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1 Volume 1, Issue 1May 2016 SPORTS ACTVIVE WEXFORD I n s i d e S t o r y H e a d l i n e This story can fit words. One benefit of using your newsletter as a promotional tool is that you can reuse content from other marketing materials, such as press releases, market studies, and reports. Sports Active Wexford content to your newsletter is to develop and write your own articles, or include a calendar of upcoming events or a special offer that promotes a new product. Operation Transformation 2016 While your main goal of distributing a newsletter might be to sell your product or service, the key to a successful newsletter is making it useful to your readers. A great way to add useful I n s i d e S t o r y H e a d l i n e This story can fit words. simple way to convert your newsletter to a Web publication. So, when you re finished writing your newsletter, convert it to a Web site and post it. You can also research artisport Ireland teamed up once cles or find filler articles again with RTÉ's Operation Transby accessing the World formation by organising a number Wide Web. You can write of nationwide walks which took about a variety of topics but place in over fifty locations all try to keep your articles around Ireland. short. The you highest Much of the content put number to date took partcan inalso this year's walk with over in your newsletter be used for your Web site. 19,000 people participating. Microsoft Publisher offers a The nationwide walks are delivered by Sport Ireland, Local Sports Partnerships and are a very important event in the promotion of healthy living and the pursuit of ed internally, you might vendors. exercise more comment upon new proce- dures or improvements to The subject matter that apthe business. Sales figures or pears in newsletters is virtuearnings will show how your ally endless. You can include business is growing. stories that focus on current technologies or innovations Some newsletters include a in your field. column thatas is updated evewe have supported Parkruns ry issue, for instance, an Youpart may also want to note of the Operation Transforadvice column, a book rebusiness or economic trends, with the Namation Programme view, a letter from the presior make predictions for that your was held on tional Run Day dent, or an editorial. You th customers Feb. or 20clients.,2016. can also profile new emsince the isstart of the promotion incustomers or ployees or top If the newsletter distribut- parkrun storms into the record books January we have had 1252 runners in JFK Arboretum and 1479 in Johnstown Castle (2731 total) while the highest attendance in both being 285/285 on the week promoted for Park Run the and the Couch to Thiswhich story can fit the Ambassador of context. image. 5k more words. I n s i d e S t o r y H e a d l i n e Microsoft Publisher includes Selecting pictures or thousands of clip art images graphics is an important from which you can wishes choose to thank its partner Sports Active Wexford part of adding content to and import into your newsagencies for their continued support in the developyour newsletter. letter. There are also severment of al sport physical activity opportunities for the tools and you can use to draw Think about your article and of Wexford and continued support throughout people shapes and symbols. ask yourself if the picture supports or enhances the Once you have chosen an Beplace Active forto 30! message you re trying to image, it close the convey. Avoid selecting imarticle. Be sure to place the We challenge YOU for 2016 #ActiveWexford ages that appear to be out caption of the image near 1 Volume 1, Issue 1 Operation Transformation 2 -New Ross Parkrun Wexford RecentCaption Events describing picture or graphic. Community Coaching Programme...5 DIT...6. Buntus and Be Active ASAP....7 Safeguarding Courses.8 TO CATC H THE RE ADER'S ATTENTION, PL ACE AN INTERESTING SENTENCE OR QUOTE FROM T HE STORY HERE. Sports Leadership Programme Playmaker FAI GAA Leinster Rugby Grants for Older Adults Updates For Upcoming Events Grants Sports Active Wexford..22 Promote Your Club/ School Contact Us START STAY SUCCEED Caption describing picture or graphic. Page 2

2 2222 Operation Transformation Sports Active Wexford (Local Sports Partnership) organised the National Walk from The Apex in New Ross. Over 250 walkers of all ages took part in the 5 km walk; it was a great atmosphere and a great start to the Operation Transformation Campaign. We would like to thank our great volunteers who supported the event, Wexford County Council Leinster Rugby, the staff of the Apex, New Ross Rugby Club, Wexford Civil Defence, Too Many Dance Moves, Lasting Health and our sponsors Centra (The Irishtown), Caulfield s Supervalu, Lidl New Ross,Crystal Fitness and the Apex. We would like to thank Cllr. John Fleming for his support on the day. Walks were also set up in Bunclody and Wexford Town in conjunction with walking groups who volunteered to run events. Over 150 walked at these events. This year the Operation Transformation team is linking up with the Park Run Programmes which was set up in conjunction with the local sports partnership, the HSE Health Promotion and Local communities. Parkrun Wexford Sports Active Wexford in partnership with the HSE Health Promotion continues to support the weekly set up of two parkruns in The iconic venues chosen are Johnstown Castle and JFK Arboretum with the support of Teagasc and the OPW who run both venues. Two communities of volunteers have set up the runs and volunteer each week. With the promotion of Operation Transformation the parkruns were highlighted in the RTE Programme to support the Couch to 5k programme. Since the start of the promotion in January we have had 1252 runners in JFK Arboretum and 1479 In Johnstown Castle. (2731) with the highest attendance in both being 285/285 on the week which promoted the Ambassadors for Park Run. We have just organised, with Local link Wexford, transport at a cost of 3 return for both runs starting on the first Saturday in March from New Ross and Wexford Town to the venues on a 3 month trial. Page 3 2

3 3333 Recent Events Easter camps BACKROADS TO THE RISING Camps were held with our partners this holiday. GAA camps were held under the Urban regeneration in Enniscorthy, New Ross, Ballygarrett and Wexford. Over 300 children took part over three days. We held this event that was organised for Wexford County Council as part of the 2016 Commemorations in in Enniscorthy on Easter Monday, 28th March, The project called Backroads to the Rising was inspired by the 1916 journeys Wexford men and women School Completion Camp undertook in the county. It involved 5 This was a pilot project in partnership with walking and cyleinster rugby and Wexford GAA. The camp, cling routes that held at Bridgetown College in conjunction with converged in the Bridgetown School Completion proennsicorthy as gramme, had 25 participants who enjoyed two part of the days of camps experiencing different aspects 2016 Easter Commemorations. Each route had been devised and planned to suit cyclists and walkers of all Go For Life Games ages and abilities and we hoped to spread the word to individuals, community groups, clubs The first of 3 training days for older adults to etc throughout the county, especially along the participate in the Go for Life games were re- five routes. cently held. Training for Go for Life games were held in Oylegate Community Centre on Monday 14th March, The 15 participants who experienced the training will go forward to represent Wexford in the finals being held on 11th June in DCU. See more photos on Facebook Page 2 Home 3 Page 4

4 4444 Recent Events Golf programme For schools and young people with a disability, a taster day was held in Wexford Golf Club on Saturday 9 th April over 60 young people took part in a skills sessions run by volunteers and the Professional from the club. National Park Run Day 20th February We have supported the Park runs as part of the Operation Transformation Programme with the National Run Day being held on 20 th Feb. Since the start of the promotion in January we have had 1252 runners in JFK Arboretum and 1479 In Johnstown Castle (2731 total). The Ambassadors for Park Run and the Couch to 5k promotion had the highest attendance (285/285) of any week so far. We have just organised with Local link Wexford transportion from New Ross and Wexford Town to the venues at a cost of 3 return (for both runs) starting on the first Saturday in March on a 3 month trial. Junior Academy Taster Day Wexford Golf Club children took part, supported by Sports Active Wexford. See more photos on Facebook Wexford Page 3 Page 5 4 Page 4

5 5555 Recent Events Gusserane O Rahillys GAA club hosted a wheelchair basketball tournament on the 28th February in St. Marys Secondary School, New Ross as a fundraiser for new floodlights in the GAA pitch. Open to all ages, male, female, abled, or disabled. Professional basketball Wheelchairs were kindly provided for the day by Swifts Wheelchair Basketball Club Kilkenny. It was a great opportunity for anyone in the south east to try out this sport. Sports Hall Athletics 1st March 2016 Astro Active Enniscorthy. This county final day was supported by Athletics Ireland, Wexford Athletics and Sports Active Wexford. Schools who took part were Adamstown, Ballyhack, CBS New Ross, The Mercy School Johns Road and Castlebridge. The winners then progressed into the National Finals held in Athlone on 9th March. Adamstown had 3 teams go through,3rd and 4th girls, 5th and 6th class boys and girls, with Ballyhack progressing with their 3rd and 4th boys team. From the 113 County teams the schools finished in 6 th place- 5/6th class boy and girls, and 3/4th class boys finishing in 7th place. A great day! Beach Wheelchair The Access Office and Environment Section in conjunction with the Surf Shack Curracloe and Rosslare Community and Sports Centre have launched the first ever Beach Wheelchairs for the South East. The beach wheelchair will provide a life-line for many wheelchair users to gain access to Curracloe and Rosslare beaches this summer. This is a pilot initiative which we hope to roll out to other Blue Flag beaches this year. Your support and promotion for the programme is paramount to its success. Page 4 5 Page 6

6 6666 Community Coaching Programme Launched at Wexford Park Wexford Park GAA Community coaching is for all who are aged 18+ with an interest in sports and are in receipt of a job seekers social welfare payment. This 14 week training programme developed through the Irish Sports Council gives candidates the opportunity to experience a variety of sporting activities with the aim of developing specialised coaching skills. Further particulars and application forms available from: Sports Active Wexford, Block E, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie Tel: Page 5 6 Page 7

7 7777 Disability Inclusion Training (DIT) DIT is a theory and practical course that covers terminology, barriers to participation, legislation and guidance and an introduction to disability sports and ways of adapting activities to make them inclusive. This course has been designed for a range of audiences including; National Governing Bodies, Coaches, Volunteers, Teachers/SNA, Administrative staff, Leisure Personal and Sports Development Officers On completion of the course all participants will receive a Coaching Ireland /CARA APA Centre Certificate of Attendance and a range of course material. This is open to all clubs in Wexford and will be focused on adapted physical activity for people with disabilities. Please keep an eye out for upcoming dates in 2016 on our website and Facebook page For more information about Disability Inclusion Training, Go to: Liam Mc Donough National Training and Education Officer, CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre Ltd C/O Institute of Technology, South Campus, Tralee, Co Kerry Tel: Website: Page 6 Page 8 7

8 8888 BUNTÚS & BE ACTIVE ASAP Buntús Generic Buntús Play and Buntús Multi Sport are two programmes developed to support teachers and adults in introducing young people to a multi skills approach to P.E. and sport. The three key components of the Programme are: (1)Training (2)Resource Cards (3)Equipment These are designed to provide ease of understanding and accessibility to give children a fun but high quality, introduction to sport. To date we have rolled out to over 70 Primary Schools throughout the County. This course gives teachers a great opportunity to use new ideas in delivering sport in an educational and fun way for all to enjoy. Be Active after School Programme( Be Active ASAP) The Be Active ASAP is FREE to all participating schools. The programme includes a comprehensive resource folder which contains 30 weeks of lesson plans/resource cards and are based on 5 PE curriculum strands; Athletics, Dance, Games, Gymnastics and Outdoor & Adventure. Buntús Start Is rolled out to Pre Schools.. See the excellent equipment pictured on the right that you receive upon completion along with resource cards and training. If your school or Childcare facility wishes to complete any of these courses please contact us and see website for more information. Note: Completion of our Buntús Programmes and Be Active after School Programme will help with securing an Active Flag for your School. Schools to date that have completed these programmes have given very positive feedback on the equipment and variety of games that can be used to engage children of all ages and abilities. Page 7 Page 9 8

9 9999 Safeguarding Courses 2016 Safeguarding Course 1 (Child Protection) We have had 34 people who have completed the Safeguarding 1 course (Basic Awareness) In total for 2016 we have had 54 complete the Safeguarding 1. Note: Dates are subject to change Note: Bookings can be made online at: Safeguarding Course 1, 2 and 3 coming up in the months to come. Group bookings at your club can be arranged To keep up to date on all upcoming courses and information, keep an eye out on our website and Facebook page. Page 8 0 9

10 Sports Leadership Training Leinster Rugby with Sports Active presented a leadership program in Our Lady of Lourdes secondary school. The girls now will lead various classes from St Cannices primary school in various generic games in a professional manner that will cover everything they have learned through the program including the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. A similar program is being taught to the TY class in New Ross CBS and they will lead adults from various local community groups possibly made up of senior citizens and disabled groups. Training has now been completed by FCJ Bunclody, The CBS New Ross TY group will complete their event in May. In total 146 have completed the courses run. Provides trained volunteers who can assist with the delivery of sport and recreation initiatives within their community. Increases the awareness of sport and recreation within the community. Provides training for young people: keeping them engaged, increasing their responsibility and developing their confidence and self-esteem. Improved relationships between community groups, schools and other local organisations. Provides a stepping stone on the pathway to lifelong volunteering Develops relationships between community groups, schools and other local organisations. Page

11 What is the PlayMaker Award? The PlayMaker Award is a great introduction into leadership giving learners knowledge of how to organise small games and activities that can be used during curricular and extracurricular time, lunchtimes, breaks, as well as in sports clubs outside school hours. The PlayMaker Award aims to help learners develop leadership skills such as organisation, communication and teamwork, as well as helping to build confidence and selfesteem as they take on the responsibility of assisting in leading their peers and younger children. Who is the PlayMaker Award for? Anyone can become a PlayMaker, regardless of their sporting experience or prowess. The PlayMaker Award is designed in a way so that learners can participate and learn about key leadership skills. The recommended age range is key reasons to Deliver the PlayMaker Award 1 Focus on the four core areas of leadership Participants, Area, Communication and Equipment. 2 Includes access to comprehensive resources which are easy to use. 3 Leadership challenges give ideas on how PlayMakers can put their basic leadership skills into practice after the course. 4 Links with the home encourages home/school links through the inclusion of home based activities and by asking parents/carers to contribute to learners Leadership Journals. 5 Additional recognition of achievement through downloadable Bronze, Silver, Gold and Outstanding Achievement certificates. 6 Supports Key Stage 2 curriculum for English, physical education, PSHE and citizenship. For more information contact Sports Active Wexford at Tel: /

12 WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCILSPORT PROGRAMME UPDATE GAA In 2015 Wexford Coaching and Games (C&G) focused on Learning and Development, Talent Academies & Camps. The formation of the new Model Academy Program was an exciting and important step for the county. The tutor group under the chair of Damien Quigley have provided foundation and award 1 courses to ensure all coaches are adhering to the mandatory coaching standards set down by the GAA for Wexford Coaching and Games Development is indebted to so many dedicated Coaches, Mentors, Teachers, and Referees in our Clubs and Schools across the county that made 2015 another great year for Wexford GAA and we look forward to working with and for them all in CE Coaching Scheme Places can now be booked online for this summer at: We are very fortunate to have a high quality of coaches currently working on the CE Coaching Scheme. This provides endless hours of Gaelic Games for our children in the primary schools as well as working on our Cúl Camps. Wexford GAA saw its most successful summer camp programme in 2015 with 4,200 children taking part in thirty three camps across the county. We want to make 2016 even more successful and this year we are providing an additional 12 camps with new clubs such as Cloughbawn, St James and Marshalstown hosting their first ever camps. Another addition is the introduction of a second camp in the clubs with the biggest numbers last year. Camps start on July 4 th and will run over the summer with the last week running August 15 th

13 Sports Leadership Training Coach Education Over the last 3 months, 12 workshop have been run right across the county with over 400 coaches taking part. These courses were delivered by the full time games development team and have been a real hit with people who have attended. Coaches in the county have received their certificates from courses in 2015 and early 2016 with courses remaining in Oulart the Ballagh & Cushinstown. Over the last number of months formal coach education has taken off within the county with over 150 coaches undertaking the foundation award with 113 coaches completing the Award 1. Wexford are also holding a prestigious Award 2 hurling course in Rathnure as well as sending coaches to Carlow for an Award 2 football. Full details of all courses can be found on: Academy Squads Model Academy Wexford Coaching and Games Model Óg and Model Academies are now well underway with all teams finalising the trial phase. We would like to wish all players who have been selected in their respective squads the best of luck in training to prepare for the upcoming blitzes. One of the great partnerships has been with the Community Coaching program which is hosted by Innovate Wexford Park along with Sports Active. During the year many events are run that need the assistance of the local authorities. Events such as Hurling on the Quay, Easter Camps and our U17 Shinty International would not take place without their assistance. To find out more about Wexford Coaching and Games, you can contact: coaching.wexford@gaa.ie

14 WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SPORT PROGRAMME UPDATE - RUGBY The Partnership CCRO s: Leinster rugby is reaching out in Wexford town to early school leavers. CCROs will be going into the Wexford Youthreach, which started on Monday February 29th, to introduce a leadership program on site. Rugby is now being included in the PE classes for New Ross Vocational College and, over the next few months, these classes will increase. A lot of the pupils in the school come from disadvantaged social backgrounds so any sport, rugby in particular, can have a very positive effect on them. Through the combined efforts of Leinster rugby, local council and the HSE we are now looking to work with a small group of individuals who suffer from various types of mental illness which, as we now know, is a massive social issue in Ireland. In Gorey, primary schools had a 6 week Tag rugby program, the children seemed to enjoy the sessions and a number of them have now gone onto joining some of the local rugby clubs. These schools were; Kilmuckridge, Castletown, Colgreany, Gorey CBS, Carnew, and Gorey Central. In St Peters College Secondary School a course (TY Coaching Course) where students are educated to become coaches and, once they finish the course, we will have them run a blitz day for the local schools where they will be tasked with the running and coaching for the day. This will be overseen by the Leinster rugby community rugby officers. Presentation Secondary (All Girls) Tag rugby sessions have been delivered to the girls in their PE classes. They have shown a lot of interest and a couple have started to attend club training which has helped to further grow the girls game with the Wexford Wanderers who, at the start of the season, had no Under 15 girls team. They now have in the squad as well as the Under 18 girls team also receiving good numbers

15 SPORTS ACTIVE WEXFORD Courses Fitness Indoor Walking Programme FleetFEET Run over once-weekly sessions lasting 1 hour per night for 5 weeks. Explains how to get aerobic fitness and fat burning benefits from walking. Show how to improve mobility, flexibility and strength through walking. Show how Step Counters and Heart Rate Monitors can be used. Teach the techniques of Stride Walking and Power Walking. Contact us to arrange a Walking Programme in your Community. For more information contact: Sports Active Wexford: Sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie See website for Walking Clubs information fittlesticks Programme will: Each 1hr session includes a short educational input and a high intensity fitness walking session. Delivered mainly indoors for up to 20 participants, minimum 15 to proceed. Teaching the use of Nordic Poles in improving fitness, joint mobility and muscle strength. Nordic Poles supplied to use during the course. Open to all levels of fitness

16 UPDATES For 2016 The National Physical Activity Plan This was launched in January and highlights the plans for improving participation in physical activity over the next 10 years. The key target of the plan is to increase the number of people taking regular exercise by 1% a year over ten years that s around 50,000 people every year or half a million in total by making exercise a normal part of everyday life and giving people more opportunities to be active. The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment but the goal couldn t be more serious, as seven out of ten adults don t get enough exercise. At least 5.5 million in funding across the three Departments has been ring-fenced to implement the Plan in 2016, comprising sports measures, Healthy Ireland initiatives, Sport Ireland programme funding, and education projects. For more information go to: getirelandactive.ie activenable Programme The Sports Partnership, in conjunction with the HSE Health Promotion Unit, presented the Centres trained earlier in the year (Westland s, Havenview, Cumas New Ross, Wexford Mental Health Services and Oylegate) with their equipment bags for the staff to continue working with their clients in these Five Centres. Go For Life Grants The Sports Partnership Received 1000 in the Annual Grant Allocation, this will be used to continue our work with the Older Adults Groups with particular attention in 2016 to working with those people in this age group. The Small Grant Scheme is a joint initiative between Age & Opportunity s Go for Life programme and Sport Ireland. Grants are available to all eligible local clubs, groups and organisations that promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people as a main element of their activities. A total of 300,000 will be available in grants in Over were given in grants to groups in County Wexford

17 Upcoming Events The production on the fourth series of the RTÉ ONE programme "Ireland's Fittest Family" where families of four compete for the title of Ireland's Fittest Family and a cash prize of 15,000! Applications are now open for families interested in taking part. Below is a Facebook link to a promo for the new series and links to the application process. It can be easier to like and share the post if anybody has any questions, They will be able to see them directly. posts/ Alternatively, they can apply on the RTÉ website: Seeking The Best Sports Club in Ireland... The Irish Times wants you to nominate the Best Sports Club in Ireland The Irish Times is on the hunt for the Best Sports Club in Ireland: clubs with great spirit, great communities and great achievements. In association with the National Dairy Council, and launched by Rob and Dave Kearney, The Irish Times want to know about the clubs that are at the heart of communities across Ireland, and award the winner with a prize of 5,000, with a further 1,000 for another deserving entrant. The club can be large or small, urban or rural, cup winner or community club, from any sporting background. If you know a club worthy of this title, please nominate

18 Upcoming Events Try Sailing is an initiative to help get the message that everyone can do just that Try Sailing. ISA clubs and centres throughout Ireland are opening up their doors in 2016 to give new sailing opportunities to their local communities. See how to sign up at: Venues for the 2016 Try Sailing Sessions for school students 8-12 years and years are; - Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club - Courtown Sailing Club There will be Open Days, Training Programs, Crewing Op- Orienteering Day In JFK Arboretum 11 th May 2016 this is linked to our older adults programme and the CBS Leadership group who will be running the day. Cricket in Schools In partnership with Wexford Wanderers and Leinster Cricket, 6 schools and14 sessions with 350 girls and boys delivered so far

19 Upcoming Events Fun In the Sun The annual Fun in the Sun runs from 2 nd 10 th August, 2016 at 8 different sites. The camp is free of charge and supported by Wexford County Council and is for children aged 7 13 years. The events start at 11am and goes till 3 pm each day. It is a real showcase event for all the partners and highlights our work with the Local Authority. August 2nd, 2016 August 3rd, 2016 August 4th, 2016 August 5th, 2016 August 6th, 2016 August 8th, 2016 August 9th, 2016 August 10th, 2016 Riverchapel Curracloe Enniscorthy Sports Hub Duncannon Rosslare Community Centre Wexford Park Bunclody G.A.A. ground New Ross Town Park National Go for Life Games 2016 Saturday 11th June Dublin City University, Dublin 9 Our Annual National Games event will once again take place in the sports hall at Dublin City University on Saturday June 11th. As always we encourage supporters, family and friends to come along to support their team on the day as there is room in the hall for them to be seated. 8 Page 20 19

20 SPORTS ACTIVE WEXFORD - GRANTS 2016 These grants are to promote club and organisations in running events to promote physical activity. Amounts awarded may vary. SPORTS CAPITAL FUNDING The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is now online in a system called OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register). OSCAR will allow groups to view previous grants and payments, change contact details, seek payment of a grant and otherwise communicate with the Department online. This will also be the only way to apply for grants under any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Any organisation that wishes to make any future applications must first register online. OTHER FUNDING AVAILABLE Philanthropic Trusts - About 25 Corporate Funding Atlantic Community Covers Older Adults, Health, Children Rights, Arts, Culture Carers, Older Adults, Originally the Banks now Vodaphone; BT, National Toll Roads JP McManus; Niall Mellon Irish Youth Stephen's Green Minority Groups Youth & Children Isolated Old People, Travellers, homeless, offenders Small Grants available routed through Community Foundation Government Websites Congratulations to the successful Clubs that secured Physical Activity and Club Training Grants in Health & related services Grants 9 Page 21 20

21 SPORTS ACTIVE WEXFORD - PROMOTE YOUR CLUB/SCHOOL Have you sent your updated Club/School details to us yet? If not please forward your information or complete same online. By having your Club/School details on file we will be able to keep you updated on relevant upcoming events such as coaching courses, training courses and sporting events. Also, we can inform you of any funding or grant opportunities that you may qualify for. Remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Sports Active Wexford Contact Details Sports Active Wexford is a Sports Ireland initiative in partnership with Wexford County Council Sports Co-ordinator: Administrator: Fran Ronan Mary T Kehoe sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie Web: Tel: / 6550 Page 20 21