Category: Training and Education Programmes

Safeguarding 2 (Children’s Officer) and 3 (DLP) Training – May/June 2022

Events, Training and Education Programmes

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

May 20, 2022

Active Leadership Award Course

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Leaders will be equipped to work in a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres and sports’ clubs.

March 25, 2022

Walking Football Information and Coaching Clinic

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Walking Football Information and Coaching Clinic, Thursday 28th April

March 21, 2022

Olympic Handball Coaching Course- Level 0 (Intro)

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This is a 6-hour theory and practical course taking place at Sligo Regional Sports Centre, suitable for teachers / coaches

February 22, 2022

Ready to Go Orienteering

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4-hour practical course taking place outdoors, suitable for leaders / teachers / coaches.

February 21, 2022

Women in Sport Leadership Course

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Date: Thursday 4th November to Thursday 16th December 2021

Time: Seven part course taking place every Thursday 7-8.30pm, online via zoom

Cost: €40 per participant

Following on from the Women in Sport webinar, SSRP are delighted to bring a bespoke Women in Sport Leadership Course to the clubs of Sligo, the first time this highly rated national course is being rolled out at County level.

This 7 week course is designed and delivered by experienced consultants Lisa Clancy and Sarah O’Shea, who have themselves worked at the highest levels in Irish sport and also hold volunteer Board positions as Vice President of Paralympics Ireland and Honorary General Secretary Olympic Federation Ireland respectively. They bring their extensive experience to the programme.

This leadership programme has proved to be hugely successful with over 140 participants spanning over 30 sporting bodies. SSRP is delighted to be in a position to offer this course to female volunteers involved in various roles at club level.

The aim of the programme is to provide training, guidance, and expertise to support women to thrive in leadership positions in sport. It will give women across Sligo the opportunity to learn additional skills, increase their confidence and build networks across sports.

The interactive practical classes allow each participant to work and focus on their own development, while also learning from others and hearing about their experiences of leadership. Topics will include effective communication, values, networking and collaboration, crisis management and influence and change.

The programme is specifically designed for female leaders over the age of 18 years old working or volunteering within sport (committee members, officials, volunteers, coaches etc.) but it is also suitable for females that are involved in sport and want to pursue a position of leadership.

Sports Co-ordinator Deirdre Lavin stated

“For many years we have invested in creating opportunities for women to participate in different sports and we are now delighted to focus on the area of leadership and we encourage all clubs to get involved in supporting more women to step into leadership roles.”

Places will be offered via application process and as the course is heavily subsidised through Sport Ireland Dormant Accounts Volunteer Support Programme, we are able to offer it at €40 per participant. Selection criteria will take into consideration diversity of sports representation (major/minority) and geographical spread.

Application deadline is 20th October at 12pm.

Register your expression of interest at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/course-women-in-sport-leadership-

Additional Course Information

Course content includes modules on:

Leadership and values
Networking and collaboration
Handling challenging situations and developing resilience
Crisis management
Influencing in leadership
Communications and developing your personal brand
Governance in sport
Change management

Further, all participants will receive a one-on-one coaching session with a course tutor and support in producing their own Personal Development Plan. Guest speakers will also provide insight into their own leadership experiences.

The course will take the format of interactive sessions including opportunities for breakout rooms. A relaxed and supportive environment is fostered throughout to enhance the learning experiences for all.

A network of women in sport leaders in Sligo will be established to maintain this support long after the course has been concluded.

October 21, 2021

Understanding Physical Literacy Online Workshop

Training and Education Programmes

Physical Literacy

Physical literacy is defined as “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life”

Physical literacy is the foundation for lifelong involvement in physical activity according to The Lifelong Involvement in Sport & Physical Activity (LISPA) model.

Join us to learn more…

Understanding Physical Literacy Module

The Understanding Physical Literacy Module (Online) has been developed by Sport Ireland Coaching in partnership with Stranmillis University College to provide a personal and professional development opportunity for those interested in developing their own physical literacy and/or helping others develop their physical literacy throughout the life course.

This module is an interactive 2 hour online workshop which will:

Outline the origins, definition, elements, relationship between the elements and importance of physical literacy.
Explain whether individuals can be described as ‘physically literate’ and whether physical literacy can be assessed.
Discuss why physical activity is so important to children and how we can do more to encourage it.
Explore findings from national and international research that highlights the need to increase children’s levels of physical literacy as part of the long-term approach to increasing wellbeing and reducing levels of preventable disease.

Workshop Outcomes for Participants are:

Explain the importance of Physical Activity for Children
Explain what is meant by the physical literacy learning journey. Articulate the rationale behind the physical literacy journey – a ‘road map’ that can be used by anyone who guides children along their physical literacy learning journey.
Explain how they can contribute to its development in the children and young people with whom they interact at home and in the community.
Understand how to organise safe, purposeful and meaningful physical activities for all children.

Register Online line at https://pl1sligo.eventbrite.ie

October 25, 2020

Safeguarding Training

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Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is hosting the following Safeguarding 1,2 and 3 training over October and November 2021. Registration is via Eventbrite with links to register below.

Safeguarding 1 Awareness

Tues 19th October, 6.30-9.30pm via Zoom

Participants for SG1 must be 18 years of age to undertake the course.

Cost is €15.00 + booking fee. To register please see link below:

EVENT FULLY BOOKED

Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Course

Mon 1st November, 6.30-9.30pm via Zoom

Participants for SG 2 must have first completed Safeguarding 1.

Cost is €15.00 + booking fee. To register please see link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/safeguarding-2-childrens-officer-course

Safeguarding 3 DLP

Mon 15th November, 6.30-9.30pm via Zoom

Participants for SG 3 must have first completed Safeguarding 1.

Cost is €15.00 + booking fee. To register please see link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/safeguarding-3

Online Refresher Training

If its the case where your current Safeguarding 1 certificate, which is valid for 3 years, is due to expire, you will need to do the online Refresher training which is valid for an additional 3 years.

To undertake the online Refresher training click on the following link below. Following completion of the online training you will be issued with a digital cert.

Please note this digital cert is only valid in conjunction with your original Safeguarding 1 certificate.

https://able.ineqe.com/apps/sportireland/coaches/

For more information

If you would like to enquire about training etc please contact info@sligosportandrecreation.ie

October 20, 2020

Coaching Children Workshop Series

Training and Education Programmes

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership will be hosting the Coaching Ireland ‘Coaching Children Workshop Series’.

Coaching Ireland have developed 4 modules, 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, each coach will receive a bank of games covering balance, co-ordination, speed & agility and inclusive& adaptive games.

Limited places are available on the course and pre booking is essential as it is on a first come first served basis. Book your place before the 6th November 2019.

Workshops will take place on