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Aces High in the Parks Tennis League!!!
The Dublin Parks Tennis league took place in July 2009 at tennis courts throughout the County. In total ten venues throughout Dún Laoghaire Rathdown participated in the five-week tennis-coaching scheme. Girls and boys aged 6-17 learned new skills and competed in a Dublin Wide league. We will be watching out for the next young “Mauresmo” and “Federer” in the coming months!
Row, Row, Row Your Boat…
Young people from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown participated in a rowing camp in the Municipal Rowing Centre in Islandbridge in July. They learned the basics of rowing and got the opportunity to try out a number of different boats including training singles, doubles and fours, and a racing single. With inspiration from our international male & female rowing stars, rowing is a sport that is sure to grow in the future.
Summer Sports Events
Summer 2009 saw over 15 Summer Sports Programmes being delivered throughout the County, in sports from Basketball to Rowing, and the continuation of the Snorkelling and Soccer Blitz in the Community Programmes.
Planning is already underway for the 2010 Sports Programmes (Summer, Easter and community programmes) so if you’re club or group is interested in participating & assisting with the delivery of these programmes, please contact the Sports Development Office by e-mail at sports@dlrcoco.ie or by phone at 01-20719505.
Sportsfest 2009
On the 11th & 12th August 2009, hordes of people descended on the Sports Centre at UCD Belfield for the 7th Annual Sportsfest – Activity Day for Older Adults.
Over 250 people from throughout the county participated in the wide range of activities, which were available throughout the day, including Tai Chi, Yoga, Tennis, Badminton, Archery and Outdoor Bowls, and some brave souls also ventured to the top of the Climbing Wall.
The day was coordinated by the County Council’s Sports Development Office, and supported by the Go For Life programme and the H.S.E.
If your club or group would like to know more about the Go For Life Programme, contact Go For Life at 01 805 7733 for a Go for Life Pack or e-mail goforlife@mie.ie
The Sports Development Office aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity across the entire county, for everyone.
Hibernia Trophy Fixtures Announced:
Details of Irelands top under 14 international tournament have been announced
The tournament run by FAI club of the year-St Josephs Boys in support with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown council and part of the world festival of cultures will take place on 28th to 30th august.
Come and see tomorrow’s stars of Irish & European football..................
Notts forest, Utrecht, FAI, Huddersfield, Ddsl, Joes, Lyngby, Burnley, Ndsl, Linfield. Full details on www.hiberniatrophy.com
Any further info contact Niall O Driscoll 086 2560733
The Big Splash Event:
From Monday 21st - Sunday 27th September Total Fitness are holding the Big Splash Event in Aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital.
The weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th is an Open Weekend in all of the Three Clubs (Sandyford, Castleknock and Malahide). Events are advertised on the Temple Street website. All are welcome to use any of the facilities for the weekend.
For more information visit Temple Street website http://www.templestreet.ie/index.php/event/splash-a-thon
2009 National Awards to Volunteers in Sport:
The awards for 2009 will be announced at a function in January 2010. There will be 11 different awards in total. The awards will seek to provide recognition of all the different areas in which people volunteer including, coaching, management, administration and officiating. In addition, awards will recognise young/junior volunteers and also volunteering in disability sport. A lifetime award will go to someone who has given in excess of 25 years voluntary service to Irish sport.
Please click here to read copy of the press release issued in relation to the awards. We would ask for all of your support in ensuring the awards are a success and that a good number of nominations are received from amongst sport clubs in the county.
Please note that more details in relation to the awards can be found at www.volunteersinsport.ie. Nominations can also be made on-line at the site.