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...

(9th February 10) Coaching Ireland is currently recruiting Presenters for the Lucozade Sport Education Programme.  Further information from this link.

(18th January 10) The Cross-Border page has now been up-dated with information on the Community Relations Through Sport and the Strabane – Melvin Youth/Castlederg Youth

Please use the Cross Border Sport link on the left and scroll down to “Updates” or use the link below.

Cross Border Sport Update

(14th January 10)  What is PALS? A PAL is Pphysical Activity Leader. PALS lead their local groups in things like shorts exercise routines, fun games, simple dance and sports, like pitch and toss.  Some PAL’s lead Active Retirement Groups. Others lead groups in their local sports club pr community centres. For further detail, please contact Geraldine Delorey, Assistant Health Promotion Officer, HSE. Tel: 071 9852000 – Email: geraldine.delorey@hse.ie or use this link: GoForLife

(8th January 10)  The next GP Exercise Referral National Training Course will start in February 2010.  The pre-requisite for this training is that you must have a recognised gym instructor qualification.

Instructors must also have valid First Aid Certificate  and undergo Garda vetting.  Funded course places are available to Leisure Facilities/Sports Partnerships who sign a service level agreement stating that they can deliver the programme for at least 12 months on completion of the training course.

Interested candidates should contact Andrea White, course administrator, to request an application pack from info@ilam.ie Please also view/download PDF Flyer from this link.

(5th January 10) The Club Development Awards 2009 have now been finalised. The annual awards saw approximately €25,000 allocated to sport in Donegal to support further education and training and partipication initiative throughout the County. Please use the Club Development 09 link on the left to view a complete list of clubs and amounts awarded.

The Irish Rugby Football Union are please to announce the the following courses:

IRFU MINI RUGBY Course – (Coaching U7 – U12 Boys & Girls)
IRFU FOUNDATION Course – (Coaching U13 – U17 Boys & Girls)
DATE – Sun 10th & Sun 17th January
VENUE – Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny

(Both courses will be run on the same dates at the same venue)

Pleasae use this link to download an Application Form.

Please Note:  We are expecting a large responce, so early booking is essencial.
Completed Applications must be returned with remitance no later that Friday 1st January 2010

(9th December 09)  SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN NATIONAL CONFERENCE: COMMUNICATING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

This is a day not to miss for your Club Children’s Officers and Designated Persons.  All Club members are encouraged to attend – the day will be valuable for all roles working within Clubs.

Topics included in the day will be:

Communication with Children – our main theme for the day
Internet Information Guide – what to watch out for and how to keep your members safe on your Club website
Safeguarding Guidelines – updates and discussion for putting into practice
Complaints and Disciplinary process – understanding roles

For: Club Children’s Officers; Designated Persons; Club members with responsibility for young people
Date: Saturday 30th January
Venue: Days Hotel, Park West (easier to find than Sport HQ)
Further details here

(9th December 09) Donegal Sports Partnership wishes to announce a 1-day Sports First Aid Course.  This course has been designed to improve the quality of First Aid in sport with an emphasis on sporting injuries.

The course is aimed at Coaches, Sports Leaders, Team Managers, Club Volunteers, and Teachers or other individuals involved in sport.  Among the basics covered are; Nose Bleeding, Concussion, Fractures, Sprains & Strains, Choking and an introducing to CPR and Defibrillation.

Courses will be held in the offices of the Donegal Sports Partnership, Letterkenny on the following proposed dates;  Saturday 30^th January 2010, Saturday 6^th February 2010 and Saturday 13^th February 2010.  Courses are on a first-come-first-served basis, and are subject to demand; please contact the Donegal Sports Partnership for further details and pricing.

Further detail available here …

(7th December 09) Preliminary Notice of Walking Leader Training 2010 taking place at Gartan Outdoor Education Centre, Churchill on the proposed weekend dates 16^th to 18^th April 2010.  The course will provide training for potential leaders to establish and lead safe, enjoyable walking groups and to promote walking as a health enhancing physical activity; the course will also focus on fitness walking.

Further info from Donegal Sports Partnership @ 074 9116078 or 9116079 info@activedonegal.com

(26th November 09)  The Go For Life grants have now been issued and the applicants informed.  A list of the successful Donegal groups is available to view/download from this link: Go For Life, Successful Applicants