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Upcoming Events for Sports Volunteers
By MSP
24, Oct 2014 - 23:23

Places filling fast for the Mayo Disability Inclusion Training (DIT) course

This training course developed by the National Training and Education Working Group for Inclusive Physical Activity, Sport and Physical Education is designed to give participants the ideas, knowledge and confidence to adapt their sessions to make them more accessible for people with disabilities. The workshop will also examine perceptions and experiences in relation to sport and physical activity for people with disabilities and look at disability awareness in terms of legislation, communication and barriers to participation. The training is suitable for Sports Coaches and Instructors, Disability Service Staff, Sport leaders, Parents, Volunteers and anyone interested or involved in the provision of Sport and Physical Activity for people with disabilities. The workshop will include both theory and practical elements.

Details of the upcoming course and how to book a place are as follows:

When: Saturday, 8^th November 2014

Where: Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Facilitated By:

Mayo Sports Partnership in conjunction with the CARA National APA Centre and Coaching Ireland.

Who should attend?

Sports Coaches, Instructors, Sport leaders, Parents, Volunteers and anyone interested or involved in the provision of Sport and Physical Activity for people with disabilities.

Certification:

On completion of the course all participants will receive a Coaching Ireland/CARA APA Centre award and a course resource pack.

Cost:

• €45 Regular Price

Note: Closing date for all bookings is 4pm on Thursday 15^th of May

Booking is on  a first come first served basis. Book now to secure your place!

Booking Process:

Want more information?

Download the DIT information brochure herehttp://goo.gl/P5csyY

Download the promotional poster here http://www.caraapacentre.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Mayo-poster.pdf

Or watch the YOUTUBE promotional clip herehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsw8dWTivJA

Want to Speak to Someone about the Course?

Local Course Director

Ray McNamara
Sports Inclusion Development Officer
Mayo Sports Partnership
Phone: 094 904 7025
rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

Problems with Online Bookings

Kate Fenney
National Training and Education Administrator,
CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre
apa@ittralee.ie
066 7145647

Re: Children's Officer in Sport Training Course

A follow on training course for designated Childrens Officers in Sports Clubs will take place over 2 Tuesday evenings 4^th and 11^th November in Castlebar. Interested attendees should have attended the basic Child Protection in Sport course for sports volunteers where it was recommended that the issues raised during this workshop be brought back to your club and discussed. A designated Childrens Officer was then to be identified and nominated to go for further training. This further training for the designated Childrens Officer, will take place on;

Date: Tuesday 4^th and 11^th November

Time: 7pm- 10pm

Venue: Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar

Fee: €25

Note: you must be your clubs ‘Designated Childrens Officer' in order to attend this course & your club should be under a National Governing Body.

If you are interested in attending this workshop please download the application form at http://www.mayosports.ie/CoursesandEventsEventsCalendar/RelatedFile,25090,en.doc and return to this office before Friday 2^nd November 2012.

Please note that places on this course are limited, so early return is advised.

Please also indicate on the application whether your club has developed a Child Protection policy yet.

(Reminder note: if another club member wishes to participate in this course they must have completed Code of Ethics Awareness course & be the Designated Childrens Officer before taking part in this course)

Please note our main office number is: 094 9047025