Mayo Sports Partnership is hosting a 3 hour workshop titled Code of Ethics and Best Practice in Sport in Castlebar tomorrow Tuesday 19th May. The workshop will take place in the Mayo Education Centre. Old Westport Rd, Castlebar ( At rear of GMIT) from 7pm - 10pm. A course fee of €15 per participant applies.

This ‘Child Protection in Sport' training is for Children's Officers and/or Designated Persons, Sports Leaders and other adults involved in the organisation of sport for young people.

The training will enable Children's Officers/Sports Leaders to:

· Implement best practice in protecting the welfare of participants

· Create a child-centred environment within the sports club

· List categories of abuse and some indicators associated with abuse

· Make appropriate response to a disclosure

· Make a report to designated officer or appropriate Statutory Authorities

Places are limited on the course ie 16 and some places are still available by contacting the Mayo Sports Partnership at 094-9047025 or by e-mail to msp@mayococo.ie . Or download the application form on www.mayosports.ie/CoursesandEventsEventsCalendar/

Please note this is the last Child Protection in Sport Awareness Course until Autumn 2015