People of Waterford City – Are you BoxUp ready?

Published: September 18, 2023

Our new BoxUp unit will be installed this September in Peoples Park (by De La Salle entrance). Download the BoxUp App now so you can access this equipment loan service for FREE. See ‘how to’ video below. Please note you will need a form of I.D to register on the app. This is a free app and no debit/credit card details are needed, just download the app, input your email address, scan your I.D and you are good to go! BoxUp will be officially launched Saturday 23rd September in Peoples Park before our #BeActive Night Event from 4:30pm so come along and join in on the fun!

National Active Cities Officer, Mary Corry had with Lottie Ryan on 2FM

Published: September 1, 2023

Mary chats about the Active Cities Project and introducing BoxUp to Ireland!

https://www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/clips/22293045/

Glenshelane Family Walk

Published: August 29, 2023

National Walking Day | Glenshelane Family Walk

To celebrate National Walking Day 2023, which takes place on Sunday 24^th September, we are hosting a FREE guided Family Nature Walk in the beautiful Glenshelane Woods near Cappoquinn. Come along and join us, we are meeting at the car park at the woods at 11am. Bring the family, bring the dog!

Book you free places HERE from Sept 1st!

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Activity Fest Waterford

Published: August 28, 2023

For more information please contact our Active Cities Officer,
Lauren Walsh -Kett on 087 117 8578
or email lwalshkett@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Workshops for Coaches – BOOK NOW!

Published: August 22, 2023

Coaching Teenage Girls in Sport Workshop
Tuesday 10^th October | 6.15 to 9.15pm @ SETU Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.
For Coaches, Volunteers, Committee Members, or Teachers involved in young female participation across all sport types.

THIS 3-HOUR WORKSHOP WILL COVER:

Dropout & Engagement by Girls in Sports & Physical Activity
Meeting the Psycho-Social Needs of Girls in Sport
Key Considerations for Coaching Girls: Body Image & Maturation
Preparing for the Challenges of Adolescence

€15pp | Book HERE now!

WSP in partnership with SETU Arena are hosting two informative & practical workshops for sports coaches based in Waterford.
The workshops are designed for sports coaches involved in coaching young athletes aged under 16 and will be delivered by the High Performance Team based in SETU Arena. The High Performance Team have extensive experience working with individual athletes and athletes involved in team sports. The workshops are open to sports coaches and volunteers from all types of sports. The workshops will involve a mix of theory & practice (all coaches will be asked to participate in the practical elements of the workshop).

Introduction to Coaching & Considerations when working with Young Athletes
Tuesday 21^st November 6.45 – 8.15pm

This workshop will provide coaches with an introduction to different types of coaching skills, considerations required for this age group, and types of communication skills that can maximise coaching abilities, etc.

Designing and Implementing an Effective Warm-up Protocol for Young Athletes
Tuesday 28^th November 6.45 – 8.15pm
This workshop will involve an introduction to the considerations needed when designing and implementing an effective warm-up for young athletes.

All coaches will be asked to participate in the practical elements of the workshops

Book both workshops for €15 each, or one workshop for €20. Limited Places.
Book HERE now!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Sinéad Brannigan on 087 459 6179 or email sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Positive Ageing Week 2023

Published: August 21, 2023

We’re running a series of events for Positive Ageing Week (PAW) which takes place from Sunday 1^st to Saturday 7^thOctober 2023 PAW is an Age Action initiative to promote the agency of older people and to celebrate the contribution they make to our families, workplaces, communities, and society as a whole.

Bookings open HERE on Friday 1^st September at 10am.
Places at all events will be limited.

EVENTS PLANNED ARE AS FOLLOWS . . .

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Walk for Life Autumn 2023!

Published: August 20, 2023

Walk for Life is back!
We host our Walk for Life series regularly throughout the year, typically in Spring, Summer & Autumn.

The aim of the series is to give people the opportunity to create links with others in their locality and experience some of the wonderful Waterford Walks.

AUTUMN WALKS

Tuesday 19th September @ 10.30am
The People’s Park | Waterford
Meeting @ the Park Lodge Cafe

Tuesday 26th September @ 10.30am
Crough Woods
Meeting @ Crough Coffee

Tuesday 3rd October @ 10.30am
Cappoquin GAA Walkway
Meeting @ the Clubhouse

Tuesday 10th October @ 10.30am
Waterford Nature Park
Meeting @ the Kingfisher Club Car Park

COST PER WALK: €5 includes tea/coffee/scone

BOOKINGS WILL OPEN HERE SOON!

All places MUST be booked in advance, if you need help booking, please contact Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050
or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie by 12pm the Monday before each walk.

PLEASE NOTE: The walks will go ahead WEATHER PERMITTING – please contact Liz before travelling if in doubt.

NOW Booking – Women on the Move

Published: August 20, 2023

Women on the Move is a community based physical activity programme suitable for adult women (18+) that would like to take part in some form of moderate exercise.

It is suitable for beginners and women returning to exercise.

Each session will include cardio (walking/jogging) and upper and lower bodyweight exercises (squats, lunges, press ups, shoulder presses, etc.).

Exercises will be adapted to individual ability levels.

First time participants will feel:

A little bit sweaty
Be aware of breathing.
Able to carry on talking.
‘Talk Test’ Intensity Score => 5 – 6 = ‘Moderate Intensity Activity’

Venue: Indoors
Equipment: None. All exercises are using your own bodyweight only. Equipment may be introduced during the duration of the programme but is optional to use.

NOW BOOKING . . .

Women on the Move | Cappoquin
Starting Monday 18th September | 6.30 to 7.308pm
@ Cappoquin Community Centre

Women on the Move | Dungarvan
Starting Wednesday 20th September | 7 to 8pm
@ Causeway Tennis Club | Abbeyside

Women on the Move | Carrickphierish
Starting Wednesday 27th September | 8 to 9pm
@ Carrickphierish Sports Hall

€20 per person for full SIX WEEK PROGRAMME

BOOKINGS OPEN ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1st HERE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalia Pocelujko on 086 165 4305 or email npocelujko@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

NOW Booking! Men on the Move

Published: August 18, 2023

Men on the Move is a community based physical activity programme suitable for adult men (18+) that would like to take part in some form of moderate exercise.

It is suitable for beginners and men returning to exercise.

Each session will include cardio (walking/jogging) and upper and lower bodyweight exercises (squats, lunges, press ups, shoulder presses, etc.).

Exercises will be adapted to individual ability levels.

First time participants will feel:

A little bit sweaty
Be aware of breathing.
Able to carry on talking.
‘Talk Test’ Intensity Score => 5 – 6 = ‘Moderate Intensity Activity’

Venue: Indoors
Equipment: None. All exercises are using your own bodyweight only. Equipment may be introduced during the duration of the programme but is optional to use.

NOW BOOKING . . .

Men on the Move @ Butler Community Centre
Starting Monday 18th September | 6.15 to 7pm
€20 per person for full six week programme

Men on the Move @ The Causeway Tennis Club, Abbeyside, Dungarvan
Starting Monday 18th Septemberl | 6.15 to 7pm
€20 per person for full eight week programme

BOOK HERE NOW!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalia Pocelujko on 086 165 4305 or email npocelujko@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

€11,617 awarded to 27 Sports Clubs

Published: August 4, 2023

WSP Club Development Grant 2023
€11,617 awarded to 27 sports clubs across Waterford city and county!

The WSP Club Development Grant aims to support initiatives that will lead to an increase in participation levels in sports clubs across Waterford. Priority for funding was given to minority sports clubs, and/or for initiatives targeting low participation groups and the target groups identified in the WSP Strategic Plan 2018-2022.

The 2023 Grant Scheme was open for applications in May, twenty-seven Waterford Sports club were successful and were awarded grants ranging from €200 – €500 (see table). The funding will be used to purchase sports equipment, provide physical activity initiatives for new and existing members or to avail of National Governing Body or Sport Ireland Coaching training and education courses for their club volunteers.

Unfortunately, not all the applications submitted were successful. We will endeavour to support the unsuccessful sports clubs with their application for future funding opportunities. The successful applicants have all been informed of their grant amount. We would like to take this opportunity to wish them all the very best of luck with their projects.

For any queries on the Club Development Grant, please contact Sinéad Brannigan, Community Sports Development Officer on 087 459 6179 or email sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.

People of Waterford City – Are you BoxUp ready?

National Active Cities Officer, Mary Corry had with Lottie Ryan on 2FM

Glenshelane Family Walk

Activity Fest Waterford