Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership recently launched its Annual Report 2019 which captures the many programmes, activities and events that took place during the year. Download it HERE

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Health Considerations for Returning to Sport during Covid-19

Guidelines for Exercising in the Outdoors

Outdoors for Everyone Infographic

Download the Sport Ireland 2019 LSP Annual Report  HERE 

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Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership included in Sport Ireland Local Sports Partnership Annual Report 2019

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) featured in the Annual Report 2019 just published by Sport Ireland.  The report outlines the work of the LSP network across the country and highlights innovative programmes and initiatives that are operated locally.

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership works with trusted professionals and valued volunteers to engage with communities across County Sligo to deliver inclusive, impactful and sustainable programmes and initiatives. These opportunities are tailored to local needs and aim to get people more physically active, involved in sport and improve the mental and physical health of the county.

Nationwide over €22 million was invested in the network of Local Sports Partnerships by Sport Ireland, Local Authorities and partner organisations in 2019 with over half a million people across communities in Ireland taking part in LSP sport and physical activity opportunities.

In 2019 SSRP supported 15,314 participant places across 142 programmes. (Press release continues below)

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Speaking at the launch of the LSP Annual Report, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD said: “It is clear from the figures in the Annual Report that the Local Sports Partnership network has a positive impact in communities, especially for target groups who are often less represented. The Government’s new Covid 19 funding support package will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the many clubs in local communities throughout the country. It is heartening to see that so many people have recognised the importance of staying active during the crisis. It is important to thank everyone involved in the LSP network for keeping programmes going. We must now seize the opportunity to secure a lasting improvement in the health and wellbeing of our nation by encouraging people to stay involved in sport. I want to acknowledge the contribution of sports volunteers, not just for everything they have done during this public health crisis but for what they do all year round. We will continue to support their growth and provide every opportunity to sustain their ongoing involvement.”

Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, John Treacy, said: “The Sport Ireland Statement of Strategy 2018-2022 highlights the “significant potential contribution that sport can make to enhance quality of life, and tackle many societal and environmental challenges” and the LSP network has placed themselves at the forefront of this journey towards lifelong and inclusive sport for all. I would like to thank all the agencies, groups and individuals who have contributed to this report and also to all the staff and volunteers who were involved in the delivery of the programmes and projects at local level”.

Commenting on the report SSRP Sports Co-ordinator Deirdre Lavin said “I welcome the LSP National Report and it gives me great pleasure to state that the report includes 15,314 participant places in sport and physical activity opportunities supported by SSRP. Working in collaboration with partner agencies, and the many volunteers in sports clubs and community organisations throughout County Sligo is fundamental in enabling SSRP to facilitate opportunities for physical activity and I wish to acknowledge everybody who supported SSRP in making sport and physical activity happen for various target groups throughout the year”

Time to explore the great outdoors! With the lifting of Phase 2 restrictions we can all now exercise in the outdoors  within our own county or within 20km of our home if crossing county boundaries….Get out and explore!!

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Coming up with different ways to stay active and healthy is now on everyone’s minds. As the ever popular Sligo Womens 5K Series couldn’t be held in its usual format, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership (SSRP) in association with Supervalu and with support from local Athletics Clubs; Sligo AC, North Sligo AC, Calry AC, Tireragh AC, Corran AC, South Sligo AC and Sligo County Athletics Board have developed an alternative plan to get the women of Sligo walking, jogging and running.

The SSRP Supervalu Womens New Way 5K is a six week virtual 5k training programme for women of all ages and abilities throughout County Sligo. Any women interested can register before Tuesday 16th June and avail of one of the three tailored training programmes available. The ‘Running Rookie’ programme targets beginners whose main goal is to complete the 5K distance at the end of the six week training block. This beginner walk-run programme will also include a series of podcasts available to download which detail the various training sessions which women who are new to walking/jogging and running can follow easily and safely.

‘Breaking 30’ is the intermediate training plan aimed at women whose goal is to try and run their timed 5K in under 30 minutes whilst the ‘Speed Queen’ ‘advanced training option is for women who are targeting a sub 25 minute 5K at the end of the six week training block. Each training programme contains three weekly sessions and each session is 30 minutes in duratioin. Women who are already running regularly and following their own training plans are also welcome to register for the initiative and participate in one of the timed walk/jog/run sessions being delivered by the various clubs in their localities on 28th July. Each of the women who register for the programme can select to participate in a timed 5K of their choice on 28th July supported by one of the various Athletics Clubs closest to their own location. Alternatively, following the training programme there is an option for women to run their 5K in their own time on 28th July and submit their time to SSRP. Although the training programmes and timed walk/jog/run 5K sessions are free, for just a small fee anyone who registers for the initiative will receive a commemorative Womens New Way 5K running vest to remind them of their experience during this unique time.

So ladies, whether you’re a running rookie, a speed queen or maybe something in between, come and join the New Way 5K and get moving the Sligo way.