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Operational Report 2011

Donegal Local Sports Partnership Operational Report 2011 2

CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF DONEGAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP ..................................... 3 Section 1: ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.0. Resources and Funding ..................................................................................................5 1.1 Project Funding Sources ......................................................................................... 5 1.2 Donegal Sports Partnership Management and Staff .............................................. 5 1.3 Development of Regional Network – North West ........................................................ 7

Section 2: ................................................................................................................................ 7 2.1. Statement of Challenges & Achievements as provided through the SPEAK planning tool for 2011 ........................................................................................................ 7 2.2. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 9 2.3. Donegal Sports Partnership Maintenance Work .................................................... 9 2.4. Working Methods ................................................................................................. 10 2.5. Information Provision ........................................................................................... 11 2.6. Development Work with Clubs and Communities ............................................... 11 2.7. Training and Education Courses ........................................................................... 12 2.7.1. First Aid Programmes: ....................................................................................... 12 2.7.2. Lucozade Sports Workshops ............................................................................. 13 2.7.3. FitWALK Community Programmes ................................................................... 13 2.7.4. Go for Life – Active Age Programmes: .............................................................. 14 2.7.5. Ag Súgradh Le Cheile ......................................................................................... 15 2.7.6. Sports Leadership UK Accredited Centre .......................................................... 15 2.7.7. Lets Bike Donegal – Inishowen Sprocket Rocket Programme (ISRP) ................ 15 2.8. Delivering Irish Sports Council Programmes ........................................................ 15 2.8.1. Buntús Programmes.......................................................................................... 15 2.8.2. Code of Ethics ................................................................................................... 16 2.8.3. Women in Sport – Programme Delivery ........................................................... 17 2.9 Delivery of Local Sports and Physical Activity Programmes ................................. 18 2.9.3 Donegal SpikeBall Programme:......................................................................... 20 2.9.4 National Bike Week 2011 - Donegal Programme: ............................................ 21 2.10. Sports Inclusion Development Officer (SIDO) Programmes: ............................ 21 2.11. Community Relations through Sports (CRTS) Programmes: ............................ 22

Section 3: .............................................................................................................................. 23 3 Challenges & Trends ....................................................................................................23 3.1. Integration of Social Media into Awareness Raising and Information Provision . 24

Section 4: Appendices ............................................................................................................ 25 4.1. Integration of Social Media into Awareness Raising and Information Provision . 25 4.2. Ag Sugradh Le Cheile Programme 2011 (School Breakdown) .............................. 27


MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF DONEGAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP On behalf of the Staff and the Board of Directors of the Donegal Local Sports Partnership Limited (DSP), I am pleased to present the 9th Annual Report for the year 2011. I wish to acknowledge, the investment and guidance of the Irish Sports Council, who continue to provide core and programme funding. Support for the Sports Inclusion Disability Programme, for the position of Cross Border Sports Development Officer and for numerous local investments to the company by, Donegal VEC, Western Education and Library Board, FÁS, DLDC, HSE, Udaras na Gaeltachta, Donegal County Council, Failte Ireland, Peace III, Interreg, IFI and the numerous NGB’s The principal aim of Donegal Sports Partnership is to promote and support a co-ordinated and inclusive approach to participation in physical activity and sport in Co. Donegal. A full account of the operations and activities of the company is summarised in this report. The provision of a variety of training and education support programmes, that develop and sustain an increase in participation in physical activity and sport, social inclusion and cross border initiatives are but part of the successful calendar of achievements recorded in 2011. As Chairperson of the Donegal Sports Partnership, I would like to thank all Directors of the Partnership for their time, contributions and support throughout the year. In particular I would like to acknowledge the work carried out by members who sat on specific working sub committees. I would also like to thank the staff of the Company, Myles Sweeney, Coordinator, Thérèse Lavery, S.I.D.O., Michael Black, Cross-border Development Officer, and Deirdre O’Toole and Danny Nee as Administrators for their continued professional commitment to Donegal Sports Partnership. To Cathal Ellis (student placement from DCU) for all his valuable assistance and to all our tutors who deliver the valuable education and training programmes throughout the community. I wish to acknowledge and thank former Directors, Nuala McGarrigle who served our board so well as Treasurer and Patsy McGonagle for their dedication and support shown to the DSP over the years. 2011 saw the introduction of the Donegal Sports Partnership new 2011-2014 Strategy. In a restrictive financial climate it’s encouraging to note that many of the targets have already been achieved. The challenges during the next year, includes the continued implementation of the five years strategy that specifically addresses the sport and physical development needs of County Donegal and to ensure that the company continues to have support staff to carry out general and specific programmes that meets the aspirations of this strategy. Eamon Harvey Chairman Donegal Sports Partnership 6th July 2012


FOREWORD

This report reflects a summary of some of the highlights of the 2011 year using information collated through the SPEAK report which is the planning and monitoring system utilised by the Irish Sports Council to monitor the outputs of the Local Sports Partnership network, and while it can be a challenge to complete it nevertheless does provide a detailed account of the operations of Donegal Sports Partnership for the 2011 year.

Despite the current downturn and the limitations in terms of financial resources Donegal Sports Partnership continue to provide a quality service to the sporting community in the county with a wide range of opportunities in sports education and training and participation initiatives to the various target groups. Donegal Sports Partnership also developed their third strategic plan in 2011 following consultation with many agencies, sports organisations and individuals in sport. In developing our strategy for the 2011 – 2014 it was agreed to retain the format of the previous strategy of the four pillars Active Sports, Active Schools, Active Communities and Active Partnerships with 67 indicators identified for delivery. I wish to thanks Claire Mc Donough who facilitated the development of the plan and to Robert Crowe from Copius Consulting who assisted in the consultation process. We continue to develop a vibrant and innovative programme for people with disabilities through our Sports Inclusion Disability programme greatly supported by agencies such as the HSE, ISC, Donegal County Council and Donegal VEC and have also continued to develop positive cross border and cross community links through initiatives supported through the Donegal CDB Programme for Peace in Donegal and the International Fund for Ireland. We strongly feel that sport and physical activity in Donegal can also play its part in eliminating the many prejudices which exist in our community. We have also seen an increase of 50% in the delivery in the provision of workshops in the Code of Ethics for Children’s Sport in 2011 with sporting clubs becoming more pro active in ensuring that our children and youth are fully protected when participating in sport. We now need clubs to develop fully the Childrens Officer position and avail of the training provided to ensure that all sports clubs continue to apply a high standard to protect those most vulnerable in society. I wish to acknowledge the support of the Board of Directors under the Chairmanship of Eamon Harvey who represent the many local agencies in the County and who have supported Donegal Sports Partnership throughout 2011, I would also like to thank all our tutors who deliver our education and training programmes and to the National Governing Bodies of Sport who share and support many of our programmes. Finally to all the staff based at our company offices at River Front House for their untiring enthusiasm to their role in the development of sport and physical activity in County Donegal. Myles Sweeney Coordinator & CEO


Section 1:

1.0. RESOURCES AND FUNDING

1.1 Project Funding Sources Funding from the Irish Sports Council accounts for 56% of the total DSP funding in 2011, the remaining 44% is raised from other sources. These figures do not include benefit-in-kind funding such as administrative services provided by Donegal VEC or use of school, community & sports facilities to deliver participation or education and training programmes.

Funding Total € %

Donegal Sports Partnership Funding leveraged Locally €176,990 44

ISC Core/Programme Grant €226,496 56

Total €403,486 100 Figure1: Total Funding received by the DSP in 2011

In relation to local funding streams, the HSE, FÁS, Donegal County Council (Peace 3 Programme), LEADER / Partnership Groups and Donegal VEC provided the biggest percentage of the local funding received by the company during the 2011 year.

1.2 Donegal Sports Partnership Management and Staff

Boards of Management Participation and Representation A total number of 17 people were members of the Directors of the Board of Donegal Sports Partnership for the 2011, (see details below). Mr Eamon Harvey: DSP Company Chairperson, South Community Forum Ms Anne McAteer: Vice Chairperson, Health Service Executive Mr Sean O'Longain: DSP Company Secretary, Donegal VEC Representative Ms Nuala McGarrigle: DSP Company Treasurer, Representative from FÁS Cllr Liam Blaney: Donegal County Council Representative Ms Kathleen Bonner: East Donegal Community Fora (appointed 2nd December 2011) Ms Geraldine Boyce: North Donegal Community Network (formerly NDCF) Mr P.J. Hallinan: Partnership Companies Representative (MFG, ADM etc) Clr Dessie Larkin: Donegal County Council Representative Cllr Frank McBrearty, Jnr.: Donegal County Council Representative Mr Patsy McGonagle: Representative from LYIT Mr Colin McNulty: Local Government Officer, Donegal County Council Sen. Brian O'Domhnaill: Údarás Na Gaeltachta Representative Cllr Seamus O'Domhnaill: Donegal County Council Representative Mr Sean O'Gallchóir: Fóram Pobail Ghaeltacht Thír Chonáill Representative Mr Joe Sweeney: Inishowen Community Forum Representative Ms Cath Waugh: People with Disabilities Ltd (Donegal Branch) Representative


Donegal Sports Partnership Staff Donegal Sports Partnership has a total of five staff which are funded by the ISC and through other sources such as the IFI, and FÁS / DLDC.

The Donegal Sports Partnership also contracted a further fifty five tutors to deliver programmes, courses and initiatives within County Donegal.

DSP Programmes 2011 (Workshops & Training Programmes) Sports Leadership Training Ag Sugradh Le Cheile Buntús Refreshers Buntús Soccer Buntús Start Basketball Child Protection Childrens Officer

Cycling Safety First Aid FitWalk FleetFeet FittleSticks Girls Active Co For Life - PALS Lets Bike Donegal

Lucozade Sport Olympic Initiatives SpikeBall Summer Games Initiative Teachers Inservice UUJ courses

SIDO Programmes Community Relations Through Sport Programme

Peace III - Community Relations Through Sport Programme

Martial Arts Wheelchair Sports Come & Try Events Tai Chi Yoga Wheelchair Soccer Inclusive Games CPD modules Disability Awareness

Community Sports Days Cricket Workshop Dance Initiatives Rugby Coaching Soccer Grassroots Initiative Sports Leadership Programmes Swimming Workshop

Community Sports Days Living with Diversity

Figure 3: DSP Workshops delivered by tutors 2011

The DSP have collated a breakdown of the staff and contracted tutors/facilitators utilised to deliver DSP operations as illustrated in the table below.

Male Female Total Full time staff, funded by ISC, other programmes and agencies 3 2 5 Part time Tutors/facilitators utilised to deliver sports education and training programmes /workshops 31 24 55

Total 34 26 60 Figure 4: DSP tutors utilised during the 2011 period

DSP Board of Directors

Co-ordinator

Administrator IT & Web Support

Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Cross Border Development Officer

Existing

Figure 2: Current DSP Staffing Structure


1.3 Development of Regional Network – North West In 2011, the LSP’s from Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon established a network to discuss the sharing of information, common areas on interest, mass participation events and regional funding avenues. This network is currently working on a generic training resource to support Club development in Ireland.

Figure 5: Rosses Dance Leadership Initiative (CRTS Programme)

Section 2:

2.1. Statement of Challenges & Achievements as provided through the SPEAK planning tool for 2011 The development of sport and physical activity faced many challenges within 2011 especially within the economic downturn, however it did allow the company to refocus on priority areas where a real difference could be made, here are a selection of the challenges as included in SPEAK 2011 report. Internally, continually promoting the ‘Active Donegal’ brand throughout the county

is a major challenge and getting the participation in sport and physical activity message across to the many community target groups in what is one of the largest counties in Ireland.

The focus on funding is a huge challenge at present given the limited resources available for sport especially when sourcing funds to retain project workers.

The huge element that is now attached to administration especially in the areas of funding proposals, financial management, media reports and project reports which


as added to the overall work programme of staff within Donegal Sports Partnership. Keeping a strong focus on governance of the Sports Partnership at Board of Director

level and reminding all Directors of their roles and responsibilities to maintaining a strong partnership.

Promoting programmes where agencies and communities can operate together in a true sense of partnership.

Maintaining a positive level of service despite the limited resources and personnel available to cover a huge geographic area.

Externally, working with the various target groups and organisations in promoting the Active Donegal brand.

Limited public transport in the County reduces the capacity for people to travel to urban centres for programmes and projects.

The poor winter weather had an immense effect on the attendance at many community sport programmes including sports education programmes, many of which were cancelled.

The economic downturn as resulted in less disposable income for sport and physical activity.

Promoting a strong emphasis on sport and physical activity to our young people from Pre School to Tertiary education and encouraging school managements to be more pro active in using sport to build healthier lifestyles among our young people.

Building the capacity of volunteers, coaches and administrators through education and training programme which in turn will support a more quality sports product to our communities.

Promoting awareness within the communities of the benefits of sport and physical activity especially with low participation target groups.

Developing sporting initiatives which can be delivered on a limited budget but achieving maximum impact.

Figure 6:Planning for the future of Donegal Sports – DSP Strategic Planning Workshop


Donegal Sports Partnership launched their third strategic plan in December 2011, Active Donegal 2011 – 2014 they now seek to implement the 67 indicators across 4 pillars of the strategic plan - Active Sports, Active Schools, Active Communities and Active Partnerships.

Figure 7: SpikeBall in Aura LC with local Primary Schools

2.2. Introduction The extensive work of Donegal Sports Partnership is characterised as falling under four main headings:

Acting as a provider of education and information to support the delivery of sport and physical activity at a local level.

Promoting the sustainability of the local sporting infrastructure.

Working to increase levels of local participation, especially amongst specific target groups.

Building partnerships locally, nationally and cross border in order to influence policy and to support sports development in the North West.

2.3. Donegal Sports Partnership Maintenance Work DSP have on average been spending some 38% of their overall time on operational or maintenance tasks, 28% to the various target groups and 33% with working partners.

Figure 8: Overview of DSP Time Commitments


Figure 9: DSP Maintenance Tasks Time Distribution

2.4. Working Methods The following chart gives a breakdown of the time committed by DSP staff to work with partner agencies and directly with target groups.

Figure 10: DSP working with Partners Time Distribution

Figure 11: DSP Time Committed to Target Groups


2.5. Information Provision Donegal Sports Partnership invested 15.87% of its time providing information and resources to the Community during 2011. This would have included the provision of publications, booklets, newsletters, information flyers, press releases, website articles email bulletins etc. For a more detailed breakdown of the information provision see appendix

2.6. Development Work with Clubs and Communities

Funding Advice & Supports: The DSP supports a number of awareness raising programmes through the SIDO, CRTS and its own education and training programmes. Or by informing clubs and organisations of potential funding sources suiting their programme needs and/or meeting the funder’s criteria’s. The DSP used a range of methods to communicate with the sporting community about funding, such as, through public forums, Adult Education fares, Conferences, Workshops, face-to-face discussions, DSP point of contacts, networking, newsletters, brochures, local and national radio, local press, websites, email databases, information workshops, eBulletins and more recently Facebook and Twitter. Club Development Grant Scheme 2011 - 54 Clubs were approved funding to the value of €15,180 (€8,330 - 31 Education & Training Initiatives, €6,850 - 23 Participation Initiatives with a further 8 clubs referred to other DSP Programmes for support). Sports types included: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe, Community Activities, Cricket, Equestrian, GAA, Golf, Hurling, Judo, Karate, Rugby, Snorkelling, Soccer, Swim, Table Tennis, Tennis and Triathlon and Walk Clubs. The Community Relations through Sports and the SIDO Programmes have also assisted and funded a number of sports clubs and community based activities. The DSP’s Innovative Sports Programmes supported a 6 community based initiatives (Ballyshannon & Bundoran Neighbour Youth Project, Greencastle Community Group Co. Ltd, Inver Community Centre, Lár Chomhairle Paróiste Ghleann Cholm Cille, Spraoi Agus Spóirt, Clonmany and the Downstrands Family Resource Centre). This programme was supported by the Donegal CDB Peace and Reconciliation Partnership. Club Support: In 2011, approximately 350 clubs/groups were supported in the delivery of their sporting activities including funding advice and support, capacity building for volunteers, participation issues, social inclusion measures and participation events. In addition to this approximately 1,000 clubs/ groups given funding advice or information on Club Development Grants Schemes, Community Relations though Sports IFI and Peace III Programmes, SIDO Programmes, Innovative Sports Programmes, Go for Life Funding Applications. DLDC Small Grants Schemes, Donegal VEC Youth Club Grant Schemes, Peace III, Interreg & International Fund For Ireland Programmes, Department of Transport - National Bike Week, Failte Ireland - Lets Walk Donegal, HSE Lottery Funds. ILGU Club Coaching Applications & JGI Girls and Golf Funding Applications, Donegal Sports Star Awards and the DCC Sports Bursary Awards Schemes.


2.7. Training and Education Courses The provision of sports education continues to be a key aim of the DSP with the new programmes becoming available to support the capacity building of volunteers in sport and physical activity. Approximately 2,700 people participated on these training courses were provided directly by the DSP or in partnership with agencies National Governing Bodies of Sport, Coaching Ireland and the Irish Sports Council and North West Coaching Network.

Figure 12: DSP Commitment to Providing Education & Training

Donegal Sports Partnership planned and delivered 99 training and education courses, workshops and seminars with their partner agencies (these included First aid, Child Protection Courses, Lucozade Sports Programmes, Go for Life PALS Training, FitWalk Programmes (FleetFeet & FittleSticks) North West Coaching Network (Boxing Masterclass with Billy Walsh, Practical Golf Skills with Gillian Burrell), Lets Bike Donegal Initiatives - Cycle Safety, Bike Maintenance etc. Disability Awareness & Inclusive Games Training and CPD Modules etc.

2.7.1. First Aid Programmes:

The Donegal Sports Partnership offers a number of basic first aid (6hrs) and occupational first aid Courses (20hrs) throughout the County. Delivered by approved Health & Safety Authority Occupational First Aid Instructors in accordance with best practice, Students learn how to recognise medical emergencies & casualty assessment, the proper response to any emergency which can minimise the risk of further harm to the athlete or player. Sports First Aid Courses are heavily focused on trauma that could possibly occur on the sports field or indeed in the workplace. The course is aimed at persons over 16 years of age, wishing to become First Aiders in their Club/Organisation, such as, Coaches, Club Volunteers / Leaders, Parents, Teacher’s involved in sports activities. The duration of the courses varies from 7 hours to 20 hours. The Club Development Grant Scheme supports 50% of costs to Clubs who train their volunteers in First Aid related courses. The DSP facilitated 7 First Aid Courses (6x 1day and 1x 20hrs) in 2011 with 77 participants from various clubs/ organisations taking part.


2.7.2. Lucozade Sports Workshops This Sports Education Programme, sponsored by Lucozade Sport, devised by Coaching Ireland (formerly NCTC) and coordinated in Donegal by the Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP), offers clubs an opportunity to access free education for their athletes, players and coaches in the area of Sports Science. The Programme is available to sports clubs, athletes, players and coaches throughout Donegal and is interactive and modified to suit the clubs specific needs. By

implementing principles of good practice relating to sports science, nutrition and hydration, coaches, players and athletes can improve performance. This programme will raise awareness of these key principles by tapping into local networks and helping to create stronger links between grass roots and high performance programmes. During 2011 the DSP facilitated 10 workshops (227 participants) from GAA, Boxing, Soccer, County GAA Development Squads and third Level Students.

2.7.3. FitWALK Community Programmes

FitWALK Community Programmes are now being delivered across Donegal. Each programme lasts 5-weeks and is delivered in local communities by 3 fully trained and approved FitWALK Trainers. FitWALK Educational Clinics: The DSP have organised and delivered FitWALK clinics throughout the country. The 2.5hr practical clinic takes participants through the theory behind fitness walking, and teaches good posture and fitness walking techniques. The DSP Tutors delivered 5 workshops (74 participants) in Gortahork, Ballyshannon, and Letterkenny. In particular workshops were held for the Coordinators from the Girls Active Programmes and the HSE Green Prescription Programmes.

FleetFEET Programme: The FleetFEET Programme comprises a series of five once-weekly sessions delivered indoors for up to 20 participants. Each 1hr session includes an educational input and a fitness walking session (to music) which includes walking and exercises. Participants are taught posture; use of gadgets; mobility, resistance and stretching exercises and the techniques of Stridewalking and Powerwalking. In 2011 the DSP hosted 10 clinics (147 participants) in Cresslough, Magheraroarty, Letterkenny, Buncrana, Milford, Castlefin, Ramelton and Manorcunningham.

FittleSticks Programme: a series of five once-weekly sessions delivered indoors/outdoors for up to 20 participants. Each 1hr session includes an educational input and a fitness session which includes Nordic walking and exercises. Over the course of the programme participants are taught to use Nordic Poles to improve aerobic fitness, flexibility and muscle strength. In 2011 the DSP hosted 3 clinics (29 participants) in Cresslough, Magheraroarty and Letterkenny.


2.7.4. Go for Life – Active Age Programmes: Go for Life is the national programme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. The programme aims to involve more older adults in all aspects of physical activity - not only participating but also planning and leading sport and physical activity within their own groups. Through ‘Active Living’ and ‘Sports Participation’ initiatives leaders promote physical activity and sport amongst the older people in their communities. 20 people attended the Go for Life Physical Activity Leaders Training in May 2011 from various active age and senior citizens groups. In partnership with the HSE, 17 Go for Life PALS Workshops (454 participants) were delivered during 2011.

Date Group GFL Total Male Female 09/12/10 Ozanam Centre, Dunfanaghy Get Active Presentation - re-visit 13 0 13 24/02/11 Gweedore Get Active Group Get Active Presentation 18 2 16 07/04/11 Voice of Older People Conference GFL Presentation 100 30 70 12/04/11 Mini Sports Fest, Killygordan Mini Sports Fest - taster sessions 60 10 50 19/04/11 Mevagh Family Resource Centre Get Active Presentation 5 0 5 09/05/11 Letterkenny Community Centre Basic Principles - GFL PALS Leaders 20 1 19 16/05/11 Letterkenny Community Centre Sit Fit - GFL PALS Leaders 20 1 19 23/05/11 Letterkenny Community Centre Better Balance - GFL PALS Leaders 20 1 19 30/05/11 Letterkenny Community Centre Going Strong - GFL PALS Leaders 20 1 19 03/10/11 Letterkenny Community Centre GFL PALS Training - Stepping & Strolling 19 1 18 10/10/11 Letterkenny Community Centre GFL PALS Training - Rolling & Bowling 18 1 17 17/10/11 Letterkenny Community Centre GFL PALS Training - Pitching & Tossing 14 0 14 19/10/11 The Yard, Falcarragh Get Active Presentation 13 1 12 24/10/11 Letterkenny Community Centre GFL PALS Training - PALS Skills 14 0 14 25/10/11 Cairde Le Cheile, Letterkenny Kurling Tournament 30 4 26 17/11/11 The Dolmen Centre, Downstrands Mini Sports Fest - taster sessions 02/12/11 Aura LC Launch of DSP & PALS Taster Session 70 20 50

454 73 381

Figure 13: Go for Life participants at the Launch of the DSP’s Strategy in Aura


2.7.5. Ag Súgradh Le Cheile Ag Súgradh le Cheile is a play programme jointly managed by the HSE and DSP showed an increasing demand year on year. From the period January to December 2011 a total of 36 workshops were held in 31 Primary Schools around Donegal with 453 parents/guardians and 588 pupils taking part. (For a more detailed list of the ASLC workshops see appendix 2.)

2.7.6. Sports Leadership UK Accredited Centre

Donegal Sports Partnership are now established as an accredited centre for the delivery of sports leadership through links with Sports Leaders UK with a number of pilot programmes being delivered through the Community Relations through Sport cross border programme into post primary schools and community groups. Through this 30 hour training

programme young people develop skills in planning, leading, communication as well as practical skills in the delivery of generic skills in delivering sports and physical activity. This programme has been specially welcomes through TY programme in Post Primary schools.

2.7.7. Lets Bike Donegal – Inishowen Sprocket Rocket Programme (ISRP) This project was a partnership between Donegal Sports Partnership, Cylcing Ireland, South Inishowen Schools Completion Programme, Primary School and the North Pole and Saddle Rock Cycling Clubs. The programme included sprocket rocket tutor training, a dedicated schools programme targeting children in primary education under schools completion programme, supported and delivered by coaches from the local cycling clubs.

2.8. Delivering Irish Sports Council Programmes

2.8.1. Buntús Programmes The delivery of the generic Buntús programme to primary schools in County Donegal has been completed. The DSP has sought and received agreement from Comhar na Naíonraí to delivery of the START programme to the registered Naíonraí Preschools in Donegal. The course materials remain in English but the Start training is delivered to Preschool leaders and personnel through the medium of Irish by the Tutors. One Buntús Start Tutor has been trained-up to facilitate this process with the assistance of an existing Irish speaking tutor. From October 2011 - 22 Naíonraí have received training (53 preschool personnel and 383 children in their services). The Buntús Start Programme which is delivered in partnership with the Donegal Childcare Committee and the HSE provided training to 90 participants with 29 centres (Amanda's Cots 'n' Tots Crèche, Crossroads & Killygordon CPG, Clonmany Community Playgroup, Smarty


Pants, Desertegney Community Playgroup, Spraoi agus Sport, Bizzy Bee's Pre-School, An Craoibhin Curaim Ais Paiste, Naíonra An Fháil Charraigh, Naíonra An Tearmann, Naíonra Chnoc Fola, Naíonra Dhoiri Beaga (1), Naíonra Dhoiri Beaga (2), Naíonra Fhanada, Naíonra Gort A Choirce, Naíonra Na Crannóige, Naíonra Na nDúnaibh, Naíonra Phádraig, Naionra Ailt An Chorráin, Naionra An Choimin, Naionra An Clochán Liath, Spraoi Le Cheile, Naionra An Mhachaire, Naionra Anagaire, Naionra Árainn Mhór, Naionra Baile Na Finne, Naíonra Chionn Caslach, Naionra Gleann Cholm Cille, Naionra Rann Na Feirste) receiving resources and training.

Buntús Generic

Buntús Start

Total number of schools/centres that received training (since introduction of Buntús Generic/Start) 179 122

Total number of teachers/practitioners trained 1,068 *422

Total Number in 2011 *(staffing numbers incomplete from some centres) 0 29 Figure 14: Buntús Generic & Buntús Start outputs since inception of the programmes

Examples of initiatives or activities that have emerged from the use of Buntús in school or childcare settings. DSP tutors have facilitated a Fun Activities for Summer Scheme and After Schools

Programmes for Donegal Childcare Providers and their leaders in addition to the Buntús Start Programme. The Preschool leaders use it as part of their personal development programmes. 15 Leaders received this training representing Amanda's Cots & Tots Crèche, Bizzy Bees Pre-School, Clever Kids Pre-School, Donagh Crèche, Little Stars Pre-School, Donegal County Childcare Committee, The Model Crèche and The Playhouse Pre-school.

Spraoi agus Spoirt community groups have utilised local Pre-school leaders to delivery the Buntus Start as part of their summer camp activities.

2.8.2. Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics training programme targets sports leaders and adults involved in the organisation of sport for young people to promote child welfare and protection policies and procedures. The Code of Ethics programme consists of two workshops: 3-hour basic awareness training module for leaders within sports

club 6-hour Club Children’s Officer Workshop to support club children’s

officers in the implementation of the code in their clubs.

The demand for training on the Code of Ethics for Childrens Sport continues to 26 workshops on the Basic Awareness in Child Protection in 2011 with 415 participants

representing 93 clubs and increase of 51% on 2010. Total of 2,026 participants have received training since 2004 (129 workshops). Basic training course changed from 4-hours to 3-hours in duration. Childrens Officer Training is undergoing an update and is currently being amended.


Year No's Trained Clubs Sessions 2004 176 37 12 2005 314 50 16 2006 283 60 17 2007 163 51 13 2008 227 50 16 2009 234 44 16 2010 214 86 13 2011 415 93 26 Total 2,026 471 129

Figure 15: Summary of Code of Ethics outputs 2004-2011

2.8.3. Women in Sport – Programme Delivery Providing opportunities for Women to participate in Sport and Physical Activity in County Donegal continues to be a key aim of the Company, recent research compiled by the ESRI on behalf of the Irish Sports Council for 2009 reflects an increase in adult participation in sport and physical activity from the dip in 2008 from 30.8% to 33.5% with walking increasing from 57.5% to 60.5%. Swimming and Personal Exercise were the most popular activities for Women. Delivery of Girls Active Programme (co funded by HSE) to 12 Post Primary centres and 5

Youthreach Centres with approximately 250 teenage girls participating. 17 GA Coordinators receive training annually.

Meet & Train programme in association with Athletics Ireland with a number of women participating in a weekly programme supported by athletics clubs. A review of the programme is currently underway.

Camogie Initiatives with An Cumann Camógaíochta: to develop Camogie as a recreational and competitive sport in the County. 8 Post Primary Schools (100+ participants) took part in 3 Initiatives. 1. Opportunity to become qualified Camogie foundation coaches and pursue their Gaisce Bronze Award under the ‘Community involvement’ or Physical Recreation section. 2. Green CARD foundation level referee course aimed at TY students/senior cycle students. The Camogie Spórt agus Spraoí Blitz (110 participants) aimed at 1st and 2nd year students. School Club links established with support from the Camogie Development Officer Jennifer Steele. Equipment (helmets, hurls and sliotars including prizes, promotional packs were supplied to participating schools. The DSP’s Club Development Schemes supported the further development within local clubs through the ‘Mum’s ‘n’ Me’ programmes, club participations initiatives and coach education programmes. Applications were received from Burt Camogie Club, C.L.G. Naomh Padraig Misce Chaoin, Carndonagh Camogie Club, Naomh Mhuire (Íochlar na Rossan) and Setanta Hurling Club.


Figure 16: Participants at the Camogie Spórt agus Spraoí Blitz in LYIT – March 2011

2.9 Delivery of Local Sports and Physical Activity Programmes Delivering initiatives which seek to provide opportunities for the various target groups to participate in sport and physical activity is one of the key aims of Donegal Sports Partnership with programmes being delivered to target People with A Disability, Traveller Groups, Older Adults, Children and Disadvantaged Groups. The following is a summary of the key outputs on local sports and physical activity programmes;

2.9.1 Donegal Walking Week:

The 2011 Donegal Walking Week is best summarised in the key elements as follows: A programme of fifty five (55) guided walks were held around County Donegal. An increase of 19 walks on the previous year. The walks were organised by local community groups, walking leaders and walking clubs, local schools (Preschools, Primary and Post Primary) etc. Approximately 800 walkers took part. A workshop to support the Walk Organisers was held on 14th April 2011

An education programme co-ordinated with community groups and schools focusing on walking fitness. Family Walking Treasure Hunt, Letterkenny Town Park. Detailed maps and guides for unsupported walks included as part of DWW resources. Details of all the walks and more posted on a dedicated Donegal walking website www.letswalkdonegal.com.


2.9.2 Travteen Programme 2011 Donegal Sports Partnership in association with the Donegal Travellers Project and in consultation with the young travellers (9 to 18 years of age) has prepared a programme of activities for 2011. (5 Initiatives / 92 participants) These included: Surfing sessions to promote water safety in July (aimed at 12-17yrs), 5 further lessons

held in Sept & Oct - 12 girls took part. 6 week soccer coaching programme in preparation for the National Soccer Blitz

(develop soccer skills, team work and tactics) aimed at 12-15yrs / 10 boys participated.

Sports Taster sessions / basketball, tag rugby, soccer and GAA. Aimed at 9-11yrs - 40 participants took part.

Introduction to Surfing/Paddle Boarding Sessions to promote water safety and building confidence - aimed at 12-15yrs - 10 boys took part.

Hill Walking Initiative: Promoting hill walking and positive mental health / aimed at 12-15yrs (10 participants) and 16-18 yrs (10 participants).

Figure 17: Participants in the Donegal Travellers Project ‘Travteen’ Programmes 2011


2.9.3 Donegal SpikeBall Programme:

Donegal Spikeball Programme was established in 2010 as a joint venture between the DSP/ Volleyball Ireland, Primary Education and Community Groups to promote and deliver a coaching programme and fun blitz through a selection of Primary Schools. The programme ran over a two month period and comprised: An introductory coaching session for teachers of the participating primary schools,

which was delivered by the VAI. A prescribed six-week coaching programme. Two intensive coaching sessions delivered by a VAI registered

Spikeball/Volleyball coach. A full description of Spikeball – including rules, techniques and

approach to coaching—on DVD and in a comprehensive handbook providing a step by step coaching programme for the teachers and children participating

Spikeball equipment The project finalised with the Donegal Spikeball Fun Blitz on 17th of February 2011 To provide an opportunity for local Transition Year students who were involved in an

earlier VAI TY-Project to gain further experience in the organisation and supervision of younger children involved in Spikeball—the TY girls involved provided invaluable support and helped referee at the final Fun Blitz

The programme focused on primary schools in the north east of County Donegal and included eight schools from the greater Letterkenny area as well as outlying rural areas.

School Children Girls Boys Children with disability

Participated in Fun Blitz

Kilmacrennan N.S. 61 20 41 1 26 S.N. An Choimín 18 7 11 1 18 Ayr Hill N.S. 27 10 17 1 27 Cashelshanaghan N.S. 21 11 10 0 21 St. Joseph’s , Rathdonnell 15 8 7 0 15 Drumfad N.S. 14 6 8 0 14 Ballymore N.S. 8 4 4 0 8 Gartan N.S. 8 4 4 0 0 Total 172 70 102 3 129

Figure 18: Participating Schools in the SpikeBall Programme 2010/11

Spikeball Fun Blitz – 17th February at Aura LC (129 participants from 7 schools) The focus of the day was on fun and no elimination rounds were included to avoid any disappointment that runners up might feel. Our intention was that each child should enjoy the day and go home with a positive experience of their participation and that each child would feel like a winner. Ten girls from Loreto Convent Secondary School, Letterkenny, who had taken part in a VAI Spikeball Project for TY girls, attended the Blitz. Two girls supervised each pool court, provided refereeing, and organised/managed their pools.


2.9.4 National Bike Week 2011 - Donegal Programme: A number of events hosted as part of this years National Bike Week included: Cycle Safety demonstrations: with 16 Primary Schools from the Glenties, Letterkenny, Kilmacrennan, Moville, Carndonagh and Lifford areas. 850 pupils attended these workshops. These workshops were delivered in partnership with the Donegal County Councils Road Safety Working Group. 12 Club based events were also provided during the week including; Errigal Cycle Club (Women's Mini Tour, Youth Cycling Training, Team Time Trial and

Family Fun Event), Four Masters Cycle Club (Youth Cycling Event and Bike Care Workshop), North Pole Cycle Club (Introduction to Cycling Session, Cycle to Work Raffle,

Introduction to Off Road Cycling, Buncrana Leisure Cycle and Ladies Day at North Pole Cycling Club) and Smarter Travel Workplaces (Bike Week Workplace Cycle Challenge)

Ramp Rage Extreme Sports Show: displaying a team of professional cyclists delivering a show-stopping demonstration from the world of freestyle BMX, Skate and Blade and was delivered as part of the programme of events surrounding National Bike Week. Over 250 people attended the show in Aura Leisure Complex. 2.10. Sports Inclusion Development Officer (SIDO) Programmes: The Sports Inclusion Development Officer (SIDO) programme was established with the overall aim of increasing participation of sport and recreational physical activity for people with disabilities. A main element of the SIDO initiative is to work with sport and recreation clubs and facilities, disability service providers, national governing bodies of sport and people with disabilities to promote ongoing and active participation in sport and recreation thus removing barriers which currently exist. Among the outputs for 2010 were: To date 627 individuals have participated in sport as a result of

the project and in addition to this 700 have completed education and training programmes so far exceeding the initial target figures of the initiative.

An extensive network of those currently providing or with an interest in the provision of adapted physical activity or inclusive sports programmes.

Updated contact databases for over 300 participants in addition to those who have expressed an interest in future participation.

There now exists in Donegal a variety of inclusive programmes including martial arts, athletics, surfing, Gaelic games, boccia, swimming, horse riding to name a few. In addition to the programme element of the SIDO initiative there is a dedicated education and training element in place for which uptake has been impressive. Facebook page and updated website maintained with regular updates on training/education, programmes and events relevant to disability sport.

Programme is well received in County Donegal with much support from local organisations and a strong partnership network which has led to the success of the project.


2.11. Community Relations through Sports (CRTS) Programmes: Community Relations through Sport developed in 2010, this was established to address social exclusion, racism and sectarianism through the medium of sport and physical activity. There is widespread belief in the key role sport can play in combating social exclusion at community level. The project seeks to address these social exclusion issues by engaging young people between the ages of 14 and 18 years of ages from all religious backgrounds through a

programme of capacity and confidence building, improving self esteem thus contributing to a more vibrant and inclusive community. The programme operates in partnership with the established community/ youth organisations within the identified areas in order to empower young people to provide answers to building trust within divided communities.

Launch of the 2010-2011 Community Relations through Sport Report Recruitment of new participants to the Project Introduction of the Young Leader Award as a pilot in the

primary school sector Exploring the possibility of rolling out the Project to third

level schools Recruitment of 3 external coaches Base line Audit from Copius Consulting - Donegal provision

of Sport according to area. Information days for Proposed Groups Group Sports Day-Social Event - Over 400 people attending a

Community Sports Day in the Inishowen Area Recruitment of further Candidates Derry Group Residential - Sports Leaders Training 3 Fully trained Outdoor Leaders. 8 NI Youth groups benefited from water sports summer

programme from the candidates who went through the project Inishowen Family Resource Youth Group travel to Old Firm Giants in Glasgow Recruitment of Secondary School Candidates Annual Report for April -2011 Donegal Sports Partnership being recognised as a Sports Leader Academy. Creating further links with cross border and cross community organisations Exceeding our projected target of 150 participants


Section 3:

3 Challenges & Trends Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP) was established in 2001 and over the past ten years, it has coordinated and supported the development of sport and physical activity in County Donegal. It also supports the development of initiatives which seek to increase participation in sport and physical activity especially among the many low participation target groups in line with national objectives. Donegal Sports Partnership is an inter agency and multi-sectoral organisation established as a limited company with representatives from all the main statutory agencies and the community and voluntary sector serving on a dedicated Board of Directors. The DSP has completed phase two of its operation, from 2006-2010. This phase was characterised by the consolidation and strengthening of the work undertaken in the initial phase 2002-2004. Central to all DSP programmes, funding, workshops and events, is the ‘Active Donegal’ brand. ‘Active Donegal’ is about helping clubs, schools and communities to increase and sustain levels of participation in sport and physical activity in County Donegal. Donegal Sports Partnership remains committed to further strengthening and developing 'Active Donegal' and to make its impact real through the following four pillars. Active Sports, Active Schools, Active Communities and Active Partnerships Key to the development and the implementation of this, the third Donegal Sports Partnership Strategic Plan, is to thread the ethos of ‘Active Donegal’ through all four pillars by linking programmes across each to maximise impact, expertise and participation.


3.1. Integration of Social Media into Awareness Raising and Information Provision

As well as maintaining an online presence through their websites, Donegal Sports Partnership has recently established a forum through Facebook for awareness raising activities with their target groups and working partners. It is hoped when fully developed that this resource will assist in; providing information on local and national programmes detailing education and training programmes acting as an online resource for coaches and sports clubs volunteers signposting funding opportunities publishing newsletters, bulletins, leaflets and reports linking to strategic partners providing calendars of events Acting as a gallery section and visual insight into the range of project activities and

achievements.

An example of Social Media being used as a means of communication by the DSP through its DSP and SIDO Facebook and websites.

Figure 19: Examples of the DSP Face Book & Website, SIDO Facebook and Letswalkdonegal.com


Section 4: Appendices

4.1. Integration of Social Media into Awareness Raising and Information Provision DSP Information and Resources for 2011

A. Booklets (2) ‘Lets Walk Donegal’ Donegal Walking Week 2011 DSP Education and Training Booklet 2010/11 B. Directories: (13)

1. Buntús Programmes – compilation of schools participating in Start, Generic and Sports Specific Programmes

2. Sports Clubs and Organisations 3. Active Age and Retirement Groups in Donegal 4. Donegal Walking Clubs and Organisations 5. Disability Organisations/Contacts 6. Disability Participation Database 7. Sports Development Database 8. Tutor Contact Database 9. Sportshall Athletics Initiatives 10. Local leisure facilities and sporting amenities Input into the following: 11. North West Coaching Network ‘Training & Education Programmes' SDO Directories 12. Coaching/Participant Database 13. Coaches Contract Database

C. Newsletters: (14) Inputs to: 1. Monthly Donegal Community Bulletins 2. Cara Newsletter 3. Youth Council 4. Port Failte 5. Failte Ireland 6. Community Workers Cooperative 7. Donegal YMCA ‘Finding your Place’ 8. Donegal Community Rugby Programme Newsletters 9. Donegal Town Asylum Seeker & Refugee Support Group 10. Articles in Health Promotion Newsletter ‘Catch Up’ 11. Social Inclusion Event Guide 2011 12. Raphoe Diocese Newsletter – July issue SDO Newsletters 13. North West Community Network- Every Quarter 14. Sports Leaders UK-Regular every month

D. Information Leaflets (57) SIDO Information Leaflets: 1. Calendar of Events 2. Come & Try Events - Badminton, 3. Come & Try Events – Athletics 4. CPD Workshop 5. Disability Awareness Training 6. Inclusive Communities through Sport 7. Inclusive Games 8. Xcessible Inclusive Leisure Centre Initiative 9. Sports Leaders General Information to Groups Programme Flyers 10. Martial Arts, 11. Summer Outdoor Pursuits Programme 12. Wheelchair Sports, 13. Yoga, 14. Sportshall Athletics, 15. Boccia, 16. Powerchair Football 17. SIDO Initiative Information Flyer 18. Sports Ability Day 19. Come and Try Events 20. Inclusive Communities through Sport

21. Community Sports Days-IFI DSP Leaflets: 22. Active Leadership Award Scheme 23. Active Schools Flag 24. Ag Sugradh le Cheile 25. Sportshall Athletics Initiatives 26. Athletics Clubs – Meet & Train Events 27. Boxing Master Class with Billy Walsh (Mar 11) 28. Buntús Start Programmes 29. Child Protection in Sports Awareness 30. Children’s Officer Workshops 31. Cycling Ireland & Subway Sprocket Rocket Programme (Feb 2011) 32. Donegal & National Bike Week Initiatives 33. Donegal Camogie Spórt agus Spraoí (Mar 11) 34. Donegal Sports Star Awards 2010 & 2011 35. Donegal Walking Week 36. First Aid Training 37. FitWalk Programmes 38. FleetFeet & FittleStick Programmes 39. Fundamental Games and PE Initiatives (Teacher In-service) 40. Girls Active Programme 41. Go For Life ‘Physical Activity Leaders’ Training 42. IHF Walking Leaders Training 43. Introduction to Cricket Workshop 44. Kurling Festival – Bealtaine 2011 45. Lets Bike Donegal 46. Lucozade Sports Programmes 47. Operation Transformation – Letterkenny Walk 48. Sli na Slainte Routes 49. SpikeBall 50. Sports First Aid Training 51. Sprocket Rocket with Glengad Community Groups 52. Ulster IRFU Workshops 53. UUJ Short Education Courses in association with the DSP SDO- Leaflets: 4 54. Cultural Diversity Training – 50 55. Derry Community Sports Day – 200 56. Equity Training-50 57. Inver Community Sports Day – 400 E. Translations: (1) 1. Donegal Walking Week Brochure (Part) F. Publications: (11) 1. Active Donegal Strategic Plan 2011 – 2014 2. Ag Sugradh Le Cheile Annual Report 2010/11 (available on

website) 3. Donegal Sports Partnership Operational Report 2010 4. Donegal Walking Week 2011 5. Girls Active Annual Report 2009/10 6. Innovative Sports Programme – Monitoring & Evaluation Report

(incl. DVD) 7. SDO Publications - Work Progress Report- International Fund for

Ireland / Donegal County Council/Donegal Sports Partnership. 8. Community Relations Through Sport 2010-11 9. SIDO Annual Report 2009-2011 10. Youth Sport Foyle Annual Report 11. Sports Leaders Student Work Books G. DVDs:(2) 1. Peace III – Innovative Sports Programme 2. DSP Strategic Plan – Launch of Strategy


H. Press Releases – (40) 1. Active School Flag Awards 2. Ag Sugradh Le Cheile Programmes 3. Ag Sugradh Le Cheile – ‘Simple things in life are free’ 4. Buntús Start Children’s Pre-school Programme 5. Calendar of Events 6. Child Protection Workshop updates 7. Children’s Officers Workshop updates 8. Club Development Grants Scheme 2011 9. Donegal Community Rugby Programme 10. Donegal Democrat Newspaper updates. 11. Donegal Sports Partnership and Finn Harps join forces to Show

Racism the Red Card 12. Donegal Sports Star Awards Programme 2011 13. Donegal Walking Week 2011 14. DSP Education and Training Programmes – Regular updates 15. The Future of Sport in Donegal – ‘Have your say’ (May) 16. The Future of Sport in Donegal – ‘Have your say’ (Community

Consultations - Sept) 17. Operation Transformation – Jan 18. FAI Kick-start & Coach Education Programmes 19. First Aid Workshop updates 20. FitWalk Clinics 21. Fundamental Sports & Physical Education Programme 2011 22. Girls Active Festival 2011 23. Get Ireland Active – Website Launch - Sept 24. Launch of Letswalkdonegal Website 25. RampRage Exhibition 26. SIDO - Martial Arts Programme 27. SIDO Annual Report Launch 28. SIDO – Liquid Therapy Surf Programme – July 29. Sports Ability Day 30. Martial Arts Programme 31. SpikeBall in association with Volleyball Ireland 32. SIDO - Wheelchair Sports 33. Mevagh Resource Centre Community Boccia Programme 34. Power Chair Football 35. Xcessible Inclusive Leisure Centre Initiative 36. Community Relation through Sport Annual Report 37. Secondary School involvement in IFI project 38. Primary School involvement in IFI project 39. Derry Summer youth programme-YO PROJECT 40. Training and Education Awards for youth organisations-IFI SDO Press Releases I. Website Articles: (66) Visits to our sites during 2011 www.activedonegal.com – 79,577 visitors www.letswalkdonegal.com – 47,332 visitors News articles& links added to DSP site: (66) 1. Active Donegal Strategic Plan 2011-14 2. An Post Tour of Sligo 2011 (Apr) 3. Athletics Ireland Coach Education Courses (Mar) 4. Badminton Week / Go For Life 5. Ballyliffin 10 Mile Challenge (Feb) 6. Become a London 2012 Selection Event Volunteer (Jan) 7. Bike Week 2011 – Grant Application 8. Bluestacks Challenge 2011 (Feb) 9. Border Hopper Cycling Tour, Strabane/Lifford (Aug) 10. Boxing Master Class with Billy Walsh (Feb) 11. Camogie - Spoirt agus Spraoi le Colaiste (Mar) 12. Club Development 2011 – Application Forms & Documents 13. Club Development 2011 - Grants Recipients 14. Coaching Ireland – Coaching people with disabilities 15. Come & Try – SIDO Sports Ability Day (Sept) 16. Cycling Ireland Foundation Coaching Course 17. Donegal County Childcare Training Events (Feb) 18. Donegal County Council Sports Bursary Awards 2011 19. Donegal Walking Week – Launch of Lets Walk Donegal Programme)

(Apr)

20. DSP & Copius announce free Peace III Sports Conference (Mar) 21. EUCAPA Conference3 22. FAI Coaching Programme 2011 23. FAI Senior Introductory Course (Jun) 24. FAI/ Aviva Soccer Sisters Easter Camp 25. Fundamental Sports & Physical Education Workshop – 2011

Teacher Education Programme. 26. Get Ireland Active - New website to promote sport and physical

activity in Donegal 27. Golf Masterclass Newtonstewart GC (Apr) 28. Gweebarra Canoe Club – Activity is Kayaking 29. Halloween Safety Tips – Alcohol 30. Inver Community Youth Group (Mar) 31. Inver Community Youth Group- Multisport Fun Day up-date (Feb) 32. Invitation to Strategic Plan Launch 33. IRFU / Ulster Rugby Open Fitness Seminar (Mar) 34. IRFU Ulster Branch Foundation Coaching Course (Sept) 35. Irish Blind Sports Calendar of Events 36. Irish Sports Monitor Report 2009 37. It’s a Walk in the Park – Donegal Walking Week (May) 38. ITT Fitness Convention, Tralee (Jan) 39. Launch of Club Development 2011 – Application Forms 40. Launch of the Green Prescription Programme (Oct) 41. Letterkenny RFC summer Camp (Jul) 42. Minister honours special volunteers in Irish Sports (Jun) 43. National Bike Week ‘RampRage’ 44. New Fleetfeet Programme 45. North West Coaching Forum – announcing coaching workshops

(Feb) 46. RampRage 47. RTE’s Operation Transformation – is looking for you. 48. Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Programme - Sports Clubs Survey

(Feb) 49. Sprocket Rocket Training Day, Wicklow 50. St Stephens Day 5km Run, Finn Valley (Jan) 51. Street Handball – Olympic Handball Association 52. Strength & Condition Workshops 53. The Future of Sport in Donegal – ‘Have your say’ (May) 54. The Rebel Tour – An Post Cycling tour of Cork 2011 (Sept) 55. Triathlon Ireland – Talent identification day 56. UUJ Sports Psychology Course (Feb) 57. Volleyball Clubs Tournament (Apr) 58. Volunteer Now Newsletter (Sept) 59. Youth & Physical Activity Survey (Feb) 60. Mountaineering Ireland Newsletters 61. IRFU / Ulster Rugby Open Fitness Seminar (Mar) 62. DSP Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2012 (Dec) 63. Irish Sailing Association & Sail West Meeting (Mar) 64. FAI Amputee Football, Limerick (May) 65. Development of Tennis in Donegal 66. Wheelchair Sports JOB Vacancies J. eBulletins: (28) 1. ‘Spóirt agus Spraoi le Colaistí’ – March 30th, 2011 2. Article in the Donegal YMCA Newsletter 3. Career opportunities 4. CDB Community Network monthly E-zines 5. Club Development Grants Schemes 2011 6. Donegal Community Rugby Programme e-zines 7. Donegal Sports Partnership and Finn Harps join forces to Show

Racism the Red Card Donegal Sports Star Awards Programme 2010 & 11

8. Education and Training Programmes – All DSP, SIDO, Cross-border and Partner groups etc. - various FitWalk Clinics

9. FleetFeet & Fittlesticks Programmes 10. Green Prescription Programmes 11. Irish Olympic Handball – Street Ball Seminar (Nov) 12. Launch of www.letswalkdonegal.com website 13. Lets Bike Donegal events

http://www.activedonegal.com/

http://www.letswalkdonegal.com/


14. Lucozade Sports Programmes 15. North West Coaching Network 16. North West Regional Drugs Taskforce 17. Peace 3 – Innovative Sports Conference (Mar) 18. Ramp Rage in Aura LC 19. Show Racism the Red Card – Various events involving the DSP 20. SIDO Initiatives 21. SpikeBall – Schools Initiative (Jan) 22. SpikeBall in association with Volleyball Ireland 23. Sports Ability Forum 24. Sprocket Rocket Tutor Training (Feb 2011) 25. The NW Coaching Network – Golf Master Class (Newtonstewart) 26. The Triathlon Ireland Talent Identification Programme (Nov) 27. Donegal Sports Bursary Award Schemes (Sept) 28. Launch of DSP Strategic Plan (Nov) K. Funding Opportunities: (11) 1. Letterkenny Town Council Sports Clubs Grants Schemes 2. Age & Opportunity Funding Scheme 3. Local Youth Club Grants Scheme – Donegal VEC 4. Show Racism the Red Card – Arts Projects for Schools

5. DSP Club Development Grants Scheme 2011 6. Texaco Sports Bursary 7. Junior Golf Ireland ‘Girls N Golf’ Fund 2011 8. ILGU Golf Club Development Programme 2012 9. Social Inclusion Week – Donegal County Council Funds 10. DLDC – Local and Community Development Programme 11. Donegal Sports Bursary Awards Scheme

Its difficult to accurately present the information requested by email or phone - requires a level of detailing and record keeping that the staff have neither the time nor resources to accurately collate. There has been a noticeable increase in email correspondence received and relayed by the DSP and its staff. This may be a result of the increasing number of resources that are conveyed by email or posted on our websites. Tweets and re-tweets are difficult to quantify but are known to have been an effective source in terms of relaying information to various clubs, communities and individuals. The current location of the DSP Office makes it easily accessible on foot, by car etc.

4.2. Ag Sugradh Le Cheile Programme 2011 (School Breakdown)

Delivery of ASLC Workshops January - April 2011 Delivery of ASLC Workshops May to June 2011

Date Name of School W'sh Adults Children Date Name of School W'sh Adults Children

19/01/11 Scoil Iosgain, Buncrana 2 35 36 13/05/11 Ballyraine NS 1 14 26

20/01/11 Scoil Iosagain Buncrana 2 30 33 23/05/11 St. Josephs NS, Rathmullan 1 7 7

01/02/11 Scoil Chaitriona, Ballyshannon 1 17 18 26/05/11 Scoil Cholmcille, Oilean Thorai 1 4 7

03/02/11 Scoil Mhuire, Pettigo 1 9 15 31/5/11 Drummon NS, Ramelton 1 7 7

08/02/11 St. Patricks Boys NS, Carndonagh 1 13 21 01/06/11 Craigtown NS, Carndonagh 1 23 23

01/03/10 Carrick NS, Carrick 1 11 17 3/6/11 St. Patricks Girls NS, Carndonagh 1 12 13

02/03/11 Dunkineely NS, Dunkineely 1 19 24 10/6/11 Scoil Mhuire, Gleenely 1 10 10

03/03/11 Scoil an Chaisil, Glencolmcille 1 10 14 13/6/11 St. Bridgets NS, Glenmakee 1 13 13

04/03/11 Scoil Mhin an Aoire, Carrick 1 5 9 14/06/11 Letterkenny Educate Together 2 16 31

04/03/11 Kilcar NS- Senior Infants 1 9 9 15/06/11 Drumfad NS, Kerykeel 1 8 15

10/03/11 Scoil Mhuire, Ramelton 1 18 21 Total 11 114 152

11/03/11 Ballyraine NS, 1 20 25 Delivery of ASLC Workshops September to December 2011

11/03/11 Scoil Cholmcille, Termon, 1 10 21 Date Name of School W'sh Adults Children

14/03/11 St. Aengus NS, Bridgend 1 10 23 18/10/11 Scoil Mhuire Gan Small, Lifford 1 6 12

25/03/11 Kilcar - Junior Infants 1 8 16 20/10/11 Scoil Cholmcille, Newtown 2 36 36

1/4/11 Killaghtee NS, Dunkineely 1 15 21 26/10/11 St. Patricks NS, Carndonagh 2 15 23

08/04/11 Sessiaghoneill NS, Ballybofey 1 22 21 11/11/11 Niall Mór NS, Killybegs 1 21 21

TOTAL 19 261 344 TOTAL 6 78 92

Total for 2011 36 453 588



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