Cork Sports Partnership Newsletter “Increasing Participation in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity in Cork”
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Cork Sports Partnership Newsletter “Increasing participation in sport, exercise and physical activity in Cork”. March 2013 www.corksports.ie Issue 7 Welcome to the Cork Sports Partnership E-zine Welcome to Issue 7 of the Cork Sports Partnership E-zine. Inside this issue: In this Issue, we highlight some of our recent and upcoming participation initiatives. These include some of our sports and physical activity CSP Events programmes, education and training courses and events. OT Walk OT Run Some of the highlights in this issue, include the recent Operation Leisure World 10km Rebel Run Transformation walk and run in Blarney and Tramore Valley Park, which had An Post Rebel Tour over 1,500 and 2,000 participants respectively. Additionally, other highlights Cork Walking Month include the Cork Safer Cycling Programme, the Cork Schools Marathon Youth Marathon Challenge Challenge and the continued expansion of the Cork SportsAbility portfolio. We also look back on a busy 2012, with many high points including; the An Training & Education Post Rebel Tour, the Cork Walking Month, the Leisure World 10km Rebel Code of Ethics Courses Run, as well as our many sport and physical activity initiatives. Children’s Officer Courses Cork Coaching Forum We hope that you enjoy this publication and have the opportunity to get GAA Coaching Conference involved in some of the many sports and physical activity programmes taking place across Cork City and County. Schools Programmes Buntús Start - Pre Schools For the latest news and information on the Cork Sports Partnership log on to any of the following or click any of the links throughout this publication: Cork Safer Cycling Programme Cispheil na mBun Scoil Club Programmes www.corksports.ie Basketball/GAA Programme Older Adults @CLSP1 Energise your Life Fitline PAL’s Cork Sports Partnership Go For Life - The Games SportsAbility Cork Sports Partnership SportsAbility Day SportsAbility Programmes Activity Programmes The Cork Sports Partnership Team Fitwalk Project Weightloss Cork Sports Partnership, Yeats House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Cork Tel: 021-4665 081 Website: www.corksports.ie Email: [email protected] 1 Cork Sports Partnership Recent Event News Operation Transformation 4.5 km Walk The 3rd Annual Operation Transformation walk took place in Blarney on Saturday, January 19th and it was a resounding success for all involved, with over 1500 people turning out. The streets of Blarney Village and the walk ways of Blarney Castle were taken over by men, women and children, who donned their walking shoes for the 4.4km route. The RTE camera crew filmed this years walk which was attended by Cork leader Deirdre Hosford, Karl Henry from the Operation Transformation Show and their RTE crew who were on hand to offer advice and support to the many people who are following the show, now in its 6th series. Blarney GAA played host to the throngs of people who gathered in their grounds to register and warm up before embarking on the route at 11am. Joined by Co Cork Mayor Councillor Barbara Murray and Cork City Mayor Councillor John Buttimer, the people took to the streets to show not only their support for local leader Deirdre Hosford, but to show that walking is a perfect way to kick start an active and healthy 2013. The organisers of the event, Cork Sports Partnership and the Health Promotion Department of the HSE South, would like to sincerely thank Blarney GAA, Blarney Castle, Blarney Village walking group, The Red Cross and Sergeant Pat Murphy and his team for their efforts on the day to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all involved. Also a huge thank you to all our volunteers and stewards from the local clubs and organisations who turned up to assist with the running of the event. If you would like more information on this event or any of the Cork Sports Partnership events or programmes log on to www.corksports.ie or call 021 4665081. To follow any of the OT leaders click here Cork Sports Partnership, Yeats House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Cork 2 Tel: 021-4665 081 Website: www.corksports.ie Email: [email protected] Cork Sports Partnership Recent Event News Operation Transformation 5km Run comes to Cork The annual Operation Transformation 5km run at the end of the TV series, which for the last number of years has only taken place in Phoenix Park Dublin, this year came to Cork as a second venue!! Cork Sports Partnership, Cork City Council and Cork County Athletics Board welcomed 2,000 participants to Tramore L-R: Cllr Barbara Murray, Cork County Mayor, Deirdre Hosford, Operation Transformation Leader and Cllr John Buttimer, Lord Mayor of Cork and Cork LSP Board. Valley Park, off South City Link Road, Cork on Saturday 23rd of February. Men, women and children of all ages took to the route on a cold but dry morning. There were many special guests on the day including Olympian walker Olive Loughnane, past Cork hurlers and footballers, including; Tomas Mulcahy, Kevin Hennessey, Teddy McCarthy, Ger Cunningham, Brian Corcoran, and Jimmy Barry Murphy. Grace Batterberry from the 5th series of Operation Transformation was on hand to warm up participants prior to the event. Thumbs up for Operation Transformation: Let’s get ready to Run!! Councillor Derry Canty, Cork LSP Board, Councillor Barbara Murray, County A selection of participants from the Cork Operation Transformation run prior Mayor, Deirdre Hosford OT Leader and Karl Henry OT Fitness expert to the event in Tramore Valley Park. pictured with some local children before the event. Cork Sports Partnership, Yeats House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Cork Tel: 021-4665 081 Website: www.corksports.ie Email: [email protected] 3 Cork Sports Partnership Event News Leisureworld 10 km Rebel Run The inaugural Leisureworld Rebel Run took place on Sunday 21st October 2012. With perfect weather conditions, over 550 adults of all ages and abilities took part on the day. It was a huge success for all involved and plans are already in place for this year’s event. John Meade from St Finbarr’s Athletic Club was the first man home in a time of 33 minutes 18 seconds, while Emma Murphy also from St Finbarr’s Athletic Club was the first woman home in a time of 37 minutes 25 seconds. The 10km course appealed to athletes of all levels and abilities, and while there was a good few club runners present, there was also a good turn out from first time runners/joggers and fit4life group members who thoroughly enjoyed the event. This year’s event is on Sunday October 20th and will conclude Corks Rebel Week (14th - 20th October) which is an event organised for the Gathering 2013, and a celebration of all things Cork. You can keep an eye on www.rebelrun.ie. Date for your Diary: 20th October 2013 Time: 11 am Location: Bishopstown Photo: Lord Mayor Cllr John Buttimer with CSP Chairperson Ted Owens at the starting line on Melbourne Road. All Smiles after completing the Rebel Run are: L-R: Claire Horan, And they’re off! - Participants from the 2012 Leisureworld 10 km Siobhan McCarthy, Helen Hunt, Emma Murphy, Lauren Martin and Rebel Run Marion Lyons. Cork Sports Partnership, Yeats House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Cork 4 Tel: 021-4665 081 Website: www.corksports.ie Email: [email protected] Cork Sports Partnership Event News An Post Rebel Tour 2013 - Saturday September 14th The Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to announce that the Rebel Tour is returning to Glengarriff and the magical Beara Peninsula for the 2013 event. The date has been confirmed for Saturday September 14th and registration will be open before the end of May. If for any reason you missed the event last year, have a look at some of the online feedback and make sure you get your place booked early, and get registered for one of the best and most challenging sportive on the cycling calendar. A Wheelie on the Healy: A participant from the 2012 An Post Rebel Tour pops a Date for your Diary: wheelie while others relax and enjoy the scenery near the top of the Healy Pass. Saturday 14th September 2013 For more information: www.corkrebeltour.ie Cork Walking Month Over 2,500 people took part in over 70 events for the third annual Cork Walking Month of September. There were a number of different type of walking events for people to choose from including: guided walks, orienteering events, Fitwalk tasters, Rock climbing classes and workshops. Feedback received from participants was extremely Cork Walking Month Events 2012: (click links for info on events) positive and plans are already underway for the Cork 54 Guided Walks Walking Month 2013. 10 Orienteering Events Fitwalk Taster Sessions Rock-Climbing Classes for All Introduction to Trail Walking Workshop If you would like more information on the Cork Walking Month or would like to get involved in the Cork Walking Month 2013, email [email protected] or see Photo: Participants at the opening event of the CWM 2012 www.corkwalkingmonth.ie Cork Sports Partnership, Yeats House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Cork Tel: 021-4665 081 Website: www.corksports.ie Email: [email protected] 5 Cork Sports Partnership Upcoming Event News Cork Youth Marathon Challenge 2013 More than 350 Cork Youths across 70 youth teams have already signed up for a marathon challenge in an initiative by the Cork City Marathon for 2013. In conjunction with the Cork Sports Partnership and the City of Cork VEC, a Youth Team Challenge is being introduced allowing youths to run, jog or even walk the course as part of a five-person team. Schools and centres across the city and county have been invited to participate and so far more than 350 young people have registered for the event which takes place Bank Holiday Monday, June 3rd.