tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80813202444036124612024-03-12T17:41:29.353-07:00Waterford Sports PartnershipWillie Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12012165602050155926noreply@blogger.comBlogger480125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-78453238599005052752018-11-29T06:36:00.001-08:002018-11-29T06:37:36.607-08:00Age & Opportunity Grant Recipients AnnouncedWe are delighted to announce that nineteen groups in Waterford have been allocated funding of 6,390 euro in total from the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People.<br />
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Each year the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People provides funding to assist in the implementation of locally developed well planned initiatives that are designed to increase participation in recreational sport and physical activity among older<br />
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Congratulations to all the successful applicants, we look forward to seeing the benefit of this funding in 2019.<br />
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<b><i>Here is the full list of Waterford recipients . . .</i></b><br />
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm; width: 257pt;" width="342">Dungarvan Care of the Aged Ltd.</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm; width: 77pt;" width="102">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm; width: 67pt;" width="89">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Cnoc Bui ARA</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€240</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Brownstown Residents Association</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€260</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Slieverue ARA</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€300</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Deise Women's Group</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€260</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Kinsalebeg/Clashmore Community Council</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford Sports Partnership</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€1,400</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Comeragh ARA</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€300</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Blackwater Ladies Club</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Butlerstown ICA</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford LEDC CLG/Cill Barra Community Sports Centre</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">St. Brigid's Family & Resource Centre FRC</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€260</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Clonea Rathgormack ICA</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€300</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€260</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Carbally Active Retirement Group</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€260</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Ardmore and Grange ICA</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Tramore Active Retirement Group</td>
<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€300</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Waterford</td>
<td class="xl65" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">€250</td>
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-21802810946162223302018-11-21T04:50:00.003-08:002018-11-27T00:59:16.665-08:00Permanent Orienteering Course Open at People's ParkWSP in association with Waterford Orienteers recently completed the installation of the Permanent Orienteering Course in the People's Park, Waterford. Funded by Dormant Accounts through Sport Ireland.<br />
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The ‘real life’ problem solving skills experienced in orienteering can help improve participants navigation, communication and social skills.<br />
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Thank you to Waterford City and County Council for use of their land and also their staff who helped to install the course. Now let the fun begin!<br />
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The orienteering course is open to all - families, individuals, clubs, uniformed groups and schools.</div>
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<a href="http://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/Peoples%20Park%20POC%20Course%20Map.pdf">Short Course Map 1 (1km)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/Peoples%20Park%20POC%20Short%20Course%202.pdf">Short Course Map 2 (1km)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/Peoples%20Park%20POC%20Master%20Map.pdf">Master Map</a></div>
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<br />Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-74466794531168874952018-10-31T03:27:00.004-07:002018-11-12T01:54:27.926-08:00Youth Coaching GrantDo you coach juvenile/underage players? You may be eligible to apply for our Youth Coaching Grant.<br />
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Preference will go to coaches who wish to up-skill their qualification e.g. going from Level 1 to Level 2.<br />
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You can download an Application Form <a href="http://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/youthcoachinggrant.pdf">HERE</a></div>
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-60955817552791653762018-10-18T01:15:00.001-07:002018-10-18T01:16:45.993-07:00Carrickphierish Community Sports Hub NewsThe latest edition of 'Hub News' is now available!<br />
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Full of news and updates and a calendar of upcoming Programmes & Activities running at the Hub.<br />
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<a href="http://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/hubnewsissue6.pdf">Hub News - Autumn 2018</a><br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-13279859224865810292018-10-17T03:55:00.001-07:002018-10-23T01:57:42.024-07:00WSP | Proud members of the 20 x 20 CampaignWaterford Sports Partnership is proud to be a member of the 20 x 20 campaign, presented by the Federation of Irish Sport. The aim of the movement is to give increased profiling to girls and women involved in sport at all levels and to grow involvement in female sport and physical activity by 20% by the end of 2020.<br />
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20×20 is about creating a cultural shift in our perception of girls and women in sport. By increasing visibility of women’s sport it will become a greater part of who we are and what we follow. There is already so much to celebrate when it comes to women’s sport in Ireland, but there isn’t enough noise. The initiative seeks to change the subliminal bias in the Irish psyche that exists around girls and boys, or women and men, when it comes to sport. The name of the initiative is shorthand for 20% by 2020, these are the targets set for the initiative:<br />
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20% more media coverage of women in sport by the end of 2020<br />
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20% more female participation whether at player, coach, referee or administration level by the end of 2020<br />
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20% more attendance at women’s games and events by the end of 2020<br />
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This isn’t a ‘women for women’ initiative, it’s ‘all of society for all of society’. If sport is good, which we know it to be, then more sport is better. If we all play, we all win. 20×20 is asking all sections of Irish society to show their stripes and pledge one small action to increase the visibility of women’s sport in Ireland because if she can’t see it, she can’t be it.<br />
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<strong>Waterford Sports Partnership | 20 x 20 Charter</strong><br />
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<strong>Increasing Participation</strong>: Waterford Sports Partnership commits to actively increasing female participation for Waterford Sports Partnership events/programmes by an overall average of 20% by the year 2020 in a number of targeted areas.<br />
<strong>Increasing Media Coverage:</strong> Waterford Sports Partnership commits to actively increasing media coverage of female events/programmes and initiatives led by Waterford Sports Partnership and/or in the Waterford area by 20% by 2020.<br />
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We encourage clubs, community groups & media across Waterford to help us on our mission to support this great initiative. What can you commit to?<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-31593454241356589092018-10-10T05:37:00.001-07:002018-10-10T05:38:16.958-07:00Learn to Love Fitness | Clashmore/KinsalebegWell done to everyone who finished our six week Learn to Love Fitness programme in Clashmore on Monday night.<br />
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For the final session, the women designed their own programme plan, specific to their own needs and goals, which included warm-ups, stretches, a cardiovascular and HIIT program, an upper and lower body resistance plan and a core strengthening plan. This demonstrated the vast amount of knowledge the women had soaked up over the six week programme.<br />
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Over the six weeks, participants learned the basics of flexibility, mobility, injury prevention and how to lift weights safely and effectively. Each session was delivered in a positive, supportive, fun environment, which has provided them with the knowledge, confidence and motivation to be physically active for life. By week four, participants were demonstrating their own learning by leading the warm up/ cool down and teaching each other the exercises.<br />
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Feedback was exceptional with one participant saying ‘I wouldn’t have stepped foot in a gym before, I now have the confidence to exercise and go to the gym on my own’; ‘There was no pressure, it was in a great atmosphere that pushed you in a good way, the girls were really supportive and fun, ’<br />
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Learn to Love Fitness also promotes the use of rural facilitates and enables the community to get advice and assistance from WSP on how to increase usage of the facility. From the two programmes that we have run, it is evident that this is a very successful programme to get more people active and also assist rural facilities with the promotion, everyday running and sustainability of their their facility.<br />
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Huge thanks to tutor Shauna Walsh for her exceptional delivery of this programme and Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club for the use of their gym facility.<br />
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If you are interested in getting your community more active please contact Eadaoin on 076 1102199 or email <a href="mailto:eloughman@waterfordsportspartnerhsip.ie">eloughman@waterfordsportspartnerhsip.ie</a>.Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-10065561032042213842018-10-10T02:38:00.002-07:002018-10-15T05:20:08.196-07:00Now Booking - Rowing for Men!<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">We are delivering an eight week leisure Rowing Programme for men in conjunction with Waterford Boat Club - Starting on Sunday 21st October.</span></span><br />
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After lunch, the group learned how to create their own course on maps using the software ‘purple pen’. All participants left with a resource pack for their school which included kites, control cards and an array of games which can be played anywhere with very little equipment. Schools are also being mapped in the coming weeks, so that they can complete orienteering on-site.<br />
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Teachers were present on the day from the following schools: Passage East N.S; Garranbane N.S; Glor Na Mara, Tramore; Waterford Educate Together NS, Crehana N.S.; Rathgormack N.S.; Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh; Scoil Mhuuire, Abbeyside; Holy Family Junior N.S.; Scoil Gharbháin; St Joseph's Special School, Waterford.<br />
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A special word of thanks to WIT Arena for providing us with the facility and the Irish Orienteering Association for delivering such a fantastic, informative course.<br />
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Eadaoin on 0761 102199 or email <a href="mailto:eloughman@waterfordsportspartnership.ie">eloughman@waterfordsportspartnership.ie</a>.<br />
<br />Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-1883675882215174872018-09-06T02:13:00.001-07:002018-09-06T02:14:49.452-07:00NOW BOOKING! Men on the Move | Dungarvan & WaterfordWe are currently recruiting men for Men on the Move Programmes in Waterford and Dungarvan starting in October.<br />
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<strong>in Dungarvan on Mondays & Wednesdays from 6 to 7pm<br />Commencing on Monday 1st October<br />@ Dungarvan GAA Club | €30 per person</strong><br />
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<strong>in Waterford on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 7pm<br />Commencing on Tuesday 2nd October<br />@ Regional Sports Centre | €30 per person<br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/men-on-the-move-waterford-oct-2018-registration-48906803566"><strong>CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW</strong></a></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">RESULTS FROM PREVIOUS PROGRAMMES HAVE BEEN VERY ENCOURAGING with significant reduction in:</span> </div>
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<li>WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE (average reduction of 4.54 cm)</li>
<li>BMI (average reduction of 0.93)</li>
<li>30% reduction in risk of cardio vascular disease.</li>
<li>Significant improvements in social and psychological health reported.</li>
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-45776222820425905752018-09-05T03:53:00.000-07:002018-09-05T04:10:11.729-07:00WSP Newsletter September 2018The latest edition of our Newsletter 'Everyone Active' is now available!<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-49844748982324887542018-09-04T04:42:00.000-07:002018-09-04T04:42:39.626-07:00NOW BOOKING! Let's Cycle KidzOn Sunday 16th September we are piloting a brand new programme called Lets Cycle Kidz at the Regional Sports Centre, Waterford.<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-76819187361220806382018-08-31T05:01:00.001-07:002018-10-09T03:15:33.280-07:00Sports Capital Programme 2018 - OPENING FOR APPLICATIONS!Applications for Sports Capital Grants Funding are being sought from sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs.<br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>read the Guide<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>view the YouTube how-to guides <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1kBv-FA7QcFmu8cdrIsTg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1kBv-FA7QcFmu8cdrIsTg</a><br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>attend one of the information workshops which will be held during the application period. All registered organisations will be emailed with relevant details.<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>phone the Department – for Waterford applications contact Anne Vaughan at (064) 6627308<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>email <a href="mailto:SportsCapitalProgrammes@dttas.gov.ie">SportsCapitalProgrammes@dttas.gov.ie</a>.<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>you can download a blank sample application form at <a href="http://www.dttas.gov.ie/sport/english/sport-unit-1-sports-capital-programmes-division">http://www.dttas.gov.ie/sport/english/sport-unit-1-sports-capital-programmes-division</a> (this is only a sample form and all applications must be made on the online OSCAR system).<br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Floodlighting<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Artificial sports pitches, tracks, courts and multi-use games areas<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fitness studios<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Security fencing, ball stop netting and goal posts<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hurling walls / handball alleys<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Walking/jogging tracks<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Building or refurbishment of dressing rooms, showers and toilets<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Building or refurbishment of sports halls, gyms or fitness studios<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Modifications to sports facilities to improve access for people with disabilities.<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Non-personal sports equipment including gym equipment3, lawn mowers and defibrillators.<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Any other capital projects that are clearly sporting in nature and that will increase participation in sport or improve performance (see definition above)<br />
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<b>THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS</b><br />
<b>5PM ON FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2018.</b><br />
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<b>For further information/support please call Waterford Sports Partnership - Peter Jones (WSP | County) 0761 10 2191 or Pauline Cunningham (WSP | City) 0761 10 2682.</b><br />
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<br />Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-30008709468807024532018-08-31T02:35:00.000-07:002018-09-05T03:54:15.035-07:00NOW BOOKING! Buggy Buddies - Cill Barra & DungarvanWe have two Buggy Buddy programmes starting this September in Dungarvan & Waterford City.<br />
<a name='more'></a>Buggy Buddies was back with a bang this year in Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas and Waterford City. Forty parents and their little ones have taken part in this programme since January. The sessions consists of cardio exercises and strength and core exercises. This programme offers a huge variety of activities which cater for all fitness levels and allows participants to work at an intensity which is appropriate to them. It is also a great way to get out and meet other parents in an environment which is safe and fun for parents and little ones.<br />
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We have two Buggy Buddy programmes starting this September in Waterford City and Dungarvan as follows . . .<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-8948429155725925712018-08-29T03:25:00.002-07:002018-08-29T03:30:50.972-07:00NOW BOOKING! Mum on the Move - Dungarvan & FerrybankThis September we are piloting a brand new programme called <b>Mum on the Move</b>. The programme is aimed at mums who walk and would like to take up running. The programme is designed to get beginners from 0-5km in six weeks.<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-42155022447382049222018-08-29T03:09:00.003-07:002018-08-29T03:43:57.637-07:00NOW Booking! Women on the Move CarrickphierishWomen on the Move is a female only fitness programme that aims to increase physical activity levels, enhance fitness levels, and encourage participants to become more active, whilst also having fun and meeting others!<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-36166580611717942322018-08-29T02:55:00.001-07:002018-08-29T02:55:25.627-07:00Go For Life Grants 2018 - OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!The Go for Life Grant Scheme for 2018 is now open for applications. The deadline for return of grant application forms is 12 noon, Friday 28th September. <br />
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Grants are made available for sport or physical activity for older people and the overall membership of applicants must be such that older people will be the beneficiaries of the grant monies. Funding for sports clubs will not be considered unless the application specifically relates to older people. Only one application per group will be considered.<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-70055523419402373982018-08-17T01:37:00.001-07:002018-08-17T01:41:58.027-07:00Ministers Ross and Griffin launch National Sports Policy 2018-2027 Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister, Shane Ross and the Minister with responsibility for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin launched the Government's National Sports Policy 2018-2027 at the St Laurence O'Toole Recreation Centre, Sherriff Street, in Dublin's North Inner City on Wednesday 25th July.<br />
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The National Sports Policy 2018–2027 has been developed through an extensive public consultation process and collaboration with the sports sector and other stakeholders. <br />
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• Overall participation in sport to rise from 43% to 50% of the population by 2027 (the equivalent of an extra 260,0000 people participating in sport)<br />
• More targeted high performance funding to deliver more Olympic/Paralympic medals (From the securing of 13 medals in 2016 to a target of 20 in 2028)<br />
• All funded sports bodies adopting the Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charity (CVC) Sector.<br />
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Launching the National Sports Policy 2018-2027, Ministers Ross and Griffin reaffirmed the Government’s intention to doubling funding for sport, from €112million in 2018 to €220million in 2027. The Government will also seek to deliver greater certainty in funding year-on-year, particularly in respect of Sport Ireland high performance funding.<br />
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The Ministers expressed their intention to begin implementing the National Sports Policy 2018–2027 without delay. Recalling the commitments for future funding of Sports Capital Programmes announced earlier this year in the National Development Plan, they indicated their intention to also seek additional funding for Sport Ireland programmes in the 2019 Estimates, to support, amongst other measures:<br />
• doubling of funding for the Women in Sport programme to €2million<br />
• creation of a dedicated €1m programme for Disability Sport through the deployment of a Sport Inclusion Disability Officer in all 26 LSPs countrywide<br />
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Minister Griffin outlined the ambitions of the Government’s National Sports Policy 2018–2027 to significantly improve the sporting landscape in this country:<br />
<em>'The benefits of sport and physical activity to our population are clear and sport is a valuable asset to communities across the country. The availability of quality sports facilities is key to raising standards and Government investment in recent years at the National Sports Campus and throughout the country is proof of our commitment to sustaining this investment to our sporting infrastructure. The National Sports Policy 2018-2027 also sees continued support of our high performance athletes to keep on inspiring the generations that follow after them in their particular sport. I would hope to see a significant increase in our high performance investment over the next decade, to some €30 million annually.'</em><br />
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'Saoirse' is the name of our trishaw and this name symbolises the freedom that users of our trishaw can enjoy. It communicates a positive message of Health & Activity for All. It will increase accessibility to the Waterford Greenway particularly for older adults and ultimately will have a positive impact on attitudes of the wider community to accessibility, inclusion and health for all.<br />
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We are grateful to a number of people and organisations who made the launch such a success. A special word of thanks to Harringtons Bakery of Youghal for donating a beautiful cake for the occasion and David Coleman photography who volunteered to capture special moments on the day. Thanks also to the Dungarvan Pop Up Pipe Band, who kept the crowds entertained throughout. We are grateful to Cycle Sports who have kindly agreed to keep the bike maintained and in good working order.<br />
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‘Bikefest’ will consist of two routes catering for all cycling capabilities. For cyclists aged 8 and over, the 12km route provides a scenic cycle and follows the same route as the 12km Sean Kelly Tour. This route takes place largely on the scenic cycle track taking in Abbeyside, Clonea Road and the Gold Coast with cyclists enjoying some open roads from Walton Park to Clonea Roundabout. Cyclists aged up to 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The start time for this event is 10am.<br />
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Entry is €2 per person, with Bikefest wrist bands, refreshments and other goodies available on the day. Helmets are essential for all participants.. Registration opens from 9.15am on the day. <br />
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The second route is a new 3km cycling route aimed at families, parents with small children and people with limited mobility. We hope to see lots of balance bikes, old bikes and baby carriers on the Waterford Greenway route from Walton Park to Sallybrook. Start time for this event is 10.10am.<br />
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Following both events, Walton Park will host a variety of bike related games and activities, coffee vendors, ice cream machines, face painters and fun for all the family from 10.30am-12.30pm.<br />
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The SPEAK report provides an overview of the work of the 29 LSPs across the country, and highlights the innovative good practice projects and programmes that are being operated locally.<br />
Almost €20 million was invested in the LSP network, including benefit in kind funding.<br />
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Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, John Treacy, said: “One of Sport Ireland’s key priorities for the LSP network is the sustainable development within the local sports infrastructure; this report shows that LSPs are doing vital work with clubs and groups ensuring that structures are in place to allow people across the LSP target groups to participate in sport. I would like to thank all of the agencies, groups and individuals who have contributed to this report, and to those who were involved in the delivery of the programmes and projects at local level.”<br />
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Sport Ireland Director of Participation and Ethics, Dr. Una May, added: “Increasing participation across every age group and from all social backgrounds throughout Ireland is one of the key aims of Sport Ireland. The SPEAK report highlights the great work by the LSPs in removing barriers that hinder participation in sport and physical activity. Sport Ireland, through the Local Sports Partnership network, will continue to take a strategic approach with regard to programme delivery, continuing to place a strong emphasis on monitoring and evaluation of the programmes delivered.”<br />
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<b>2017 SPEAK Report Highlights:</b><br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs)<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>345,190 people participated in 949 locally delivered participation initiatives<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>13,644 females took part in 74 local Women in Sport initiatives<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>18,000 people took part in Operation Transformation 5k Fun Run and Nationwide Walks<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>13,063 people took part in the Sport Ireland Cycle Series<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2,069 Clubs/Groups were supported by LSPs<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>LSPs planned and delivered 237 training and education courses, 14,234 people participated on these training courses<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7,009 completed 418 Safeguarding Courses<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>22 LSPs received funding for Community Sports Development Officer positions in 2017<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>20 LSPs were supported with Sports Inclusion Disability Officer positions in 2017<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Almost €20m was invested in the LSP network, including benefit in kind funding<br />
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<br />Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-9227894054972088032018-06-11T01:40:00.004-07:002018-06-11T01:44:00.931-07:00Walk for Life - Summer 2018We are hosting a series of four accessible walks for over 50’s and people with a disability. The aim of the series is to give people the opportunity to create links with others in their locality and experience some of the wonderful Waterford Walks.<br />
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Waterford Sports Partnership is hosting a series of four accessible walks for over 50’s and people with a disability. <br />
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The aim of the series is to give people the opportunity to create links with others in their locality and experience some of the wonderful Waterford Walks<br />
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So, lace up your walking shoes and come along to a walk near you! <br />
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€3 per walk to include tea/coffee/scone<br />
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<br />Waterford Sports Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634238472920689619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081320244403612461.post-54306771205697463792018-06-08T02:49:00.001-07:002018-06-08T02:56:38.858-07:00NOW Booking! Women on the Move Portlaw<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Women of Portlaw - Do you want to get fit this Summer?</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">All the women who have participated in our previous programmes thoroughly enjoyed the experience, one participant said ‘it has made a huge difference to my fitness and I am now feeling so much better about myself.’ Others commented on the social aspect of the programme; ‘I really loved doing it with friends that I made and helped me get fitter also’.</span></span><br />
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<b>The programme Starts on Tuesday 19th June | 7 to 8pm @ </b><b>Portlaw Soccer Club</b><br />
<b>Total cost of Programme is €20pp</b><br />
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Waterford Sports Partnership in association with Waterford Wheelers are running three cycling programmes this summer.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e69138;">Let’s Cycle BASIC</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;">Carpark only session | (1 x 90 minute session) </span><br />
<b><span style="color: #e69138;">Thursday 5th July | 6pm <br />Regional Sports Centre </span></b><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;">Covering bike maintenance, correct saddle height, basic riding skills and focusing on gaining confidence again. </span><br />
<b><span style="color: #e69138;">€5pp | Booking Essential | BOOK <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lets-cycle-basic-tickets-46972506030">HERE</a></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Let’s Cycle CONFIDENCE</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Carpark | Greenway | Cyclepath |Minimum road contact<br />(3 x 90 minute sessions) </span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Thurs 12th to Thurs 26th July | 6pm </b><br /><b>Northern Industrial Estate</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">(meeting outside Crossfit Waterford) </span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Covering braking, cornering, gearing and group cycling.</span><br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">€15pp | Booking Essential | BOOK <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lets-cycle-confidence-tickets-46972663501">HERE</a></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Thurs 2nd to Thurs 23rd August | 6pm<br />Viking Triangle</strong> (meeting outside Waterford Cycle Centre)</span></div>
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