Trishaw Pilot Training

Published: October 4, 2018

If you would like to become a volunteer pilot, all your need to do is complete our Trishaw Pilot Training course and be Garda Vetted by Deise Day Centre.

This interactive training takes approximately 2 hours, with a mix of theory and practical aspects. Pilots will engage in group discussions and learn about the origins of Cycling Without Age and how this movement began in Ireland. Each pilot will be given the opportunity to get to know ‘Saoirse’ and become comfortable and confident taking older adults for spins.

Before undertaking this training, it is important that you are a confident cyclist and have a basic knowledge of road safety.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact:
Peter on 0761 10 2191 or pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
or Margaret on 058 44556.

Youth Sports Leader Training

Published: October 1, 2018

THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR STUDENTS from 13 – 18 years old

Waterford Sports Partnership, under the direction of Sport Ireland have been successful in securing Dormant Account Funding to support the delivery of a number of Sport Leader Award programmes within schools, community groups and youth organisations.

The Sports Leadership Award provides the ideal starting point for learners who wish to develop their leadership skills and gain a nationally recognised leader qualification. This programme is designed to equip young people with the motivation and confidence to deliver sporting opportunities to others and general leadership skills that will stand to them throughout their life. This qualification is 29 hours in duration, 18 hours of directed learning and 11 hours of self study (completion of learning log and planning sessions).

This programme benefits the students in many ways:

It’s a fun and practical course that focuses on leader rather than technical ability.
Potential stepping stone into employment, further education and training.
Allows everybody to take a full and active role in sport and physical activity.
Increased self confidence that comes through taking responsibility for their own and others learning and enjoyment.
Develops generic leadership skills that can be applied to a variety of situations, as well as contributing to the personal development of the learner.

For further information on Sports Leader Training please contact:
Brian O’Neill on 0761 10 2583/086 0201219 or email: boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.

Safeguarding 1 Online Refresher

Published: July 24, 2018

Safeguarding 1 Online Refresher Training (launched March 2017)

Sport Ireland provides an online Safeguarding 1 Refresher, a web based education resource aimed at providing further training to those who have previously attended a Safeguarding workshop or equivalent.

The content contains four modules which will provide persons in roles with regular responsibility for children an opportunity to learn about:

best practice procedure;
understanding of why safeguarding children and young people in sport is important;
recognising the different categories of child abuse and identify the signs of abuse;
and the responding, recording and reporting issues of poor practice or abuse.

The refresher course content was developed by Sport Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland in collaboration with welfare officers from a number of National Governing Bodies for Sport.

The web resource was designed in collaboration with Ineqe Group, who specialise in safeguarding and child protection, both in the offline world and in the digital world.

To undertake the online Refresher training clink on the following link below. Following completion of the online training you will be issued with a digital cert.
Please note this digital cert is only valid in conjunction with your original Safeguarding 1 certificate.

https://able.ineqe.com/apps/sportireland/coaches/

Safeguarding 3

Published: July 24, 2018

Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop

The third part of Sport Ireland’s Child Welfare & Protection Training Programme is the Designated Liaison Person workshop. Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochána / PSNI. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.

A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed the Basic Awareness Workshop in Child Welfare & Protection and should complete the NEW Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop. A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.

Waterford Sports Partnership facilitates Safeguarding Training courses for people working with young people in sport throughout Waterford. The courses are for the benefit of everyone involved in children’s sport e.g. coaches, parents/guardians, sports leaders.

By following the principles, policy and practical guidelines contained in the Code, sports leaders are playing their part in providing an enjoyable and safe environment in which children can learn and thrive.

The course is a mix of theory and group work. On completion of the course attendees should . . .

(a) Be aware of the role and responsibilities of the Designated Liaison Person in relation to protecting and safeguarding children.
(b) Be aware of their organisation’s responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe.
(c) Have gained appropriate knowledge of the child protection system and its processes.
(d) Be able to ensure that their organisation’s policies and procedures are in-line with Children First.

All courses are 3 hours in duration. Certificates of attendance will be issued after the course.
A fee of €15 applies per person. Participants must be over 18 years of age.

Check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming Safeguarding Training Courses

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Brian O’Neill on 086 020 1219
or email boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Safeguarding 2

Published: July 24, 2018

Safeguarding 2 – Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Workshop
– a must for all Club Children’s Officers!

A Club Children’s Officer should be child centered in focus and have as the primary aim the establishment of a child centered ethos within the club. S/he is the link between the children and the adults in the club. S/he also takes responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people and Sports Leaders.

A person appointed to the Club Children’s Officer position in a club must have completed the Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop and should complete the NEW Club Children’s Officer 3 hour Training Course. This course will help the Club Children’s Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Children’s Officer Action Planning document as part of the training.

This course will help the Club Children’s Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Children’s Officer action planning document as part of the training. On completion of the course attendees should . . .

(a) Be aware of necessary legislation regarding child protection.
(b) Know what is required of their role as a Club Children’s Officer.
(c) Understand the policies and procedures that the club needs to implement for best practice.

All courses are 3 hours in duration. Certificates of attendance will be issued after the course.
A fee of €15 applies per person. Participants must be over 18 years of age.

Check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming Safeguarding 2 Training

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Brian O’Neill on 086 020 1219
or email boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Safeguarding 1

Published: July 24, 2018

Safeguarding 1 – Basic Awareness Workshop in Child Welfare & Protection
– a must for anyone working with children!

All Coaches, Club Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course.
This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport.

The course is a mix of theory and group work. On completion of the course attendees should . . .
(a) Have a basic knowledge of Children First (2011) and relevant legislation
(b) Know how to implement best practice in protecting the welfare of participants in your facility
(c) Know how to recognise child protection and welfare concerns
(d) Be able to list categories of abuse and some indicators associated with abuse
(e) Know how to respond appropriately to child protection and welfare concerns
(f) Understand the importance of agencies having effective child protection policies, procedures and practices

All courses are 3 hours in duration. Certificates of attendance will be issued on the night of the course. A fee of €15 applies per person. Participants must be over 18 years of age.

Courses are currently being run online via Zoom
– check out our FAQ’s about the courses HERE

Check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming Safeguarding 1 Training

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Brian O’Neill on 086 020 1219
or email boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Safeguarding Training

Published: July 2, 2018

Sport Ireland reviewed and updated (Jan 2015) the structure of Child Welfare & Protection (Code of Ethics) Training Programme for Clubs. There are three stages of training:

Safeguarding 1 – Basic Awareness Workshop in Child Welfare & Protection
– a must for anyone working with children!
Safeguarding 2 – Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Workshop – a must for all Club Children’s Officers
Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop

All courses are 3 hours in duration. Certificates of attendance will be issued after the course.
A fee of €15 applies per person. Participants must be over 18 years of age.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Brian O’Neill on 086 020 1219
or email boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Autism in Sport

Published: June 5, 2018

This course will provide attendees with an understanding of Autism focussing 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.

The course makes use of presentation, interactive group work and video.

On completion of the course all attendees will receive a CARA Certificate of Attendance endorsed by Sport Ireland.

Duration: 3 hours
Cost: €40pp

For more information please contact Pauline Cunningham
on 0761 10 2682 or email pcunningham@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Inclusive Fitness Training

Published: June 5, 2018

This course is designed to increase the confidence and awareness of fitness managers, fitness professionals and all front line staff to work with people with disabilities in the fitness sector.

The training will provide access to resources that will increase the knowledge of fitness managers and fitness professionals to create inclusive environments and programmes in the fitness sector for people with disabilities.

On completion of the course all attendees will receive an Active Disability Ireland Certificate of Attendance endorsed by Sport Ireland and REPS Ireland.

Duration: 6 hours

For more information please contact Pauline Casey
on 0761 10 2682 or email pcasey@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Disability Inclusion Training

Published: June 5, 2018

This course is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge, skills and ideas on how to adapt and modify your sport, physical activity or physical education sessions to make them more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.

Attendees will be engaged through interactive group work, theory content and will be introduced to adaptation tools which will be applied to a variety of games and activities on how to make these inclusive for all ability groups.

On completion of the course all attendees will receive an Active Disability Ireland Certificate of Attendance endorsed by Sport Ireland, a resource manual and a games booklet full of fun inclusive activities.

Duration: 6 hour course

For more please contact Pauline Casey
on 0761 10 2682 or email pcasey@waterfordsportspartnership.ie