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St Cronan’s Association in Roscrea have recently completed a 12 week exercise programme in partnership with the North Tipperary Sports Partnership (NTSP). The programme was designed to highlight the importance of physical activity for all in a Fun and Structured environment. Exercise classes included Zumba Dancing, Taekwon-Do Skills, aerobics and much more.

Philomena Ryan delivered the variety of activities and stated that, “the lads really enjoyed the classes and as the weeks went on they all grew in confidence and competence.”

The programme was supported by Vincent Foley, NTSP’s Sports Inclusion Disability Officer who said that, “the staff in St Cronan’s deserve a lot of credit for actively seeking out methods of increasing the physical activity rates of everyone in the service. “ For more information please contact Vincent on 067-43604 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 
Disability Inclusion Training PDF Print E-mail

Disability Inclusion Training

On the 8th of December 2012 North & South Tipperary Sports Partnerships facilitated a Disability Inclusion Training workshop delivered by the CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre (www.caraapa.ie). The course was a great success and booked out well in advance of the day.

This workshop is designed for sports coaches, instructors, sport leaders, parents, volunteers and anyone interested or involved in the provision of sport and physical activity for people with disabilities. 

The training course was developed by the National Training and Education Working Group for Inclusive Physical Activity, Sport and Physical Education. It is designed to give participants the ideas, knowledge and confidence to adapt their sessions to make them more accessible for people with disabilities.

The workshop includes both theory and practical elements.
The course has been designed for a range of audiences including National Governing bodies, Coaches, Sports Development Officers and Sports Volunteers.

If you are interested in doing this course in the future please contact Vincent Foley, Sports Inclusion Development Officer on v This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Disability Inclusion Training

Participants of the Disability Inclusion Training Workshop held in Scoil Chormaic, Cashel on Saturday 8th December 2012.

 

 
 
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SPORTSABILITY CLUBS AROUND NORTH TIPPERARY
 
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North Tipperary Boccia County Final

The North Tipperary Boccia County Final was held recently in Borrisokane. Boccia, the popular Paralympic sport similar to bowls has been established in Tipperary for a number of years. The 2012/2013 season was contested by teams from St Cronan’s (Nenagh & Roscrea), the Freewheelers in Newtown and the Irish Wheelchair Association.

 

In a thrilling Final match the Freewheelers edged out St Cronan’s to win the 2012/2013 North Tipperary title. The league has an emphasis on participation and the social aspect of the league is very important to all involved. The League is organised by the North Tipperary Sports Partnership. For further information contact Vincent Foley 067 43604 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .