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Laois Sports Partnership Roundup

Be Ready Basketball S & C Programme

Laois Sports Partnership in partnership with Basketball Ireland organised an online strength and conditioning programme for teenage boys and girls to get the participants ready for basketball again when restrictions are eased.

The Be Ready Basketball S&C Programme was instructor by Dylan O’Leary who is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U16 Irish Basketball team. The S&C programme ran over 4 days via zoom. Over 89 participants signed up for the programme, which was great to see so many teenagers sign up.

The programme finished on Thursday last (27^th April) with great feedback from the participants. They really enjoyed it and cannot wait to return to the court to play some basketball. Many participants are back training outdoors this week with Basketball and we wish them the best of luck in their return. I hope they put the skills learned in the programme to good use on the court.

Exercise in a bag for Day centres/Residential units

I have received funding for a bag of equipment for Day Centres/residential units.  (20 bags)

Bag contains: Resistance bands Light & Medium, 2 x 2kg dumbbells, 2 x 4kg dumbbells, Catch Pad Set, Table tennis net plus bats & balls, Boccia set, Egg Power Grip Light & Strong, Target Game & Bean bags.  We have some videos done up to show how to use the equipment, which I will have to send my what app so I will need a mobile number for someone in the centre.

Grant

Laois Sports Partnership aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity across the population of Laois and specifically within groups that would benefit from additional support.

We anticipate an increased need for support from Sports Clubs and Communities as you return to Sport this year. Sport Ireland have increased our club and community grant scheme by 100% to support organisations at a local level in the development and implementation of targeted programmes to engage with underrepresented groups.  This funding will support the delivery of actions 5,6,9,14 and 28 of the National Sports Policy.

We are therefore delighted to launch the following Grant Schemes and would be very grateful if you could share this information with your groups and extended network:

1. Sports & Physical Activity Grant Scheme 2021
2. Women In Sport Activity Grant Scheme 2021

Online applications only can be made through the following links, which also include full grant details and criteria. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Friday the 21^st of May 2021.

1. Sports & Physical Activity Grant Scheme 2021: Click here

• Women In Sport Activity Grant Scheme 2021: Click here

For additional queries, please contact info@laoissports.ie

Upcoming Safeguarding Courses:

Safeguarding 1, Child Protection in Sports, Online Training

1. 18^th of May: Fully Booked

• 15^th of June 2021, Safeguarding 1 Online Training, 6.30-9.30pm

Certified by Sport Ireland, Course fee is €18 per person

Persons must be 18+ years of age to take part

Bookings can be made through the following link: Click here

Safeguarding 2, Club Children’s Officer, Online Training

1. 8^th of June 2021, Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Online Training, 6.30-9.30pm

Certified by Sport Ireland, Course fee is €18 per person

Persons must be 18+ years of age to take part and must have completed Safeguarding 1 Training

Bookings can be made through the following link: Click here