with minimum charge.

Mayo Sports Partnership Training Programmes

A new schedule of Autumn workshops is now available (see back page) for sports volunteers, leaders etc who are dealing with young people in clubs. The aim of these workshops is to give volunteers etc the necessary information about how to provide a fun and safe environment for young people to participate in sport and physical activity. Upcoming workshops are given below to book contact the office at 094-9047025

Code of Ethics and Best Practice in Sport

DateFebruary 9th & 10th

Saturday 27th February

March 8th & 9th

April 27th & 28th

time7.30pm-9.30pm

10.00am-2.30pm

7.30pm-9.30pm

7.30pm-9.30pm

VenueClaremorris

Belmullet

Castlebar

Ballina

This 6 hour course is follow on training from the basic awareness course for designated childrens officer personnel in sports clubs. Participants must have completed the 4 hour basic awareness course be willing to take on this responsible role. The next workshop is fixed for

More information can be got from the office at 094-9047025 or by logging on to www.mayosports.ie

Childrens Officer in Sport Training

DateWeds 14th & 21st April

time7.00pm-10.00pm

VenueCastlebar

Active Leadership AwardThis award has been developed by the Irish Sports Council to provide a panel of trained, knowledgeable and enthusiastic community based leaders whose aim is to encourage people to become and remain involved in sport and physical activity. The course is practical in nature and will give the leaders skills and competencies to plan and lead safe enjoyable physical activity sessions. The next course takes place over 3 Wednesday evenings

Places can be booked by contacting the Partnership at 094-9047025

DateWeds 10th, 24th, 31st March

time7.00pm-10.00pm

VenueBallyheane

Pre-School Buntús Start Programme

With 67 childcare centres participating in the Buntús Start Programme to date and a new cluster of schools to be invited to participate in the programme this Spring pre-schools are really promoting physical activity as a core part of their daily functions. Practioners are finding the training and equipment really useful in a practical way. The next round of training is due to take place on:

For more information on the programme please contact the County Childcare Committee at 094-9047010.

DateSaturday 13th March

time Venue10.00am-2.00pm BallyheaneCC

DateSaturday 29th May

time Venue10.00am-2.00pm Ballina

Occupational Sports First Aid

Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo Civil Defence are now hosting weekend courses in occupational sports first aid. The course deals with accident management, bleeding wounds and shock, Respiration and consciousness, CPR for Adult, child and infant, Fractures, Sprains, Strains and Dislocations, Burns, scalds and poisons, Medical Emergencies, Lifting and monitoring of a casualty. Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded an Occupational First Aid Certificate recognised by the HSA, valid for 3 years. The following are details of upcoming courses:

For more information on the programme please contact the County Childcare Committee at 094-9047010.

DateFebruary 20th & 21st

time Venue9.30am-4.30pm BallyheaneCC(BothDays)

DateApril 24th & 25th

time Venue9.30am-4.30pm Belmullet(BothDays)



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TRAINING / EVENTS | TRAENáIL / IMEACHTAíSpring 2010 Programme of Training / Events www.mayosports.ie

Further information on courses and applications can be downloaded from our website www.mayosports.ie, before posting application, please check with office to ensure places are left on your chosen course by email [email protected] or phone: 094 9047025. Thank You.

Date&time Workshop/Course Venue Fee FurtherinformationFebruary Tues 16th Feb COUNTY SPORTS FORUM Mayo Education Centre N/A www.mayosports.ie (8-9.30pm) (094) 904 7025

Sat 20th & Sun 21st Feb 2 DAY OCCUPATIONAL SPORTS FIRST AID Ballyheane E80 www.mayosports.ie (9:30am-4:30pm both days) (FETAC level5) Castlebar (094) 904 7025

Sat 27th Feb CODE OF ETHICS & BEST PRACTICE IN SPORT Belmullet E15 www.mayosports.ie (10am-2:30pm) AWARENESS COURSE (COURSE IS FULL) (094) 904 7025

March Sat 6th March BUNTÚS START REFRESHER TRAINING Mulberry Tree E5 Mayo County (For Pre School Practioners) Ballina Childcare Committee

Mon 8th & Tues 9th Mar CODE OF ETHICS & BEST PRACTICE IN SPORT Mayo Education Centre E15 www.mayosports.ie (7:30-9:30pm both nights) AWARENESS COURSE Castlebar (094) 904 7025

Sat 13th March BUNTÚS START NEW CENTRE TRAINING Ballyheane Community E50 Mayo County (10am - 4pm) (For Pre School Practioners) Centre Childcare Committee

Wed 10th, 24th & 31st Mar ACTIVE SPORTS LEADERSHIP COURSE Ballyheane E30 www.mayosports.ie (7-10pm each night) (Fully certified by ISC) Castlebar (094) 904 7025

Mon 22nd Mar FUNDING INFORMATION WORKSHOP Mayo Education Centre N/A www.mayosports.ie (8pm) (Sports Partnership Grant Scheme & others) Castlebar (094) 904 7025

april Sat 17th April THE RUNNING WORKSHOP Sports Injuries & E10 www.mayosports.ie (2- 4pm) Sports Medical (094) 904 7025

Wed 14th & 21st Apr CHILDRENS OFFICER IN SPORT COURSE Mayo Education Centre E25 www.mayosports.ie (7:00pm-10:00pm) (You must have completed Code of Ethics Awareness Castlebar (094) 904 7025 course before participating in this course)

Sat 24th & Sun 25th Apr 2 DAY OCCUPATIONAL SPORTS FIRST AID Belmullet E80 www.mayosports.ie (9:30am-4:30pm both days) (FETAC level5) (COURSE IS FULL) (094) 904 7025

Tues 27th & Wed 28th Apr CODE OF ETHICS & BEST PRACTICE Ballina E15 www.mayosports.ie (7:30-9:30pm both nights) IN SPORT AWARENESS COURSE (094) 904 7025

May May 2nd WEST OF IRELAND WOMENS Castlebar E20 www.mayosports.ie MINI MARATHON (094) 904 7025

29th May BUNTÚS START NEW CENTRE TRAINING Ballyheane Community E50 Mayo County (10am - 4pm) (For Pre School Practioners) Centre Childcare Committee

June Sat 12th June BUNTÚS START REFRESHER TRAINING Mulberry Tree E5 Mayo County (10am - 4pm) (For Pre School Practioners) Ballina Childcare Committee

Spring/Summer 2010 Major Participation Events* www.mayosports.ie Date&time event Venue Fee Furtherinformation March 27th DAYS ADVENTURE DUATHLON Castlebar E50 Seb or Padraic on 0857350850 & 0877992857 [email protected]

April 5th KILMOVEE 10K WALK/RUN Kilmovee E20 Enter online www.kilmoveerace.com

April 11th CONNEMARATHON [email protected], www.connemarathon.com

May 1st IMRA - CROAGH PATRICK MOUNTAIN RACE Croagh Patrick [email protected], www.runireland.com

May 2nd WEST OF IRELANDS Castlebar E20 www.mayosports.ie WOMENS MINI MARATHON www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com

June 5th TRI-BURGH http://www.runireland.com/contact

July 3rd ACHILL HALF MARATHON Achill E60 www.achilltourism.com

July 10th POWERADE SALMON RUN TRIATHLON Ballina http://www.runireland.com/contact

July 25th HALF IRON TRIATHLON Swinford E65/ Brian Galvin, [email protected] E70/E90 www.swinfordtrisports.com

Aug 21st GAELFORCE WEST Westport Ciara Young 095 43411, [email protected]

* List compiled from events notified to the Sports Partnership as of 1st February 2010

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