Calling Lifeguards, Swimming Teachers and Assistant Swimming Teachers!
Women’s Try a Tri 2022 Now Open for Registration.
CARA Sport Inclusion Ireland are delighted to announce that the inaugural Go All Out -Inclusive Outdoors Week will take place from the 18th – 24th of July this year.
New 6 Week Open Water programmes starting at Aughris Pier led by Swim Ireland, and supported by SSRP and the Dromore West Village Community Enhancement Committee, including Dipper to Swimmer, Open Water Skills, and Teens.
Following our recent AGM SSRP is delighted to share key successes for 2021 which were achieved in partnership with our club, community and agency partners
As part of our Enniscrone Community Sports Hub Initiative, we are delighted to link with Swim Ireland and the Enniscrone & District Community Council to facilitate a range of programmes at the Enniscrone Pier including Dipper to Swimmer, Beach to Buoy and Open Water Skills.
We are delighted to support Sligo Triathlon Club to introduce a new initiative, ‘Tri With Pride’ for the LGBTQIA+ community on the ethos of introducing people to the world of triathlon.
Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Course: Monday 23rd May 2022
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership will be hosting a Club Children’s Officer Course on Monday 23rd May next, 6.30-6.30pm via Zoom. This Club Children’s Officer’s course presents a great opportunity for sports clubs to lead the way in terms of models of good practice for children’s sport. The training will provide information and resources on how to put in place effective Child Protection measures in your sports club. Recommendations from Sport Ireland are that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Children’s Officer. This person should be child-centred in focus and should have as their primary aim the establishment of a child-centred ethos within the club. They are the link between the children and the adults in the club and also take responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy etc, impacts on children and their Sports Leaders.
NOTE: Those who wish to attend the training must have first completed Sport Ireland’s Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness Course and have a valid certificate. Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis and registration is via the Eventbrite link HERE
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Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Persons Workshop – Wed 1st June 2022.
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership will be hosting a Designated Liaison Persons Workshop on Wednesday 1st June, 6.30-9.30pm via Zoom. Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochána/PSNI. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.
NOTE: It is essential that the person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed Safeguarding 1, the Basic Awareness Workshop and have a valid certificate in Child Welfare & Protection, and should endeavor to complete Safeguarding 3 the Designated Liaison Persons workshop within 6 months of taking up the role. Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis and registration is via the Eventbrite link HERE
A club may appoint the same person to both the Club Children’s Officer and Designated Liaison Person positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.
For further information/queries contact 0719161511 or email info@sligosportandrecreation.ie
For more information contact Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership at 071–91 61511 or info@sligosportandrecreation.ie
Taking place 14th to 22nd May, lots of free events across Sligo
Drop in style sessions, so you can come to just one or come to them all. Suitable for beginners of all ages, learn the basics and build your skills to orienteer.