Inclusion in Athletics - Education, training and events

As part of Athletics Ireland’s journey towards the Xcessible Bronze Award through Active Disability Ireland we will be providing more training opportunities for staff, coaches, and clubs in the area of inclusion.

Xcessible | Active Disability Ireland

 

Expressions of interest are sought for the following workshops:

 

• Autism in Sport Workshop

 

This online workshop will provide attendees with an understanding of Autism focussing on the delivery of sport. It will help participants to recognise and understand key areas of difference as well as looking at practical strategies which will help to include people with autism in sport sessions. This is a 2.5 hr course delivered and certified by Active Disability Ireland.

 

 

• Guide Running Workshop / Vision Sports Awareness Training

 

Guide running is where a sighted runner supports a vision impaired or blind runner to exercise, train or compete in a safe manner. Vision Sports Ireland and Athletics Ireland aim to create a network of guide running coordinators and guide running volunteers across Ireland to support people with a Vision Impairment to participate in the activity of running.

In advance of the in-person workshop or shortly after, all participants must complete the Vision Sports Awareness Training, which is a 90-minute online course.

 

• Para-Athletics Coach Development Webinar Series

 

Athletics Ireland, Paralympics Ireland and Offaly Sports Partnership will host a Coach Development Webinar Series early in 2024. The series will include 5 x 1hr webinars (50min info delivery, 10 min Q&A) including Official education webinar. This will include event specific focus facilitated by leading athletics coaches with para-athletics experience and expertise. More details will be announced on social media over the coming weeks.

• Future Stars

 

The inaugural para- athletics festival alongside the indoor Diversity Games known as Future Stars will take place in Athlone International Indoor Arena on the 10th and 11th of January. This is a school’s event for primary (3rd class upwards) and secondary school children. Contact ehenry@offalycoco.ie or 086-7948054.

 

• Sports Inclusion Disability Charter

 

Is your club open to people with a disability? Why not sign the Sports Inclusion Disability Charter and be part of Ireland’s first ever Charter specific to the participation of people with disabilities in sport and physical activity. Clink on the link below for more information on the benefits to your club by signing up.

Sport Inclusion Disability Charter | Active Disability Ireland

 

 

• Local Disability Sport Fund

Athletics Ireland will be announcing funding available to clubs in the coming months for inclusion within clubs. Keep an eye on social media for more information on this.

 

For more information on the above or any other sports inclusion matter please contact our Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Triona Shalloe trionashalloe@athleticsireland.ie / 086 -1773175