Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to the Launch of Our New Strategic Plan – Building a Culture of Sport and Physical Activity in Sligo 2018-2023 yesterday evening. It was fantastic to see such a range of sports clubs and communities from across Sligo represented on the night. Thank you for all your support.

Here is a short video compiled of just some of the projects and programmes that took place during the last Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnerships Strategy Plan – Sport and Recreation A Way of Life in Sligo 2013-2016

In preparation for the Ladies Tour of Lough Gill on 29th September 2018 a 5 week cycling programme that will progressively build on your cycling skills and fitness will take place on Wednesday evenings. The programme includes basic bike instruction for cycling on the road, safety, maintenance and 5 weekly outdoor spins with a qualified cycling coach. Bikes must be road worthy and helmets worn at all times while cycling.

Application forms can be downloaded HERE

Conditions for Entry

• You must be 18 years of age
• Never taken part in a Try a Tri or Triathlon previously
• Have some swimming experience ie you cannot be a ‘non swimmer’
• Take out insurance from Triathlon Ireland (25e) for the programme once place is confirmed

Programme Schedule

Information evening: Aug 23 in the Radisson Hotel at 6:30pm

First swim session: Aug 26 (time TBC)

Brick session: (run/bike combined) 6 weeks Thur 6;30pm-8pm

Final Event: Morning of 6th Oct (if you are unable to make the final event, then please do not apply)

If you are wish to apply here’s what you need to do:

Complete the application form by clicking on this Link – Application Form Womens Try a Tri 2018

Application forms will firstly be vetted by the Sligo Triathlon Club and then you will receive an email inviting you to ‘proceed to payment’. A place is only confirmed once the approved form and fee is paid.

There are a limited number of spots so we would encourage you to reply as quickly as possible to ensure you get your place.
For any other inquiries please email womentrisligo@gmail.com

A summer Bike for Life cycling programme is running on Wednesday evening from 6.15pm to 7.45pm. There are 2 Levels to choose from to suit all abilities. Limited places apply, place guaranteed only on receipt of completed application form and fee.

Application forms can be downloaded here and limited places applies.

Complete Online Book From HERE

As part of the Urban Outdoor Initiative SSRP is linking with Sligo Kayak club to introduce people to Kayaking and its is an opportunity to try out the new sit on top kayaks.

21 coaches from across county Sligo representing a range of sports, Martial Arts, Swimming, Kayaking, Boxing, Athletics to name a few, completed the Coaching Ireland – Coaching Children Workshop Series. Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership delivered the series through the Health Ireland project, administrated locally by Sligo County Council. The Certification Presentation evening took place in the Riverside Hotel on 26^th March presented on the night included Jude Mannion Senior Staff Officer, Directorate of Community & Economic Development of Sligo County Council representing Healthy Ireland and Maire McCallion Chairperson of SSRP.  The 21 coaches who received their certs will be bringing the knowledge they gained through the series back to their clubs and coaching sessions.

“It was a really enjoyable course to be part of and so well delivered. I would gladly say it was one of the best courses I have done” Coach 

“I feel all coaches should attend this course. All adults involved with kids should attend as well” Coach 

Back Row: Jude Mannion (Sligo County Council), Tommy Craddock (Course Tutor), Rory Mahon, Theresa Kilgannon (SSRP, Course Tutor). Middle Row: Piotr Postol, Joshua Butler, Glenn Gilmartin, Jason Sheridan, Kate Frahill, Blaithin Sweeney, Denise McDermott.  Front Row: Maire McCallion (SSRP), Sinead Mangan, Patricia Walsh, Mairead Keane, Lara Serviolle, Lisa Fox.  Missing from Photo: Geraldine Kennedy, Miriam Cunningham, John Barrett, Johnny Walsh, Pat Tuohy, Warner Wilders, Maeve Hayes, Evan Regan.

Over the last number of years, Coaching Ireland have being developing a training programme for coaches that work with children, as all too often in the past, programmes offered to children in sport are scaled down versions of adult activity. However, children are not mini adults and their needs in sport are different to the needs of other populations. Children want different things from their sport participation and require different approaches given their different stages of development both physically and mentally. Therefore, the coaches of children need to be equipped with specific knowledge, skills and competencies to fulfil the needs of children.

Coaching Ireland developed the Coaching Children Workshop series. It contains 4 workshops, specifically to provide coaches with a basic understanding of children’s sport and physical activity and best ways to optimise children’s enjoyment, participation and positive outcomes. The concepts of Physical Literacy and Holistic Development run throughout the series of workshops. Each workshop is 3 hours in duration and is a combination of theory and practical learning, with games covering balance, co-ordination, speed & agility and inclusion.

For more information about future courses, contact Theresa Kilgannon, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership at 0719161511 or theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie.

People of all ages and fitness levels will have chance to put on their walking shoes and get active as part of the upcoming Sligo Spring Walks Series. Taking place over a 4 week period commencing in early February there are a variety of walks planned and newcomers to walking are particularly welcome. All walks are along defined trails and walk leaders will be on hand to lead the walks at a pace appropriate to the fitness level of the group.

See our poster below for full details… Download Poster HERE 

For a more detailed description of the walks included in the Series you can download the following Walk Series Descriptions 

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership in partnership and Sligo County Childcare are supporting a new programme for preschools with funding provided from Healthy Ireland.  Between February and March 2018 we will be piloting the new Balance Bike programme with three preschools in Sligo.

The training aims to give childcare practitioners the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to effectively deliver fun and practical sessions with children age 2 to 5 years. All childcare practitioners will be provided with lesson plans on the day that they can utilize with their class. Following training preschools will have the opportunity to avail of the use of Balance Bikes for a two week period.

SSRP are currently accepting expressions of interest from pre-school organisations (registered with SCCC). To express an interest in hosting the programme, please complete and return the BALANCE BIKE – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM by 2^nd FEBRUARY 2018 and return to theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie or by post to Theresa Kilgannon, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, MSL ETB, Quay Street, Sligo.

(All childcare services who apply will be stored on file for future opportunities of training.)

Download Expression of Interest form by Clicking Here 

About The Balance Bike Programme

The Balance Bike programme is for children aged 2 to 5 years and is the fundamental starting point for children’s cycling and an excellent opportunity to promote active lifestyles at the earliest possible age. Each session will incorporate fun activities to help children develop gross motor skills, spatial awareness, bilateral co-ordination and enhance their physical literacy.

The Balance Bike programme combines unique ergonomic balance bikes with a variety of fun activities that build confidence, spatial awareness and dynamic balance skills enabling young children to cycle without ever needing stabilisers.

A balance bike is a lightweight, pedal-less child’s bike which facilitates balance and propulsion. Children run along whilst seated, push off the ground to create forward movement and use their feet to slow down and stop safely.

The Balance Bike Training will be delivered on-site, under the direction of a qualified Balance Bike Instructor. Balance Bikes and helmets will be provided for a maximum of 10 children. Bikes will remain on-site at your facility for a 2 week period following training.

At the end of the 2 weeks your centre will get to keep a balance bike for continued use.

The delivery costs of the entire Balance Bike Training Programme is €400 – This cost will be subsidised by 95% contribution from SSRP and the remaining 5% (equating to €20) from the pre-school organisation.

Balance Bike Programme Structure

• 2-hour training course delivered on site – this will show the childcare practitioners three 30minute sessions they can deliver to children.
• 3 support hours in the first week where the balance bike tutor will attend the sessions to support the childcare practitioners in delivery
• Week two the childcare practitioners will deliver a minimum of 3 balance bike sessions to the children
• At the end of week two the balance bike tutor will return for a fun challenge session where the children will complete a number of tasks and receive their Balance Bike Licence