Pride of Place Award for Waterford Sports Partnership

Waterford Sports Partnership was proud and honoured to be awarded top prize in the Community Health - Physical Activity Category for Cities at last week's Pride of Place Awards ceremony held in Ennis, Co. Clare.

Irish Sports Council issues 2013 SPEAK Monitoring & Evaluation Report on Local Sports Partnerships

The Irish Sports Council recently published the seventh SPEAK Report, which provides an overview of the operations of the national network of 31 Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in 2013. The LSPs, an initiative of the Irish Sports Council, aim to increase participation in sport and to ensure that local resources are used to best effect.

Pumped Schools' Video Awards Focusing on Heart Health

Come on Waterford teenagers!  Let's get involved in the Pumped Schools' Video Awards, a great opportunity to create a mini-movie and perhaps win 3,000 euro for your school in the process. Waterford Sports Partnership encourages Waterford schools and students to get involved against a backdrop of 274 people dying from cardiovascular disease in Waterford in 2013. 

A great chance to promote your club

The Wheel are delighted to invite sports clubs and associations to enter the MyClubFinances.com Sports Award. The new award offers Irish sports clubs and associations a chance to raise their profile, to pay tribute to their volunteers, recruit new supporters and fundraise.

Gym Education Programme

Eight girls from WYTEC Community Youth Training & Education Centre have just completed a 5 week Gym Education Programme with Niall Devereux from Niall Devereux Fitness. 

Discover the Tramore Dunes

The final walk in the 'Walk Waterford Autumn Series' will take place on Sunday 19th October at 11am along the Tramore Dunes. This is a lovely 5km walk with magnificent views along the coast. Please be aware, however, that this walk is on an uneven path and includes some gravel, shingle, stones and sand paths which are not suitable for buggies.  

Discover the Deise - Dungarvan Railway Walk

Join us for the next walk in the Walk Waterford Autumn Series which takes place next Sunday 12th October at 11am on the old Dungarvan Railway line. The walk will be led by trained walking leaders and is a great opportunity to get out for a gentle walk and enjoy the fresh air with friends and family.