Free drop in session for children and adults with a disability. Come and try out athletics track and field disciplines tutored by trained Para Athletics coaches.
The open sessions are on @ Dungarvan Sports Centre from 1 to 2pm on:
Saturday 22nd February Saturday 29th February Saturday 14th March Saturday 28th March
What is Para Athletics?
Para Athletics is the sport of athletics practised by people with a disability as a parasport, the athletics disciples are mostly the same disciples available for able bodied people with the addition of wheelchair racing and the club throw. The track and field events are adapted to each individual athlete.
Learn to Love Fitness is a six week educational programme, developed by Waterford Sports Partnership and delivered in a gym enviorment by a local gym instructor.
The aim of the programme is to make women and girls more comfortable and confident in a gym environment.
Over the twelve sessions participants learn the basics of flexibility, mobility, injury prevention and how to lift weights safely and effectively. By week ten, participants are encouraged to design their own gym programme, specific to their own needs and goals.
Fun is central to the programme, with each session being delivered in a positive environment, which provides the participants with the knowledge, confidence and motivation to be physically active for life.
We are running a second block of Learn 2 Love Fitness starting in Kilgobinet GAA Sports Centre Gym on Wednesday 4th March @ 7pm. This is a six week women only programme. Cost: €30pp. Limited Places. Book HERE now! For more information please contact Sinéad Brannigan on 0761 10 2430 or sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Now Booking! Women on the Move
Published: February 10, 2020
Women on the Move is a six week activity programme suited to all age groups and includes activities which cater for all fitness levels. Each session lasts for one hour and depending on the weather may be indoor/outdoors. The programme includes fun games and workouts which help to improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and mobility.
Over the past couple of years we have run successful Women on the Move Programmes
in Dungarvan, Portlaw, Lismore, Carrickphierish & Clashmore/Kinsalebeg.
All the women who have participated have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, one participant said ‘I really loved doing it with friends that I made and helped me get fitter also’.
Do you want to start exercising, feel fitter and have more energy? SIGN UP NOW! for our WOMEN ONLY
Physical Activity Programmes in Carrickphierish, Kilmacthomas & Kinsalebeg
NOW BOOKING! Women on the Move | Carrickphierish
Starting Wednesday 4th March to Wednesday 8th April from 7 to 8pm @ Carrickphierish Community Sports Hub Cost: €20 pp for 6 week block/ €5pp Pay as you go!
Book HERE now!
Following on from our successful Learn to Swim programmes in 2019, we are delighted to be offering swimming lessons in Waterford City and Tramore this Spring.
NOW BOOKING @ Kingfisher & Splashworld
Learn to Swim Six Week Over 50’s Beginners Swimming Programmes
€45pp for lessons | €60pp for lessons + one extra swim p/w LIMITED PLACES
STARTING Thursday 5th March @ 8.15pm Kingfisher Club | Tramore Road | Waterford
BOOK HERE NOW!
Friday 6th March @ 11am Splashworld | Tramore
BOOK HERE NOW!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRAINING TOWARDS A TRIATHLON? We’re planning two programmes, one in WATERFORD CITY & one in DUNGARVAN
Starting Week of March 30th
Two Weekly Training Sessions building up to a group event on Sunday 10th May 300m SWIM | 15km BIKE RIDE | 4km RUN
€50 per person
YOU MUST BE OVER 18 & ABLE TO SWIM 50 METRES REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW! Please email Lauren – lwalshkett@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Waterford SportsAbility Weekend 2020 – SAVE THE DATE!
Published: February 3, 2020
Waterford Sports Partnership is delighted to be organising the Waterford SportsAbility Weekendon Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2020.
This event which is funded by the HSE is being run in association with WIT Arena.
This event is suitable for people with a disability of all ages, their families, parents, teachers, sports coaches, youth club leaders and anyone interested in sport. Watch this Space – More details coming soon!
We host our Walk for Life series regularly throughout the year, typically in Autumn, Spring & Summer. Each series consists of four accessible walks for over 50’s and people with a disability.
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.
WALK FOR LIFE | SPRING 2020
Walk for Life is back this Spring – Waterford Sports Partnership is hosting a series of walks for over 50’s and people with a disability, all which are fully accessible but be sure to check out the details before travelling.
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.
**Please Note: Toilet Facilities may not be available at meeting point, please contact WSP for details in advance
NOW BOOKING! Autism in Sport Workshop
Published: January 14, 2020
This course will provide attendees with an understanding of Autism focusing on the delivery of sport. The course will help attendees to recognise and understand key areas of difference as well as looking at practical strategies which will help to include people with autism in sport sessions.Duration: 3 hours
NOW BOOKING! Autism in Sport Workshop Thursday 23rd January | 6 to 9pm WIT Arena €45pp
