Newsletter 2019
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Cavan Sports Partnership – ‘Sport and activity for life, for all” NEWSLETTER 2019 Welcome Note from Nadine McCormilla, Sports Coordinator. I am delighted to introduce our 2019 newsletter. 2019 has seen a significant increase in the number of projects delivered and people participating in our programmes. With increased commitment by Sport Ireland along with additional supports from the dormant account fund, Healthy Ireland and the HSE, CSP added to our staff a full time sports inclusion officer and community sports hub development officer. It is visible to see the impact of community sports development through the community sports hubs in Kilnaleck and Belturbet and we look forward to expanding this model throughout Cavan. We strengthened our work with the National Governing Bodies of sport this year, providing more localised training and programmes to the people of Cavan. My appreciation goes to the staff of the sports partnership, for their commitment to the people within the clubs, schools and community groups in Cavan. They have worked in partnership to build capacity locally and to create sustainable physical activity initiatives. The board of Cavan Sports Partnership have successfully supported the implementation of year 3 of the current CSP strategic plan ‘Sport and activity for life for all 2017–2021’. We look forward to 2020 where we aim to advance many of our current initiatives and work in partnership to develop new programmes to achieve sport and activity for all. 2018 V’S 2019 17% 30% 40% increase in Number of increase in increase in Programmes Delivered Expenditure coaches upskilled Cavan Sports Partnership Board and Staff Members Back Row: Ronan Molloy PPN Rep, Cllr. Patricia Walsh, Cllr Madeline Argue, Dean McElroy CSP Senior Sports Development Officer, David Cahill Disability Rep, John Donohoe Cavan County Council, Liam McCabe Sporting Rep, Brendan O’Reilly Sporting Rep, Cllr. Paddy McDonald. Front Row: Regina Duffy CSP Administrator, Nadine McCormilla CSP Coordinator, John Kearney CSP Chairperson, Aisling Maguire CSP Hub Development Officer, Aine O’Reilly CSP Development Officer. Missing from Photo: Colm Casey HSE, Terry Hyland Breffni Integrated, Enda O’Reilly Cavan Institute, Carol Kiernan Sporting Rep, Tom Downes Sporting Rep, Cllr Craig Lovett and Cllr. Brendan Fay - 03 - CLUB NOTES €10,800 Cavan Sports Partnership 2019/2020 Club Grant Scheme AWARDED TO CLUBS Congratulations to 37 successful clubs. Grants were available under the following four strands Club Coaching | Club Equipment | Event Sponsorship | Inclusive Events for people with a disability Successful Clubs are as follows: Ballyhaise Celtic Butlersbridge LGFA Ballinagh Camogie Club Virginia Kayak Club Drumgoon LGFA Erne Eagles Rounders Club UCL Harps FC Ballymachugh LGFA Bailieborough Badminton Club Co. Cavan Rugby Football Club Templeport Ladies Football Club Cavan Wrestling Club Silver Fins Special Abilities Swim Club DB Triathlon Club Cavan Lakers Basketball Club Annalee AC Cavan Cavan Tennis and Pedal Club East Cavan Eagles Basketball Club Breffni Blues Special Olympics Club Ballyjamesduff Gun Club Killygarry GAA Club DB Cycling Club Cavan Town AFC County Cavan Cricket Club Laragh United GAA Killygarry Running Club Irish Wheelchair Association Redhills GAC Innyvale Athletic Club Bounce Back Youth Service Denn GFC Community Grounds Ramor Water Sports Club Virginia Rugby Club Drumgoon Eire Og Castletara Camogie Gowna LGFA Denn Camogie Club Where are CSP Programmes running? if you would like a programme to come to your area please contact CSP on 049 4378582 or email us [email protected] Is your Club registered with us? please check here that your clubs contact details are up to date. http://www.cavansportspartnership.ie/Default.aspx?- StructureID_str=6 If you want to see regular updates, upcoming events, training opportunities, Sports Inclusion news and more, please send your email address to [email protected] Activity Hub and we will add you to our eshot list. Don’t forget to “like us” on Facebook too!! Community & Schools https://www.facebook.com/CavanSportsPartnership Safeguarding The Safeguarding programme consists of three workshops: • Safeguarding 1 – A 3 hour basic awareness training module for leaders within sports club • Safeguarding 2 – A further 3 hour club children’s officer workshop to support club children’s officers in the implementation of the code in their clubs • Safeguarding 3 – A 3 hour workshop for designated officers in clubs who would deal in reporting to statutory authorities Following the Childrens First Act all clubs are legally obliged to have a Child Protection Policy for their club. All volunteers will have to be Garda Vetted and clubs should have Childrens Officers in their club. Cavan Sports Partnership operates a full programme of safeguarding workshops. Full details on training calendar at back of newsletter or if your club wants to host Safeguarding Training, please contact Regina at 049 4378582. - 04 - WALKING FESTIVAL Cavan Walking Festival has matured into a truly unique friendly and enjoyable walking festival. Whether you prefer a gentle walk and talk or more challenging hikes across mountainous Cavan countryside, there is something for all ages and abilities. We look forward to marking our 10th Walking festival next year with a special focus on family and community events throughout the week of walks. “A special thanks to all our partners for their work and support” - Bailieborough Walking Group - Belturbet Walks and Heritage Group - Happy Feet Walkers - Cootehill Hollow Lane Golden Way Group - Local Community Development Associations - Local Geopark Guides - Munterconnaught Heritage Society - Virginia Ramblers - Knockatallon Ramblers This year we hosted the following Walking Training Sessions: - Walking Leader Training - Nordic Walking Training - Activator Poles Training May 2020 A MONTH OF WALKING Nordic Walking Killykeen Bailieborough Walk Belturbet Walk Bailieborough Walk Belturbet Walk Join our leader Lorraine O’Neill at National Operation Transformation Walk Saturday 18th January 2020 at 11am at Cavan Institute, Cavan Town - 05 - BIKE WEEK National Bike Week returned to Cavan this summer from Saturday 22nd June to Sunday 30th June. A total of 18 events were delivered with 486 participants enjoying the sport of cycling. There was a wide range of events available throught out the county ranging from balance bike workshops for preschool children, cycling essentials for primary schools, family events hosted by cycling clubs, inclusive events, older adults and we even had cycling on water – hydro bike event! The success of the week highlighted the fantastic facilities and cycling clubs Cavan has on offer for cycling. A full report is available on our website www.cavansportspartnership.ie “Cavan Sports Partnership would like to acknowledge the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for their continued support both towards funding and marketing of Cavan Bike Week 2019” “A special word of thanks to the Cycling Clubs, Schools and Community Organisations who hosted Events” - 06 - FAI DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Thomas Heffernan Development Officer Cavan Mob: +353 83 849 7713 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fai.ie We continue our partnership with the FAI in 2019 with the following programmes delivered by Thomas Heffernan, FAI Development Officer Cavan.16% increase in Programme Participation in 2019. COACH EDUCATION – 228 people trained – PDP 1 & 2 Coach Education - 4 training sessions delivered – FAI Coach Education – Strength and Conditioning Workshop – 2 training sessions delivered – 7 v 7 FAI Coach Education Workshop – PDP & Parent / Coach Education Workshop – FAI Summer Soccer Schools Coaches Training SCHOOLS PROGRAMMES - 2040 pupils from 37 Schools participated – Spar FAI Primary School 5 A Side – FAI Primary School Futsal – FAI Post Primary Schools Futsal – Kilnaleck Hub Primary Schools FAI Fun Coaching Sessions SPORTS INCLUSION PROGRAMMES – 70 Adults and 12 children participated FAI Futsal Programme – Soccer Skills Programme – Social Inclusion – FAI/HSE Kickstart 2 Recovery – FAI / Cavan LSP 2 Day Disability Camp – IWA Fun Coaching FEMALE PROGRAMMES – 170 girls participated from 8 clubs – Girls Blitz Days x 14 – FAI Soccer Sister Camp x 2 FAI Summer Camp MALE PROGRAMMES – 60 males (Late Night League to commence in early 2019) – Walking Football – Late Night League YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMMES – 773 children from 20 locations in County Cavan – FAI Summer Soccer Schools x 8 – Foroige Summer Programme x 11 – FAI Swanlinbar Football Coaching 12 week programme FAI Girls in action photo Fantastic News - It is now official Girls CMUL League Girls in Cavan can now play structured league football on a weekly basis. It is an incredible achievement & the female game in Cavan continues to develop. There are now 3 age groups in the Girls CMUL – U12’s, U14’a and U16’s. Thomas our FAI Development Officer explains that this is the result of hosting several successful Girls Blitz Days and these have progressed to Cavan ladies entering this league. - 07 - OLDER ADULTS AGED 50+ Dean McElroy Sports Inclusion Development Officer T 087 7878060 E [email protected] Contact me if you want to get more active in 2020 The aim of Cavan Sports Partnerships Active Adults(50+) programme is to increase the amount of people who are active in their later years by providing new opportunities for people to participate in sport and physical activities. It is a community based physical activity programme, run