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Tipperary Sports Partnership in conjunction with Swim Ireland are facilitating a 5 week Women's Swimming & Aqua Aerobics Programme at the Ballina Riverside Pool.
This programme starts on on Wednesday June 14th at 7pm.
Participants should be able to swim 2 lengths of the pool to participate on this programme.
Booking is through this link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/swimmin-women-midlife-programme-tickets-6429...

Sports Energy Support Scheme.
Community owned sports facilities, who have seen an increase in their energy costs, may be entitled to assistance through this scheme.
For more information regarding eligibility and to apply online please visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KU0tqV3mqkqScVIJsNUI...

Tipperary Sports Partnership wishes to launch their Tipperary Community Cycle Together Challenge for Bike Week 2023.
Tag TipperarySportsPartnership on social media on your cycle and email info@tipperarysports.ie with your name to be in with a chance to win one of 4 * €50 sports vouchers.
Closing Date for receipt of entries is Friday 26th May at 4pm
Let’s Get Tipperary Cycling!

Do you know all there is to know about bikes.
Are you ready to take on the challenge of our Bike Week Quiz
To celebrate Bike Week 2023, we are giving away 2 Sports Vouchers to the value of €100.
Click on this link to take the quiz https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KU0tqV3mqkqScVIJsNUI...
Closing date for receipt of entries is Monday 22nd May at 4.00pm.

Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to facilitate a First Aid Course for Sports Clubs (REC 1).
This course is designed to provide first aid skills to people working or operating in a rural/remote and sports environments.
REC 1 will provide participants with the lifesaving skills, knowledge and confidence to deal with first aid in realistic sport settings.
This course will cover: Health Safety and Welfare, Principles of First Aid, Vital Signs, Basic Body Organs and Function, Safety, Casualty Care,

Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership wishes to recruit for the following position:

REGIONAL LSP COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – KILKENNY covering Leinster and Ulster (Donegal, Cavan & Monaghan)

This is a full-time fixed term contract for a period of 3 years. The salary for the position will be aligned to LA Grade 5 Salary Scale commensurate with experience.

Golf4All Come & Try Day
Tipperary Sports Partnership in association with Golf Ireland, Thurles Golf Club, and the Irish Wheelchair Association and are delighted to host a Golf4All Taster Event in Thurles, Co.Tipperary
This is a great opportunity to try the game of golf in a fun and friendly environment.
All equipment is provided, and our fully trained Golf Professional will be on hand to adapt the game to anyone’s needs.
This event is free, but registration is essential.
For any queries, contact our SIDO Tommy Dorney @0871804191

Circuit Training for Older Adults

Tipperary Sports Partnership in association with The Tipperary Town Community Sports Hub are delighted to host Circuit Training Programme for Older Adults at the Canon Hayes Recreation Centre.

This is an opportunity to both meet new people or bring friends along to exercise in a social setting

Why not sign up for this light circuit training programme which is in a fun and friendly environment.

These instructor led sessions will commence on Thursday 13th April at 12:30pm for one hour each week for 8 weeks

Why not join Sport Ireland’s Webinar as part of Women In Sport Week.

Join Sport Ireland on Friday 10th March to hear from experts Dr Diane Cooper and Irene Clark on everything menopause related, from symptoms to changes in the body, nutrition and exercise related guidelines. Whether you’re trying to get back exercising, or an active female now experiencing symptoms of menopause, this webinar will provide tips, guidelines and engaging interviews to help you on your journey.

Registration link

All Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement
Ministers from the North and South joined sporting chiefs to launch the All-Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement that aims to promote a culture of lifelong participation in physical activity and sport for all.
Please see attached

Thank You!
At Tipperary LSP, we have enjoyed working with over 11,000 participants throughout 2022.

Over the course of the year, we carried out over 218 targeted physical activity programmes, courses, and events which included 856 participants with disabilities, 8,799 young people and 1,364 adults.

The Sports Partnership successfully secured in excess of €720,000 in funding to support the delivery of its programmes and initiatives in Tipperary.

Applications are invited for Age & Opportunity National Grant Scheme 2023 for Sport & Physical Activity for Older People
Closing date is Friday February 24th, 2023.
Application can be accessed from this link https://www.tfaforms.com/forms/view/5028058
Grants are available to all eligible local clubs, groups, care settings and organisations that promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people as a main element of their activities.