Leaders will be equipped to work in a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres and sports’ clubs.
Walking Football Information and Coaching Clinic, Thursday 28th April
This is a 6-hour theory and practical course taking place at Sligo Regional Sports Centre, suitable for teachers / coaches
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.
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
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