January - July 2015

In This IssueIn This Issue

Operation Transformation Operation Transformation All Girls Boxing ProjectAll Girls Boxing Project Ballyfermot Kayaking ProjectBallyfermot Kayaking Project DIT Special Populations ProjectDIT Special Populations Project Schools Rowing ProgrammeSchools Rowing Programme Lord Mayor’s 5Alive ChallengeLord Mayor’s 5Alive Challenge Rugby Mentoring ProgrammeRugby Mentoring Programme Bike Week 2015Bike Week 2015

Go for Life Games Go for Life Games

Learning through FootballLearning through Football

Boccia LeagueBoccia League

DCC Fencing FinglasDCC Fencing Finglas

Table CricketTable Cricket

Developing Young People through Developing Young People through

Sport & Physical ActivitySport & Physical Activity

Upcoming programmes & eventsUpcoming programmes & events

Education & Training/Contact Us Education & Training/Contact Us

Welcome to the Spring/Summer edition of our biWelcome to the Spring/Summer edition of our bi--annual newsletter. In annual newsletter. In

this edition we review some of the noteworthy programmes that took this edition we review some of the noteworthy programmes that took

place over the first half of the year and look forward to some major up-place over the first half of the year and look forward to some major up-

coming events in 2015. Dublin City Council would like to take this op-coming events in 2015. Dublin City Council would like to take this op-

portunity to thank all of our partners who have supported us during the portunity to thank all of our partners who have supported us during the

year and special acknowledgement to the Irish Sports Council and the year and special acknowledgement to the Irish Sports Council and the

HSE for their ongoing funding and support. HSE for their ongoing funding and support.

On the 7th May 2015 the BoxingOn the 7th May 2015 the Boxing in the in the

Community Development Team held Community Development Team held

their first all female Women in Sport their first all female Women in Sport

Boxing Showcase Exhibition in the Boxing Showcase Exhibition in the

National Stadium, the home of amateur National Stadium, the home of amateur

boxing. 40 girls, from 8 different schools (both primary and boxing. 40 girls, from 8 different schools (both primary and

post primary)post primary) from allfrom all Dublin City Council Dublin City Council

boroughsboroughs participated in this hugely successfulparticipated in this hugely successful event. event.

Thirteen weeks of training andThirteen weeks of training and preparation preceded the preparation preceded the

showcaseshowcase where students with no previous experience of where students with no previous experience of

amateur boxing engaged in a very demanding challenge. amateur boxing engaged in a very demanding challenge.

The Boxing teamThe Boxing team would like to congratulate all of the would like to congratulate all of the

students who engaged in the programme, from the 250 who students who engaged in the programme, from the 250 who

took part in total and especially the 40 girls who completed took part in total and especially the 40 girls who completed

all levels. This programme was delivered as part of the Irish all levels. This programme was delivered as part of the Irish

Sports Council Women in Sport Initiative, a 3 way Sports Council Women in Sport Initiative, a 3 way

partnership between the Irish Sports Council, IABA and partnership between the Irish Sports Council, IABA and

Dublin City Council Sports & Recreation. It is hoped that we Dublin City Council Sports & Recreation. It is hoped that we

can build on this programme in the future and continue to can build on this programme in the future and continue to

introduce young women to sport of boxing . For more introduce young women to sport of boxing . For more

information please contact sports@dublincity.ie information please contact sports@dublincity.ie

The Dublin City Sports & Recreation The Dublin City Sports & Recreation

Team together with Dublin City Sports Team together with Dublin City Sports

Network hosted and lead the 5th An-Network hosted and lead the 5th An-

nual RTE Operation Transformation Na-nual RTE Operation Transformation Na-

tional Walk at St Anne’s Park, Raheny tional Walk at St Anne’s Park, Raheny

on Saturday 17th January at 10am. Despite the cold on Saturday 17th January at 10am. Despite the cold

weather over 400 participants of all ages and abilities weather over 400 participants of all ages and abilities

came along to enjoy this 3.5K walk around the came along to enjoy this 3.5K walk around the

grounds of the very picturesque St Anne's Park.grounds of the very picturesque St Anne's Park.

DCSN also played a major role in hosting and organ-DCSN also played a major role in hosting and organ-

ising the OT 5K finale run in the Phoenix Park on Sat-ising the OT 5K finale run in the Phoenix Park on Sat-

urday February 21st. This is the culmination of the 8urday February 21st. This is the culmination of the 8--

week transformation with over 5,000 people taking week transformation with over 5,000 people taking

part! To find out more information on walking/running part! To find out more information on walking/running

programmes in the city please email programmes in the city please email

aideen.oconnor@dublincity.ie aideen.oconnor@dublincity.ie

On the 23rd of February, the Sports Development team in Ballyfermot introduced a youth On the 23rd of February, the Sports Development team in Ballyfermot introduced a youth

leadership partnership programme with Canoeing Ireland. The aim of the course was to leadership partnership programme with Canoeing Ireland. The aim of the course was to

identify 9 young people who had an interest in kayaking but also would be ready to take on identify 9 young people who had an interest in kayaking but also would be ready to take on

the challenge of becoming Level 1 kayak instructors. The course has been an outstanding the challenge of becoming Level 1 kayak instructors. The course has been an outstanding

success with a great level of commitment shown by the young people involved. The course success with a great level of commitment shown by the young people involved. The course

takes place on every Tuesday until the 23rd of November when we hope to have 9 qualified takes place on every Tuesday until the 23rd of November when we hope to have 9 qualified

instructors. Each week a new challenge is set for the group with trips to various rivers & instructors. Each week a new challenge is set for the group with trips to various rivers &

even some sea locations which can be very challenging. On top of this, the weather is not even some sea locations which can be very challenging. On top of this, the weather is not

always good and frozen hands usually take the glamour away in the cold months when always good and frozen hands usually take the glamour away in the cold months when

instructors’ exams will take place!instructors’ exams will take place!

DCC Sports Officers have also provided training for the participants in Code Of Ethics, First DCC Sports Officers have also provided training for the participants in Code Of Ethics, First

Aid REC and have also facilitated participants to complete work experience at the Aid REC and have also facilitated participants to complete work experience at the

Ballyfermot Adventure Centre. This provides participants with a chance to gain some Ballyfermot Adventure Centre. This provides participants with a chance to gain some

invaluable work experience with the hope that some will aspire to be employed as part of invaluable work experience with the hope that some will aspire to be employed as part of

DCC/VEC student summer work programme which has been a source of employment DCC/VEC student summer work programme which has been a source of employment

opportunities for others who have completed the programme previously. For more informa-opportunities for others who have completed the programme previously. For more informa-

tion please contact Derek Ahern, Sports Development Officer for the Ballyfermot Area tion please contact Derek Ahern, Sports Development Officer for the Ballyfermot Area

derek.ahern@dublincity.ie derek.ahern@dublincity.ie

This partnership project between DCC Sports & Recreation, Dublin Institute of This partnership project between DCC Sports & Recreation, Dublin Institute of

Technology (DIT) and Age and Opportunity’s Go for Life incorporated a “Learning with Technology (DIT) and Age and Opportunity’s Go for Life incorporated a “Learning with

Communities” project into the curriculum of DIT Leisure Students. The project teaches Communities” project into the curriculum of DIT Leisure Students. The project teaches

students about how to plan, organise and deliver an exercise to music programme for students about how to plan, organise and deliver an exercise to music programme for

older adults. Students initially received both theoretical and practical training in Cathal older adults. Students initially received both theoretical and practical training in Cathal

Brugha Street from Go for Life experts. Following this, the students worked in teams to Brugha Street from Go for Life experts. Following this, the students worked in teams to

deliver sessions to older adult groups in the community. These community sessions deliver sessions to older adult groups in the community. These community sessions

were coordinated and supervised by the Sports and Recreation Team and took place in were coordinated and supervised by the Sports and Recreation Team and took place in

Crumlin, Ringsend, Gloucester Street and Manor Street. In total 30 students and 70 Crumlin, Ringsend, Gloucester Street and Manor Street. In total 30 students and 70

older adults took part in this project. For more information please contact older adults took part in this project. For more information please contact

antonia.martin@dublincity.ie. antonia.martin@dublincity.ie.

The Dublin City Council Sports The Dublin City Council Sports

Development Officer in Development Officer in

conjunction with the staff of the conjunction with the staff of the

Dublin Municipal Rowing Centre Dublin Municipal Rowing Centre

and Rowing Ireland delivered and Rowing Ireland delivered

indoor rowing sessions to a number of schools across indoor rowing sessions to a number of schools across

the city including Francis St CBS, Gaelscoil Inchicore, the city including Francis St CBS, Gaelscoil Inchicore,

St Lorcan’s NS Palmerstown, Our Lady of Mercy St Lorcan’s NS Palmerstown, Our Lady of Mercy

Ballyfermot, St Damien’s Perrystown, Educate Ballyfermot, St Damien’s Perrystown, Educate

Together Grangegorman, and St Patricks NS Together Grangegorman, and St Patricks NS

Chapelizod. Indoor rowing instruction was provided for Chapelizod. Indoor rowing instruction was provided for

students in 4th, 5th and 6th classes of the schools with students in 4th, 5th and 6th classes of the schools with

a view to each school identifying a team of four boys a view to each school identifying a team of four boys

and girls to compete in a schools final, alongside and girls to compete in a schools final, alongside

participants from other schools in the programme. participants from other schools in the programme. The The

schools final was held on the 15 April in the historical schools final was held on the 15 April in the historical

City Hall; the first time for a sport ever to be City Hall; the first time for a sport ever to be

accommodated in this wonderful venue. With over 80 accommodated in this wonderful venue. With over 80

participants from 12 schools involved this programme it participants from 12 schools involved this programme it

was a huge success and planning is underway for it to was a huge success and planning is underway for it to

continue in September. For more information please continue in September. For more information please

contact areth.herbert@dublincity.iecontact areth.herbert@dublincity.ie

The Lord Mayor’s 5 Alive Challenge returned for its 4th Year in 2015 under The Lord Mayor’s 5 Alive Challenge returned for its 4th Year in 2015 under

the former Lord Mayor Christy Burke, with 340 participants signing up to run the former Lord Mayor Christy Burke, with 340 participants signing up to run

in all of the 5 Alive races. There was a targeted campaign to encourage in all of the 5 Alive races. There was a targeted campaign to encourage

complete beginners to take part in the challenge, resulting in the recruitment complete beginners to take part in the challenge, resulting in the recruitment

of over 100 new partici-of over 100 new partici-

pants. This initiative is pants. This initiative is

growing from strength to growing from strength to

strength and there is a real sense of pride and strength and there is a real sense of pride and

camaraderie when running the races as “5 camaraderie when running the races as “5

Alivers”. We work very closely with local athlet-Alivers”. We work very closely with local athlet-

ics clubs and the BHAA for the races and we ics clubs and the BHAA for the races and we

also encourage participants to check out their also encourage participants to check out their

nearest Park Run and Fit 4 Life groups too. nearest Park Run and Fit 4 Life groups too.

Former Lord Mayor Christy Burke hosted the Former Lord Mayor Christy Burke hosted the

reception night in City Hall and all participants reception night in City Hall and all participants

received a scroll. Those who completed all 5 received a scroll. Those who completed all 5

races received a unique medallion. There races received a unique medallion. There

were also recognition awards given to those were also recognition awards given to those

participants who stood out for their commit-participants who stood out for their commit-

ment to the challenge and as a surprise we ment to the challenge and as a surprise we

invited motivational guess speaker and author invited motivational guess speaker and author

of “Tick Tock Ten” Gerry Duffy. For more info of “Tick Tock Ten” Gerry Duffy. For more info

please contact aideen.oconnor@dublincity.ie please contact aideen.oconnor@dublincity.ie

Dublin City Council Sport and Recreation Officer LJ Higgins and Leinster Rugby Community Dublin City Council Sport and Recreation Officer LJ Higgins and Leinster Rugby Community

Development Officer Colm Finnegan began a mentoring programme in January 2015 with a Development Officer Colm Finnegan began a mentoring programme in January 2015 with a

service user of Work Options, St Michaels House in Whitehall. Work Options strive to service user of Work Options, St Michaels House in Whitehall. Work Options strive to

maintain social and educational skills alongside raising the profile of adults with intellectual maintain social and educational skills alongside raising the profile of adults with intellectual

disability within the community. The following is a short summary of the experience of one of disability within the community. The following is a short summary of the experience of one of

the participants on the programme:the participants on the programme:

“Phillip has attended numerous Sport and Recreation programmes provided by Dublin City “Phillip has attended numerous Sport and Recreation programmes provided by Dublin City

Council but expressed a keen interest in rugby and a desire to assist with programme delivery. Council but expressed a keen interest in rugby and a desire to assist with programme delivery.

After completing the Irish Sports Council Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s After completing the Irish Sports Council Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s

Sport Workshop and also being Garda vetted, Phillip began work experience in St. John Sport Workshop and also being Garda vetted, Phillip began work experience in St. John

Boscos National School in Cabra. He assisted Colm with coaching rugby to over 45 children Boscos National School in Cabra. He assisted Colm with coaching rugby to over 45 children

for a three week period. He acted as a referee in a citywide 6th class blitz held in Donnybrook. for a three week period. He acted as a referee in a citywide 6th class blitz held in Donnybrook.

He also helped out at the Leinster Rugby Fun Day and it was here he put his great leadership He also helped out at the Leinster Rugby Fun Day and it was here he put his great leadership

skills to use. At one stage of the event, a child with autism was struggling to complete a hand skills to use. At one stage of the event, a child with autism was struggling to complete a hand

pass. Phillip took him to one side and patiently demonstrated the skill and helped the child pass. Phillip took him to one side and patiently demonstrated the skill and helped the child

practice until he had mastered the skill. Phillip has gained a lot of experience through his practice until he had mastered the skill. Phillip has gained a lot of experience through his

mentoring programme and he has now mentoring programme and he has now

become a volunteer for Special become a volunteer for Special

Olympics Ireland”.Olympics Ireland”.

Philip said “I worked with Dublin City Philip said “I worked with Dublin City

Council and Leinster Rugby for 5 Council and Leinster Rugby for 5

weeks. I really enjoyed it. I learned how weeks. I really enjoyed it. I learned how

to work with young people. Colm to work with young people. Colm

allowed me to do a small session with allowed me to do a small session with

the players. I felt shy the first week but the players. I felt shy the first week but

by the time I finished my work by the time I finished my work

experience I felt very confident with the experience I felt very confident with the

group. It made me feel great”. group. It made me feel great”.

Bike Week 2015 took place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st of June. Bike week is a Bike Week 2015 took place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st of June. Bike week is a

celebration of all that is great about bikes and cycling. Events were held in the Dublin City celebration of all that is great about bikes and cycling. Events were held in the Dublin City

Council area, organised by the sports officers. Activities included Finglas Bicycle Clinic, Council area, organised by the sports officers. Activities included Finglas Bicycle Clinic,

Dublin North Central Bicycle Jamboree, Dublin 8 Bicycle Clinic, Matt Talbot Family Fun Dublin North Central Bicycle Jamboree, Dublin 8 Bicycle Clinic, Matt Talbot Family Fun

Cycle in the Phoenix Park, Mountain Biking skills training and Ballymun Get Back on Your Cycle in the Phoenix Park, Mountain Biking skills training and Ballymun Get Back on Your

Bike. In total we had over 240 people take part in our programmes. Bike. In total we had over 240 people take part in our programmes.

Dublin City Sports & Recreation Team work in partnership with Go for Life by providing Dublin City Sports & Recreation Team work in partnership with Go for Life by providing

the opportunity for older adults in Dublin to take part in the national Go for Life Games the opportunity for older adults in Dublin to take part in the national Go for Life Games

held every year in June in DCU. The Sports & Recreation Officers run local community held every year in June in DCU. The Sports & Recreation Officers run local community

programmes in each of Dublin’s administration areas for groups such as Active Retire-programmes in each of Dublin’s administration areas for groups such as Active Retire-

ment Associations so that they can become familiar with the games and rules. The ment Associations so that they can become familiar with the games and rules. The

games are made up of 3 events; Lobbers (a target game adapted from petanque and games are made up of 3 events; Lobbers (a target game adapted from petanque and

boules), Flisk (adapted from boccia and horseshoe pitching), and Scidils (adapted from boules), Flisk (adapted from boccia and horseshoe pitching), and Scidils (adapted from

ten pin bowling with one skittle). The local sessions attracted high numbers and gave par-ten pin bowling with one skittle). The local sessions attracted high numbers and gave par-

ticipants the opportunity to really practice the games for future competitions. On the 29th ticipants the opportunity to really practice the games for future competitions. On the 29th

May, all participants from Dublin city competed at the City Finals at Cabra Parkside May, all participants from Dublin city competed at the City Finals at Cabra Parkside

Sports & Community Centre. Following the success of this day only 12 participants were Sports & Community Centre. Following the success of this day only 12 participants were

picked to represent Dublin City at the National Finals in DCU. This was a very successful picked to represent Dublin City at the National Finals in DCU. This was a very successful

day where over 300 participants representing all the Sports Partnerships from around the day where over 300 participants representing all the Sports Partnerships from around the

country took part. Unfortunately Dublin City were not winners on the day but a most en-country took part. Unfortunately Dublin City were not winners on the day but a most en-

joyable and funjoyable and fun--filled day was had by all involved.filled day was had by all involved.

Applications are now open for the 2015 National Grant Scheme. Closing date is 12 noon Applications are now open for the 2015 National Grant Scheme. Closing date is 12 noon

Friday 25th September 2015. For all information including application forms please visit Friday 25th September 2015. For all information including application forms please visit

www.ageandopportunity.ie. All email applications should be sent to www.ageandopportunity.ie. All email applications should be sent to

gfl.grants@ageandopportunity.ie or forms can be posted to: Go for Life, Age and Oppor-gfl.grants@ageandopportunity.ie or forms can be posted to: Go for Life, Age and Oppor-

tunity, St Patricks Hall, Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9.tunity, St Patricks Hall, Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9.

This innovative programme was devised by Minister for Equality Aod-This innovative programme was devised by Minister for Equality Aod-

han O’Riordain and the FAI to encourage parents and daughters to han O’Riordain and the FAI to encourage parents and daughters to

combine their efforts in football related educational tasks. combine their efforts in football related educational tasks.

The programme had many different elements including producing a The programme had many different elements including producing a

scrapbook, competing in a fantasy football league competition, complet-scrapbook, competing in a fantasy football league competition, complet-

ing weekly tasks in history and geography relating to players in their ing weekly tasks in history and geography relating to players in their

fantasy league squad and calculating transfer fees. Dublin City libraries provided library fantasy league squad and calculating transfer fees. Dublin City libraries provided library

cards, magazines and a tutorial with Alan Nolan, cartoonist, to help participants create cards, magazines and a tutorial with Alan Nolan, cartoonist, to help participants create

animation for their storybook. Over the 6 weeks parents and girls were brought together animation for their storybook. Over the 6 weeks parents and girls were brought together

for football sessions with the emphasis on working together as part of a team. The 16 for football sessions with the emphasis on working together as part of a team. The 16

students and their parents were chosen by Caitriona Ni Chadhain HSCL at St Eithnes students and their parents were chosen by Caitriona Ni Chadhain HSCL at St Eithnes

GNS Edenmore and ranged in age from 9 to 11 yrs old. At the end of the programme GNS Edenmore and ranged in age from 9 to 11 yrs old. At the end of the programme

prizes were awarded for the fantasy league winner and best scrapbook. All participants prizes were awarded for the fantasy league winner and best scrapbook. All participants

were then brought to a closed training session in the Aviva Stadium to watch the Ireland were then brought to a closed training session in the Aviva Stadium to watch the Ireland

senior team train. For more information please contact jimmy.mowlds@fai.ie. senior team train. For more information please contact jimmy.mowlds@fai.ie.

Dublin City Council Sport and Recreation in partnership with St Michaels House and Dublin City Council Sport and Recreation in partnership with St Michaels House and

Headways Ireland rolled out a pilot Boccia League in January 2015. The sport of Boccia Headways Ireland rolled out a pilot Boccia League in January 2015. The sport of Boccia

was introduced to 11 service users of Headways Blackhall Place and 16 service users was introduced to 11 service users of Headways Blackhall Place and 16 service users

of Work Options (St Michaels House branch). Over the duration of eight weeks, both of Work Options (St Michaels House branch). Over the duration of eight weeks, both

groups learned the skills, rules and tactics of Boccia. On the 27th February, a friendly groups learned the skills, rules and tactics of Boccia. On the 27th February, a friendly

competition took place be-competition took place be-

tween the two groups in Bally-tween the two groups in Bally-

bough Community Centre. bough Community Centre.

With over 30 participants for With over 30 participants for

the competition, the atmos-the competition, the atmos-

phere was fun filled with an phere was fun filled with an

emphasis on play and enjoy-emphasis on play and enjoy-

ment. Of course scores had to ment. Of course scores had to

be recorded and it was Head-be recorded and it was Head-

ways who won on the day, al-ways who won on the day, al-

though St Michaels proved though St Michaels proved

tough competition. Following tough competition. Following

on from the competition, it was on from the competition, it was

organised that Headways organised that Headways

would demonstrate the sport of would demonstrate the sport of

Boccia to members of the staff Boccia to members of the staff

and students at Colaise Íde in and students at Colaise Íde in

Finglas. Two matches were organised in lunch time sessions to establish interest levels Finglas. Two matches were organised in lunch time sessions to establish interest levels

in the sport. Boccia proved very popular and it is now proposed to organise a college in the sport. Boccia proved very popular and it is now proposed to organise a college

league between staff, students and service users of Headways in the new term. For league between staff, students and service users of Headways in the new term. For

more information please contact sports@dublincity.ie. more information please contact sports@dublincity.ie.

Momentum is an educational and support pro-Momentum is an educational and support pro-

gramme run by the Fingal Centre for recovering gramme run by the Fingal Centre for recovering

drug addicts in Finglas. A physical activity work-drug addicts in Finglas. A physical activity work-

shop was delivered to participants of the Momen-shop was delivered to participants of the Momen-

tum programme to raise awareness as to the im-tum programme to raise awareness as to the im-

portance of physical activity and establish the portance of physical activity and establish the

amount and types of physical activity participants amount and types of physical activity participants

were currently engaging in and explore ways they were currently engaging in and explore ways they

could increase levels. Following this workshop, could increase levels. Following this workshop,

two fencing sessions were arranged to introduce two fencing sessions were arranged to introduce

the participants to a challenging new activity. the participants to a challenging new activity.

None of the participants had ever attempted to None of the participants had ever attempted to

fence before so the sessions really took them out fence before so the sessions really took them out

of their comfort zone. However, with the support of their comfort zone. However, with the support

and encouragement of the instructor, all partici-and encouragement of the instructor, all partici-

pants engaged which resulted in a real sense of pants engaged which resulted in a real sense of

empowerment. Plans are in place to introduce empowerment. Plans are in place to introduce

participants to kayaking later in the summer. For participants to kayaking later in the summer. For

more information contact niall.mcdonald@dublincity.ie.more information contact niall.mcdonald@dublincity.ie.

Cricket Leinster and Dublin City Sports are de-Cricket Leinster and Dublin City Sports are de-

lighted to announce that the first ever Table Cricket lighted to announce that the first ever Table Cricket

match in the province was a huge success. Both match in the province was a huge success. Both

teams had approximately seven training sessions teams had approximately seven training sessions

each prior to the game and were very evenly matched each prior to the game and were very evenly matched

which made for an exciting and high standard match. which made for an exciting and high standard match.

St Michael’s of Coolock won the toss and opted to bat St Michael’s of Coolock won the toss and opted to bat

first. They put up a good total of 282 but it wasn’t first. They put up a good total of 282 but it wasn’t

enough as St. Michaels of Ballybough put up a score enough as St. Michaels of Ballybough put up a score

of 290 to just edge victory by 8 runs.of 290 to just edge victory by 8 runs.

Everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed themselves Everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed themselves

with great feedback received from the day’s activities. with great feedback received from the day’s activities.

Lynn Conroy, one of the participants said “the training Lynn Conroy, one of the participants said “the training

was very interesting and I enjoyed the tournament. I was very interesting and I enjoyed the tournament. I

got to make new friends and to engage with the Lein-got to make new friends and to engage with the Lein-

ster coaches again. I'd love to keep playing this ster coaches again. I'd love to keep playing this

game,” whilst Una Hennessy said “I loved the training because it's a great sport. The game,” whilst Una Hennessy said “I loved the training because it's a great sport. The

coaches were very good and the tournament was fantastic.” We have now been able to coaches were very good and the tournament was fantastic.” We have now been able to

introduce and establish Table Cricket in the area. It has been thoroughly enjoyable for all introduce and establish Table Cricket in the area. It has been thoroughly enjoyable for all

coaches and participants involved and we are looking to expand the coaches and participants involved and we are looking to expand the

game into new areas in the near future. For more information please game into new areas in the near future. For more information please

contact fintan.mcallister@cricketleinster.ie. contact fintan.mcallister@cricketleinster.ie.

The Dublin City Council Sport Development Officer in conjunction with the Dublin Institution The Dublin City Council Sport Development Officer in conjunction with the Dublin Institution

of Technology Sports Development Officer secured funding for this programme through the of Technology Sports Development Officer secured funding for this programme through the

DIT Foundation office, Dublin City Council and DIT Sports Office.DIT Foundation office, Dublin City Council and DIT Sports Office.

The programme targeted 40 young people from a number of youth projects around the city. The programme targeted 40 young people from a number of youth projects around the city.

The young people targeted were aged between 14 and 17 years of age. The young people The young people targeted were aged between 14 and 17 years of age. The young people

that took part in the programme came from Warrenmount Secondary School, Dublin 8, that took part in the programme came from Warrenmount Secondary School, Dublin 8,

Fountain Youth Project, Dublin 8, The Liberties Club, Dublin 8, SAYS (South Area Youth Fountain Youth Project, Dublin 8, The Liberties Club, Dublin 8, SAYS (South Area Youth

Services), Dublin 2, Donnycarney Youth Project, Dublin 5, Kilbarrack Youth Project and Services), Dublin 2, Donnycarney Youth Project, Dublin 5, Kilbarrack Youth Project and

KCCP (Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme), Dublin 5. The young people had the KCCP (Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme), Dublin 5. The young people had the

option of taking part in a 4option of taking part in a 4--6 week introductory programme in one of the following activities: 6 week introductory programme in one of the following activities:

Dance Fitness Dance Fitness –– Kayaking Kayaking –– Snorkelling Snorkelling –– Gym / Aerobic Fitness. Each young person had Gym / Aerobic Fitness. Each young person had

to take part in a First Aid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) workshop and a nutrition to take part in a First Aid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) workshop and a nutrition

workshop. The nutrition workshop proved very entertaining with a number of the young workshop. The nutrition workshop proved very entertaining with a number of the young

people tasting new foods such as pitta bread, peanut butter, celery and beetroot to name people tasting new foods such as pitta bread, peanut butter, celery and beetroot to name

just a few. The small group of young people that chose the snorkelling programme attended just a few. The small group of young people that chose the snorkelling programme attended

training sessions with the DIT Aquatic Sub Aqua Club, where they learnt their basic snorkel-training sessions with the DIT Aquatic Sub Aqua Club, where they learnt their basic snorkel-

ling skills, how to play underwater hockey and as a bonus were given an introduction to ling skills, how to play underwater hockey and as a bonus were given an introduction to

Scuba Diving. The group that took part in the Aerobic Fitness attended the DIT Fit2Go club Scuba Diving. The group that took part in the Aerobic Fitness attended the DIT Fit2Go club

and took part in a range of classes, from spinning bikes, to rebound and TRX. The dance and took part in a range of classes, from spinning bikes, to rebound and TRX. The dance

programme proved to be very popular with over half the group taking part in the Dancepl3y programme proved to be very popular with over half the group taking part in the Dancepl3y

programme which qualified the young people to be “Engineers of Awesome” giving them programme which qualified the young people to be “Engineers of Awesome” giving them

skills, music and routines in dance fitness to bring back to their youth projects and to other skills, music and routines in dance fitness to bring back to their youth projects and to other

local after schools clubs. All activities and session took place on site in DIT Kevin Street local after schools clubs. All activities and session took place on site in DIT Kevin Street

also introducing the young people to the college environment. On finishing the programme also introducing the young people to the college environment. On finishing the programme

the young people were presented with certification and a DIT hoodie. For more information the young people were presented with certification and a DIT hoodie. For more information

please contact sharon.kelly@dublincity.ie.please contact sharon.kelly@dublincity.ie.

Active Community Walking ProgrammeActive Community Walking Programme

We are delighted to announce that Dublin City We are delighted to announce that Dublin City

Sports has been chosen as one of the 12 local Sports has been chosen as one of the 12 local

sports partnerships to deliver this programme as sports partnerships to deliver this programme as

part of the part of the Get Ireland Walking Initiative.Get Ireland Walking Initiative. Get Ireland Get Ireland

Walking is an initiative of the Irish Sports Council, Walking is an initiative of the Irish Sports Council,

funded by Healthy Ireland and supported by other agencies including Mountaineering funded by Healthy Ireland and supported by other agencies including Mountaineering

Ireland, HSE Health Promotion & Improvement and the Irish Heart Foundation. Ireland, HSE Health Promotion & Improvement and the Irish Heart Foundation.

The Active Community Walking Programme aims to support the creation of vibrant The Active Community Walking Programme aims to support the creation of vibrant

walking communities throughout Ireland.walking communities throughout Ireland. The programme will work with communities to The programme will work with communities to

increase the capacity and potential of people with low levels of physical activity to increase the capacity and potential of people with low levels of physical activity to

become more active through walking. This, in turn, will lead to increased numbers of peo-become more active through walking. This, in turn, will lead to increased numbers of peo-

ple participating in walking throughout Ireland.ple participating in walking throughout Ireland. An Active Community Walking Facilitator An Active Community Walking Facilitator

will work with six communities with little or no organised walking activity to develop sus-will work with six communities with little or no organised walking activity to develop sus-

tainable walking groups. By implementing a locally based and focused programme, and tainable walking groups. By implementing a locally based and focused programme, and

working directly with communities, this initiative seeks to empower local communities to working directly with communities, this initiative seeks to empower local communities to

increase their physical activity increase their physical activity –– through walking.through walking.

If you know of potential groups who may be interested in this programme please contact If you know of potential groups who may be interested in this programme please contact

our Active Community Walking Facilitator David Phelan at david.phelan6@mail.dcu.ie or our Active Community Walking Facilitator David Phelan at david.phelan6@mail.dcu.ie or

087 6525001087 6525001

Great Dublin Bike RideGreat Dublin Bike Ride

The Irish Sports Council, in The Irish Sports Council, in

conjunction with Cycling conjunction with Cycling

Ireland has teamed up Ireland has teamed up

with the Department of with the Department of

Transport, Tourism and Transport, Tourism and

Sport, Dublin City Council Sport, Dublin City Council

and Healthy Ireland for the Great Dublin and Healthy Ireland for the Great Dublin

Bike Ride, which will be held on the 13th Bike Ride, which will be held on the 13th

September in Dublin. It is a bike ride for September in Dublin. It is a bike ride for

all abilities from novice to expert with a all abilities from novice to expert with a

choice of a 60km or 100km route.choice of a 60km or 100km route. This This

event will be a flagship event in Ireland event will be a flagship event in Ireland

for the European Week of Sport (7for the European Week of Sport (7--13th 13th

September). To volunteer, participate or September). To volunteer, participate or

for general information, please visit for general information, please visit

www.greatdublinbikeride.iewww.greatdublinbikeride.ie

European Week of SportEuropean Week of Sport

The European The European

Week of Sport (7Week of Sport (7

--13th Septem-13th Septem-

ber) aims to pro-ber) aims to pro-

mote sport and mote sport and

physical activity across Europe. The physical activity across Europe. The

week is for everyone, regardless of age, week is for everyone, regardless of age,

background or fitness level. With a focus background or fitness level. With a focus

on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire

Europeans to #BeActive on a regular Europeans to #BeActive on a regular

basis and create opportunities in peoples’ basis and create opportunities in peoples’

everyday lives to exercise more. Dublin everyday lives to exercise more. Dublin

City Council will have events taking place City Council will have events taking place

across the city so keep an eye on our across the city so keep an eye on our

Facebook and Twitter pages for details Facebook and Twitter pages for details

over the coming weeks. For more infor-over the coming weeks. For more infor-

mation please contact mation please contact

sports@dublincity.iesports@dublincity.ie

Dublin City Council Dublin City Council

Sports & Recreation Section Sports & Recreation Section

Culture, Recreation, Amenity and Community Department,Culture, Recreation, Amenity and Community Department,

3 Palace St. 3 Palace St.

Floor 4Floor 4

Dublin 2.Dublin 2.

Phone: 01 222 7852 / 01 222 7733Phone: 01 222 7852 / 01 222 7733

General enquiries: General enquiries: sports@dublincity.iesports@dublincity.ie

Safeguarding 1 Safeguarding 1 –– Basic Awareness Basic Awareness

Workshop in Child Welfare and Protection Workshop in Child Welfare and Protection

(formerly known as ‘Code of Ethics (formerly known as ‘Code of Ethics

Training’)Training’)

All Coaches, Children's Officers and Desig-All Coaches, Children's Officers and Desig-

nated Liaison Persons (DLP) must complete nated Liaison Persons (DLP) must complete

the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic

Awareness Course.Awareness Course. This course educates This course educates

participants on the implementation of best participants on the implementation of best

practice in protecting the welfare of children practice in protecting the welfare of children

involved in sport. In 2014, 374 people com-involved in sport. In 2014, 374 people com-

pleted this training in the DCC area. For more pleted this training in the DCC area. For more

information on upcoming courses and dates, information on upcoming courses and dates,

please contact Emmet Flinter on (01) 222 please contact Emmet Flinter on (01) 222

7852 or email 7852 or email emmet.flinter@dublincity.ieemmet.flinter@dublincity.ie

Active LeadershipActive Leadership

We regularly run this course which is We regularly run this course which is

designed to provide trained, knowledge-designed to provide trained, knowledge-

able and enthusiastic community based able and enthusiastic community based

physical activity leaders. Leaders will be physical activity leaders. Leaders will be

equipped to work in a wide range of loca-equipped to work in a wide range of loca-

tions including local clubs, community tions including local clubs, community

groups, workplaces, community centres groups, workplaces, community centres

and sports clubs. The intended outcome and sports clubs. The intended outcome

is that the trainee leader will be compe-is that the trainee leader will be compe-

tent and confident in taking charge of a tent and confident in taking charge of a

group for physical activity sessions. For group for physical activity sessions. For

more information on upcoming courses more information on upcoming courses

and dates, please contact Catherine and dates, please contact Catherine

Flood on (01) 222 8595 or email Flood on (01) 222 8595 or email

catherine.flood@dublincity.iecatherine.flood@dublincity.ie

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