Mayo Sports Partnership News Update 15th May 2009

Special Participation Grant Scheme 2009

Final Meeting of the current Mayo Sports Partnership Board

Directory of Summer Camps

Ballyhaunis Sports Network Meeting

Upcoming Code of Ethics and Best Practice in Sport Workshop

Mayo in Motion Walking Month June 2009

TAG RUGBY in Claremorris

Meet and Train

Opportunities for People with a Disability

Special Participation Grant Scheme 2009

The Sports Partnership would like to thank all groups / organizations who submitted applications under this years scheme which closed on the 1st May. Many applications were received and are currently being vetted by the Partnership and a decision will be announced by the board very shortly. Despite the financial uncertainty which surrounds all organizations in the current climate the Partnership has decided to set aside a total of 15,000 Euro for the purpose of this funding scheme. Many worthwhile community projects will receive a little assistance through this scheme which has the aim of increasing participation in sport and recreation in Mayo. Please keep an eye in the local press or log on to www.mayosports.ie for information on the successful applications.

Final Meeting of the current Mayo Sports Partnership Board

As a body under the auspices of the County Development Board in Mayo County Council the current Sports Partnership Board is to dissolve as a result of looming elections. In the last 4 and a half years, during which they oversaw the successful evolvement of the Partnership, the board has made a huge contribution to the sustainable development of sport in the county. Under the Chairmanship of Pat Stanton from Mayo VEC the board published the first strategy for sport & recreation in the county and has delivered a large majority of the actions within the plan. One of the first tasks for the incoming board will be to develop a second strategy and bring the Partnership forward on to its next stage. It is planned to hold elections from the Sports Forum to the next board in September so please watch this space for more details.

Directory of Summer Camps

Each year the Partnership compiles a directory of what summer camps, which are known to us, are available across the county. From GAA to multi sport camps we would like to know about it. So if you have a summer camp going on in your locality please send us some details ie Type of camp, dates & times, venue, fee involved and contact details for the person in charge. You can post in the details to Mayo Sports Partnership, Mayo County Council, Castlebar, Co Mayo or contact the office at 094-9047025

Ballyhaunis Sports Network Meeting

The next meeting of the Ballyhaunis Sports and Recreation Network is Thursday May 28th at 8.30pm in the Parochial Hall. All are welcome to attend.

All sports Clubs and Organisations in the area should have received a letter to ask them to submit details of what is happening within their club/organization for the summer. The sports and recreation network will put together a summer calendar of sports and recreation events in and around Ballyhaunis. So come along to the meeting or send on your clubs information to Anne Cunnane at the Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Centre, Ballyhaunis. Further information contact Anne Cunnane, 094-9630311, Chamber of Commerce or Anne Ronayne at Mayo Sports Partnership,094-9047025

Code of Ethics and Best Practice in Sport Workshop

A four hour workshop over two evenings on the Code of Ethics and Best Practice in Sport will be held in the Mayo Education Centre, Old Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th May. The course will start at 7.30pm each evening and finish at 9.30pm. This ‘Child Protection in Sport’ training is for Children’s Officers and/or Designated Persons, Sports Leaders and other adults involved in the organisation of sport for young people.

Places are limited on the course and some places are still available by contacting the Mayo Sports Partnership at 094-9047025 or by e-mail to msp@mayococo.ie Or download the application form on www.mayosports.ie

Mayo in Motion Walking Month June 2009

Mayo Walking Partnership in association with the Mayo Sports Partnership invites communities throughout Mayo to become involved in the Mayo in Motion Walking Month in June. If you would like your community to become involved or are looking for further information on what walks will be available to participate in please contact Walking Development Officer Anna Connor at 094-9047543 or e-mail aconnor@mayococo.ie

TAG RUGBY in Claremorris

Are you interested in Tag Rugby? Lyndon Jones Development Officer for IRFU in association with the Mayo Sports Partnership are running a 4 week Tag Rugby programme in Claremorris on the Astro Turf starting Monday next May 18th at 8.30pm for 4 Mondays. (Mon 18th May, Mon 25th May, Mon 8th June, and Mon 15th June). Tag Rugby is great fun and lots of exercise suitable for mixed teams of men and women. It is non contact but a great workout in a fun team atmosphere. You don’t have to have any previous experience just come along and enjoy.

Contact Joanne Quirke for further details on 087-2931965

Meet and Train

Meet and train continues every Thursday evening at the Claremorris Track at 8pm. everyone is welcome. It also continues in Ballina, Swinford and Westport every Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Athletics Track in Horkans Hill. All newcomers more than welcome. The group is going from strength to strength and is really enjoying this fun way of training. It’s a fantastic way of getting fitter, feeling better and healthier and even loosing the odd pound. It is also an excellent way to meet people who have an interest in walking or running. There is only a once off charge for insurance which is €20.00 and after that is absolutely free of charge. There will be leaders available to give advice and help. You can dip in and out as you wish. You don’t have to come each week if it doesn’t suit. The programme is designed to suit everyone. Why not give it a try this Thursday….

Don’t forget to bring water and wear comfortable running shoes. Here is an ideal opportunity for those ladies training for the mini marathon to get a bit of extra training in with others…

Further details contact Michael on 086-8534729 and Brendan on 087-2941227

Opportunities for People with a Disability

Children’s Inclusive Summer Camp for children with a disability and their friends week 1 : 13th – 17th July St Geralds college sports hall Castlebar, week 2: 20th – 24th July barnacarrol sports hall Claremorris for full details contact Ray on 094 9047023

Pitch and Putt Starts on Wednesday 20th May at 11am Castlebar Pitch and Putt in association with HSE, Castlebar Training centre if you are interested in participating contact Ray on 094 9047023