People of Sligo challenged to take part in BeActive Day 2020

Sligo is challenged to be active on Sunday, 28^th June as part of the Sport Ireland National BeActive Day.

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership (SSRP) is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who are coming together to celebrate a day of physical activity and sport and want you to join in and be active.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, SSRP has been working hard to ensure the people of Sligo remain physically active.

As part of a national network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSP) SSRP has adapted by using online resources, printed booklets and other innovative means, to ensure that everyone in their community has the opportunity to share in the enjoyment as well as the mental and physical health benefits of sport and physical activity.

International guidelines recommend children are active for at least 60 minutes a day and adults for 30 minutes a day, National BeActive Day is a fun and inclusive way of getting in your daily physical activity.

Launching the event, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, John Treacy encouraged as many people as possible to take part, “The last few months have been very difficult for people but it has been highly encouraging to see people look after their own health and well-being through taking part in regular sport and physical activity. Research has shown that unprecedented numbers of people are out walking and cycling, which is great to see. As we begin to come out of the restrictions, I think it is more important than ever that we continue to exercise and be physically active every day. I am really looking forward to National BeActive Day and challenge you all to get active, pick a new activity or sport and enjoy it”.

Deirdre Lavin, SSRP Co-ordinator commented, “National BeActive Day is an opportunity to get everyone in the household up and active. You can do it just for fun or add a competitive element by keeping scores or splitting in to teams. No matter what you do, we encourage you to be active and have some fun, and let’s make Sligo the most active county this weekend!.”

The Local Sports Partnerships have developed a printable list of games and activities to give you some inspiration, all of which are fully adaptive for people of all abilities and skill levels. With suggestions to make the games harder or easier, there is a game for everyone. Simply print out the games or display them on your phone and be active.  Or why not get creative and create your own games, activities or challenges?

SSRP are running a competition for the most creative National BeActive Day activity in the county so make sure to share a photo or video on social media and tag in @SportIreland and  @sligosportandrecreation and the hashtag #NationalBeActiveDay to be in with a chance of winning a the €100 one4all voucher!

If you are not on social media, you can email a photo or video of your activity to deborah@sligosportandrecreation.ie to be in with a chance of winning this prize! The winner will be announced on Tuesday 30th June.

For more information contact:

Deborah Sherlock at deborah@sligosportandrecreation.ie or ring 0719161511

Online Resources:

Download an Activity sheet CLICK HERE

Download a Game Ideas CLICK HERE 

Download the BeActive Day Cert HERE 

View the Active Sligo from Home Guide HERE

Register to Download your Free Booklet HERE

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership has developed a Let’s Play Sligo 21 Day Physical Activity Home Challenge for children to take part in over the next 3 weeks. This links in with the national initiative ‘Lets Play Ireland’ and is supported locally by Sligo County Council, Healthily Ireland and the HSE.

The aim of  this Challenge is to get children physically active for the recommended 60 minutes everyday in a fun way. All of the games and activities are designed so children can play by themselves or you can get the whole family to join in. There is little or no equipment needed and no need to be near a screen, as all the activities instructions are described in the booklet.

So Let’s Get Active at Home and don’t forget to share a photo of your challenge cards with us through social media.

Instagram @sligosportandrecreation / Facebook @SligoSportandRecreationPartnership / Twitter @SSRPSligo

Below is a short video created to acknowledge the importance of volunteers in sport..

Volunteers are at the heart of enabling SSRP to have ‘More People, More Active, More Often’. THANK YOU to all the volunteers across County Sligo.
Click Below to watch a short video celebrating volunteers

(Compiled during International Volunteering Day, 5th December 2019.)

Once again Sport Ireland and Local Sports Partnerships around the country have teamed up with RTE’s Operation Transformation programme to encourage people to follow a healthy lifestyle in 2020. This popular TV programme encourages and inspires communities across the country to get active and adopt healthy eating habits. Why not get your New Year’s Resolutions off to a great start and adopt your own ‘Physical Activity Transformation’ by joining Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership and local community organisations on Saturday 18^th January 2020 for the Operation Transformation National Walks at three locations across County Sligo. SSRP will facilitate a walk on the Sligo Town Sli na Slainte route along Doorly Park starting at JFK Parade. South Sligo AC will host a walk in Tubbercurry starting from the Square, while St .Molaise Gaels will lead out on a walk from the carpark in Grange. The distance of the various walks will range from 3km to 5km. All walks will commence at 11am with assembly and warm up from 10.45am onwards. For health and safety reasons we would please ask people not to bring dogs along to the walks.

Sports Co-ordinator Deirdre Lavin is encouraging everybody to get involved in the walks stating; “People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome on the day and in particular it would be great to see families getting involved. The events are ideal for beginners to come out and give exercise a go”.

Download News Active our latest Newsletter covering some of the programmes, activities and events that have been happening in Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership over the second half of 2019…

The Sligo based GymABLE programme co ordinated by SSRP and Dynamo Gym Club with support from Gymnastics Ireland has been recognised nationally as a model of good practice when it comes to providing Gymnastics opportunities for people with disabilities. The programme targeted children with a range of disabilities from St Cecilias School and was highlighted at the National GymABLE Club Forum hosted by Gymnastics Ireland in December 2019. The forum targeted club managers, coaches and members who have an interest in developing Gymnastics programmes which are inclusive of people with disabilities. The local GymABLE programme addresses one of the key actions outlined in the National Sports Policy around inequalities which exist in terms of sports participation opportunities for children with disabilities in comparison to their non-disabled peers. The collaborative approach adopted involving SSRP, DyNamo Gym Club and Gymnastics Ireland  and St Cecilias School ensures the programme is of a high quality and accessible for all.

Watch this short video for an insight into the programme

Download application form HERE 

Book online by following this link HERE 

For the past number of years Youth Sport West in association with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership have produced an Annual Summer Camp Activities Brochure detailing all of the various camps and activities which take place throughout Sligo during the summer months. These camps provide the ideal opportunity for young people of all ages and abilities to participate in a range of sporting activities in a controlled, safe and fun environment.

Summer time is the perfect time for children to take part in various sporting activities and, by getting involved in quality experiences at this stage of their lives, it will increase the likelihood that they will stay involved in sport throughout the year and into later life.

If you are running a sport or multi activity camp in Sligo and your details are not listed here please contact SSRP office on 0719161511 or email theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie with camp details.

To download a copy of the Annual Summer Camp Activity Brochure Click Here

Sligo Yacht Club is running a Beginner Sailing Programme for Women over 2 weekends, 6^th, 7^th, 13^th and 14^th July from 10am-4pm. This is a great opportunity to try something new, learn how to sail and meet the club. Limited places available. To book your place book now 

Here is what a previous participant said about the course.

When I agreed to do the Women on Water Sailing course with SYC I got a lot more than I expected! I’m only sorry that I didn’t do it sooner!
Two of the best weekends of my summer have been spent learning to sail around Sligo Bay with a fantastic group of women while doing the Women on Water sailing course with SYC. What a great way to enjoy the very best of what Sligo has to offer – great outdoor adventure, amazing scenery and the best craic with a great group of lovely women.  
We got to experience sailing in all conditions –  from windy recoveries to bobbing around on a lovely sunny day and ‘racing’ around the bay in a steady breeze.
I never thought starting out that I would actually be able to helm a boat safely around the bay after two weekends (and one or two accidental swims). But we were guided through the ropes by two very enthusiastic and patient instructors. Even when the weather made things a bit hairy, they made us feel safe on the water and the made the experience a very enjoyable one.
Thank you to all involved for such an enjoyable experience – Una for organising it; our brilliant instructors – Sarah, Helen and Sam; Karl and Mick for keeping us safe; and my new friends – all the ladies who participated. See you for supervised sailing on Sunday’s 

To book your place book now