Following on from our successful Learn to Swim programmes earlier this year which saw 35 older adults take the plunge in the Park Hotel, Splashworld and the Kingfisher Club, we are deligted to be offering swimming lessons in Waterford City this November.
NOW BOOKING!
Learn to Swim Six Week Over 50’s Beginners Swimming Programme STARTING Wednesday 6th November @ 9.15am Kingfisher Club | Tramore Road | Waterford
FOUR WEEKS OF ADAPTED CIRCUIT CLASSES FOR MEN OVER 50!
Starting Friday 20th September | 11am to 12noon
(REGISTRATION at 10.30am on Friday 20th September)
@ Waterford Warriors
Unit 16D| Six Cross Roads Business Park| Waterford
A functional movement class for over 50’s using specific exercises to increase strength and flexibility for your whole body in a fun and relaxed environment.
Each year a Waterford team of Over’50’s take part in the National Go For Life Games in Dublin City University, usually held in June.
In preparation for this WSP organises an Inter County Go for Life Games Event where over 50’s from Waterford, Kilkenny and Carlow play each other in games such as lobbers, filisc and scidils in a semi-competitive environment where the focus is on fun and enjoyment.
The games have strange names!
What is Lobbers?
Lobbers is adaption of Petanque and Boules
What is Scidils?
Scidils is an adaption of Ten-Pin Bowling and Skittles
What is Filisc?
Filisc is an adaption of Frisbee and Horseshoe Pitching
If you would like to get involved in GFL Games activities or would like more information
Please contact Sinéad Brannigan
Phone: 0761 10 2430 | Email:sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Walk for Life 2019
Published: August 22, 2019
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 | AUTUMN 2019
Walk for Life is back this Autumn – 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
Over 50’s Circuit Training
Published: August 22, 2019
WSP co-ordinates Circuit Training for Over 50’s in Waterford City & County.
The adapted circuit includes a range of exercises to develop strength, joint mobility, flexibility, co-ordination, fitness, memory retention and, most importantly, to have some fun. These circuits provide an opportunity for people to meet once a week and enjoy physical activity in a social setting.
We are delivering another ‘Fighting Fit’ Programme in 2019 (more…)
Age & Opportunity Grant Recipients Announced
Published: November 29, 2018
We are delighted to announce that nineteen groups in Waterford have been allocated funding of 6,390 euro in total from the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. Each year the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People provides funding to assist in the implementation of locally developed well planned initiatives that are designed to increase participation in recreational sport and physical activity among older
people.
Congratulations to all the successful applicants, we look forward to seeing the benefit of this funding in 2019.
Here is the full list of Waterford recipients . . .
Dungarvan Care of the Aged Ltd.
Waterford
€250
Cnoc Bui ARA
Waterford
€240
The Pres Badminton Club
Waterford
€250
Brownstown Residents Association
Waterford
€260
Slieverue ARA
Waterford
€300
Deise Women’s Group
Waterford
€260
Kinsalebeg/Clashmore Community Council
Waterford
€250
Waterford Sports Partnership
Waterford
€1,400
Minaun ICA
Waterford
€250
Comeragh ARA
Waterford
€300
Blackwater Ladies Club
Waterford
€250
Butlerstown ICA
Waterford
€250
Waterford LEDC CLG/Cill Barra Community Sports Centre
Waterford
€250
St. Brigid’s Family & Resource Centre FRC
Waterford
€260
Clonea Rathgormack ICA
Waterford
€300
Carbally Community Development Project
Waterford
€260
Carbally Active Retirement Group
Waterford
€260
Ardmore and Grange ICA
Waterford
€250
Tramore Active Retirement Group
Waterford
€300
Dr Martin Day Centre
Waterford
€250
€6,390
Cycle Training for Over 50’s
Published: October 8, 2018
Is your active retirement group or community group interested in cycle training
– we offer the following options;
Cycle Training for Beginners Date and Time: On request. | Venue: Dungarvan & Waterford.
Cost: €30pp, 5 x 60 minute sessions includes bike hire. Booking: Booking essential, minimum number of 10 needed.
Cycle Training Refresher
Date and Time: On request. | Venue: We will travel to you. Cost: FREE but group do need to bring their own bikes.
