Donegal Sports Partnership was established in 2001 as one of an initial group of twelve Local Sports Partnership established under the Irish Sports Council. The key aims of the Irish Sports Council is to plan, lead and co-ordinate the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland. This aim is supported by a vision where sport contributes to enhancing the quality of life in Ireland and where everyone is encouraged and valued in sport. read on...

4th May 12) With sporting fever due to take over the airwaves this summer, Donegal Sports Partnership invites you to take part in ‘Just Try It’ June 2012. Why not make June 2012 your month to get active, take up a new sport, join your local sports club or promote your clubs sporting activities.

The ‘Just Try It’ – June 2012 campaign led by the Donegal Sports Partnership is bringing together a host of sporting and recreational events to help get Donegal more active, and we want you to be a part of it. Were calling on all sports clubs, leisure centers, fitness clubs, workplaces, schools, community groups to organize all types of innovative and fun events to get their community active! It could be as simple as taking ten minutes out of your busy day and going for a walk, cycle to work or organize a ‘come and try’ event at your local club. The more innovative and fun the event the better, remember it’s about participation!

We will promote your event through our website www.activedonegal.com and on our Facebook page and through the local media. In addition to this we will provide each group with a registration pack and the most innovative proposals will get an opportunity to win sporting equipment for a club/organization or community group of their choice.

To register your clubs/organisations activities please complete the form by clicking on the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/activedonegal

The link is also available from the blue panel on the left. (JUST TRY IT – June 2012)

(27th April 12)  Errigal Cycling Club have just launched their new website: Errigal Cycling Club.   The site has information on all the latest upcoming events,  forum news and useful links,  as well as a online store (opening shortly).

(26th April 12)  Donegal Sports Partnership in conjunction with Mr. Roddy Gaynor, Lecturer, Sligo IT  last night in the Letterkenny Institute of Technology delivered a workshop on the recently announced Sports Capital Funding Programme.  Roddy delivered a PowerPoint presentation on all aspects of applying for the programme.  The presentation is available by clicking the link below.

Sports Capital Funding Programme PowerPoint Presentation.

PLEASE NOTE: you will need to have Microsoft Power Point installed on your computer to open this document or you can download a free  PowerPoint viewer from Microsoft at this address: Download PowerPoint Viewer

CLÁR Regions in Donegal -  follow this link for complete listing (Donegal – Page 4>) http://www.dttas.ie/sport/pdfs/AllCountiesbyEDExtendedCLAR.pdf

(23rd April 12)  Is being held on the 25th May 2012, at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Co. Cork.
The Summit is being organised by SpóirtFest, a non-profit, volunteer led group, who wish to create positive outlets for the Irish Sporting community, through our sports festival and the Summit.

The Summit, to be opened by Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Simon Coveney TD, will focus on the funding and economic issues afflicting all throughout the Irish sporting world, but in particular will identify and discuss paths towards sustainability and growth. It is a must attend event for all who have financial responsibilities in sport or rely on it for their  livelihood, from small local Clubs to big international brands.

It is a real sporting good news story. The goodwill in evidence so far gives great testimony to the fact the sporting community are willing to work together through these difficult times. Any monies raised from the Summit will go towards the operation of SpóirtFest II (festival), taking place from the 24-26th August, carrying on the success of the first festival in 2011, which featured over 15 sports.

SUMMERY: The Irish Sports Summit will take place on the 25th of May 2012, in Ballincollig Co. Cork, and the stellar line up of Speakers will focus on ways to deliver sustainability and growth throughout the sporting environment on the island of Ireland. It is a key event for all sport clubs and organisations.
For lots more information please visit: The Irish Sports Summit

(22nd March 12)  We have had a lot of interest in this workshop, so much so that we are planning a second for the weekend of the 14th and 15th April (which is a week before the Mountain Skills Pt. 2 workshop). The workshop will again be held in the Gartan Outdoor Education Centre, Church Hill, Letterkenny from 9:15am to 5:00pm. Cost is €60.00. Further detail and booking form from the Donegal Sports Partnership.  Tel: 074 9116078/9 or Email: info@activedonegal.com

(22nd March 12) Parks Tennis started in the USA 40 years ago to bring tennis to a wider socio-economic group. Wimbledon champions Arthur Ashe and the Williams sisters came through Parks Tennis. The programme was introduced in the Republic of Ireland 30 years ago, where in 2011 22k young people took part. Parks Tennis in Northern Ireland has increased from 0 in 2009 to 508 in 2011 and involves partnerships between Clubs, Councils and Community Coaches. It aims to open tennis up to the whole community regardless of age, ability or social background. Parks Tennis NI initiative offers tennis clubs the opportunity to support their club development programme and promote growth through
community outreach.

Parks Tennis aims to bring tennis to the whole community. Please download the attached comprehensive Report and get your Club involved!
If you have any queries or wish to discuss anything please do not hesitate to contact me at ubtitennis@yahoo.co.uk or Lauren Smythe at Lauren_ubti@yahoo.co.uk.

(09th March 12)  On completion of this course you will become a fully qualified Grand National Archery Society (GNAS) Instructor.  This course enables you to teach the basic skills of archery.  Topics include freestyle, bare bow, free style with sights, understanding the different types of target faces, competitions and string making etc.  No previous experience necessary.  For further details contact Kilemore Archery Centre, 17 Bridge Rd, Kilmore, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Tel: 048 38326987, email info@kilemorearchery.com or Web: www.kilemorearchery.com.

(7th March 12)  The FAI is now taking booking for the Aviva Soccer Sister Easter Camp 2012.  The camp is for girls between the ages of  7 and 12 years old.
The venue for the camp is the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny from the Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th April. Start/Finish times are: 10:00am to 1:00pm each day and the cost is €40.00.
Each girl will receive a unique Umbro Soccer Sisters Kit

For booking or further details please contact: Trevor Scanlon on 0860404906  or email:  trevor.scanlon@fai.ie

(18th February 21) Donegal Sports Partnership in association with the North West Coaching Network are now taking booking for the Master Class Series for Spring 2012. Please see the link on the left under “Information” to download the Information Sheet and the Booking Form.

(2nd February 12) Due to popular demand, Donegal Sports Partnership are organising a 2^nd Strength & Conditioning course for coaches working with young athletes. Course tutor will again be Chris Galway; Chris has 15 years experience in working in strength and conditioning at club and provincial level. Chris is also accredited by the Australian Association of Strength and Conditioning, the UK Strength and Conditioning Association and is a tutor with Coaching Ireland.

Closing date for return of completed application form (including booking fee) is Friday 2^nd March; places are limited, so early booking is essential.

DOWN APPLICATION FORM

Course Outline

• Components of fitness
• Windows of Optimal Trainability
• Warm Ups and Strength, Agility and Balance
• Injury causes and prevention
• Resistance Training
• Postural correction – correcting muscle imbalance
• Plyometric training for injury prevention
• Fitness Testing

Date/Time: Saturday 10^th March 2012, 10.00am – 4pm
Venue: Optimal Fitness Gym, Unit 2-3, Enterprise Fund, Business Centre, Ballyraine, Letterkenny
Cost: €25 per head – includes light lunch and resources
Please contact Donegal Sports Partnership at 074 9116078 / 16079 or email info@activedonegal.com