JOHN TREACY 10 MILE CLASSIC & 5KM FUN RUN

2009 is the 25th anniversary of John’s Olympic medal win and the 30th anniversary of the World Cross Country so it was a great day of celebration of one of Waterford’s heroes.
Please click here for flyer entry form for the John Treacy 10 Mile Classic & 5km Fun Run which took place on Sunday 17th May 2009 in John’s hometown of Villierstown, Co. Waterford.
For more information please call 085-21104 or email inforjohntreacyclassic.com or enter on line at www.thejohntreacyclassic.com

BASKETBALL BLITZ 2008

Congrats to Cloughjordan No. 1 N.S. who won the North Tipperary Primary School Basketball Blitz 2008 for the first time.

The semi-finals and final took place on Tuesday, April 29th in the grounds of Cloughjordan National School Number 1, with the host school emerging as victors. There were great displays from all four semi-final teams, and indeed from all schools that took part in the competition throughout the month of April.

North Tipperary Sports Partnership sponsored the medals, which were presented on the day by Sports Coordinator Maria Scanlon. Ms. Scanlon stated: “North Tipperary Sports Partnership is delighted to support the competition for the fourth year running. The focus is on participation, which is at the heart of what the Sports Partnership is all about. Everyone on each panel gets a chance to play.” Joe Donoghue presented the Nenagh Credit Union Cup to the winning captain on behalf of the sponsors.

Semi-Finals Teams - Ballinree NS, Borrisokane NS, Cloughjordan No. 1 NS & Carrig NS

Action Shots during the Semi-Finals

Participating Schools in the Basketball Blitz 2008:
St. Mary's Girls, Nenagh
C.B.S. Boys, Nenagh
Rearcross NS
Cloughjordan No. 1
St. Mary's Boys NS, Borrisokane
Terryglass NS
St. Joseph's NS
Aglish and Puckane NS
Carrig NS
Ballywilliam NS
Ballinahinch NS
Boher NS
Kilbarron NS
Toomevara NS
Ballinree NS
Gurtagarry NS
Ballina NS
Templederry NS.

Basketball Blitz 2008 - Group 1

Basketball Ireland Coaching Course
Introductory Level Qualification

The Midlands Regional Board held a coaching course in North Tipperary in order to help support coaches. This course was aimed at beginner level coaches or some more experienced coaches who wish to start the ladder of coaching qualifications.

FEATURING
• Fun, friendly atmosphere for coaches to mingle and ask questions
• Useful practice drills for you to use at your training sessions
• Tips on team tactics; defence and offence
• All attendees will receive a pack containing useful tips and drills
• All participants will receive NCTC coach qualifications to Introductory level

DATES: Saturday 12th May
TIMES: 11:00am – 7:00pm
VENUE: Nenagh Vocational School, North Tipperary
WHO? : Men and women age 16 and over
COST: €25 per person
* First 10 ladies to return their application do the course for FREE
(Fee is covered by the fund for Women in Sports and the European Year of Women’s Basketball)

For more information please contact:
David Donnelly
Regional Development Officer
Basketball Ireland Midlands Region
mobile: 086 8565242
email: ddonnelly@basketballireland.ie

National Awards to Volunteers in Irish Sport

Information Sheet

To download a Nomination Form, please click here
To download the Irish version, please click here

Background

Each year, thousands of individuals volunteer for sport in some way, devoting significant amounts of their own time and energy in the process. This may involve activities such as coaching teams, providing transport or playing some administrative role within the club or group. They seek no financial reimbursement. Rather, they simply do this for the love of their sport and dedication to their community. Without their selfless dedication week in week out, society and especially sport would be in a much poorer state.

Such tireless devotion and commitment deserves recognition and a response. Acknowledging the need to provide support to the work of volunteers, the Government wishes to provide encouragement to them and to honour their effort and contribution. The Government have launched the National Awards to Volunteers in Irish Sport in order to honour at national level individual volunteers in Irish sport. The focus of the awards is to pay tribute to the individual act of volunteering as opposed to a particular sport or club. In the context of new challenges facing the recruitment and retention of volunteers, the Government believes that the awards scheme represents the first step in raising the profile of volunteerism in sport, to provide encouragement to existing volunteers, and to reach out to potential new volunteers.

Process

• On receipt of this information pack, the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) should inform their members of the awards scheme and advise that nomination forms will be available from Monday, 28 August. It is advised that NGBs make the nomination form available on their websites and only post forms out to clubs and groups when absolutely necessary. The form will also be available on the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism website http://www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie and the Irish Sports Council's website http://www.irishsportscouncil.ie
• Nomination forms should be completed and returned to the NGB or LSP or local VEC Sport Committee (where an LSP has yet to be established in the area) by close of business on Friday, 29 September;
• Each NGB will consider all nominations received and select three nominations to go forward to the selection committee stage, with the exception of the GAA and Special Olympics Ireland (the NGBs with the largest volunteer base) who will put forward 5 names for consideration. Each LSP/VEC will also put forward three names. These nominations should be sent to Sports Unit 2, Room 304C, Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The closing date for this stage is Friday, 27 October 2006;
• A list of those selected will be considered by the Selection Committee to identify a short list of finalists;
• Eight successful award winners will then be chosen in January 2007;
• There will be an awards ceremony at the end of January 2007;
• The successful candidates will receive a special commemorative award.

Conditions for entry under the scheme

1. Each nominee must have served in his/her voluntary role(s) for no less than two years;
2. Individuals who receive pay in return for their services will not be eligible;
3. Groups/teams will not be illegible;
4. Officers currently serving in an official capacity with Sport National Governing Bodies, Vocational Educational Sport Committees or Local Sports Partnerships will not be eligible;
5. You may not nominate yourself for this award;
6. Individuals being nominated should be informed by the nominator;
7. The nominating club must be affiliated to a National Governing Body of Sport;
8. Being nominated for another volunteer scheme does not preclude entry under this particular scheme;
9. Successful candidates will be subject to Garda vetting.

The Awards Programme

The successful candidates will each receive a special commemorative award. There will be eight awards of equal value and no overall winner; it is intended that there will not be different categories of awards. The awards will target the full range of sports including those catering for special needs groups and reflecting the involvement of both men and women.

Awards Ceremony

A high profile awards ceremony will take place at the end of January 2007.

Selection Committee

A Selection Committee will consider nominations and choose eight successful candidates. The Selection Committee will consist of representatives of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, Irish Sports Council, Federation of Irish Sports, Local Sports Partnerships & VEC Network, Olympic Council of Ireland, Paralympic Council of Ireland, Volunteer Centres Ireland, the Taoiseach's Active Citizenship Task Force and the Department of Education.

Selection Criteria

When evaluating the candidates, the Selection Committee will consider the following:

• Length of service as a volunteer
• Versatility
• Impact on the club or group
• Impact on the community
• Impact on the sport
• Overall merit
• Other qualities

Key Dates

• Nomination forms will be available to clubs and groups from Monday, 28 August 2006

• The closing date for submission of nominations by clubs and groups is Friday, 29 September 2006.

• The closing date for submission of short listed nominations to the Sports Volunteer Awards Selection Committee is Friday, 27 October 2006.

• Successful candidates will be contacted at the beginning of January 2007

• The awards ceremony will take place at the end of January 2007

Useful Contacts

For further information, please contact Ciarán at 01 631 3824

To download a Nomination Form, please click here

To download the Irish version, please click here

Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme.
Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (2000-2002) the Government has provided for a total of £45m in funding. Grants of up to £3m are available towards both the refurbishment of existing pools and the provision of new pools subject in both cases to the total grant not exceeding 80% of the eligible cost of the project or, in the case of projects located in designated disadvantaged areas, 90% of the eligible costs. These revised grant levels will operate to the end of the current three-year programme in 2002. The Department will be in touch with each Local Authority if the swimming pool programme is being re-opened, as applications are not being accepted at present under this programme. The last date for accepting proposals under the present programme was 31/07/2002 and there are 46 applications for refurbishment, replacement and new pool proposals still being processed under this scheme.
Further information on the Programmes may be obtained by contacting:
The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism
Sports Unit
Frederick Buildings
South Frederick Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-6313914 / 6313918 / 6313942
Lo Call 1890 383000
Email: sports_unit@tourism-sport.gov.ie

ACTIVE LADIES SWIMMING PROGRAMME
FACT SHEET

• Funded by ‘Women in Sport’ funding from the Irish Sports Council

• North Tipperary have targeted swimming pools to encourage female participation in the sport

• The 3 participating pools are: Nenagh Public Pool, Ballina Lakeside Hotel Leisure Centre and Anner Hotel Leisure Centre Thurles

Nenagh Public Pool:

NTSP are funding:

• Tuesday morning ladies swimming group: 10am-11am
(from now until Dec 12th ) + swimming teacher costs (availability left)
• Wednesday morning convent primary girls school:
11am (from Oct 4th to Nov.29th ) + 2 swimming teachers
• Thursday morning convent primary girls school: 11am
(from Oct 5th to Nov.30th ) + 2 swimming teachers
• Thursday evening Ladies sessions from 6pm-7pm (availability left)

Lakeside Hotel Leisure Centre Ballina:

NTSP are funding:

• Friday mornings: - Aqua Aerobics: 11-12pm (can take 15-20)
- Swimming lessons: 12-1pm (can take 10)
• These are commencing on Friday 13th October and will be funded until Dec. 06

Anner Hotel Leisure Centre Thurles:

NTSP are funding:

• Wednesday mornings between 10am - 12 noon, and will commence on Wednesday 11th October. Swimming lessons will be offered.

AQUA AEROBICS

The North Tipperary Sports Partnership with the co-operation of the Lakeside Hotel Leisure Centre and Thurles Leisure Centre offered FREE aqua aerobics lessons to females in the North Tipperary region.

This was part of a special ‘Women in Sport’ project that the Sports Partnership was promoting, with the aim of getting more women active in the North Tipperary area.

Active ladies swimming programme fact sheet

• Funded by the Irish Sports Council through their 'Women in Sport' initiative

• North Tipperary have targeted swimming pools to encourage female participation in the sport

• The current participating pools were: Thurles Leisure Centre & Ballina Lakeside Hotel Leisure Centre

Thurles Leisure Centre:

• Wednesdays mornings: - Aqua Aerobics: 11-12pm
• These commenced on Wednesday 7th May 2008 for 8 consecutive weeks.

Lakeside Hotel Leisure Centre Ballina:

• Friday mornings: - Aqua Aerobics: 11-12pm
• These commenced on Friday 9th May, 2008 for 8 consecutive weeks.

Ladies in Thurles Leisure Centre

Presentation of Certificates to Ladies in Thurles Leisure Centre

Ladies in the Lakeside Hotel, Ballina

Portroe Millennium Cross
Experience North Tipperary's historic wilderness by taking in the beautiful surroundings as you walk for approximately 1km over unspoilt moorland boasting many species of plants and birds. The Portroe Millennium Cross Walk traverses an unspoilt area of moorland with a treasure trove of local plants and wildlife. Daisies and buttercups nestle amongst blooming heather and bracken.
Perhaps the most compelling reason to take the short walk to the Millennium Cross is to absorb the breathtaking views. The site has also been witeness to many historical events. St. Patrick rested here on his epic journey of Christian conver
sation around Ireland.
In more peacful times, people from the area began construction of the original cross to mark the Eucharisitc Congress of 1932. Raw materials were brought to the summit by horse and cart. The original cross was destroyed when it was struck by lightning in the 1940's and the remains are visible on the site to this day.

To celebrate the millennium, local people once again worked together to raise a new cross as a sign of the strength and unity of the local parish.
The walking path can get bogged down in the rain so bring walking shoes and appropriate outdoor cltohing. However the Unparalleled views of Lough Derg are worth the short climb to the Millennium Cross itselfl. Strong walking shoes are advised for the short but uneven terrain to the cross.

Portroe Millenium Cross Walk is situated some 150km from Dublin and 15km from Nenagh. Join the Lough Derg Drive from Nenagh to Portroe.
Take the first left after the petrol station. Follow the road to the quarries and onwards through Cloneybrien. Then take the road to the Graves of the Leinstermen. Drive uphill for 2km and the car park is situated on the right hand side of the road.

John Flynn (far left), winner of the North Tipperary National Awards for Volunteers in Irish Sport in a group photograph with Minister John O'Donogue TD, January 2007

North Tipperary First Aid participants receiving their certificates on 8th June, 2006 in the Anner Hotel, Thurles in conjunction with NTSP and the Civil Defence.

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