Meath Local Sports Partnership News Bulletin Winter/Spring 2019 In this Issue Operation Transformation National Walk Day Operation Transformation Meath Local Sports Partnership’s Operation Motivation programme commenced National Walk Day 2019 on Saturday 12th January with 12 walks rolling out across the county. Community Activity Walks were organised in Programmes conjunction with Opera- Walking Programmes tion Transformation Na- Couch to 5km tional Walk day. Over 970 Men on the Move Walking Leader Training participants turned out in Community Sports Hub Nobber, Kilmainham- Navan wood, Trim, Carnaross, Duleek, Ratoath, Athboy, Castlestown, Fordstown, Clubs Section Safeguarding 1 Ashbourne and Ballina- Safeguarding 2 cree. Safeguarding 3 Introduction to Basketball Meath LSP would like to Course extend their thanks to the Sports Injuries First Aid Civil Defence and local volunteers for their assistance in organising the walks. Schools Section Continuing on from this, 18 communities are hosting an 8 week walking pro- Daily Mile Challenge gramme for all members of the community as part of Meath LSP’s Operation Mo- iRun for Fun tivation programme. All walk leaders have been trained in the Irish Heart Founda- Be Active ASAP Sports Leadership Award tion Community Walk Leader Level 1. See page 2 for list of walking programmes. Older Adult Programmes Games for Life Discussion Mature Movers Sports Ability Programmes Autism in Sport Workshop Learn 2 Cycle Autism & Intellectual Dis- ability Camp Calendar of Programmes/ Events Calendar of Courses/Events DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Royal County 5km & 10km, Kells, Bank Holiday Monday 6th May Pre-registration will open in March with Early Bird discounts. 10km starts View our website 10.30am with 5km starting at 11am. Keep an eye on www.meathsports.ie http://www.meathsports.ie Meath Local Sports Partnership News Bulletin Community Activity Programmes Following on from National Walk Day, a number of areas are planning weekly walks in their local areas to coin- cide with the 8 Week Operation Transformation programme. See below for details: Area Walk leader Contact no. Start date Start time Meeting point Carnaross Victoria Olwill 086 1955539 Jan 14th Natasha Shannon 086 8527547 Mondays 7.30pm Carnaross GFC Noeleen Farrelly 086 3260857 Fridays 7.30pm Duleek Carol Saurin 085 7538995 Jan 12th Saturdays 10am Duleek village green Wednesdays 7pm Nobber Gerarda Bradley 087 2469416 Jan 12th Nobber amenity park/ Eithne Condra 087 6325240 Saturdays 9.30am National School Kilmainham- Bernadette Finne- 087 2910896 Jan 12th wood gan Saturdays 9.30am Kilmainhamwood GAA Niamh Madden 087 7673792 Wednesdays 7pm Ratoath Brian Hayes 085 1745082 Jan 14th Adrianne McGill 086 6010253 Mondays 8pm Ratoath GAA Ashbourne Treasa Byrne 087 2376175 Jan 12th Mondays 7pm Ashbourne Garda Sta- Thursdays 7pm tion Saturdays 10am Ballinacree Noel Walmsley 087 7611767 Jan 17th St. Brigid’s walking track Norman Coyle Thursdays 8pm Ballinacree Athboy Dolores Grace 086 3868474 Jan 12th Helen Ennis 086 3704395 Saturdays 10am Clann Na Gael GAA Wednesdays 7pm Syddan Deirdre Dillon 087 6245021 Jan 17th Suzanne Dillon Thursdays 7pm Syddan GFC Castletown Nicola Smith 086 8617289 Jan 12th Saturdays 10am Castletown Pitch & Putt Fordstown Aisling Clarke 087 9006119 Jan 13th Sundays 11am Girley Hall Ballivor Dolores Hannon 086 1647243 Jan 7th Mondays 7.30pm Ballivor GAA Thursdays 7.30pm Johnstown Jan 14th Joe Adams 086 8600961 Mondays 7pm Taylor’s of Johnstown; Ali Shah 087 7748519 Fridays 9.30am Johnstown Shopping Centre main entrance Navan Mary Clifford 087 9760824 Jan 16th Claremont Stadium, Wednesdays 11am Navan Carlanstown Kay Brogan 087 2350317 Jan 16th Thomas McQuaid 087 7921402 Wednesdays 7.30pm Centra, Carlanstown Tony Walsh 087 9211308 Saturdays 9.30am Deerpark, Carlanstown Stamullen Linda Dungan 087 6503124 Jan 14th St. Patrick’s GAA Mondays 7pm Stamullen (top pitch) Cortown Michelle McGuirk 087 6243665 Jan 16th Wednesdays 7.30pm Cortown GFC Oldcastle2 / Dermot Monaghan 087 2961290 Jan 17th Milbrook Thursdays 7pm Milbrook Pitch Meath Local Sports Partnership News Bulletin Community Activity Programmes Couch to 5km Struggling with your New Year’s “get fit” resolution? Why not train in a group? Couch to 5K programme is an 8 week programme that encourages and motivates people to get from 0 to 5km. The programme will cater for people that are new or beginners to jogging or running and is open to those that are currently walking but perhaps would like to build up to jogging/running. If you wish to get fit and healthy in a fun and supported way then this is for you! Navan Couch to 5km is starting on Monday 4th March. It will be delivered by Navan AC’s experienced coaches for the 8 weeks. The cost is €30. If you wish to register, please call Ruairi on 046-9067337 or email rmur- [email protected]. This is a hugely popular programme which achieves desired results!! Goal: Royal County 5km on Bank Holiday 6th May in Kells. Please see details of Couch to 5km programmes below: Area Details Contact Dunboyne Starts 8th Jan - every Tuesday & Thursday @9pm Noel Leddy @ 086 1247042 Dunboyne AC track, Rooske Rd. Dunshaughlin Early February – check out Dunshaughlin AC Face- Paddy Mangan @ 087 2597731 book Navan Starting in Claremont Stadium, Navan on Monday Ruairi, Meath LSP @ 046 4th March at 7pm 9067337 3 Meath Local Sports Partnership News Bulletin Community Activity Programmes Are you MALE, aged 35 plus? Would you like to be a little fitter and healthier? And have a bit of craic in the process? Men on the Move programme is a 6 week sports based programme for MEN ONLY Men on the Move will continue on Thursday 31st January at 7.30pm in Claremont Stadium, Navan. Please note – this programme is open to all men re- gardless of fitness level. Contact Ciara McCormack on 085-7526994 Community Walking Leader Training Tuesday 29th January | 9.30am-4.30pm | MDL Grounds, Navan This course is primarily aimed at people wishing to lead a walking group or promote walking in their community or workplace. The course comprises of 1 day of training followed by a 4 walk task to try out your new Walking Leader skills. Course content: Physical activity guidelines for adults and how they relate to walking Structuring a walking session Creating a walking programmes suitable for people of different fitness levels Advice on issues such as posture, technique, stretch- ing, intensity, clothing, etc. Safety issues and risk assessment Practical walking sessions covering a stroll and a faster paced walk The training involves outdoor practical sessions, please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Once you complete the training you will asked to record 4 walks you have lead/co-lead. You will then be certified as an Irish Heart Foundation Walking Leader. For further information or to register, please contact Lucy 4 Dillon on [email protected] or 046 90 67337. Meath Local Sports Partnership News Bulletin Community Activity Programmes Community Sports Hub Navan The aim of the Community Sports Hub Navan is to in- crease the number of people of all ages participating in sport and physical activity within the local community. The objective of the Community Sports Hub Navan is to deliver projects which increases opportunities for peo- ple to be more active in disadvantaged areas, thereby connecting and strengthening local communities; maxi- mising participation, improving access to and usage of a range of existing facilities and enhancing shared learn- ing amongst the groups / clubs etc. Allocation of Dormant Account funding was secured through Meath LSP and Sport Ireland towards the development of a Community Sports Hub in 2970 participants Navan. The hub operates within the existing structures of the Local Sports engaged in wide variety Partnership and provides information, support and advice on a wide range programmes! of sports and physical activities to make it easier for people in disadvan- taged areas to get involved and engage in a more active and healthier lifestyle. Plan 2018 The hub is managed from the offices of Meath LSP based in Town Hall, Navan which acts as a central physical base for the programme. 3 focus areas have been identified in Navan for programme roll out— Blackwater Park Johnstown Claremont Stadium Achievements for 2018 What a busy year it has been for the Community Sports Hub 19 local facilities Navan! provided access and acted as a base for pro- Activities included: gramme delivery! Zumba Cheer Dance Late Night Football League Multi-Sport activities Sports Leader Training Couch to 5km Run4Fitness 59 programmes delivered Buggy Buddies in the local community! Glow Football Fishing for Fun Learn 2 Swim Basketball 5 Meath Local Sports Partnership News Bulletin Community Activity Programmes A YEAR IN COMMUNITY SPORTS HUB NAVAN! Contact For local sports clubs in Navan, the Hub is a great way to share, network and develop sport in your community – by increasing members, creating safe environments, training & up skilling volunteers & coaches - to find out how, just get in touch! Get involved by liking our Facebook page Community Sports Hub Navan to get all the latest opportunities and make sure you don’t miss out on all the action for 2019! For more information on Community Sports Hub 6 Navan please contact Meath LSP on 046-9067337 or email [email protected] Meath Local Sports Partnership News Bulletin Club Section Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop 12th February | 7th March | 27th March | Windtown Unity Centre, Navan| 6.30pm-9.30pm This course looks at best practice for all regarding child protection, with clubs now being asked to utilise and implement the relevant NGB Code of Ethics. The course maintains an essential component of coach education for all who are involved in coaching children. The workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people.