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Walking Festival

The festival accommodated all walkers, from beginners to experienced ramblers and hikers. It hosted 30 walks of varying distances and grades all over the county. It contained all types of terrain, from forest tracks to lake

trails to river walks to mountain climbs.

Check out the festival photo’s inside!

A special word of thanks to local

communities and walking clubs, without their eagerness and hard work the Walking

Festival would not have grown to be such a success.

A key element of the Cavan Walking Festival is how local communities and walking clubs are so proud and are so willing to share their local knowledge and showcase their community to walkers. If you missed out walk maps can be downloaded from www.cavansportspartnership.ie and walking groups are continuing with weekly walks. Check out the facebook pages of Arva Trotters, Bailieborough Walking Group, and Cootehill Happy Feet Walkers for more details.

Over the 10 days, approximately 1500 walkers took part in Cavan Walking Festival.

This issue . . . CAVAN WALKING FESTIVAL • MINI BASKETBALL • SPECIAL SCHOOL SPORTSHALL • CLUB FOCUS • DISABILITY INCLUSION TRAINING HAT TRICK FOOTBALL • GAMES 4 ALL • RUN WITH CATHERINA and more . . .

For more details on weekly walks. Check out Facebook for Arva Trotters, Bailieborough Walking Group, and Cootehill Happy Feet Walkers Cootehill Family Walk

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Operation Transformation

Walkers getting warmed up in St. Michael’s Hall, Cootehill ahead of Operation Transformation Walk

RTE’s Operation Transformation teamed up once again with the Irish Sports Council and Cavan Sports Partnership to organise a walk as part of Operation Transformation National Walks. Walks took place in 42 locations all around Ireland, the highest number to date. This year over 150 people took part in Cavan’s Operation Transformation walk in Cootehill on 18th January. The walk was a great success and enjoyed by all those who participated.

Cavan Sports Partnership would like to thank Happy Feet Walking Group, Cootehill and Cavan County Council’s Road Safety Officer for their support.

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Wake Up and WalkTo get in gear for the Walking Festival, CSP hosted “Wake Up and Walk Programme” This occurred in three venues across the County – Castle Lake Bailieborough, Radission Blu Farnham Estate Hotel and Killeshandra Town Lake. For six weeks walkers met once a week and were guided by a trained leader for one hour. The final week all participants took part in the Cavan Walking Festival.

www.cavansportspartnership.ieComhpáirtíocht Spóirt an ChabháinAn Irish Sports Council Initiative

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Cavan Walking Festival 2014

Cavan Walking Festival participants on The Cavan Way

Bailieborough Walking Group

Teddy tags along!

Darkness into Light Walk in Cavan Town

Cootehill Family Walk

Well earned snack on top of Cuilcagh

Wow! Nearing the end

Teddy Bear Walkers

At the launch of Cavan Walking Festival in Cootehill; Ger Finn, County Manager, Minister Ring TD Junior Minister for Sport and Tourism, Mairead McGuiness MEP join Cavan Walking Festival committee; Grainne O’Connor Geopark Geologist, Ann-Marie Ward Heritage Officer, Marian Smith C & E Department, Blaithin O’Reilly Sports Co-Ordinator, Derry Scanlan Senior Executive Engineer, and Joanne Hayes Tourism Officer.

“It is excellent, today’s terrain was

truly beautiful. Also loved the

short info sessions on the history

and geology of the locality, Great

changes since last year – paths,

bog bridges etc”

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Walking Festival Launch at Bellamont House

“Month long festival?” “Keep it going”

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A group of Primary School teachers where put through some “hoops” at Mini Basketball Training on 4th March 2014 led by Laura Deeney, Basketball Ireland Coach.

SCHOOLS CORNER

The aim of Mini Basketball training is to establish a teacher led basketball committee which would support the improvement of basketball delivery for Primary School Pupils. For more information contact Basketball Ireland at www.basketballireland.ie

Killgarry N.S.

Crubany N.S.

Aughadreena N.S.

Scoil Bhride, Killeshandra

St. Clares N.S.

Killyconnan N.S.

Milltown N.S.

Ballyconnell Mixed N.S.

St. Michaels National School, Cootehill,

St. Felims N.S. Ballinagh

Knocktemple N.S.

Scoil Bhride,

Mountnugent.

The following schools were represented

ATTENTION...Do you want to gain more knowledge and confidence for teaching gymnastics in your school?

Teachers in Mini Basketball training

Be Active After Schools Activity Programme (ASAP) provides opportunities for children to engage in physical activities in a non competitive after school setting. The programme includes a comprehensive resource folder, teacher handbook, teacher training, support and school visits. It is FREE to all schools.

Be Active After Schools Activity Programme

For more details, contact;Jennifer McAloon, Project Facilitator Tel 046 906 7346

If so, attend the “GYMSTART” module training session conducted by a Gymnastics Ireland Tutor. The GYMSTART module covers the key fundamental curriculum based gym skills suitable for school settings. Contact Cavan Sports Partnership to register your interest.

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In February 2014, 34 pupils from Holy Family School, Cootehill and Knocktemple NS experienced that athletics can be inclusive and is for all abilities. They completed a 6 week programme of various running, jumping and throwing activities.

The pupils improved core fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing and also develop co-ordination, balance and mobility which enables them to have a greater degree of skill and independence when taking part in sport and physical activities

Contact SIDO Dean McElroy on 087 2623956 for information on current programmes.

Special School Sportshall Athletics Programme

Knocktemple National School

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Holy Family School, Cootehill

Holy Family School


This Special School Sportshall Athletics Programme is for Special Needs Schools or Special Units within mainstream schools. The programme is part of the new Acessible Sports Initiative in conjunction with CARA National Adapted Centre.


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The Orange Box Check your Sports Club Details on our Website www.cavansportspartnership.ie

• Confirm your Club, is your club one of the 369 Sports Clubs registered with CSP

• Don’t miss out on any funding streams available for clubs by registering with Cavan Sports Partnership.

• Facilities database, are you aware what’s available

• Club Development , see how CSP can help you to build a strong club structure.

CLUB FOCUS

Cavan Lakers Juvenile Basketball Club where successful in obtaining funding from CSP Small Grant Scheme in order to run an open day.

The event provided girls in 4th, 5th and 6th class in 9 schools with the opportunity to experience the sport of basketball. It successfully raised the profile of the sport in these schools.

As a result of the event 15 new members joined the U10, U12 and U14 girls training sessions. For more details, follow their facebook page or email [email protected] .

St. Clares National School team at Cavan Lakers Basketball Open Day

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Code of Ethics Training

Disability Inclusion Training

Presentation during Disability Inclusion Training

Cavan and Monaghan Sports Partnership facilitated their second Disability Inclusion Training on 5th April at Aidan’s Comprehensive School, Cootehill.

The Blue Box To find out full training details, click on this blue box on our website www.cavansportspartnership.ie

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Children Officers Training

This workshop follows on from the Code of Ethics Training. It is designed to develop child protection policies within clubs. It is recommended by the Irish Sports Council that each club should have a male and female officer dedicated to child protection policies. For the next training workshop. Register online at www.cavansportspartnership.ie

Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children’s Sport is a programme for coaches, volunteers, parents and committee members in sports clubs. The programme delivers a 3-hour introductory workshop, which provides information on codes of conduct, bullying, recruitment, etc. as well as child protection guidelines. CSP delivered training to three clubs at the convenience of their own club premises: Cavan Triathlon Club, Cavan Rugby Club and UCL Harps Soccer Club.

29 people successfully completed this course and it will allow clubs to make sport and physical activity more inclusive in Cavan. Next date for this training is 1st November, register online at www.caraapacentre.ie to avail of Early Bird Discount registration fee

“Very informative course” “Excellent information on tell-tale signs of abuse and what to look out for” “First rate information on what a club should have in place, club management and procedures”.

Feedback from the training;

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G.A.A SkillsThe GAA Skills Programme, a favourite among Disability Inclusion Groups re-occurred in March.

This 4 week programme was held in Stradone with 34 players from a variety of adult of adult disability services taking part in the fun and inclusive skills programme.

Thanks to Ryan Mellon, Ulster G.A.A and Cavan G.A.A for their continued support.

Hat-Trick football 1st of its kind to “kick” into a County Cavan Football Club Ballyjamesduff AFC has launched Hat-Trick football – a new inclusive football programme for children aged 6-12 years with Aspergers, ASD and ADHD. This allows these children to play football in a fun environment. They play games such as crossbar challenge, peno shootout, football golf, big ball penos, dribble and shoot, water bomb challenge and many more. These games teach a child turn taking, waiting, queuing, hand, foot and eye co-ordination and to achieve a task. This programme is fully supported by FAI and Cavan Sports Partnership.

Sports Inclusion Programmes

Children taking part in Hat-Trick football, Ballyjamesduff

Line Dancing Steps into Adult Disability Services in Cavan

February this year phrases been echoed around four Adult Disability Services in Cavan was ‘Kick Ball Change’, ‘Shuffle’ and ‘Jazz Box’ when 99 participants took part in a Line Dancing Programme.

It proved highly popular and CSP SIDO Dean McElroy is already organising the next howdown. Contact Dean on 087 262 3956 if you want to get involved.Service Groups who participated were: Cavan Choices Group, Rehabcare Cavan, Rehabcare Bailieboro, Cavan Deactivation Unit and Virginia Deactivation Unit.

Colette Sheanon puts participants through their steps!

Hat trick Football

Programme occurs on Wednesdays at 6.00pm at Cavan Box Park, Ballyjamesduff

If you have a child who would like to get invloved, please register with Ballyjamesduff Soccer Club by contacting;Ciaran on 087-1230244 or email [email protected].

Participants taking part in the GAA Skills Programme

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CSP in partnership with Cavan County Childcare Committee are running a two hour refresher course on Thursday 25th September 2014. This programme will cover various techniques to help you to develop physical activity in your crèche/playcentre in a safe environment so that children can enjoy and develop a positive attitude to physical activity and healthy lifestyle.

Register with Cavan County Childcare on 049 4365856

Pre-Schools... ... this is for you.

Games 4 All Cavan and Monaghan Sports Partnerships through the Sports Inclusion Development Programme have developed “Games 4 All” Resource Pack. Games 4 All Programme aims to support people who deliver physical activity to people with disabilities

It comprises of training, resource cards and equipment for schools, services and clubs who want to promote inclusive sports. Games 4 All has been designed for those with little or no sporting background as well as those with coaching experience and qualifications. Activities have been designed to be inclusive and adaptable so the games are suitable to any group, club, school or organisation that provides sport for adults and / or children with disabilities. Funding was accessed through the Dormant Accounts Fund from Pobal for this resource. Games 4 All was officially launched by Mr John

Treacy, CEO, Irish Sports Council on Wednesday 11th June 2014 in the Errigal Hotel, Cootehill, Co Cavan. To find out more; Contact Sports Inclusion Development Officer Dean McElroy on [email protected] or 087 262 3956.

Re-Launching Buntús Start

Buntus Parachute game

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Drumlin House participants at Games4AllSIDO Dean McElroy speaking at Games4All Launch

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PALS Dancing Workshop

In February Cavan Sports Partnership facilitated a successful dance workshop for local physical activity leaders(PALS) at Castle Saunderson, Belturbet. This workshop was specifically for PALS, who lead their own groups in things like short exercise routines and fun games. The workshop provided participants with suitable dances that they can teach within their own community groups. The workshop was delivered by Go For Life, who provide a National programme of sport and physical activity for older people.

Community Activity ClassesCavan Sports Partnership worked with a variety of local groups to organise physical activity classes in Ballymachugh,Clifferna and Ballinagh.

The classes have proven a great success with 58 participants taking part in these classes to date. The activity options include line dancing,pilates,yoga, gentle aerobics, tai chi and much more. So if your group are interested in having classes in your local area Call Dean on 087-2623956

Walk ActiveCavan Sports Partnership delivered its second Walk Active programme in January as part of our active adults 50+ programme.

The Walk Active 6 week programme was held in Killeshandra, every Tuesday with 10 women registering for the programme. The walk active programme provided participants with guidance on how to get the maximum benefits from walking from an experience leader. The programme was suitable for all levels of ability and was delivered in a fun relaxing environment.

Aqua Aerobics going SwimminglyThe Active Adults Aqua Aerobics programme continued to grow in 2014 with a new 4 week programme being facilitated at Zest Health and Fitness club at the Cavan Crystal Hotel along with the class at Cavan Leisure Complex. Overall 28 participants have completed the aqua aerobics programme. Aqua Aerobics is an excellent and enjoyable way to burn off fat, build strength and aerobic capacity as well as being ideal for people undergoing rehabilitation exercise. You don’t even have to be able to swim to take part.

All smiles for PALS training at Castle Saunderson

PALS warming up at workshop

Pilates, Ballinagh Community Centre

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Calendar of EventsCourse Date Venue Time For Contact

Code of Ethics 6th October Bridge St. Cavan 6.30 – 9.30pm Coaches, parents and Register on 13th November volunteers in sports clubs cavansportspartnership.ie

Children’s Officer 26th - 27th Bridge St. Cavan 6.30 – 9.30pm Dedicated children’s officer Register on November within sports clubs cavansportspartnership.ie

Buntús Start 25th September Cavan County 8.00 – 10.00pm Preschool Teachers Register with Cavan County Childcare Centre Childcare Committee 049 436 5856 [email protected] Play Rugby 25th September Stradone 12.30 - 3.30pm Primary School Teachers Cavan Sports Parnership Community Centre

Games 4 All 16th October Stradone 12.30 - 3.30pm Primary School Teachers Dean McElroy, SIDO Community Centre 087 262 3956

Buntús 4th November Stradone 12.30 - 3.30pm Primary School Teachers Cavan Sports Partnership Community centre

GymStart Please contact the Cavan Sport Partnership to register your interest on this primary schools teacher sports programme

Be Active after school Various Please contact Jennifer Hill, project facilitator for details Jennifer Hill 042 690 67337

Disability Inclusion 1st November St. Aidan’s 10.00 - 4.00pm Teachers, coaches, Register OnlineTraining Comprehensive parents and volunteers www.caraapacentre.ie School, Cootehill in sports clubs

Active Leadership 7th - 8th November Bridge St. Cavan TBA Teachers, coaches, Cavan Sports Partnership parents and volunteers

in sports clubs

Training

Cavan Sports Partnership Events Partners

Activity Date Venue Time Open to More Information

Bailieborough 8th June Castle Lake 12pm All welcome www.runireland.comCastle Lake 10km Bailieborough

King of the Castle 15th June Cabra Castle, 10am – 4pm All welcome cavansportspartnership.ie Charity Cycle Kingscourt King of the Castle charity Cycle

Bradys Skoda 22nd June Brady’s Skoda Register at All welcome Cavan cycle challengeCavan Cycle Challenge Dublin Rd. Cavan 7.30am cavansportspartnership.ie

Breffni Challenge 2nd August Cavan to Arva TBA All welcome register online with www.breffnichallenge.com

Attracta Doherty 3rd August Virginia College 3.00pm All welcome register online atPink ‘ Gold Triathlon www.pinkgoldfund.com

Cavan Kayakrun 9th August Gallonray house TBA 16+ www.cavankayakarun.comAdventure 2014 Maudabawn [email protected] Cootehill, Co Cavan

Loop of the Lakes 6th September Killeshandra 12.00 All welcome Loop the Lakes page www.killeshandragaa.com

Breffni Duathlon 27th September Maudabawn TBA All welcome Breffni duathlon Cootehill, Co Cavan [email protected]

Run with Catherina 12th October Cavan TBA All welcome cavansportspartnership.ie www.runwithcatherina.ie

Events

An Post 21st June Burren, Clare www.tourdeburren.comTour de Burren

An Post Meath 26th - 27th July Meath www.meathsports.ieHeritage Cycle Tour

The Sean Kelly 23rd-24th August Waterford www.theseankellyyour.comTour of Waterford

An Post Rebel Tour of Cork 13th August Cork www.corkrebeltour.ie

An Post Cycle SeriesActivity Date Location Contact

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Run with Catherina

Bike Week

Forest Run6 week learn to run programme starting first week in September.

For more details go to; www.cavansportspartnership.ie

SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2014

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