Winter 2016/17

Inclusive Fitness Training

Management and staff from Westport Leisure Park completed the CARA APA Inclusive Fitness Training Course that was delivered by  SIDO Ray Mc Namara.

The day long course is one of many course that are delivered through Mayo Sports Partnership to improve disability povision.

 

if you are interested in making your club or facility more inclusive contact Ray at rmcnamara@mayococo.ie or 0949047023 

 

Inclusive Conference

 

Pictured at the Inclusive Conference in Dublin Jason Smyth witth Charlie and Ray

 

Boccia League Winners 2016

Parke Team 2 are Boccia League winners 2016 after defeating Belmullet in the Final, both teams had played well all day and when Belmullet 1 beat Belmullet 2 in the Semi Final we taught they ould go all the way. the ladies from parke had other ideas and they took control of the game in the forth end and rn out comfortable winners.

Parke 2 Boccia Champions 2016‌‌

 

 Belmullet 2 Boccia Runners up 2016

Prizes for the day were sponsored by Mayo Sports Partnership

 

Player of the Day

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 The next Boccia League date is 6th February 12.30pm in Breaffy Gaa Club Contact Ray for more details rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

Spring /Summer 2016

 

Cycle Skills Programme

A very successful Cycle Skills Programme was held in Scoil Raftieri Castlebar over three consecutive weeks in July. The Programme which was ran in partnership with Mayo Sports Partnership, HSE and Enable Ireland was very carefully put togeather and was ran by a very experienced cycle coach in Gerry butler.

12 participants took part in the progamme which used different methods like turbo training and balance work to improve the participants cycle skills. The next Programme is due to start on 24th August and there is a hugh demand for places on the programme. if you are interested in learning how to cycle and joining a future programme please contact Ray on 0949047023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

Inclusive Summer Camp 2016‌‌

The Mayo Sports Partnership Sports Inclusion Summer Camp took place in An Sportslann Castlebar from the 4th -8th July. In parnership with Enable Ireland the camp this year was able to cater for children of varying abilities and proved to be a massive success.

The Children participated in Basketball, Tennis , Soccer, Little Athletics, Gaa, rounders, Boccia and lots of fun games and activities and a fun and action packed week was had by all.

  If you are interested in Next years camp please contact Ray at 087 6973093 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

 

 

 

Target Bowls

A Target Bowls activity day took place on Monday 14^th March in An Sportslann Castlebar. James O’ Driscoll from Cork road bowling have developed the game and brought the target up to Mayo to introduce the game to various groups. If your group would be interested in having a go at target bowls contact Ray at 087 6973093 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

 

Special Schools Little Athletics

 

St Antony’s Special School took part in a six week little athletics programme since the beginning of February. The activities included Long jump, Hurdles, Javelins, Target Throw, Speed Bounce and many more.

The school  participated in the Sports Partnerships Regional Sports Hall Athletics which takes place every year in Sligo.

 

 

Soccer Blitz

Mayo Sports Partnership in association with FAI held a Soccer Blitz for people with a learning difficulty on wednesday 6th April, this is one of numerious blitzs held throughout the year.

 

Autumn 2015

Parke Team 2 Win County Boccia League Trophy 2015

Parke Team 2 Proved two strong for Galway IWA in the County Boccia League Final which was held in Breaffy Gaa Club on the 7th December.

After both teams had strong scores in their group games they were the top two teams on the day.

 

in a close final Parke took control of the game in the third end and finish strong to see off the Galway Challenge.

 

 

The next round of the new season will be on the 1st February in Breaffy Gaa Centre at 12.30pm

 

 

 

Wheelchair Hurling Report Breaffy house Resort

 

The Breaffy House Sports Arena was the venue as Connacht GAA hosted Match Day Three of the M.Donnelly Interprovincial Wheelchair Hurling league on Saturday 18th October.

 

The Connacht GAA side came to Breaffy with a strong hand of players, but went down to a stronger Ulster side on a score line of 1-0 to open the day’s proceedings.

 

The Westerners later got back onto winning ways later in the day as they went on to beat reigning league holders Munster on a scoreline of 3-1. The final game of the day saw the hosts come from behind to record another 3-1 win - this time over their Leinster opponents.

 

The day’s events were put together by Connacht GAA along with the support of the Mayo Sports Partnership, while the cameras and interviews by Irish TV also brought a sense of occasion to the day.

 

Match Day 4 of the league now moves onto Munster GAA which will be hosted in the Kingfisher Club in Waterford City on Saturday 7th November.

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 2015

Best of Luck to Mayo Special Olympic Athletes

Mayo Sports Partnership wish Aoife Beston and Martina Walsh the very best of luck as they are representing Ireland at the Special Olympic Games In L.A. The opening cermony is on July 25th the Atheletes Fly out to the states on Tuesday 21st. There are 88 athletes representing Ireland at the games, with Aoife and Martina the only 2 atheletes from Mayo. Mick Fahy from Castlebar Kyack Club is the Irish Kyack coach also heading to L.A. best of luck to all.

 

Inclusive Summer Camp

The Sports Inclusive Summer Camp took place from the 29th June – 3rd July from 10am – 2pm in An Sportslann Castlebar.

 

The camp is aimed at Children with a disability their family and friends. The camp consisted of various sports with each day having a theme of a different sport as well as lots of fun games, Skill, balance, coordination elements to the camp. The participants were aged from 5 – 15 with over 20 children in total attending the camp.

 

 The degrees of ability ranged from physical, learning and behavioral disabilities.  Volunteers from both the Sports partnership and Enable Ireland helped out for the week and made sure that every child got the best out of the week. The camp has proved to be huge success with lots of variety and activities for Children to participate in.

 

 

 

St Antony's Sports Day

 

Mayo Sports Partnership ran a little athletics work shop during St Antony's Special school sports and activity week.

 

The day was very enjoyable for all pupils who participated in the activities.

 

 

 

 

Belmullet 2 Piped by Gweegore in Regional Final

Belmullet team 2 were norrowly beaten in the final of the Sports Partnerships inter County north west tournament. Belmullet 2 who played so well throughout the day were beaten in the final by raining champions Gweegore from Donegal. 5 teams from Mayo participated in the regional event held in Sligo IT with all teams showing well throughout the day.

 

Belmullet 2 had reached the final by scoring 25 points in their matches but dispite playing well in a closely faught final were unable to beat Gweegore.

 

County Boccia League

Ballina team 1 came out on top at the recent July boccia league held in Our Lady's Secondary School Sports Hall. the annual trip to belmullet was made by 11 teams. Inver who started playing Boccia in the last year with help of Sports Inclusion Officer Ray Mc Namara participated in the Boccia League for the first time, they had 3 teams who all faired well on the day and they were delighted with thier first outing in the league.

 

 

This round of the league was on points scored in all matches with Ballina 1 coming out on top with Belmullet1 and Parke 2 close in joint second. the next round of the league will take place in Breaffy Gaa club on 7th September at 12.30.

 

 

Sunshine Club

A new activity Club For children with a disability has been set up by the Irish Wheelchair Accociation in Belmullet. A come and try day was held in accosiation with Mayo Sports Partnership to launch the Club and give parents and children a taste of activities that they will be able to participate in during the club. If you are interested in coming alone to the club contact Clare in the IWA centre in Belmullet on 097 81728

Autumn/Winter 2014/2015

 

Xccessible Tag Rugby Initiative

The xccessible Tag Rugby initiative got place in Mayo in association with Connaught Rugby.

The two clubs that were involved in the programme were Castlebar Rugby Club who sent a coach in to St. Antony’s Special School and Ballina Rugby Club who send a coach in to St. Dymhpna’s Special School in Ballina.

The programme started the week of the27th January and continued for 8 weeks in both schools. The feed from the schools and the coaches was excellent the pupils really enjoyed the programme. The coaches also got a lot out of the programme and gained valuable experience working with children of varying abilities. Over 70 pupils took part in the programme with 12 teachers and assistants also took part in delivering the programme.

Both Rugby Clubs are hosting activity days in their clubs for the schools in May to further develop the programme.

 

Spinal Injuries Ireland Activity day

Spinal Injuries Ireland had there Christmas meeting in the Ballina Family Resource Centre on the 11th December where they were intoduced to some popular games and activivties by Mayo Sports Partnership.

 

 

 

The group took part in Boccia and the new Go For Life Games which are very inclusive and the group really enjoyed.

 

 The Sports Partneship is working closely with organisations and sports Clubs and groups to provide oppertunities for people to participate in sport and physical activity at all levels. If you would like to get involved in any of our programmes please contact us at 094 9047023 or email rmcnamara@mayococo.ie .

 

 

 

 

Ballina 3 take the honours in December Boccia League for the Mayo Sports Partnership Boccia trophy

Ballina 3 were the winners of the December meeting of the county Boccia league held in Breaffy Gaa Club on Monday 1st December

They upset the odds by winning their group and beating one of the favorites Ballina 1 in the semi final before beating Ability West 1 in the final. Ability West came through a really tough group on score differance after they were level on points with Belmullet 1 and Ballina 2 after the group stages. This was their first time getting to the final and a great achievement as they beat Parke in the semi finals.

 

 

 

 

This was the first time that the Mayo Sports partnership trophy was played for and the above pictures are of some of the players that were rewarded for their play during the day.

The next round will take place on Monday 2nd February.

 

Soccer Blitz at An Sportslann Castlebar

A soccer blitz for adults with learning disabilities took place on Wednesday 26th November in An Sportslann Castlebar.  Rehab Care national Learning Network and Loughrea Training Centre attended and played out  a round robin competition.

 

 

 

The Next Soccer Blitz will be held in February 2015. if you or your group would like to get involved contact Ray at rmcnamara@mayococo.ie ‌‌‌‌

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Summer 2014

Inclusive Summer Camp

A week long ‘Inclusive Camp’ was held at An Sportlann Castlebar and was attended by 15 participants The Summer Camp is in its fourth year and is hosted by Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Ray Mc Namara. It is organized on the back of a very successful summer camp last year and a Children’s Saturday Club that runs throughout the year.

The Camp took place from the 14th – 18th July from 10am – 2pm in An Sportslann Castlebar. The camp is aimed at Children with a disability their family and friends.

The camp consisted of various sports with each day having a theme of a different sport as well as lots of fun games. Participants concentrate on Skill, balance, coordination, concentration, confidence building and fun. The participants were aged from 5 – 15 years of age.

 

UISCE Disability Sailing Day

UISCE Outdoor Centre held a disability sailing evening on Tuesday 14^th July in conjunction with Mayo sports Partnership. Members of IWA Belmullet enjoyed a fantastic evening of sailing with Ciaran and his Staff at UISCE.

 Rosealeen Lally IWA coordinator said ‘It was an outstanding success from the point of view of the service users who had an absolute ball, and for the Uisce staff and our staff, because it was very much a trial and error situation. But to say it went well would be an understatement. Our members were assisted onto the catamaran and had a trip each around the bay and learned about the boat and how it works, Nicolle also had a spin on the power safety boat which she loved.

 

The staff couldn’t do enough for us and were more than accommodating to our needs.

One service users said “it was the best experience of my life” Noel Cawley said “Man what a BLAST” they truly loved every second of it’.

 

Surf2Heal Mayo

The first Surf2Heal Programme to be held in Mayo has been in progress since the middle of June, the programme which is run by surf Mayo on Carrownisky strand in Louisburgh in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership takes place every Saturday at 1pm.

This programme gives children with autism the opportunity to participate in an activity that they can engage in and enjoy. If you would like to join the programme or learn more about surf2heal call Ray on 094 9047023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie 

 

Wheelchair Hurling

Acknowledgement by the Connacht GAA Council of the Connacht GAA Wheelchair Hurling team Progress to date took place at this year’s Connacht GAA Football Finals in Mc Hale Park Castlebar.  It is very much appreciated by all involved.

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 This is the first time such an acknowledgement ever took place at any of the Provincial Finals to date.  Page 15 in the match programme also paid tribute to all involved with the Connacht GAA Wheelchair Hurling team. The team is going from strength to strength and if you are interested in getting involved or would like to give it ago call Adrian Hession on 087 9316286 or Ray mc Namara on 094 9047023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie.

 

County Boccia League

The County Boccia League was held in Belmullet on Monday 7th July teams from alover the county traveled to Belmullet to participate in the league. The July Round was won be Parke. the next Round take place in the Glassgow kennedy Centre in Ballina on the 8th September.

 

Para Cycling

Hand and Tandum Cycling is running every Monday from 4.30 - 6pm at the Athletics track in Claremorris if you are interested in either of these sports please come along and give it ago or call Ray on 094 9047025.‌

Disability Inclusion Training

Mayo Sports Partnership host National Disability Inclusion Training Course

The new Disability Inclusion Training (D.I.T.) which is a nationally recognized course came to Mayo for the first time on the 17^th May. It is a theory and practical course that covers terminology, barriers to participation, legislation and guidance and an introduction to disability sports and ways of adapting activities to make them inclusive. This course has been designed for a range of audiences including National Governing Bodies, Coaches, Volunteers, Teachers/SNA, Administrative staff, Leisure Personal and Sports Development Officers. The course can also have a ‘sport Specific’ focus based on demand. 20 participants took part in the course which was held in Davit College Sports Hall.

Theory Module includes:

• Perceptions and experience
• Disability awareness
• Barriers and potential solutions to participation
• An introduction to the inclusion spectrum
• Where to go for further support and opportunities

 

Practical Module covers:

• The principles adapting (Tree Concept)
• How to adapt activities to include all
• How to create a strategy for the inclusion of all sports whatever their ability level
• How to develop fun warm up activities, games and specific sports ideas to ensure coaching methods and delivery style to provide maximum participation from all ability levels.

 

On completion of the course all participant received a Coaching Ireland /CARA APA Centre Certificate of Attendance and a range of course material. The next National Disability Inclusion Training Course is on 8th November in Castlebar for bookings log on to www.caraapa.ie or for more information contact Ray Mc Namara Sports Inclusion Development Officer on 094 9047023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

News and Events

 

Sports Hall Athletics Programme Mayo

The programme started on Wednesday 15^th January and continued every Wednesday in St Antony’s Special School Castlebar and St. Dympha’s Special School Ballina for 8 weeks with the programme finishing up on 5^th Mach with the two schools coming together for a jamboree.  A total of 62 pupils took part in the eight week programme with 45 pupils participating in the jamboree.

The programme was very well received in both schools with both teachers and pupils really enjoying the programme and finding it very beneficial. The programme has had a huge impact on the pupils from improvement in balance, coordination and skill to developing new skills that they had not developed before.   The programme was backed by Ballina athletic club who helped with the coaching over the eight weeks.

The teachers taught that the programme was brilliant and that it created such a buzz with the pupils as well as the learned outcomes.

 

Another out come from the programme is that a Sports Hall athletes/little Athletes programme is now running in 14 schools in north Mayo with a coach visiting each school twice over a 12 week period to introduce athletes to the schools. The schools will then come together on the 10^th June to participate in a jamboree in Belmullet community centre.

 

 

Castlebar Inclusive Tennis Programme

An inclusive tennis programme is currently running in Castlebar Tennis Club from 3pm - 4pm every saturday afternoon if you are interested in coming along or learning more about Tennis call Ray on 094 9047023 or email rmcnamara@mayococ.ie

 

Rehab Care enjoy Sligo Rovers inclusive soccer day

 Rehab Care Castlebar enjoyed a soccer outing between themselves and National Learning Network from Sligo that was hosted by Sligo Rovers FC.

 

 

 

 

 

Ballina Active 55 Win December meeting of County Boccia League

Ballina Active 55 end 2013 as boccia league champions when they won the December meeting of the county boccia league in Breaffy Gaa Club on the 2nd December. It was their first win having come close in November they made no mistake this time. They were made fight hard all the way with impresive showing from Turlough and Ability west team 1 from Galway. The next round of the league is on February 3rd in Breaffy Gaa Club if you or your group oare interested in coming along or learning more about Boccia call Ray on 094 9047023 or email rmcnamara@mayococ.ie

 

 

Para Cycling Time Trail

Click on the link below to find out all the details of the upcoming para cycling time trial on the 30th November 2013 at Claremorris Athletes Track.

Para Cycling Time Trial Details

 

 

New Connacht Wheelchair Hurling Team off to a flying Start

The first ever Wheelchair Hurling team played their first competitive blitz in Actlone IT on the 2nd November. The team coached be Adrian Hession with the help of John Hopkins (Mayo Gaa), Denis O Boyle (Connacht Inclusion and Integration Officer) and ray Mc Namara Sports Inclusion Development Office (Mayo Sports Partnership).

Dennis O Boyle Said 'On behalf of the Connacht GAA Inclusion and Integration Committee I wish to express our sincere gratitude to Adrian Hession and John Hopkins and to Ray McNamara, Sports Inclusion Development Officer for Mayo Sports Partnership, for the provision of Sports Wheelchairs for use by our Connacht GAA Wheelchair Hurling team over this year. They were very much appreciated by all involved and greatly helped our team in their preparations for, and in their participation in the inaugural M Donnelly Interprovincial GAAWheelchair Hurling Tournament, which was held in Athlone Institute of Technology on Saturday last. The Connacht team played extremely well and finished runners up to Munster in the Final. A special word of thanks also to Neil Sheridan, Mayo Co. Council for all his support and assistance throughout the year'.  

 

If you would like to get involved in wheelchair Hurling contact Ray Mc Namara in Mayo Sports Partnership on 094 904 7023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie 

 

 

Galway City Iwa win November meeting of the county Boccia League

Galway IWA  came out a winners of the November round of the county boccia league held on the 4th November Breaffy Gaa Club. they went through the day with out loosing a game and beat Turlough in the final. Galway City Iwa have only joined the Boccia League in the last couple of months and were trilled with their win. The last two rounds of the Boccia league have been won by Galway teams with Tuam Stars winning the October meeting.

 

 

 

Para Cycling Going Strong in Claremorris

The Hand Cycling programme that was set up by Mayo Sports Partnership in conjunction with Claremorris Athletes Track,  IWA Sports and Paracycling Ireland is proving to be a very popular programme. The  programme is run by Gerry Towey. A hand cycling programme will continue every second Monday at 5.30pm at Claremorris athletics club. If you are interested in hand cycling in the Mayo area or for more information call Ray Mc Namara (Sports Inclusion Development Officer) on 094 9047023 or Gerry Towey on 087 8717656‌

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in hand cycling in the Mayo area or for more information call Ray Mc Namara (Sports Inclusion Development Officer) on 094 9047023 or Gerry Towey on 087 8717656‌

 

 

Summer Camp 2013

The Camp took place from the 22nd – 22h July from 10am – 2pm in An Sportslann Castlebar.

The camp is aimed at Children with a disability their family and friends. The camp consisted of various sports with each day having a Theme of a different sport as well as lots of fun games, Skill, balance, coordination elements to the camp. The participants were aged from 7 The degrees of ability ranged from physical, learning and behavioral disabilities.  Volunteers from both the Sports partnership and enable Ireland helped out for the week and made sure that every child got the best out of the week.

 

 

‌Mayo Sports Partnership and GMIT Celebrate

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2012

 

The Mayo Sports Partnership and GMIT hosted a talk on ability and outdoor activities on Monday 3^rd December in GMIT Castlebar to Celebrate International Disability Awareness Day.  The day organized by Ray Mc Namara (sports Inclusion Officer with the Mayo Sports Partnership) and Nigel Jennings (Sports Officer in GMIT) was launched by Mayor of Castlebar Brendan Heneghan, he spoke about the importance of sport and physical activity to people of all abilities and welcomed Dennis Toomey to Castlebar. The talk was given by Dennis Toomey, Irish Para Cycling Manager and Chairman of the Para Cycling Commission. Dennis who brought Para cycling from nothing to the success of the London Para Olympic games where the Irish Team returned home with 2 gold 1 silver and 2 bronze from the games.Ireland had never won a medal in cycling in the Para Olympics beforeLondon. His talk was inspirational and gave great hope for future young athletes.

After a very successful hand cycling programme in Kilmovee Mayo Sports Partnership received funding for a hand cycle from the Department of Children and youth affairs play and recreation week 2012 through Mayo County Council and aim to promote the sport and give people the opportunity to participate and nurture futureParaOlympic athletes.

As part of the National event  Xcessible - "Inclusive Outdoors Initiative” organised by the CARA National Adapted Physical Activity Centre in cooperation with local Sports Partnerships around the country, there was an outdoor adventure day in Lough Lannagh Castlebar following the talk in GMIT. The xcessible outdoors initiative aims to heighten the benefits of an active healthy lifestyle and participation opportunities for people with disabilities within the outdoor environment. Activities included Hand Cycling, Walking, Open boating and Tandem Cycling. A special thank you to GMIT outdoor education students and tutors who ran the activities.

 

If you would like more information on hand or tandem cycling or outdoor activities please contact Ray Mc Namara in Mayo Sports Partnership on 094 904 7023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 Play and Recreation Week 2012

After a very successful hand cycling programme in Kilmovee Mayo Sports Partnership received funding for a hand cycle from the Department of Children and youth affairs play and recreation week 2012 through Mayo County Council and aim to promote the sport and give people the opportunity to participate and nurture futureParaOlympic athletes.

 

If you would like more information on hand or tandem cycling please contact Ray Mc Namara in Mayo Sports Partnership on 094 904 7023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

 

Children's Come & Try

Skill, Balance & Coordination Inclusive Workshop for Children of all abilities goes down a treat

The Work shop held in kiltimagh/Knock United on the 31st October 2012 in conjuntion with the Goal to Work Programme went down a treat with participants and coaches. The weather held off and childern of varing abilities were able to practice their skills and enjoyed a fun day of activity.

 

Physically Active Come & Try Day

After the success of the physically Active Conference in 2011 Mayo Sports Partnership are running a come and try day for people with a disability to sample different sports and activities.

Date: 6th November 2012

Venue: Breaffy House Resort

Time: 9.30 - 3.30

Cost €10

This day is not to be missed for more info click on the brochere below

 

Physically active come and try day 2012  

 

 

Children's Come & Try

Skill, Balance & Coordination Inclusive Workshop

For Children of all abilities

 

Date: Wednesday 31st October

Venue: Knock/Kiltimagh United Fc

 Time :11am – 1pm

 

For more information or to Register contact: Ray on 094 9047023

Text: 087 6973093 or

email: rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

Skills Work shop  

 

Inclusive Saturday Club and Wheelchair Hurling

Click on the link belw to see dates for Wheelchair Hurling and Inclusive saturday Club til the end of 2012

  Inclusive Saturday Club and Wheelchair Hurling Dates  

 

Hand Cycling and Tandem Cycling programme a huge success in Kilmovee

The Hand and Tandem Cycling eight week programme that was set up by Mayo Sports Partnership in conjunction with IWA Sport, Spina Bifida HydrocephalusIrelandand Cairdeas, Kilmovee Family Resource centre and supported by Mayo County Development Board proved a huge success. The The programme run by Gerry Towey and Donal Harington from Ballaghaderreen Cycling club, giving instruction and showing lots of young cyclists and Para-Cyclists the way forward. Gerry who has been involved in setting up the programme and who is a Para-Cyclist himself has made giant strides in the past year to challenge the top Para-Cyclists in the country and is certainly a name to watch out for in the future. A hand cycling programme took place every Thursday over the summer months.

 

 If you are interested in hand or tandem cycling for more information call Ray Mc Namara on 094 9047023 or Gerry on 087 8717656. well done to all our Paralympics athletes who competed in London this summer.

 

Inclusive Summer Camp 2012

This years summer camp will run from the 23rd - 27th July in an Sporslann Castlebar

from 10am - 2pm

see application form below or for more information contact Ray on 094 9047023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

  Summer camp 2012 application form  

Arthritis Mayo win Belmullet round of the County Boccia league for the second year running

 

Arthritis Mayo came out as winners of the belmullet round of the county boccia league held on the 13th june. they went through the day with out loosing a game and beat Tuan Stars in the final. Tuam stars have now reached the final on the last 2 rounds of the league

 

the next boccia league will be held in Breaffy Gaa on Monday the 9th july from 12noon - 3pm

 

 Special Olympic Golf Classic

Special Olympics connaught held their annual golf classic in Ballinrobe Golf Club a great day was had by all

 

  

Ballina Boccia takes off

 

Moy Valley Resourse Centre in association with Mayo Sports Partnership have hosted two come and try boccia events in the kenneddy Glasgow Centre in Ballina. as a result of these come and try days they now have a regular boccia session every thursday from 12 noon in the active 55 club on catederal road in ballina. This activty is open to anyone that would like to participate in an inclusive game and meet new people.

 

 

If you are  interested in participating contact Corina in the Moyvalley resource centre

 

Children's Come and Try Sports Day

Mayo Sports Partnership in Association with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland  hostied A Children's Sports Day in

Breaffy Gaa Club House on Saturday 14th April 2012 from 11am - 1pm. The event proved to be a great success with children participating in boccia, Wheelchair hurling, wheelchair basketball and fun games.

a possitive outcome from the come and try sports day is that a wheelchair hurling session has started every second saturday and it is hoped that the first Mayo Gaa wheelchair hurling team will be established in september to participate in a all ireland competition in UL Limerick in November this year.

If you are interested in joining this session contact Ray on 094 9047023 or email rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

 World Autism Activity Day

A fun Activity Day took place on Sunday 1st April to celibrate International  Autism Awareness Day

 

a fun and enjoyable day was had by all with Mayo sports partnership providing activitys for all children to participate in. 

   

 

Erris Mens Team are North West Regional Boccia Champions

Erris mens team won the regional Boccia competition held in Sligo IT on 3rd November. 20 Teams from Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon took part in the event.

   

After a closely matched final Erris got the better of Sligo team 1 and were deserving winners on the day  it is hoped that the event will be an annual event and will complent the county boccia league which has gone from strenght to strenght.

 

 

 

 

Sport & Disability Conference‘Physically active’ goes down a storm 

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.

 

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’.

 

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 fromWestportLeisureParkand Martin Salmon Kyaction Kayaking Club Castlebar.

 

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 byWestportLeisureParkand Beep Baseball.

 

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

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

Latest News

Inclusive Leisure Centre Inititive

 To celebrate International Disability awareness Day On December 3^rd there are two leisure centres in Mayo taking park in a national initiative which runs from 28^th November to 11^th December.

 Claremorris Leisure Centre will run an open day on Monday 28^th November from 9.30 -4pm with a special activity class at 11am and an Aqua aerobics Class at 1pm

 Westport Leisure Park will run its open day on Wednesday 30^th November from 9.30 -6pm with active 55’s and activity class on at 11.30am, Boccia at 12.30pm, Water Zorbbing at 12.30pm and Boccé at 4.30pm

 

Please let as many people know as possible that these activities are been held and try to support where possible

If you need any more information contact the centre directly or contact the office on 094 9047023

 

Wheelchair basketball

Wheelchair basketball will be held on Tuesday 29th November 2011 in An Sportslann Castlebar

if you are interested in coming along please do so or contact Ray on 094 9047023 or email rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

Visually impaired Regional Sports Day for all ages to now take place in February 2012

Activities will include:

Soccer

Archery

Tandem Cycling

Goal Ball

Athletes

Date: TBC

Time: 12.30-3.30pm

Venue: An Sportslann Mc Hale Park Castlebar

Free Admission

If you are interested in coming along please contact Ray on 094 9047023 or email rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

(Pre-Registration is advised)

 

Sport and Disability 'Physically active’ Conference

Pictured at the launch of the Sport & Disability Conference ‘Physically active’

 

 Activity, Accessibility & Healthy Lifestyle themed conference, Thursday 6th October 2011, in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, 9.30 –4pm

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’.

With the Sports Inclusion Disability  Programme going from strength to strength and participation level increasing all the time the day is an opportunity to sample some of the activities that are now accessible to people with a disability and to also move to the next level of understanding the benefits of exercise and the value of being ‘physically active’ 

 

If you are interested in attending download an application form or call Ray Mc Namara Mayo Sports Partnership on 094 904 7023 or email: rmcnamara@mayococo.ie

 

Click Below to view Calender of events from  April - August 2011

Calender of Events April - August 2011

Tennis Programme

A very successful tennis programme has been running in Castlebar Tennis Club over the last 6 weeks where participants has recieved coaching in how to play tennis. the programme will continue for another 12 weeks so if any is interested in the programme please come along on monday evenings at 6.30 or call Ray Mc Namara on 094 9047023.

Arthritis Mayo team two win first outdoor round of the county Boccia league

Arthritis Mayo had there Second victory in the July round of the county Boccia league on 11th July in Párc Bheo Belmullet. After joining the league at the beginning of the year their play has improved no end and they came through the day with flying colours as they seen off some stiff competion from Tuam, Belmullet and Arthritis Mayo team one in the final by 8 - 1. 

This was the first time the league has gone outdoors in the newoutdoor Boccia court in Párc Bheo Belmullet. Basking in the glorious sunshine Arthritis Mayo proved to Strong for thier rivals and ran out easy winners in the end.

The next round wil be held in tuam on the 29th August 2011

Belmullet IWA and NoName Club play first competition on the new Boccia Court in Párc Bheo Belmullet

a great afternoons fun was haad by both young and old as Belmullet IWA and NoName Club play first competition on the new Boccia Court in Párc Bheo Belmullet. The event organised by Ray Mc Namara had been rescheduled a couple of times because of the weather went ahead on Wednesday the 6th July 2011.

Mayo Sports Partnership also presented a set of Boccia balls to the No Name club so they could fully enjoy the new facility.

Outdoor Adventure Day makes a big Splash

The second Outdoor adventure day was held on the 4th May at Achill Outdoor Education Centre. 55 Participants with varying degrees of ability took part in activities such as Surfing, Kyacking, Archery Hill walking and much more.

The day oganised by Mayo Sports Partnership with the help of GMIT and PWDI went down a treat  and left participants wanting more.

If you are interested in Outdoor Activities Contant Ray at rmcnamara@mayococo.ie for more information.

 Soccer Blitz

 

Due to the success of the Soccer Blitz programme the next blitz will take place on the 30th June 2011 at 11am - 2.30pm in Castlebar Celtic Astro Turf. All teams are invited to come along by contacting Ray Mc Namara on 094 9047023.

 

 

St Antony's School Soccer Programme

Mayo Sports partnership along with the Goal to Work programme set by the FAI and Mayo County Development Board are running a 8 week Soccer programme for students of St Antony's School Castlebar. The programme organised by SIDO Ray Mc Namara is offering participants to learn new skills and get quality coaching sessions from new coaches, it also gives the coaches experience in working with children of varying abilities and make them aware of how to make thier soccer sessions more inclusive.

 

 

IWA Team 1 Win January County Boccia League

The IWA team 1 put togeather a great run of results and emerged victorious in the January round of the County Boccia League. Having had a slow start in the group stage of the competition on the 17th of January they soon got in to stride and saw off some strong competition by dispatching of raining champions Charlestown in the semi final and Belmullet ladies who were also back in form in the final. The league has now attracted some new teams from Arthritis Mayo who have two teams competing and Tuam IWA who have one team now participating in the league. the next round will take place on 14th February 2011 in Breaffy GAA club house.

Rehab win first in - firms Mayo Soccer game

 

 

Rehab Castlebar                 4                 Westport Utd Western Care        1

 

 

 

 

Sean Sammon 3 & 5                                 Mary Henry      25

 

Raymond Costello 10

 

 

Gerard Mc Greal 56

 

 

 

 

 

A large crowd turned out to watch the first ever in – firms game between Rehab Castlebar and Westport Utd Western Care and they were not disappointed. The game took place on Tuesday 5th October on Castlebar Celtic new astro turf pitch. After a tense start the game burst to life when Sean Sammon ran on to a loose ball and fired a shot into the back of theWestportnet.Westportwas still getting to grips with loosing a goal when Sammon struck again. A lovely move between Martin Murray and Raymond Costello put Sammon one on one with the Westport Keeper which he coolly slotted away. It was 3 -0 after 15 minutes when Raymond Costello broke from midfield and finished to the back of the net with the aid of the post.Westportthen started to come in to the game and were awarded a dubious penalty by referee Pat Foley (who has been watching two many champions league matches). Mary Henry stepped forward and sent keeper Raymond Connelly the wrong way which left a half time score 3 -1 to Rehab.

 

Rehab looked comfortable in the second half and should have added to their tally with Sammon, Gerard Mc Greal and Paul Kavanagh all going close. Rehab almost paid for not taking those chances whenWestportmissed chances of their own and were awarded a second penalty again for hand ball in the 55 minute. Paddy Mulroys shot was brilliantly saved by keeper Raymond Connolly, and from the clearance Gerard Mc Greal went clear and his shot left the stranded Westport keeper with no chance as he lifted the ball over the approaching keepers head and made the final score  4 – 1. Gerr Deere Mayor of Castlebar Town Council presented the perpetual cup to rehab Captain Raymond Costello to a rapturous applause.

 

Teams: Castlebar Rehab: R. Connolly, P. Mc Ellin, G. Mc Greal, R. Costello, M. Murray, M. Loftus, K. Joyce, M. English, S. Sammon, P. Diskin, N. Keane, D. Loftus, D. Ginly, P. Kaanagh and J. Corcoran Westport Utd western Care: M. Henry, M. Roache, M, Mc Donagh, P. Mulroy, S. Burke, U. Kearns, B. Keane, B. Faherty, D. Gannon, F. Reilly and J.Stack. The game was organised by Ray Mc Namara Sports inclusion Disability Officer (SIDO) from mayo Sports Partnership with the Help of Jarlath Cunningham from Carrowbeg Enterprises Western Care Westport and James Durkin and Melessa Walsh from Rehab Care. Thanks to Castlebar Celtic, Westport Utd, Castlebar Order of Malta, Western Care, Rehab Care and all who turned up on the day to support the two teams.

 

 

 

 

 

Westport Leisure Park win gold Standard Disability Award

Westport Leisure Park (WLP) continue to head the field in Accessibility and Disability provision with another national gold standard award from ILAM Ireland and is recognised nationally as one of the leading leisure facilities in Disability provision in the Country. Mayo Sports Partnership works very closely with Dermott and the staff of Westport Leisure Park in developing programmes and oppertunities for people with a disability to participate in exercise and activities in the Leisure Park. Activities include Gym, Swimming Lessons, Yoga, Inclusive Gymnastics and more.

Pictured at the presentation of the award was Dermott Langan (General Manager WLP), Brenda O'Donnell (CPSI), Colette Sweeney (Duty Manager WLP), Barry Robinson (Duty Manager WLP) and Mark Barry (IWA Sport).

 

Claremorris Tennis Club Development day for people with a disability

Claremorris Tennis Club are hosting an open evening for people with a disability on Wednesday 13th October from 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

A 10 week Introduction to tennis programme for people with a disability will run every Wednesday at 6.30pm - 7.30pm for those who come along and are interested in playing tennis.

If you are interested in participating click on hte link below.

Claremorris Tennis Openday

Belmullet B win September Round of County Boccia League

The September round of the county Boccia league took place in Belmullet Sports Complex  on Monday 20th September. 8 teams participated on the day. IWA had a big representation on the day with seven of the teams from all over the county representing Castlebar, Westport, Claremorris, Ballina and Belmullet. As the day progressed through the group stages IWA were well placed Belmullet B and IWA 2 in the semi finals against Charlestown . Charlestown  were looking to regain their tital that they had lost to Belmullet A in April, and reached the final where they were defeated by Belmullet B who had looked very strong all through the day and won a close final by 6 - 5.

 

 

 

The next round of the County Boccia League will be held in Charlestown Sports Complex on Monday 18th October 2010 were the home teams will be looking for a big performance. if you would like to enter a team in the Boccia league contact Ray Mc Namara on 094 9047023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie   

 

 

 

 

Inclusive Summer Camp for Children with a disability and their friends

The 2010 Summer Camp was held in De la Salle Sports Hall from 19th - 23rd July. a great week was had by all that attended the Camp as they got to participate in Sports and Activities which included Basketball, Soccer, Balloon Volleyball, Cúlí, Crazy golf, Tennis, Badminton, Tab Rugby, Rounders and fun Games.

The week consisted of different Sports and activities every day which provided Children with a variety of tasks and challenges throughout the week. Children completed tasks and learned new skills which improve Balance, Coordination, Consentration, Social skills and fitness. Children are incorraged to take what they have learned during the course of the week and participate in these activities at home in their own community.

 

A great week was had by all and energy levels they extremly high with everyone joining in the fun games that were played during the week. Look out for the Children's Saturday Club coming up in September in Castlebar and Ballina it you are interested in gettig involvedfor more information contact Ray Mc Namara on 094 9047023 or rmcnamara@mayococo.ie   

 

 

 

Achill Outdoor adventure Day a Huge Success

The first Outdoor Adventure Day for people with a disability organised by Mayo Sports Partnerships Disability Officer Ray Mc Namara took place on the 21st April 2010 inAchill.

 

 

 

 

 

The day started off wonderfully as the 61 participants descended on the Achill Outdoor Education Centre theAchillsunshine brightened up the already excited faces of the participants. There they were greeted by staff of the Centre and students of GMIT. Participants had then a choice of activities to choose from Surfing, Sailing, Open Boating, Kayaking and Hill walking.

 

 

 

 

 

The groups with their leaders and helpers went in different directions to take part in activities of their choice. Participants then came together for lunch and could choose from Archery, Climbing Wall, Environmental Beech Combing and Hill Walking for the afternoon. Participants with disabilities such as physical, learning, visually impaired all took part and had a great day.

 

 

 

 

Special thanks to PWDI for their support in funding the event. Tim Daly and staff of the Achill Outdoor Centre and to Kevin O Callaghan and all the Students of GMIT who helped out on the day. GMIT added a disability module to its course where students completed disability awareness training, training on how to deal with people with a disability in an outdoor setting. They also had to help organise the Outdoor Adventure Day and helping people take part in the activities on offer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disability helpers Award

Disability Helpers course took place on the 5th March 2010 in Ballina Swiming Pool and Sports Complex. 22 participants attended the course and are now certified by Swim ireland to assist people with a disability in the water. Many of the participants will now go forward to complete thier disability assistant swim teachers qualification which takes place in April and again in May.

 

 

County Boccia Competition

Irish Wheelchair Accosiation (IWA) A Team win County Boccia Tournament

The County Boccia tournament continued in Breffy Gaa club house from 12noon - 3pm on wednesday the 5th March 2010

 

 

Charlestown A and Irish Wheelchair Accosiation (IWA) A team contested a very competitive final. Charlestown A came in to the competition as champions of the last competition held on the 3rd February 2010 and were keen to hold on to their title. after the first two ends Charlestown A lead 4-0 but IWA A won the next three ends and lead the match 11-4 heading in to the last two ends, Charlestown took the last two ends but it was the IWA A team the triumpted on the day with an 11 - 6 victory to rain as champions until the next competition in May.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disability Awareness Training

St Louis Secondry School Kiltimagh Disability Awareness Programme

42 Transition year Students from St Louis Secondry School in Kiltimagh took part in a Disability Awareness Programme delivered by Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Ray Mc Namara. The Programme is aimed at creating awareness amoungst students about disability and giving them the confedence to volunteer to include people with a disability in their local clubs. One such club is the local Basketball club that plans to have one evening every second week that includeds people with a disability.

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The training consisted of two lessons about being more inclusive, getting over our fear factor, and understaning disability and practical lessons where atheletes with a disability came in to the school and took part in some basketball activity where students got the chance to help assist atheletes in developing their skills and getting involved in some inclusive activities.

 

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Physical Disability Outdoor Adventure Weekend

 

Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Ray McNamara from the Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Tim Daly and Achill Outdoor Education Centre are hosting an Outdoor Adventure weekend for people with  Sensory and physical disabilities. The weekend is  supported by PWDI, IWA Sport, CPSI and Irish Blind Sport. Accommodation is available for wheelchair users  The weekend will include a variety of activities.

For more information click on this link - Adventure weekend - Achill (pdf)

New Programmes

   

Inclusive Gymnastics for Children

 

Mayo Sports Partnership In association with Westport Leisure Park working together has established inclusive Gymnastics classes for Children.

 

 

The programme takes place in Westport Leisure Park every Friday with three different classes on offer depending on age. The first Class is from 3.30 – 4.30 ages 5 - 8 years, the second class is 4.30 – 5.30 ages 9 – 12 years and the last class is from 5.30 – 6.30 ages 5 - 8 years. There are 25 participants in each class with all three classes full.

 

 

This Programme has a positive impact on the lives of participants and is going from strength to strength.

 

 

 

Inclusive Summer Camp 2009

 

 

Mayo Sports Partnership Hosted a Children’s Inclusive Summer Camp for Children with a disability their friends and family.

The camp was run by Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Ray Mc Namara and included help from regional sports development officers who came along and showed off their sports and skills to the children.

Some of the sports children participated in included Athletics, Soccer, Football, Hurling, Camogie, Tennis, Rugby, Fun games and loads more fun activities. A fun packed week of sport and Physical Activity was had by everyone. The camp took place in July, one week in Castlebar and one week in Claremorris.

 

 

CPSI (Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland) National Boccia League

 

 

 

 Congratulations to the Three Boccia teams from Erris Irish Wheelchair Association and Charlestown H.O.L.D. group who competed for the national Boccia championships in Athlone recently. While the Erris B Team and Charlestown put up a great fight they were knocked out in the second round, but Erris A team fought tooth and nail all the way to the final against a fine Limerick team and won the national championships. The league began in February with 29 teams entering the league from around the country. It was the first time Mayo was represented in the Boccia league with three teams making it through the regional division to the finals. It is hoped to start a county Boccia league on the back of this success. 

 

 

Gym Programme

A very successful gym session has gone down very well in the Westport area. The gym session is on once a week in Westport Leisure Park on a Wednesday afternoon and has attracted lots of participants with varying abilities.

 

 

There are up to 15 participants that attend the session which has gone from strength to strength participants with MS, physical and arthritis having there own personnal programmes as well as some group activities during the session.

It is hoped to extend the programme to two days a week with a Friday session. The  IWA are providing transport on a Friday to encourage people in the area to participate in the programme.

 

Other Gym opportunities have also been set up with participants that can come in their own time. They have got their own personal programmes and attend the gym when it suits them to do so. The staff of Westport leisure Park has contributed to the huge success of the programme and have to be complemented in the way they the sessions have been run.

 

 

 

 

Disability Awareness Training

 

 

 

 

 

The training ‘The Inclusion of people with a disability in Sport’ was held on the 10th June 2009 in the community centre in Ballyheane.

 

 

Participants were representatives of their clubs who received funding under the Mayo Sports Partnership Special Participation Grant Scheme.

 

 

30 participants took part in the training and it is hoped that clubs will create more opportunities for people with a disability to participate in their local clubs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helper Disability Award

 

 

 

 The first disability helper’s course set up by Sports Inclusion Disability Officer ray Mc Namara took place on the 2nd July 2009 in Westport Leisure Park. 23 participants from various leisure centres and organisation from all over the county completed the course. The course was a one day helper’s course and consisted of activities such as correct entry and exit techniques, supporting techniques in the water and various activities that can be done during a session in the water.

 

 

 

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Annual Report

 Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (SIDO) Annual Report 2008 - 2009

Mayo Sports Partnership is delighted to present the Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (SIDO) Annual Report for April 2008 –April 2009.

The Report is a summary of the first year of the SIDO programme which has proved to be a very exciting and successful year.

Click on the link below to view the report.

SIDO Annual Report 2008 - 2009