Apr 23, 2015
The Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan TD, launched Active Schools Week (ASW) 2015 on 20th April 2015 in Our Lady’s National School Adare Co. Limerick, supported by the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar. Jointly sponsored by the Department of Education and Skills and Healthy Ireland, it reflects their commitment to the promotion of students’ well-being and interests. All schools, primary, post primary and Youthreach centres are encouraged to include the Week as part of their annual school calendar. It is also an integralpart of the Active School Flag initiative which recognises schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. To date over 480 schools have been awarded the Active School Flag.
Highlighting her support for the project, Minister O’Sullivan said: “I would encourage schools across the country to get more active. It is a wonderful opportunity for promoting physical activity and raising awareness of Physical Education. I hope that all schools will get involved and I would ask that schools and parents encourage students to participate. We know how important it is to be physically active and I believe that Active Schools Week can enhance the PE experience of children and young people.”
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar welcomed the launch of Active School Week saying: “I’m really keen to promote more physical activity in schools. Children who are active from an early age are more likely to live healthy and happy lives, and society as a whole will benefit. Sport and physical activity have so many benefits for physical and mental health and wellbeing. The Active School Week is a great opportunity for the whole-school community to work together and be more physically active, and create a more Healthy Ireland”
The Federation of Irish Sport and many National Governing Bodies of Sport are lending their support to the Initiative, and will work with schools to help promote physical activity and to raise awareness about the physical activity opportunities available in every community. Ireland Active leisure centers are also demonstrating their support for ASW by offering complimentary swim passes, class passes and use of their facilities to local schools.
Healthy Ireland is the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing for people living in Ireland. Its main focus is on prevention and keeping people healthier for longer.
The Active School Flag is administered and based in Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar, Co Mayo. For further information visit http://www.activeschoolflag.ie/home.html
Mar 13, 2015
Getting more people, more active, more often is a challenge to public health right around the globe. This is not surprising given that physical activity has been described as an underrated “wonder drug”. It is not difficult to see why when regular physical activity is a factor in weight control, improves mental health and well-being, strengthens bones & muscles, reduces the risk of certain cancers, type 2 diabetes and heart disease not to mention increases the probability of living longer!
UK research has found that only about 18% of the adult population are aware of the minimum amount of physical activity levels required to maintain health & wellbeing – 60 minutes a day for children & 30 minutes, 5 days a week for adults.
Physical activity is about more than sport. It involves active transport, environmental conditions that promote physical activity, awareness and education are just some of the factors. However, it is clear that sport has a key role to play of growing and contributing to physical activity in Ireland. Here are 5 reasons why:
- There is an increase in no. of days/weeks children hit the 60 min daily target if they take part in community based sport/physical activity
- People who are members of a club spend less sedentary time each day (4.7 hours v 4.0 hours)
- There would be a 26% reduction in obesity prevalence if all adolescents played on 2 sports teams per year
- Adolescents who are highly active in sport are 8 times more likely to be engaged in physical activity as young adults
- Adults are more likely to be physically active in their free time if they were involved in organised sport as children
Dec 18, 2014
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Dec 10, 2014
Dundrum Table Tennis Club is starting new after-school table tennis classes for kids.
Training will be in a fun atmosphere with the emphasis on improvement.
This is suitable for all players and will be explained in easy language. Trainings will be provided by John Bowe, a former Irish international player and club’s Head Coach, who is fully qualified by Table Tennis Ireland.
Transport might be arranged if there is a bigger group from one school.
Please register your interest now at http://www.dundrumtabletennis.org/juniors
Nov 4, 2014
Winter is closing in. It is getting colder and darker earlier and less attractive to be outdoors. But we all still need to be physically active… and avoid getting cooped up and bored. So what do we do? Do YOU have the answer??
South Dublin County Sports Partnership is looking to get your ideas on how to best stay active while at home. The ideas can be for individuals or a family unit, able bodied or less so. We are inviting all members of the public, young and old, to send in their suggestions. The suggestions do not need to be accompanied by a descriptive drawing and indeed we would like them to be simple to understand so that no drawing is needed. You may however forward a Youtube clip link if wished.
SDCSP will review all suggestions and those chosen will each receive a free gift – it may be swim vouchers, pedometer, walker/runner water bottle, Frisbee.
Please send your suggestions with your name and address and contact details (email, mobile phone #) to;
SDCSP, c/o County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Email info@sdcsp.ie
or through our Facebook page www.facebook.com/sdcsp
Aug 29, 2014
Following on from the appointment in January of JLT Ireland to develop and manage the Federation’s insurance facility for members, JLT have recently launched a dedicated facility for Sports Clubs.
The facility offers insurance packages tailored to meet the needs of individual clubs and JLT now have a dedicated team to discuss your requirements with you. Amanda Harton, Director of Sports at JLT Ireland said:
“We pride ourselves on knowing our clients and what they are about. Our philosophy is quite simply to provide innovative solutions to our clients accompanied by the highest quality service.”
JLT Ireland is passionate about sport and has vast experience providing insurance solutions to sporting organisations all over the world and committed to working with sports clubs to provide:
• Enhanced insurance cover
• Reduced premiums
• A fast and efficient claims service
• A dedicated team providing expert advice
JLT have a wide variety of NGBs and sports clubs currently covered and one happy club who recently renewed their insurance with JLT said:
“Following my request for a quotation for Ballina Tennis Club, the premium quoted by JLT Ireland showed a considerable reduction from the existing premium. We found JLT to be extremely thorough and professional in their approach in providing a comprehensive range of insurance cover. Thanking you all again on behalf of Ballina Tennis Club.”— Hugh Hanly, Hon. Treasurer
JLT’s vast local and international experience gives you the peace of mind knowing that your insurance package will be tailored to provide you with the specific covers for your organisation and insurance packages can include:-
Public / Products Liability- Personal Accident
- Employers Liability including cover for Volunteers
- Directors & Officers Liability
- Employment Practices Liability
- Professional Indemnity
- Property
- Business Interruption
- Travel
- Mini-bus Insurance
- Life & Pensions
If you wish to discuss your Sports Club’s insurance requirements please CLICK HERE or
Phone: 01- 2309238
Website: www.jltsport.ie
Email:jltsports@jlt.ie
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