Waterford Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge - Week 4

Well done to the twenty-nine participants from the Tramore 'Tramovers' Youth and Family Project, the Northern Suburbs 'Gracedieu Groovers' Community Youth Project and the Midway 'Marching Mad Yokes' Project on successfully completing the final week of the Waterford Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge!

St. Saviours's Ballybeg Athletics Programme

Well done to the 18 students from St. Saviour's National School in Ballybeg who participated in a six week Athletic programme, delivered in partnership with Waterford Athletic Club.

Waterford Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge - Week 3

Week three of the Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge last week and the groups are really stepping it up! The Midway Marching Mad Yokes are in the lead with 25,106 steps.

Waterford Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge - Week 2

Week two of the Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge last week and the leader board looks like this!

Athletics at St. Paul's Primary School

Waterford Sports Partnership in collaboration with St. Paul's Primary School and their School Completion Programme, recently completed a 7 week Athletic programme  for 4^th and 5^th class students.

Boxing - St. Paul's Community College

During 2012 Waterford Sports Partnership, in collaboration with St. Paul's Boxing Club, provided Boxing as an extra- curricular afterschool activity in St. Paul's Community College.

Waterford Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge - Week 1

Week One of the Youth Walkers Pedometer Challenge 2013 kicked of last week with forty- three young people across five youth groups taking part in the four week step counting challenge run by Waterford Sports Partnership and funded by Waterford Leader Partnership.

Late night soccer in Waterford City

Late Night Soccer is an initiative between Waterford Sports Partnership, the F.A.I. and the Community Gardaí.

Parkour for Teenage Boys in Waterford

Twenty two boys aged 13-17 years, took part in a six week Parkour programme. Parkour/Free Running is the art of moving through the environment, or over obstacles, as swiftly and effectively as possible using only the human body.

Go for Life - Games Workshop

Twenty-four older adults attended the Games Workshop run by Waterford Sports Partnership in Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas on Wednesday 23^rd October.

Great fun at the Go For Life Dance Workshop

Twenty-eight older adults  “whirled and twirled” the day away in Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas on Wednesday 16th October at the Go for Life Dance Workshop run by Waterford Sports Partnership.

Week Seven of Active Body Active Mind Week

For week seven of Active Body Active Mind eight women attended a boxing session in Tramore Boxing Club.

Balance Bike Training

Nine participants took part in Balance Bike Training this week which was delivered by Waterford Sports Partnership as part of the Go Dungarvan initiative.

Week 6 of active BodyActive Mind

Week six of Active Body Active Mind included a rugby session held by Simon O’Hara in Waterford City Rugby Club. Three women from The Waterford City team also participated in the session to show the group how it is done!

Cycle Skills Training in Colaiste Chathail Naofa

Waterford Sports Partnership and Go Dungarvan Smarter Travel recently delivered a cycle intervention for fifty three students at Colaiste Chathail Naofa including training for twenty six Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) students who are now qualified ‘Sprocket Rocket’ cycle tutors.

Week 5 of Active Body Active Mind Programme

Week five of Active Body Active Mind and the ladies got their groove on with a Zumba class and then loosened up with a Pilates Class!

Important Information about Sports Capital Grants

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and provides grants to assist in the development of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment throughout the country.

Waterford Active Schools Programme - The Buzz

Eleven schools from across the city & county are currently taking part in the Waterford Active Schools Programme (WASP).

Walk Waterford Autumn Series Next Walk Tramore Dunes

It was a wet and windy Sunday for the third walk in the Walk Waterford Autumn Series.  However this did not deter the twenty keen leisure walkers who took part in the Ballysaggart Towers Walk in Lismore. This walk exceeded all expectations with some participants describing the walk as “magical, taking us into another world”, as we explored The Towers and Lodge Gates.

Active Body Active Mind - Week Four

It was Week Four of the Active Body Active Mind Programme with eight women taking part in an introductory Surfing session in Bunmahon Surf School.

Walk Waterford Next Walk Ballysaggart Towers Lismore

Waterford Sports Partnership was delighted to see such a great turnout for Walk Waterford’s second walk in this year’s Autumn series. On Sunday 29th September 19 leisure walkers attended the 1.8km (plus optional additional 1.8km) World Heart Day walk in Kilbarry Nature Park.

Register your walking group today!

55 walking groups have now registered with the Get Ireland Walking Initiative. Please help us to get every community, village, town and city in Ireland walking by registering your local walking group with Get Ireland Walking. 

Irish Sport calls on government to invest in sporting jobs

- Submission asks Government to invest ONE Euro for every citizen in fund to create jobs.
- Sport seeks €4.58 million – but notes €1.5 million will go back to Exchequer in taxes.
- Fund to create jobs and deliver participation programmes
- Sport confident that 150 jobs can be created immediately

Walk Watetrford Next Walk on World Heart Day - All Welcome!

Waterford Sports Partnership was delighted to see such a great turnout for the first walk in the Walk Waterford Autumn Series, a series of five leisure walks across Waterford over the coming weeks.

Go For Life Games Workshop October 2013

Are you over 50 and looking to get involved in physical activity? Do you have a friend or family member over 50 that would enjoy the opportunity to get active while having fun and meeting new people? If so then look no further than the Waterford Sports Partnership Autumn 2013 workshops for older adults!

Active Body Active Mind - Week 2

Week two of the Active Body Active Mind Programme in Dunhill and participants were introduced to the wonderful world of walking in Waterford! Nine women took part in a workshop in Dunhill Education Centre and a walk on the Anne Valley Trail.

Go For Life Dance Workshop

Are you over 50 and looking to get involved in physical activity? Do you have a friend or family member over 50 that would enjoy the opportunity to get active while having fun and meeting new people? If so then look no further than the Waterford Sports Partnership Autumn 2013 workshops for older adults!

Garda Vetting for Sports Clubs

What clubs and volunteers need to know and do now! In 2013, new legislation regarding Garda Vetting will come into force (National Vetting Bureau Act 2012). Anyone who has on-going regular contact with children, in the field of leisure or sport (paid or voluntary), other than those who assist occasionally or in the event of a family or personal relationship, must be vetted. 

Walk Waterford Autum Series - First Walk Mahon Falls

Following on from the successful Walk Waterford Spring Series, Waterford Sports Partnership has organised Walk Waterford, the Autumn Series. 

Developing the Socio-economic Potential of Waterways Conference

South Tipperary Sports Partnership is delighted to host, in partnership with South Tipperary County Council, this exciting conference on developing the socio-economic potential of waterway corridors.

Active Body Active Mind Up & Running

The Active Body Active Mind programme for female social welfare recipients got under way this week with thirteen women taking part. This eight week programme is being run by Waterford Sports Partnership and Dunhill Education with the aim of improving  lifestyle management and professional skills and increasing physical activity through local sports taster sessions.

Sean Kelly Tour Youth Challenge 2013

The aim of the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford Youth Challenge is to promote and increase cycling among young people through preparation for the 50km Kelly Cruise.

Bike for Life Programme a great success!!

Waterford Sports Partnership has just finished running an exciting new programme called “Bike for Life. This new programme was developed by Cycling Ireland and funded by Get Ireland Active, Health Service Executive (HSE) and Women in Sport. The Bike for Life programme ran for eight weeks with 44 women signing up to the programme in Waterford City and County.

Parkour Training for young people in Waterford

Waterford Sports Partnership is delighted to be able to offer a Parkour Training Course for young people in Waterford City.

Go For Life Grant Scheme open for applications!

The Go for Life Small Grant Scheme is now open. The scheme is aimed at encouraging older participants and is used by groups to buy equipment, run sports events or try new activities. Applications have already begun to arrive from groups and clubs that cater to older people across Ireland.

Sean Kelly Tour Youth Challenge Update

Well done to the twenty-three young people that completed the final Sean Kelly Youth Challenge Training Spin with Waterford Sports Partnership in preparation for the 50km Kelly Cruise on August 25th.

Player Level Life Skills Experience Golf Program

Nine members from Forioge Youth Group in Ferrybank recently completed Phase 2 of the Player Level Life Skills Experience Golf Program, facilitated by the First Tee of Ireland.

It's time to gear up for the 12k Kelly Spin! - ON SATURDAY 24th AUGUST

On Saturday 24th August the up and coming cyclists of the future will get their chance to get out and active on their bikes in the company of over 1000 others on a partially traffic free route around Dungarvan, Abbeyside, the Old Railway Line, Clonea Road and Ballinacourty in the 12k Kelly Spin.

Xcessible Leisure 2013

On Friday 25th July twelve enthusiastic staff members from the Kingfisher Club Waterford attended an Xcessible Leisure Centre Training Course.

Waterford Street Soccer League

The 2013 Street Soccer League, a Waterford Sports Partnership & F.A.I. initiative, ran for five weeks on Tuesdays from 6.30-8.30pm from 2nd to 30th July at Williamstown All Weather Pitches. Teams from Avondale, Ballybeg, Crystal Court, Birchwood, The Grange, Farronshoneen, Gracedieu and Fairfield Park took part in glorious sunny weather.

Sean Kelly Tour Youth Spin - July 31st

Well done to the twenty-five Sean Kelly Youth Challenge participants that completed a 30km loop of the Sean Kelly Route on Tuesday evening.

2013 Sean Kelly Tour limited to 5000 Riders!

Locals urged to enter early to avoid disappointment. The 2013 Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford, part of the An Post Cycle Series supported by the Irish Sports Council will take place on Saturday and Sunday 24th and 25th August.

Get Ireland Walking!

Get Ireland Walking is the new national walking initiative funded by the Irish Sports Council and the Health Service Executive (HSE). It is led by Mountaineering Ireland, and supported by the Irish Heart Foundation, HSE Health Promotion, Age and Opportunity, Gaelic Athletic Association, Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management, Arthritis Ireland, and others.

Waterford Team win at Go For Life Games

Congratulations to the Waterford team who won the Lobbers event at the Go For Life Games on Saturday 8th June in Dublin City University!

Late Night Soccer - Enter a team today!

Looking for something to do on a Friday evening? How about a game a football. Waterford Sports Partnership, in conjunction with the FAI, is looking for 16-23 year old males to participate in a five week, 6 aside league during July and August.

Disability Awareness and Sports Inclusion Course.

On Wednesday 5^th June twenty one eager and enthusiastic participants attended a Disability Awareness and Sports Inclusion Course.

Active Body Active Mind for Female Job-Seekers

Are you a female job seeker or social welfare recipient that would like to try out some new sports and gain some recession beating skills?

BMX Jam in the Park

On Sunday 23rd June from 2-4pm, The People's Park in Waterford City will come alive with high-flying BMX action. Bike Week and Waterford Sports Partnership present ‘Jam in the Park’, an event being held as part of national Bike Week.

Sean Kelly Tour Youth Challenge on the road!

The Sean Kelly Tour Youth Challenge kicked off last Tuesday night with twenty-five young people attending the first training spin, which met at the Friary in Dungarvan at 6:30pm. The group will attend six of these training spins leading up to the goal of completing the 50km Kelly Cruise on August 25th.

WSP Newsletter 'Everyone Active' - latest edition out now!

The latest edition of our Newsletter 'Everyone Active' is now available! Packed full of news and updates and a full calendar of upcoming courses and events for 2013.

www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/newsletter0513.pdf

WSP Staff take part in the Sports Council Challenge

Throughout the month of May, Waterford Sports Partnership took part in the Sports Council Challenge. The challenge is an Irish Sports Council initiative that aims to encourage workplaces to increase their physical activity over four weeks and work towards becoming a healthier workforce.

WSP Strategy - Please tell us your views!

Waterford Sports Partnership (WSP) is currently planning a new strategy for the period 2013 to 2016. In order to inform this new strategy effectively, we need to understand what worked well and  what could have worked better during the last strategic period from 2007-2012.

2013 Sean Kelly Tour - Youth Challenge

Are you aged between 12 & 18? Fancy a challenge this Summer? Want to get fit? Want to be part of one of the biggest mass participation events in Ireland in 2013?

Disability Awareness & Sports Inclusion Training

Waterford Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Irish Wheelchair Association is running a Disability Awareness & Sports Inclusion Training course aimed at programme leaders, sports clubs, and NGB's who wish to run inclusive sports camps and activities with a view to including people with a disability.

Garda Vetting Workshop for Sports Clubs & Youth Groups

Waterford Sports Partnership is hosting a Workshop on the National Garda Vetting Bureau Act 2012 Implications for Sports Clubs and Organisations. Are you working in a voluntary capacity with young people or vulnerable persons in sport and physical activity?

Mount Sion Make History

On Tuesday 7th May 2013 at 4.30pm. Remember the date! This was the day that Mount Sion Secondary School fielded a U-15 Rugby team for the first ever time in the school's 211 year history.

Help make Waterford a more Age Friendly City!

ARE YOU OVER 50?
WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PLANS TO MAKE WATERFORD CITY MORE AGE FRIENDLY?

Club Children's Officer Training

Waterford Sports Partnership recently delivered Children's Officer training in the VEC Offices in Dungarvan.

Go For Life WalkAbility Challenge: Glenshelane River Walk,

Well done to the twelve walkers from the County that joined us for the Glenshelane River Walk on Wednesday.

Go For Life Games Training Day - NOW BOOKING!

The 2013 Go for Life Games will take place on Saturday 8th June in Dublin City University. Fourteen counties (12 per team) will participate in three Go for Life adapted versions of Bocce (Lobbers), Pitching (Flisk) and Skittles (Scidils).

Walkability Challenge - Dungarvan Walk

Well done to the five walkers that did not let the wet and windy weather stop them from coming along to the first of four county walks for the Go for Life WalkAbility Challenge! 

Powerchair Football - Come & Try it Sessions

Waterford Sports Partnership and the Association of Irish Powerchair Football (AIPF) held a Come and Try It session in the Kingfisher Club in Waterford on Saturday 20th of April 2013. Among the eight participants that attended, there was a mix of newcomers to the sport and individuals that had played before. 

Go Red for Happy Hearts Appeal this May

There are so many ways of getting involved and having Happy Heart FUN: The sky is the limit this May so don't be afraid to get creative! Together we can have lots of fun and raise lots of money for a great cause.

Dungarvan GP Exercise Referral Scheme

The GP Exercise Referral programme is a joint venture between GP's and local leisure centres which is being funded by Go Dungarvan and the HSE and co-ordinated by Waterford Sports Partnership.

WalkAbility Challenge - Stepping & Strolling Workshop

On Wednesday 10th April, Waterford Sports Partnership in conjunction with Go for Life held a Stepping and Strolling Workshop in Kilmacthomas to kick off the five week Walkability Challenge.

Powerchair Soccer Come & Try It Days

Waterford Sports Partnership and the Association of Irish Powerchair Football are running a series of three powerchair football  come and try it days.

Zumba Dancing at Presentation Secondary School

Getting into the groove! The 1^st year girls from Presentation Secondary School got their groove on during a 5 week Zumba Dance programme recently. Dancing to the latest, coolest beats is one sure way to get your heart pumping and a fun way to keep active.

Active Leadership Training Course - NOW BOOKING!

Waterford Sports Partnership is running an Active Leadership Training Course in May 2013. The training is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan, organise and lead the delivery of a safe activity session.

Go For Life WalkAbility Programme - Join Today!

Interested to see how many steps you can walk in a day? Waterford Sports Partnership is looking for 50 participants (over 55)  in Waterford City and County to take part in the 2013 WalkAbility Challenge.

Pilot TY Wheelchair Basketball Awareness Session

Waterford Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) ran a pilot TY Wheelchair Basketball session with students from St. Declan's, Secondary School, Kilmacthomas on Friday 22^nd March.

Is your Company up for the Irish Sports Council Challenge?

Are you ready to take on the Sports Council Challenge?

Parent/Child Archery Programme

Waterford Sports Partnership and Na Laoch Dall Archery Club recently hosted a five week Parent/Child Archery Programme. Under the guidance of fully qualified and experienced coaches, the participants were given an introduction into safety on the range, description of equipment and it's components, techniques on drawing and shooting the bow, shooting form and mental aspects of shooting.

Boxing Programme in Ballybeg

Well done to Mr.O'Sullivan's 6th class pupils from St. Saviour's National School in Ballybeg who took part in a five week Boxing Fitness Programme. This activity was facilitated by the very experienced Bart Simpson of St. Saviour's Crystal Boxing Club.

Men Only Active Older People Programme

Waterford Sports partnership is currently running an over 55 men only Active Older People Programme in conjunction with the Kingfisher Club. The Programme which is in its third week has been a great success so far and we are sure that the final three weeks will be just as successful.

BIKE WEEK 2013 - Funding available for community cycling themed events!

Waterford County Council and Go Dungarvan are currently inviting applications from Community Groups (see below) for funding to assist with the organisation of cycling themed events during Bike Week 2013 which will take place from 15th to 23rd June.

Boccia Referree Training Day

There was a great turn out for our Boccia Referee Training Day which took place on Monday 11th March in the Cill Barra Community Centre.

Basketball Coaching Course

Waterford Sports Partnership, in conjunction with Basketball Ireland, delivered an Introductory Basketball Coaching Course last weekend (8th/9th March).

Last Walk in Spring Series - Mahon Falls

Waterford Sports Partnership is delighted with another hugely successful Walk Waterford Spring Series. This Spring Series incorporated a series of five walks; Dungarvan Railway Walk, Dunmore East Wooded Walk, Glenshelane River Walk, Tramore Doneraile and Mahon Falls.

Men Only Activity Programme

Waterford Sports Partnership is delighted to announce that we are running a four week Men Only Active Older People (AOP) Programme funded by Go For Life.

Last Walk in Spring Series - Mahon Falls

There was a fantastic turnout at the fourth Walk Waterford Walk run by Waterford Sports Partnership last Saturday 16th February. Forty five leisure walkers undertook the well known Doneraile walk in Tramore. 

Cappoquin Conquered, next stop Doneraile Tramore !

Waterford Sports Partnership (WSP) hosted the third walk in the Walk Waterford Spring series last Saturday 9th February in Coillte's beautiful Glenshelane Forest near Cappoquin.  Twenty five walkers met the staff and volunteers of WSP and an enjoyable stroll was had by all.  

Cricket Teacher Training

Waterford Sport Partnership was delighted to run a Cricket training course in conjunction with Cricket Ireland.

Olympic Boxing Coach Trains Waterford Students

Head coach of the Irish Amateur Boxing High Performance Unit, Billy Walsh, paid a visit to St. Paul's Community College to share highlights of his career as both a former Boxer and Head Coach of the current Irish Senior National Team. Boxing is now an extracurricular activity in the school, following the success of two Boxing programmes implemented by Waterford Sports

Great turnout for Dunmore East Wood Walk

Waterford Sports Partnership was delighted to see such a great turnout for the Walk Waterford Dunmore East Wood Walk last Saturday 2nd February. Ninety five people met to take part in the second walk of the spring series and also enjoy the launch of the Waterford County Council Walk Waterford brochure which details twenty of the top walks in Waterford. 

Fifty take part in first Spring Series Walk

The first walk in the 2013 Walk Waterford – Spring Series organised by Waterford Sports Partnership took place on Saturday last in Dungarvan. We were delighted with the great turnout, over fifty people met on Saturday to enjoy the Dungarvan Railway walk.

Parent & Child Archery - NOW BOOKING!

Waterford Sports Partnership, in association with Na Laoch Dall Archery Club, will hold an adult/child 5 week beginners course in Archery.

3 on 3 Basketball for Boys in Waterford City

Waterford Sports Partnership, in collaboration with Vikings Basketball Club, presents City Hoops -3 on 3 Basketball training for boys (12-16 yrs). If you have never played 3 on 3 Basketball, you are missing out on one of the most exciting and enjoyable games around.

Minister Rings in the changes for Operation Transformation

New walking app puts 400 walking & cycle trails at your fingertips

Tae Kwon Do for Children with a Disability

Waterford Sports Partnership is currently recruiting children with a disability to take part in a 6 week Tae-Kwan-Do Programme. The Tae Kwan Do programme was designed by Waterford Sports Partnership and Dungarvan Tae Kwan Do Club and is funded by the HSE.

Walk Waterford Spring Series - First Walk Saturday 26th January

This Spring Waterford Sports Partnership is organising a series of leisure walks which will give people a chance to get out and get active whilst enjoying the beautiful Waterford countryside.

Operation Transformation Waterford Walk 2013

The five Leaders for Operation Transformation 2013 have been selected and will soon feature on our screens, but, no need leave it all up to them! You too can kick start your own physical activity transformation for 2013 right here in Waterford.

Latest edition of WSP Newsletter now available!

The latest edition of our Newsletter 'Everyone Active' is now available! Packed full of news and updates and a full calendar of upcoming courses and events for 2013.

www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/newsletter0113.pdf