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SUMMARY:Sports Injuries First Aid Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 5th February\nTime:  6.30pm to 10pm\nVenue: MDL grounds\, Trim Rd\, Navan \nThe Sports Injuries First Aid Course is aimed at coaches\, mentors\, teachers\, supervisors\, players\, athletes and volunteers. \nThis course covers a comprehensive range of topics to prepare participants to administer First Aid care. Participants will learn practical skills so that they can deal competently with situations that may arise. \nCourse Content \nThis course has an emphasis on dealing with minor Sports Injuries. \n\nScene Management\nBleeding and Wounds\nTreatment for Shock\nHeart Conditions\nFractures\nSprains & Strains\nUnconsciousness & the Recovery Position\n\nOn Successful Completion Course\, participants are issued with a First Aid Certificate of attendance. All instructors & examiners hold current certification from the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent and are listed on their register maintained there on behalf of the Health and Safety Authority. \nThe cost for this course is €35 per person if you are in a club in Meath or €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath. \nThis course is now full. Please contact aoife 0469067887 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie to put your name on the cancellation list. \n 
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/sports-injuries-first-aid-workshop-9/
LOCATION:MDL Grounds Navan\, Trim Road\,\, Navan\, Meath\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Courses / Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260205T190000
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SUMMARY:The Basics of Club Governance webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for new and existing clubs to learn about best practice and the basics of Club Governance: \n\nHow to affiliate as a new club\nWhat are the club committee roles\nFinding the best people for committee roles\nWhat is Safeguarding\, who must complete it\, what is a safeguarding statement\nClub constitutions\nHow to avail of funding and grants\nWhat makes successful grant applications\nWhat is the Community Sports Facilities fund (sports Capital)\nThe roles of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in supporting clubs\nHow to engage with an NGB & an LSP\nCase studies / examples of club disputes and how best to resolve them\nQ & A section\n\nDate: Thursday 5th February \nTime: 7:00-8:30pm \nCost: €8 \nRegister: HERE
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/the-basics-of-club-governance-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Courses / Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260207T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Cycle for Women
DESCRIPTION:Womens Social Cycle on the Greenwway \nCome and join us for a social cycle on the Boyne to Lakelands Greenway to celebrate Women in Sport Week. Starting in Park Beo Greenway Hub in Wilkinstown\, the first part will bring us to Nobber with the choice of then continuing to Whitewood Lake in Kilmainhamwood. This is a fabulous opportunity to cycle along the scenic surrounding of the greenway in a relaxed and comfortable environment led by qualified bike ride leaders. Finishing with a coffee and chat back at Park Beo. All participants receive a puncture repair kit. \nEvent: Womens Social Cycle \nMeeting Place: Park Beo Greenway Hub \nDate: Saturday 7th March \nTime: 9.30am \nCost: €5 \nRegistration: https://eventmaster.ie/event/EY00c4EF74 \n 
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/social-c/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260211T213000
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
DESCRIPTION:Meath Local Sports Partnership offers a 3-hour basic awareness workshop for leaders within sports clubs/organisations. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people.\nAs well as undertaking child protection training\, all clubs are encouraged to adopt child protection policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.\n\nParticipants attending Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness workshop must be over 18 years of age to attend. \nThe cost of the course is €25 if you are in a club in Meath and €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath. \nThis course is now full: Please call Aoife on 0469067887 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie to put your name on the cancellation list.\nAs demand for places is high\, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation.  \nPlease note that there are no refunds if you fail to give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation.
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/safeguarding-1-basic-awareness-in-child-protection-workshop-66/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Courses / Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260217T213000
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding 2 Club Children's Officer Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
DESCRIPTION:Recommendations from Sport Ireland are that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Club Children’s Officer. This person should be child centered in focus and should have as their primary aim the establishment of a child centered ethos within the club. They are the link between the children and the adults in the club and also take responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy etc. impacts on children and their Sports Leaders. \nThe Club Children’s Officer should have the following functions: \n\nTo promote awareness of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland within the club and particularly among the children and their parents/guardians. This could be achieved by the production of information leaflets\, the establishment of children’s/age-group specific notice boards and by regular information meetings for the children and their parents/guardians.\nTo influence policy and practice within the club in order to prioritise children’s needs.\nTo provide an accessible resource to children through the creation of forums.\n\nIt is essential that those who wish to attend the Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Training have attended the Safeguarding 1 Awareness/Child Protection Training workshop. \nIt is recommended to have at least one Club Children’s Officer per club or if there is a large number of both boys and girls in the club\, to have two Club Children’s Officers – one male and one female. \nCost: The cost for this course is €25 per person for clubs in Meath\, for participants outside Meath the cost is €40 per person. \nThis course is now full: Please call Aoife on 0469067887 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie to put your name on the cancellation list. \n*A laptop/ipad/smart phone along with a good internet connection is required for this course. \nAs demand for places is high\, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation. Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to attend on the night.
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/safeguarding-2-club-childrens-officer-workshop-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Courses / Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260219T094500
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SUMMARY:Parent & Toddler Swimming
DESCRIPTION:Parent & Toddler Swim – a fantastic way for parents to introduce their young children (18mth – 3.5yrs) to water in a supportive environment. The coach led taster initiative will demonstrate a variety of techniques to help your child be comfortable in the water and introduce them to an essential life skill. The taster session costs €5 and will allow you and your child to: \n\nBecome familiar and comfortable with water\nPractice safe entries and exits in and out of the pool\nSupport your baby to float with ease\nEnjoy fun\, messy and creative play time with toys and aids\nHelp your young child to enjoy the feeling of water on their face\n\nLocation: Kells Swimming Pool \nDate: Thursday 19th February \nTime: 9.45am \nCost: €5 \nRegistration: https://eventmaster.ie/event/wb72fPySRQ
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/parent-toddler-swimming/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260313T110000
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SUMMARY:Swimmin Women
DESCRIPTION:Swimmin Women is a 4-week swimming lesson programme for women 18+. Ideal for complete beginners and improvers. If you have ever wanted to learn to swim or want to improve your swimming technique\, this is the programme for you. It is led by qualified swim coaches and costs €20 for 4 weeks. Limited spaces available. \n Location: Kells Swimming Pool \nStart Date: Friday 20th February \nTime: 10am \nDuration: 4 weeks \nCost: €20 \nRegistration: https://eventmaster.ie/event/zmomhPYSQJ \n 
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/swimmin-women/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:Come and Try Gaelic4Mothers & Others
DESCRIPTION:Gaelic4Mothers & Others! \nDate: Friday\, 6th March \nTime: 7:00pm – 9:30pm\nVenue: Donaghmore Ashbourne GFC\nCost: FREE\nCome along and give it a try as we celebrate Women in Sport Week! \n  \nThis programme aims to showcase why Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others is such a fantastic initiative — inclusive\, social and great fun. The session will be fully indoors and all in a relaxed and welcoming environment. \nWhat’s happening on the night? \n\nFun games\nMusic\nSmall-sided matches\nRefreshments\nPlenty of laughter and great craic\n\nWhat is Gaelic4Mothers & Others?\nThe Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative\, sponsored by Sports Direct\, is an innovative way to introduce mothers and other women to playing Ladies Gaelic Football. Mothers often drop their kids to training and call back to collect them\, but the Ladies Gaelic Football Association wants to change that.The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun\, non-competitive and social environment. Gaelic4Mothers&Others provides an opportunity for women to get their recommended weekly exercise in a fun way while meeting other mothers in the area. The initiative has proved hugely popular with women of all ages and has taken off in all 32 counties with success stories popping up all over the country\, and most recently in International units. There are Provincial Festivals organised in each Province every year and one National Festival which have been a huge success with over 2500 participants taking part in the National Festival Day each year.
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/come-and-try-gaelic4mothers-others/
LOCATION:Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA
CATEGORIES:Events,Programmes / Events
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
DESCRIPTION:Meath Local Sports Partnership offers a 3-hour basic awareness workshop for leaders within sports clubs/organisations. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people.\nAs well as undertaking child protection training\, all clubs are encouraged to adopt child protection policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.\n\nParticipants attending Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness workshop must be over 18 years of age to attend. \nThe cost of the course is €25 if you are in a club in Meath and €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath. \nThis course is now full: Please call Aoife on 0469067887 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie to put your name on the cancellation list.\nAs demand for places is high\, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation.  \nPlease note that there are no refunds if you fail to give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation.
URL:https://www.meathsports.ie/event/safeguarding-1-basic-awareness-in-child-protection-workshop-69/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Courses / Workshops
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