Sports Hall Athletics
The fundamentals of athletics: running, jumping, throwing - are the core building blocks for participation in all sports activities. Unfortunately many children do not learn how to do these properly with the result that they drop away from sport from an early age. In addition, with the onset of winter after Halloween, it is often too cold, wet or dark for schools or clubs to offer outdoor, after-schools activities to children.
South Dublin County Sports Partnership, in association with Athletics Ireland and Cumann na mBunscoil Atha Cliath, are therefore inviting primary schools to participate in an Indoor Athletics Programme. The programme is aimed at teaching children these basic athletic skills which hopefully will keep them involved in sport longer – and help build their self esteem. It is also unique in that all pupils, regardless of size, age or ability can participate - and have fun doing so.
As part of the programme we provide training to teachers (4-6th class) from participating schools on indoor athletics activities that can be undertaken: sprints, relays, speed bounce, balance bar, target throw, foam javelin, standing long jump, standing high jump etc. Those schools that participate will receive a grant of 50% of the cost of equipment, up to a maximum grant of €500.
Teacher training, provided by Athletics Ireland and certified by Coaching Ireland is for approx. 4 hours (2 x 2 hour sessions, usually from 3-5pm)
If you are interested in participating on the programme and wish to have more details please contact the office on 01 4149000, ex 3361 or email tmcdermott@sdcsp.ie.
