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Volunteers in Sport Awards

September, 27, 2021

Nominate an outstanding LONGFORD volunteer in Sport today and be in with a chance to win €1000 for your local sports club by simply nominating!! Don’t delay – Nominate today!

Be Active Night- Ready, Set, Glow

September, 10, 2021

5km Run/Walk Saturday 25th September

Bike Week 2021 Funding

August, 27, 2021

This year Bike Week runs from the 12th – 18th September 2021, Longford Local Sports Partnership in conjunction with the department of transport are offering funding for support of this year’s events.

Bike Week 2021

August, 26, 2021

Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling. This year, Bike Week will kick off on September 12th-18th.

Men on the Move

August, 25, 2021

Men on the Move is a free, twelve-week community-based beginners physical activity programme for inactive adult men.

Children's Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sit On Top Kayak Programme

August, 24, 2021

Our Children's Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sit On Top Kayak programme will give children the opportunity to learn the basics of SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) and kayaking in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Safeguarding 2 (Club Children's Officer Workshop)

July, 29, 2021

Safeguarding 2 (Club Children's Officer Workshop) The Club Children's Officer should be child centred in focus and have as the primary aim the establishment of a child centred ethos within the club. S/he is the link between the children & the adults in the club. S/he also takes responsibility for monitoring & reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people & Sports Leaders. This course will help the Club Children's Officer to carry out the function of their roles and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will receive a Club Children's Officer Action Planning document as part of the training. You must have completed safeguarding 1 to be eligible to take part in this workshop.

Beach To Buoy Programme

June, 03, 2021

Dreaming of swimming out to that first buoy? This is the course for you. The programme is designed to improve confidence and technique in open water. Participants should be able to swim 50m, with a goal of completing 700m at the end of the programme. Sessions are 45 minutes long. Wetsuits are recommended but not essential, all participants must have a tow float.

Walking With Poles

May, 24, 2021

The Walking with Poles Programme will begin on the 10th June at 11am in The Mall Longford, the programme will run for 6 weeks.

Cara Inclusive Volunteer Programme

May, 21, 2021

This is Your Chance … as a volunteer to learn how to create positive experiences for people with disabilities to be active in sport and physical activity. Cara is offering 100 free places on their Inclusive Volunteer Programme to volunteers at club and community level. Each participant will receive online Inclusive Disability Training, endorsed by Sport Ireland, and participation in our volunteer webinar, presented by Rob Hartnett, Sport For Business. The programme aims to empower new and existing volunteers to provide positive opportunities for people with disabilities in sport and physical activity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities who are interested in volunteering and would like to up-skill in the area of sport and physical activity inclusion in their community.