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 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 and we look forward to expanding this model throughout . 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 LGFA Camogie Club Virginia Kayak Club Drumgoon LGFA Erne Eagles Rounders Club UCL Harps FC Ballymachugh LGFA 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 Gun Club Killygarry GAA Club DB Cycling Club Cavan Town AFC 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 - 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 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 in local areas. This is a great opportunity for local groups to try out new activities and attract new members into their group, plus host other neighbouring clubs/groups to join them in their activities. Older Adult Snapshot

9 36 different types Programmes of Activity Delivered 540 Provided People Participated in Programmes

Pilates, Yoga, Jiving, Aerobics, 16 Zumba Gold, Go For Life, Pickleball, Cavan, Local Walking Football, Ballinagh, Bunnoe, Communities Chair Exercise Corlough, Clifferna, Supported 2 Cootehill, Stradone, Outdoor , Maghera, Adventure , , Virginia, Templeport, Programmes LoughAn Lae, delivered Butlersbridge, - Canoeing Belturbet and Cycling

Dancing through the Years with Zumba Gold As part of the Active Adults programme, 9 new Zumba Gold programmes were delivered throughout 7 different communities. Zumba Gold is a lower intensity class, that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.

- 08 - Men on the Move Gets Belturbet and Kilnaleck Moving In September, Men on the Move programmes began in Belturbet and Kilnaleck, with 34 men registered across the two locations. The programmes proved hugely successful in terms of improving the mens lifestyle, from both a physical and social aspect.

Men on the Move is a national HSE physical activity programme, that is aimed at adult men, to support them to become active, have fun and improve their fitness levels. It involves twice weekly structured physical activity sessions over 12 weeks that are led by a qualified instructor to a level and pace that suits the participants. Participants also received free health checks as part of the programme.

Men on Move in Action

Actively Exploring the Outdoors Over the summer months, the active adults programme arranged Cycling in Killykeen and Canoeing in Butlersbridge, with 26 people taking part in these new programmes. The programmes were funded by Go For Life and Waterways Ireland.

“I got to try and learn about electric bicycles” “Fantastic programme, great “I’m more confident in exercise in the fresh air” my ability to cycle again” SPORTS INCLUSION PROGRAMMES

Dean McElroy Sports Inclusion Development Officer T 087 7878060 E [email protected]

Building an inclusive culture in sport and physical activity for people with disabilities throughout County Cavan is the fundamental aim of the project, ensuring that people with a disability are given the opportunity to participate in a sport and physical activity of their choice in an enjoyable and meaningful way.

“New Programmes introduced for people with a disability in 2019; Jiving, basketball,

Sportshall Athletics and Judo” Inclusion Gymnastics

7 7 Adult programmes: Children’s Programmes: Jiving, Martial Arts, Over Inclusive Cycling, GAA GAA Skills, Camp, Inclusive Basketball, Soccer Skills, 400 Sportshall Athletics, Walk Jog Run, Judo Taster, Tag Rugby, People Participated Inclusive Gymnastics, Gentle Yoga. in Programmes IWA Taster

5 54 Local Clubs partnered people trained with programmes: in sports Blackdragon Martial Arts, inclusion Cavan Lakers Basketball Club, courses Cavan Rugby Club, Breffni Gymnastics Club, Cavan Judo Club

Has your Club signed up Sport Inclusion Disability Charter?

The new Sport Inclusion Disability Charter clearly outlines the five key areas people with disabilities are asking all organisations to consider in making active and healthy lifestyles possible for them. The areas are Openness, People, Activities, Facilities and Promotion.

By signing up to this Charter you are committing to listening to the needs of people with disabilities, and looking at how your organisation can be more inclusive. For more information or to sign up visit: https://caracentre.ie/sport-inclusion-disability-charter/ - 10 - Basketball Programme for Children

Cavan Sports Partnership, in conjunction with Cavan Lakers Basketball Club, delivered an inclusive 6 week Basketball programme for children with a disability aged 5-15 years. The initiative helped introduce 17 children to Basketball through fun games and activities, in an inclusive manner, which supported development of the children’s, agility, balance, co-ordination and team skills.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Cavan Lakers Basketball club for facilitating the programme and to the coaches Brian O Reilly and Kathy Clarke, plus the volunteers for making it so enjoyable for all the children.

- 11 - COMMUNITY SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Aine O’Reilly Community Sports Development Officer T 087 0545053 E [email protected]

Supporting the development of minority sports in communities and schools and increasing participating in physical activity throughout the county is the aim of the Community Sports Development Officer role. The CSDO provides opportunities for participation in a range of different sports, providing training for clubs and coaches by working closely with National Governing Bodies and supporting local communities by co-ordinating physical activity programmes such as Couch to 5k, Buggy Bootcamps, walking groups and many more.

Primary Schools Programmes Training Courses Delivered Cycling Essentials Orienteering for Schools Sprocket Rocket Sports Hall Athletics Coach training Zumba Physical Literacy Tug of War Tennis Daily Mile Ride Leader Cycling Tri Heros Swim Level 1 LGFA Yoga Hockey Fundamentals Lille Athletics Fun Moves Preschool Sports Hall Athletics Athletics Level 1

9 Initiatives 123 People delivered to 52 attended Primary Schools training courses 2628 11 NGBs Participants engaged with

4349 Participants in programmes

8 Community 6 Secondary Initiatives Schools Delivered engaged with 1529 69 Participants participants

Community Courses Delivered Workplace Wellbeing Community Transformation Secondary Schools Programmes Buggy Bootcamp Paddles Up Women on Water Women in Sport - Badminton Operation Transformation Walks Women in Sport – Yoga HSE Mindfulness Cavan Walking Festival Couch to 5 K Woodlands for Health

- 12 - SOME OF THE COMMUNITY SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER PROGRAMMES Woodlands for Health Woodlands for Health is a twelve week programme funded by Get Ireland Walking and targets people with mental health issues. Cavan Sports Partnership in conjunction with the HSE, Mental Health Ireland and Coillte delivered this hugely successful initiative from Sept to December. Weekly walks took place with over 20 participants exploring a number of beautiful Woodland areas through the county – Killykeen Forest Park, Virginia Deerpark, Bailieboro, Cootehill and finished up with a visit to the Geopark. A huge thank you to all partners involved.

Woodlands for Health Partners Walkers enjoying the sunshine in Killykeen Forest Park - CSP, HSE, Mental Health Ireland, Coillte, Healthy Cavan

Couch to 5k Series “This year’s Couch to 5k series took place in 6 areas throughout the county; Kilnaleck, Cavan Town, Templeport, , Belturbet and Cootehill. Over 150 participants started out with the aim of reaching 5k over a 6 week period. The series concluded with the inaugural Healthy Cavan 5k at Killykeen forest park. If your club/community is interested in being part of our 2020 series, contact Áine at aineoreilly@ cavancoco.ie

Couch to 5K End Event in Killykeen Forest Park

- 13 - COACH AND VOLUNTEER EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Dormant Account funding of €14,755 was instrumental in the development of minority sports in Cavan in 2019. This funding allowed for the delivery of coaching courses locally at a subsidised rate with the engagement of nine national governing bodies and resulted in 90 people throughout the county being trained and upskilled in a variety of sports coaching qualifications.

“Great session overall - interesting, engaging, informative, with a nice touch of humour.” – Athletics Level 1 Course Participant

40%

increase in Number of Coaches upskilled up from 2018

Primary School Teachers Orienteering Training

Dormant Accounts Funding Athletics Training Course Coach & Volunteer Education Programme Guide

- 14 - PHOTOS OF SOME 2019 ACTIVITIES

School Hall Athletics Workplace Wellbeing Tennis Programme

Fun Moves Training for Preschool Teachers Operation Transformation Walk Cavan Town

Buggy Bootcamp Badminton at Colaitste Dun an Ri

Paddles Up Programme

- 15 - COMMUNITY SPORTS HUB

Aisling Maguire Hub Coordinator for Kilnaleck and Belturbet T 087 1956942 Email: [email protected]

Aim of the community sports hub is to increase physical activity and sporting opportunities for everyone in the community. It is centred around community participation making it easier for people in disadvantaged areas to get involved and engage in a more active and healthier lifestyle. This includes developing and strengthening links between the community, Sports clubs and other physical activity groups. Hubs are made possible by funding from Sport Ireland through the Dormant Account Fund.

Providing the Pathway • New opportunities/programmes/initiatives • Marketing and promotion of activities • Creating/developing links between Community, schools, sports clubs and physical activity groups

Well Trained People • Promote community leadership • Training and development of people that make activity & Sport happen

Quality Facilities • Improved access for local people and sports clubs at affordable prices • Purchase equipment • Development/upgrade of an amenity

Strong Organisations • Self-sustaining clubs/organisations • Organised and connected clubs - Joint taster/Come & try days

Kilnaleck is a Facility-based Community sports hub where the hub is a single venue hosting many clubs (GAA, LGFA, Camogie, Innyvale AC, Sheelin Flyers cycling group) and activities (full purpose gym, exercise and sports timetable, recreational games, Dance and walking). It aims to maximise participation, improve the access to and usage of the facility.

Belturbet is an Area based Community sports hub where the aim is to maximise participation, improve the access to and usage of existing facilities. It comprises of number of Sports clubs, community groups and organisations working together to improve physical activity and sport in their local community.

- 16 - KILNALECK ACTIVITY HUB 30 Adults Aged 50+ Participation Men on the move Zumba Gold 469 1626 Adult Participation Community Transformation Total Participation Couch to 5k Fit4Life 1127 Children Participation Yoga Lets go games Pilates Junior Soccer school Spinning Senior Soccer Skills Spin-Row-Abs Kids Yoga HSE Men on Move Kids Halloween Camp Zumba *Junior park run AXA community Bike rides (weekly Average 40) Training Delivered School hall athletics Bike Leader Level 1 Athletics Introduction to Rowing

€10,000 spent in upgrading Facilities and Sports resources in Kilnaleck Activity Hub

There is something for everyone in the Community at Kilnaleck Activity Hub, check out their Exercise and Sports Timetable below

FOR CAVAN

AXA COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES AND JUNIOR PARK RUN - 17 - BELTURBET ACTIVITY HUB

21 Older Adult Participation Over 50s 334 Gentle Pilates Children Participation Dance & Stretch (Pre-school) 602 Kids Yoga (Pre school) Total Participation Rinka Hallowen Camp (5-10years) 138 Rinka Class 4-5years Adult Participation Rinka Class 6-10years Let’s Go Adult Row Skip N Rope Workshop Lunch Time Yoga (Primary schools) Couch to 5k Men on the move 109 Fit4life Group Youth Participation Training Delivered Teen Fit Walking Leader Training LGFA Teen Skills Camp Sports First Aid Training FAI Late Night soccer Safeguarding Training League

Jerseys presented to Bounceback Fri Night Soccer

Belturbet Activity Hub Dance

Rinka Kids Fitness - 18 - Capital Budget

€10,000 spent in supporting schools, clubs and communities with the aim to increase sport and physical activity opportunities in Belturbet

Club/Groups Supported

Belturbet Rowing Club Smugglers Belturbet Golf Club Belturbet Fitness Center Belturbet LGFC Tree Frog Yoga Belturbet GAA Oriel Lodge Belturbet Walks & Heritage Group Mens Shed Erne Community Bowls Club Hens Shed Bounceback Foroige Primary schools x 3 Angling Pre school St Bricins Secondary School AnnaDrumlane Community Games

- 19 - TRAINING CALENDAR

Event Date Venue To book

Safeguarding 1 6th Feb 2020 at 6.30pm Bridge Street Centre, Contact Regina at Cavan [email protected]

Safeguarding 1 2nd April 2020 at 6.30pm Bridge Street Centre, Contact Regina at Cavan [email protected]

Safeguarding 2 4th March 2020 Bridge Street Centre, Contact Regina at Cavan [email protected]

Safeguarding 2 7th May 2020 Bridge Street Centre, Contact Regina at Cavan [email protected]

Safeguarding 3 25th March 2020 Bridge Street Centre, Contact Regina at Cavan [email protected]

Autism in Sport 2nd April 2020 Drumalee GFC Contact Dean on 086 7878060 or email [email protected]

First Aid TBC TBC Send your interest to [email protected]

May 2020

A MONTH OF WALKING

Cavan Sports Partnership, Community & Enterprise, Cavan County Council, Farnham Street, Cavan Tel: 049 4378582 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.cavansportspartnership.ie

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