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John Treacy, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland was in Sligo on Wednesday last 12th December to launch the Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership’s new strategy ‘Building a Culture of Sport and Physical Activity 2018 – 2023’.
The launch took place at County Hall, Sligo County Council with over one hundred people in attendance representing the many target groups, clubs, communities and agencies with which the Partnership works.
Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr. Paul Taylor and SSRP Board member was on hand to welcome the guests to the launch and in his address he paid tribute to all involved in the development of sport in the County which he stated was evident from the significant progress in recent years in both the area of facility development and sports participation opportunities for people of all fitness levels.
A highlight of the evening was the viewing of a video compiled by the Partnership which captured a diverse range of community sports programmes which it supports.
Maire Mc Callion, Chairperson of SSRP acknowledged the commitment to sport and physical activity shown by the sporting clubs and community organisations, the SSRP Board of Directors, statutory agencies and the staff of the Partnership. She outlined that the next phase of SSRP’s work will focus on four goals; Increase Participation, Build Capacity, Enhance Communications and Strengthen the Organisation. She signalled the intent of SSRP to continue to work in a co-ordinated and integrated way with sporting groups and local agencies.
Ciarán Hayes, Chief Executive of Sligo County Council spoke of the valuable contribution sport makes to quality of life and he paid tribute to the work of the sports clubs , communities, agencies and SSRP who work to deliver sporting opportunities.
In launching the plan John Treacy was highly complementary of the work of SSRP and all the sporting groups on the ground in Sligo stating “The vision Sport Ireland had for Local Sports Partnerships at the outset is truly being realised in Sligo through the collaborative engagement involving all partners with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership playing a leadership role”. He went on to say “It is about the community groups, the sporting clubs, the Sports Partnership and all the agencies working together, and this partnership has worked very well in Sligo”.
For photos from the night please see our Facebook page
The 2018 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications as of Friday 7th September with a closing date of 5pm on Friday 19th October, 2018. Any organisation wishing to make an application under the Programnme must be registered on OSCAR by 5pm on Friday 5th October, 2018. Applications 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.
For all information see www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
A number of changes have been made to the 2018 Sports Capital Programme so please read this guide fully and carefully before applying online.
All applications, including supporting documentation, must be submitted online. Applications by post or email will not be accepted and will be returned. If you have not previously registered, your organisation must register on the website
first and your organisation must have a Tax Registration Number from the Revenue
Commissioners to register.
The deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday 5th October
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 19th October
The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and provides grants to assist in the development or refurbishment of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment.
The Programme’s objectives are to:
Assist voluntary and community organisations, national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport, local authorities and Education and Training Boards and schools to develop high quality, accessible, safe, well-designed, sustainable facilities in appropriate locations and to provide appropriate equipment to help maximise participation in sport and physical recreation.
Prioritise the needs of disadvantaged areas and groups (such as people with disabilities) in the provision of sports facilities.
Encourage the sharing of sports facilities by clubs, community organisations and national governing bodies of sport.
Who can apply for a Grant?
Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport, and local authorities. Third level colleges
Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs or organisations.
Registration.
Any organisation that wishes to make an application must first be registered at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie. A separate guide is available to the registration process at http://www.dttas.gov.ie/sites/default/files/corporate/guide-registering-scp-online.pdf The Sports clubs within schools and third level colleges are not entitled to apply for funding even when joined to another sports club.
Application Deadline
All applications must be made by 5pm on Friday 19th October. The online system will be shut down at this time and no late or partial applications will be accepted. If you have not clicked the “Save and Submit” button on the final page of the application form by this deadline your application will not be considered. You are strongly advised to start the application process as soon as possible as it may not be possible for the Department to help
you nearer to the deadline due to the volume of calls and emails. When you have submitted your application you are strongly advised to save and/or print a copy of the “Grant Application Submitted” page. You may need this later as evidence of making your application. Applications by post or by email will not be accepted and will be returned.
How to apply
The only way to apply for grants is on the Online Sports Capital Register (OSCAR system) at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie. The website also allows those registered to view previous applications, grants and payments, change contact details, seek payment of a grant and otherwise communicate with the Department. To make an application go to www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie and log in using the tax registration number and password used at registration stage. The application wizard will guide you through the application process and you can save and review your work as you fill out the form. As the system will log you out after a period of inactivity it is important that you regularly save your application using the “Save” button at the bottom of each page. You can return to it later when you have more information or electronic documents ready to upload. On each page some fields are mandatory. If you try and proceed without filling in these fields text will appear beneath each mandatory field stating what needs to be added. Applicants must note that funding is limited and that this is a competitive process. Simply meeting the minimum criteria under the headings above does not guarantee funding.
SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME WORKSHOPS
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport are hosting a number regional workshops to assist applicants with the 2018 programme. The workshops will be given by staff in the Sports Capital section and will cover common pitfalls, a page by page guide to the application form and a questions and answers session. To get the maximum benefit from the event please read the guide beforehand.
Details of the Workshops are below:
DUBLIN – Cusack Stand, Croke Park, 7-9pm, Monday 1 October
GALWAY – Institute for Lifecourse and Society, NUI Galway, 7-9pm, Monday 1 October
WATERFORD – WIT Arena, 7-9pm, Tuesday 2 October
LONGFORD – Longford Rugby Club, 7-9pm, Tuesday 2 October
DONEGAL – The Abbey Hotel Donegal, 7-9pm, Wednesday 3 October
KERRY – Institute of Technology Tralee, 7-9pm, Friday 5th October
Go to eventbrite to book your place – max 2 seats per organisation.
Free webinar which explores what Safeguarding Children in the Digital World means for Sport is taking place on Monday the 8th of October 2018 from 4 – 5pm. To register see ineqe.com/webinar
See our latest Newsletter News Active – July 2018 and check out what has been happening in Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership in the first half of 2018…
The Minster for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, TD, and the Minister with responsibility for Tourism and Sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin, TD, have just launched (25/07/2018) the Government’s National Sports Policy 2018–2027 at the St Laurence O’Toole Recreation Centre, Sherriff Street, in Dublin’s North Inner City.
The National Sports Policy 2018–2027 has been developed through an extensive public consultation process and collaboration with the sports sector and other stakeholders. The High-Level Goals of the National Sports Policy are:
Key targets of the National Sports Policy 2018–2027 include:
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.
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:
Minister Ross said: “The publication of this policy is an important milestone for the Irish sporting community and sets out a Vision for Irish Sport in 2027, along with 57 actions to transform our sporting landscape over the next decade. Increasing participation is the cornerstone of this policy. We want to see every citizen engaging regularly in some form of sport and physical activity, irrespective of their background or their physical capabilities. Together with the stakeholders across all levels of sport in this country, we will relentlessly pursue the aims of this policy to elevate Ireland to the top of the table globally for both participation in sport and high performance over the next decade.”
Minister Griffin outlined the ambitions of the Government’s National Sports Policy 2018–2027 to significantly improve the sporting landscape in this country: “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.”
2019 Irish Sports Monitor Mid-Year Report released…November 20, 2019 - 10:01 amReport shows good early progress towards meeting the National Sports Policy targets…
Coaching Children Workshop SeriesNovember 1, 2019 - 4:40 pmSligo Sport and Recreation Partnership will be hosting the Coaching Ireland ‘Coaching Children Workshop Series’.
Disability Inclusion Training – 23rd November 2019…November 1, 2019 - 4:00 pmSix hour Introductory aimed at making sports/physical activity sessions more accessible and inclusive for children and adults with a disability
Safeguarding 2 Children’s Officer Training – 3rd December 2019…November 1, 2019 - 9:30 amEssential training for all those undertaking the role of Children’s Officer in Clubs/Organisations…
Nominations are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2019November 1, 2019 - 9:05 amThe closing date for receipt of nominations is Thursday 21st November 2019
