SSRP has just launched its latest Newsletter,  ‘News Active – Summer 2020’. Check out the many activities, programmes and events that have taken place so far in 2020, a very challenging year for everyone!

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The 2020 Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme is now open for applications.

Over the last 19 years these grants have made a huge difference in local communities and groups throughout the country, and this year the scheme is going ahead as usual which is great news for everyone.

Applications are being accepted by post and email and the application form is available to download from our website and at the link below.

You can find more information on what the grant covers and deadlines for completed forms on our website (link below).

For any  questions on the grant scheme you can contact Age and Opportunity on 01 805 7733.

Completed application forms must reach the address below by 12 noon on Friday the 2^nd of October 2020

The National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People,
Age & Opportunity,
St Patrick’s Hall,
Marino Institute of Education,
Griffith Avenue,
Dublin 9

Email your application to: active.grants@ageandopportunity.ie

If emailing your application form it is not necessary to sign the application or send a hard copy.

As part of European Week of Sport Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership pledge to deliver on the following targets: 45 schools, 1200 children, 6 athletic clubs, along with a commercial sponsor. We will all work together to celebrate European week  and increase participation in physical activity in a fun way. For the past sixteen years, the highly successful ‘Introduction to Athletics for Primary Schools’ events has taken place at the IT Sligo Athletics Arena. Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, Sligo Athletics Association and Youth Sport West plan to hold a similar event to previous years in a new way on the European week of Sport 23^rd-30^th September with sponsorship from SuperValu.

This year sees the event “Staying Local” and participating from school grounds but with the same great spirit and competition. At SSRP we are committed to our responsibility to ensure a safe and phased return to sport inline with public health advice from the Irish Government and hence our staying local athletics fest for 2020.

THIS YEARS EVENT

We are encouraging all schools to get involved and participate from their own school grounds. The same great festival with the same great events. How it will work:

• Children will be selected and registered by each school for the events the same as previous years
• An SSRP Athletics Official will come to your school and set up a 25 metre shuttle area using cones adhering to strict Covid-19 protocols and social distancing guidelines.
• Each child on a team will run 4 x 25 metre shuttles, once all 4 team members have completed their runs (400m in total) for their event and the time will be recorded by an SSRP Athletics Official.
• Their time will be entered for their event on a leader board with all other participating schools.

ATHLETICS – FUN & PARTICIPATION

The primary focus of this event is on participation rather than competition. A fun and enjoyable experience for all abilities is our goal at the Athletics Fest “Staying Local”. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a certificate of participation. The top three teams/ individuals for each event will receive a certificate of achievement for their school.  We are looking forward to continuing our enjoyable Athletics fest by “Staying Local” in a new way this year.

Want to Get Back on Your Bike!! Then join the Bike for Life Programme.

This programme is perfect for anyone who wants to get back into cycling in a social fun leisure environment. The programme will build your cycle fitness over a number of weeks with the aim of completing longer spins on your bike during BIKE WEEK 2020 (19th to 27th September)

All Coivd-19 protocols are in place

You can register online here

What is Bike for Life?

Bike for Life is a beginner’s cycling programme, in which a cyclist is brought through the various skills and techniques involved in cycling over  6 sessions. The focus of the programme is on learning and meeting new people, with the group cycle a prominent feature in the programme.

What do I learn in Bike for Life?

1. In Bike for Life, you will learn a variety of skills related to cycling. The basic content can be seen below, with the level of learning depending on the start point of the rider.
2. Preparing for a Bike Ride: What to wear, what to bring.
3. Riding safely on the road: Basic road skills, advanced road skills, riding in the dark.
4. Riding as a group: Riding in pairs, riding as a group, group riding etiquette.
5. Using shared facilities: Riding in low volume traffic, riding in higher volume traffic.
6. Bike handling skills: Basic bike handling skills, advanced bike handling skills.
7. Nutrition & Hydration: Basic requirements, requirements for a cyclist.
8. Bike repair & maintenance: Basic bike maintenance.
9. Training for your cycling goals: Getting started, going further and cycling challenges

How much does it cost?

The cost to do a Bike for Life programme is  €40 per person.

When and Where?

The meeting point for the first session will be the carpark at Sligo County Council Offices, Riverside Hotel, Sligo.

What do i need?  

You will need a road worth bike with working breaks and a helmet. A water bottle and dress for the weather. Bike’s are available to rent for €5 per night, they must be pre booked by contacting Northwest Adventure Tours on 087 125 9594.

How do i get involved? 

To participate in this programme you must complete the online Application form at https://bikeforlifesligo.eventbrite.ie . Places are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis.

View the ‘Criteria and Terms & Conditions’ HERE

Applications are via an online system only…SCHEME HAS CLOSED AS OF 12 NOON 26/08/2020

Sports Clubs in County Sligo can now apply for COVID-19 Club Small Grants of up to €1,500 through Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership.

The COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme is part of a series of COVID-19 related funding schemes from Sport Ireland, following the announcement of €70 million of funding by the Government to support the sports sector in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

The COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme is being implemented by Sport Ireland’s network of Local Sports Partnerships and will provide assistance to local clubs with covering costs associated with the reopening of sports clubs. This scheme is separate to the Sports Club Resilience Fund, which will be delivered through National Governing Bodies of Sport.

This scheme is designed to support sports clubs that do not have the finances to implement COVID-19 related hygiene and social distancing protocols. The COVID-19 Club Small Grants can be used to support COVID-19 related expenditure dating from 2^nd May 2020 onwards (date of publication of Government roadmap to recovery). As the total fund available is limited, clubs which already have the finances to implement COVID-19 protocols should not apply.

This grant scheme is designed and intended to support the return to sporting activities only and cannot be used to support COVID-19 costs related to hospitality services such as bars or restaurants within sports facilities.

The scheme will be based on identified needs. Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership and Sport Ireland will work together to ensure that the investment is distributed fairly and every effort will be made to ensure that the wider sports community benefits from this scheme. There is a €1,500 limit per club on this grant scheme however applications will be means tested and only clubs with the most need will be eligible for the full amount. Clubs should not feel that they have to apply for the full amount to be considered for support.

Speaking regarding the launch of the COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme, LSP Coordinator with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, Deirdre Lavin, said “Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership welcomes the announcement of financial support for sports clubs across Ireland and encourages all sports clubs in County Sligo to assess their need for financial support towards COVID-19 related hygiene and social distancing protocols and apply accordingly.”

Clubs are advised to note the following conditions:

• Only one application can be submitted per sport club.
• Applications to Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership are only applicable to clubs based within County Sligo.
• Funding applications must be submitted prior to the deadline of 12 noon on Wednesday 26^th August via the online application form.
• Clubs must ensure that, where available, they prioritise the application for funding support via their National Governing Body or relevant representative body. Funding support for the same purpose should not be sought from multiple sources.

For further information please email info@sligosportandrecreation.ie or phone 071 9161511/ 087 2286886

View the ‘Criteria and Terms & Conditions’ HERE

Applications are via an online system only…SCHEME HAS CLOSED AS OF 12 NOON 26/08/2020