Ken Wright
Mayo Sports Partnership Conference
By Ken Wright
13, Oct 2011 - 23:57

Despite the weather the ‘Physically Active' Themed Conference which focused on Activity, Accessibility & Healthy Lifestyle themed conference which was held on Thursday 6th October 2011, in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar proved to be a huge success.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre organisers and speakers at the event, l-r; Martin Salmon, Kay Action, Ray McNamara, event organiser, Niamh Duffy, Corrib APA Centre, Henry Kenny, Mayo Sports Partnership, Barry Robinson, Westport Leisure park, Mike Finnerty, Mayo News, Charlie Lambert, Co-ordinator, Mayo Sports Partnership. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

The day is aimed at all People with a disability as well as their parents, carers and organisations so that all can understand the value and the benefits of being ‘Physically active'.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants trying out kayaking on Lough Lannagh. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

The Day kicked off with some presentations from Sports Inclusion Development Officer Ray Mc Namara, Niamh Daffy Manager of the Cara APA Centre Tralee, Barry Robinson duty manager and Disability Officer from Westport Leisure Park and Martin Salmon Kyaction Kayaking Club Castlebar.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants enjoying a game of Basketball. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

The day when burst in to activity with a number of different workshops, this included Kayaking, Soccer, Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Boccia, Tips on getting started by Westport Leisure Park and Beep Baseball.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants enjoying a game of Tennis at Castlebar Tennis Club. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership would like to thank everyone who helped in making the day such a huge success.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants trying out kayaking on Lough Lannagh. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants at Castlebar Tennis Club who got some coaching from Garrett Barry Club Coach playing a game of tennis. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants trying out kayaking on Lough Lannagh. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants enjoying a game of Basketball. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants enjoying a game of Tennis at Castlebar Tennis Club. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants trying out kayaking on Lough Lannagh. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants enjoying a game of Tennis at Castlebar Tennis Club. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership Sport & Disability Physically Active conference held in the TF Royal Theatre some of the participants playing beep baseball. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

If you are interested in any of the activities that took place on the day log on to www.mayosports.ie or call Ray Mc Namara Mayo Sports Partnership on 094 904 7023 or email: rmcnamara@mayococo.ie