Sports
Join Men on the Move
By MSP
3, Oct 2014 - 09:02

Why not join "Men on the Move" this Autumn?

Are you aged 30+,male and not very physically active? Do you want to feel fitter, have fun, have more energy and meet new people? If you do why not get involved in the Men on the Move at the nearest location to you in Mayo. See below for full details.

Men on the Move is an activity programme which is aimed at men aged 30 and over to get them active, have fun and improve fitness levels. It involves weekly/twice weekly activity sessions which are leader led. You don't need to be fit to take part- the training sessions are structured so that you can find the level appropriate for you to join and progress your fitness at a pace to suit you! First established in 2012 in 3 areas, Men on the Move has now grown to 10 locations across Mayo. Indeed Men on the Move has extended to other counties including Galway, Clare, Donegal, Westmeath, Meath and Waterford.

The programme is a joint initiative by Mayo Sports Partnership and HSE West. It is also Supported by Croí, Mid West Radio, Local Athletic Clubs, Family Resource Centres and Mens Sheds Groups.

How can I get involved? A number of information meetings are taking place at 10 locations across the county on the week beginning 6th October . See below list of meetings with details of venue, date, time and leader. Select the venue nearest you and come along and get your body mass index measured, obtain information on healthy eating / exercise and sign up to an 8 week activity programme.

To register your interest contact Mayo Sports Partnership on 094 9047025 or Text your name and what venue you are attending to the leader for each area. Please note that after an initial taster class there will be a small cost per session to cover costs / overheads. New areas such as Achill and Swinford will however have their initial 8 week programme subsidised from the Sports Partnership and the HSE. Why not give it a go!

Achill - Wednesday 8th Oct Alices Achill Sound at 7.30pm
Contact : Caroline Mc Loughlin 085-7081007

Ballina - Wednesday 8th Oct Ballina Family Resource Centre
Contact: Taragh Cosgrove 087-6471919

Ballinrobe - Tuesday 7th Oct An Tacú Family Resource Centre
Contact: Joan Walsh 087- 6726029

Ballyhaunis - Thursday 9th Oct Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre
Contact: Geraldine Finn 086-8105964

Castlebar - Tuesday 7th Oct Castlebar Tennis Club
Contact: Taragh Cosgrove 087-6471919

Claremorris - Tuesday 7th Oct De Care Car Park at 7.30pm
Contact: Paul Gleeson 087-1324239

Erris - Monday 6th Oct Belmullet Civic Centre at 7.30pm
Contact: Padraic Brogan 087-7978821

Manulla - Monday 3rd November Manulla Soccer Club at 7.30pm
Contact: Michael Moran 087-2587308

Swinford - Wednesday 8th Oct Swinford Library & Cultural Centre
Contact: Geraldine Finn 086-8105964

Westport - Monday 6th Oct Quay Community Centre
Contact: Deirdre Donnelly 087-6305577