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Athlete Online Transfer Window Open - March 2023

Online Transfer Window is Open NOW - Deadline is March 20th 2023

Cork Athletics Facebook page

Athletes wishing to transfer clubs MUST apply using the Athletics Ireland ONLINE PORTAL ONLY, and are reminded that transfer forms are NOT being accepted by Athletics Ireland

The Online Transfer Portal is OPEN NOW

Access the portal through your own individual registration login on the Athletic Ireland website

Athletics Ireland Transfer Workflow Document (PDF Doc)

Athletics Ireland Transfer Workflow:

Step 1:
Access the AAI membership page - https://membership.athleticsireland.ie/check.html

Step 2:

Enter your email address that you use to manage your membership and press “check” 

Step 3:

Enter your password and sign in

Step 4:

Action “Create Club Transfer”

 Select the new club you wish to join and submit

Paper/PDF Transfer Forms

Up to now, Completed forms were submitted to Cork AAI County Board Registrar, John Copithorne, this is no longer the procedure. Any paper/pdf transfer form received CANNOT be accepted, as all transfer applications MUST be submitted via the Online Portal

Notes:

• Athletes must be in good standing with the outgoing club, i.e. they must not owe any membership fee, or other arrears, and all club property in their possession must have been returned

• Athletes whose membership of the outgoing club has lapsed by more than three years do NOT require a transfer, i.e. they are free to change clubs without going through the formal transfer process - they can be simply registered by the incoming club
  
• Note: Effectively this means that anyone transferring, who has been registered in ANY of the years 2020, 2021, or 2022, will need to complete an Online Transfer Application
  

Next Transfer Window, following March 20th 2023, will open on August 1st 2023

Death of Andy Hallissey - Late of Munster Athletics and Ferrybank AC (Waterford)

Andy Hallissey R.I.P. - Condolences

February 25th 2023
 

The Officers and Officials of Cork Athletics County Board extend their condolences and deepest sympathy to the Hallissey family; Andy's Wife Pearl, children sons Jerry, John and Andrew, daughters Joan (Woodcock) and Bríd (Golden), and his extended family, on the death of our esteemed colleague Andy Hallissey, formerly of Munster Athletics and Ferrybank AC (Waterford)

Ferrybank AC Tribute

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Andy Hallissey, Brid’s Dad. Andy was one of the founding members of Ferrybank Athletic Club in 1980 and widely known in athletics throughout Ireland. He was heavily involved in both training and running of the club for almost 40 years.  His vision and drive has made the club what it is today.  Without doubt he can rest in peace, safe in the knowledge that his legacy in Ferrybank AC is in good hands for generations to come. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Notice on RIP.ie

The death has occurred of ANDREW (ANDY) HALLISSEY, Rockenham, Ferrybank, Waterford / Kenmare, Kerry

    ANDREW (ANDY) HALLISSEY

Andrew (Andy) Hallissey

Rockenham, Ferrybank, Waterford, late of Claddanure, Kenmare, Co. Kerry and Garda Síochána.

Who died on Saturday, 25th February 2023.

Aged 87 years

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Andy will be sadly missed by his loving wife Pearl (Née White), sons Jerry, John and Andrew, daughters Joan (Woodcock) and Bríd (Golden), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother Jerry, sisters Mary (Fitzgerald) and Ann (Murphy), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends

MAY ANDY REST IN PEACE

HOUSE PRIVATE, PLEASE, AT ALL TIMES.

Those wishing to, can leave a message of condolence for Andy's family
    

Funeral Arrangements

Andy will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home Ferrybank on Tuesday, 28th February, from 5pm until 7pm, Andy's removal will take place on Wednesday, 1st March, to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery

No flowers please, donations, if desired, to Friend's of St Patrick's Hospital Waterford, c/o Powers Funeral Directors, Ferrybank

View Andy's Mass, at 9.55am on Wednesday March 1st

Death of Carolyn Cullen - Bandon AC

Carolyn Cullen R.I.P. - Condolences

February 23rd 2023
 

The Officers and Officials of Cork Athletics County Board extend their condolences and deepest sympathy to the Cullen family; Carolyn's husband Joe, children Jack and Tom, and her extended family, on the death of our esteemed colleague Carolyn Cullen, Registrar, Bandon AC 

Bandon AC Tribute to Carolyn Cullen

As a club, we are saddened and heartbroken by the sudden and untimely passing of our dear friend Carolyn Cullen. Carolyn has been a part of the Bandon AC family for a number of years, currently serving on the executive Committee as our registrar.

We wish to send our deepest sympathies to Carolyn's husband Joe, her two sons Jack & Tom, her brothers and sisters, and all the extended Cullen and Connolly families

Carolyn was always on the other end of the phone for those last minute entries, to Carolyn nothing was a big task, her presence will be dearly missed within the club for her chats, wisdom and friendly smile

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Reposing in Bolsters Funeral home Bandon on Sunday evening from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 7pm. Requiem mass on Monday at 1pm, in St Patrick’s church Bandon followed by cremation at 3pm in the Island crematorium, Ringaskiddy

*house is strictly private*

Notice on RIP.ie

The death has occurred of Carolyn Cullen (née Connolly)
Hewitt's Bridge, Bandon, Cork

Carolyn Cullen

On February 23rd 2023, unexpectedly at her home in the presence of her loving family, Carolyn (nee Connolly) beloved daughter of the late Paddy and Maud, beloved wife of Joe and adored mother of Jack and Tom. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Pat, Martin, Danny, John and Niall, sisters Elizabeth, Helen, Margaret, Fiona and Niamh, mother-in-law Mary, aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends

Reposing in Bolsters Funeral Home, Bandon on Sunday evening from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 7pm. Requiem mass on Monday at 1pm in St Patrick’s Church, Bandon which will be live-streamed on http://bandonparish.ie/live/ followed by cremation at 3pm in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy

Messages of condolence may be left on the condolence page

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to BandonAC Track Development Fund

House Private.

Bakari and Sleeman Represent Ireland at DNA Madrid - February 2023

Dynamic New Athletics - DNA U20 Indoors

Madrid, Spain

10:30am-12:30pm, Wednesday February 22nd 2023

Leevale AC athletes Okwu Bakari and Lucy May Sleeman are among the eighteen strong Irish squad at tomorrow's European Athletics DNA Under 20 Indoor International Match, in Madrid tomorrow morning

Okwu Bakari, Leevale AC	Lucy May Sleeman, Leevale AC

Meet Programme

DNA Madrid Preview

Live from 9:30am Wednesday 22nd February

DNA Madrid - Live results

DNA Madrid Livestream

10:30am-12:30pm, Wednesday February 22nd

FAQ

DNA U20 Indoors - Madrid 2023

What is it?
6 Teams: Mixed men & women, up to 18 athletes in each team, focus on team tactics and strategy

2 Hours: Fast paced sequence of events, only one event at a time

11 events: Focus on run, jump & throw, traditional & new formats presented in a new way

Easy scoring: Everything counts, 2 to 12 points for each event – 12 points 1st place to 2 points 6th place

Winner: The last event (the Hunt) will decide the winning team

World Athletics Ranking Points category (tbc)

Who?
Czech Republic vs Great Britain vs France vs Ireland vs Spain vs Portugal

When?
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 11:30 – 13:30 CET

Where?
Gallur Sports Centre, Gallur Street, 28047 Madrid, Spain

DNA U20 Indoors is an exhibition event in conjunction with the WA Gold Tour Meeting of Madrid

Ryan Creech Runs 2:13:03 for Second Fastest Corkman in Debut Marathon

Ryan Creech Runs 2:13:03 Marathon Debut

Seville, Spain

Sunday February 19th 2023

Ryan Creech, Leevale AC, ran 2:13:03, in his debut Marathon, at today's Seville Marathon, becoming the second fastest Corkman, behind Mark Carroll, 2:10:54. Ryan's time also places him 11th overallon the Irish Marathon All-Time Rankings, with Stephen Scullion holding first place, on 2:09:49, from the London Marathon in October 2020

Ryan Creech's Sevilla Marathon Placing

Irish Men's Marathon Rankings Feb 18th 2023

Ryan Creech's Sevilla Marathon Splits

Ryan Creech's Sevilla Marathon- Detailed Splits

 Ryan Creech's Sevilla Marathon Splits

Seville Marathon 2023 Highlights

Cork City Council - Sports Capital Grant Scheme 2023

Cork City Clubs - Sports Capital Grant Scheme 2023

Online Application Portal

Statement from Cork City Council

"The Council recognises that these clubs, run by volunteers, are essential to maintaining a vibrant, sustainable sports sector. The grants scheme provides funds for projects that are directly related to enhancing facilities or the purchase of equipment

Announcing this year’s grants, Adrienne Rodgers, Director of Services, Cork City Council, said: “It has been a difficult few years, so sporting clubs and organisations are even more vital now for people’s health and wellbeing. With the Capital Grants Scheme, we are delighted to play our part in the continuing development of sports facilities throughout the city.”

Over the years this scheme has assisted all types of clubs and organisations, from football and rowing to athletics and taekwondo. When the 2022 Scheme was announced almost 100 applications were received. This consistent financial support offered by the Council greatly assists the clubs and delivers benefits to the wider community

The capital grants are not intended as an alternative to other sources of funding, but they complement other schemes, helping to bolster local contributions or assisting with funding where certain works are not covered by other grant schemes. They allow for minor capital work towards enhancement of premises, pitches, etc., as well as funding non-personal sports equipment that will be used for at least five years"

Sports Capital Grant Scheme Open Now

The application process opened Tuesday 14th February, and will close on Friday 31st March 2023

Cork City Council's Sports Capital Grant Scheme is now open to local voluntary sporting organisations and clubs, to develop and enhance sports and physical recreation throughout Cork City. The scheme provides grant aid to projects that are directly related to enhancing facilities, and must be of a capital nature

The scheme is not intended as an alternative to any Department Sports Capital Grant Scheme or other sources of funding, but will complement any such scheme, possibly helping with local contributions to satisfy criteria of other funding agencies or assisting with funding where certain works are not covered by other grant schemes

A total of €470,000 has been provided for the Scheme in 2023

Minor Sports Grants (Under 5k)

This Scheme will allow for minor capital grants towards enhancement of premises, pitches etc., as well as allowing for the purchase of non personal sports equipment that will be used for at least five years

Major Sports Grants (€5k - €10k)

This Scheme will allow for capital grants to develop sport and active recreation facilities throughout the City.

All applications must be made online, through Cork City Councils Submit Application Portal, by Friday 31st March, 2023 at 5.00pm

Online Application Portal

Conditions of the Grant Scheme

Grant Application

•     The grant application must be from a local sporting organisation or club
•     Membership of the club or organisation must not be subject to restrictions and/or conditions
•     The grant applicant must be located within the City Boundary or provide evidence that the majority of those using the facility live within the City area as of 1st January 2023
•     The grant application form must be completed in full along with supporting estimates/quotations attached. Please note that one quotation is required for grant applications less than €5,000 and three quotations for grant applications greater than €5,000
•     The applicant must have title to the property which they are enhancing, have a license or lease greater than 7 years, or provide a letter of comfort from the landlord in relation to title

Proposed Works

•     Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed works meet a sporting need in the area and are of a capital nature
•     Applicants must provide costings and timeline for project
•     Show evidence of expenditure, receipts/invoices must be retained and will need to be provided to Cork City Council when requested
•     The information supplied by the applicant group/club must be accurate and complete

Insurances/Indemnity

•     All buildings must be covered by a fire insurance policy, which fully indemnifies Cork City Council
•     Applicants will be required to indemnify the Council against all and any claims arising from its involvement with the works
•     Applicants should have appropriate Public Liability Insurance and, where necessary, Employers Liability Insurance and should ensure that any Contractor employed by them has an adequate level of cover
•     While the Council does not require copies of these insurances, this does not exempt the firms or applicants from their insurance requirements, nor does it exempt the Fund recipients from their responsibility to ensure the works and groups/firms carrying out the works are adequately insured

Other Information

•     Provide evidence of any other funding, evidence of own funding, and copy of previous two years club accounts
•     Undertake to refund Cork City Council for any grant given if the facility changes use or ceases to operate
•     An acknowledgement sign will be required to be erected where appropriate
•     Inspections by Cork City Council of works/equipment funded by this scheme must be facilitated by recipients
•     Any subsequent changes to the proposal (from what was described in the original application) must be agreed in writing with the Council in advance of work commencing. Failure to do so may jeopardise the payment of the Council’s contribution
•     Successful applicants may not drawdown the current year’s grant allocation if an awarded allocation from the previous year remains undrawn
•     A maximum of one grant only will be provided to each qualifying club or organisation but if the juvenile or ladies side of the club is completely separate then a separate grant would be considered on a case by case basis
•     All grants must be drawn down within twelve months of the date on which the Council notifies successful applicants of their allocation

Discrimination
Applicant Organisations/Clubs must not deny access on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief, or membership of the Traveling Community without just, reasonable and proper cause

Child Protection

Applicant Organisations/Clubs must have proper child protection and welfare policies and procedures in place

Application Form

Online Application Portal

The application process opened yesterday, Tuesday 14th February and will close on Friday 31st March 2023

 PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED

For queries, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or contact Lorraine Leahy - 021 238 9845 or Michelle Broderick - 021 492 4646

Road Races and Athletics Events Week Ending Sunday March 5th 2023

Cork Athletics Event Listing - Week Ending Sunday March 5th 2023

This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday March 5th 2023

Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday March 12th 2023

This Month's Events - February 2023

Next Month's Events - March 2023

Key Event Summary

Admin: Wed 1st Mar, 8pm - Cork Athletics County Board Monthly Meeting, Red Brick Building, MTU Track

Road: Sun Mar 5th, 12:00 noon -  Munster Road Championships,  Quilty, Co. Clare

Indoor T&F: Fri 3rd - Sun 5th Mar - European Athletics Indoor Championships , Istanbul, Turkey; Sat Mar 4th, 09:30am - Munster U9-U19 Indoor Relay Championships, Nenagh

Cross-Country:

Saturday 4th Mar - IUAA Cross-Country Championships, University of Limerick (UL)

The Events

Wednesday 1st Mar, 8pm - Cork Athletics County Board Monthly Meeting

Red Brick Building, MTU Track

Friday 3rd - Sun 5th Mar - European Athletics Indoor Championships

Istanbul, Turkey

Saturday 4th Mar - IUAA Cross-Country Championships

University of Limerick (UL)

Saturday Mar 4th, 09:30am - Munster U9-U19 Indoor Relay Championships

Nenagh

Saturday Mar 4th, 9:30am - Parkrun - 10 Locations

Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Tramore Valley Park, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal

Sunday Mar 5th, 11am - Bansha Woods (IMRA - Tipperary)

Sunday Mar 5th, 11am -  MTU 5k (BHAA)

Bishopstown

Sunday Mar 5th, 12:00  - Munster Road Championships 2023

 Quilty, Co. Clare

Searchable Athletics Ireland Event Calendar

Athletics Ireland Launch Updated Events Calendar

February 2023

Searchable Athletics Ireland Events Calendar

"Athletics Ireland are delighted to launch our new Ultimate Running Events Calendar which is the 'go-to' place when looking for you next running challenge. This calendar is an online resource for runners of all levels and abilities and will showcase all of the Athletics Ireland permitted events around the country

The calendar will soon become the most comprehensive list of live permitted running events in Ireland including; 5K & 10K fun runs/ walks, Half Marathons, Marathons and Ultra Marathons. The calendar will automatically update as fixtures become approved on the Athletics Ireland permit system. You'll also be able to see what events are due to open for registration soon, so you'll never miss another step in planning your running schedule"

This updated calendar is a welcome addition, however it has it's limitations, as it doesn't include any of Athletics Ireland's own fixtures/championships - These can be found at Athletics Ireland Fixtures, while coaching fixtures can be found on yet another AAI calendar, the coaching events calendar

Athletics Ireland Fixtures

AAI Coaching Events Calendar

Cork Athletics Events Calendar

The Cork Athletics Calendar includes AAI sanctioned events in County Cork, along with those in counties imediately adjacent to Cork, i.e. all Munster Counties with the sole exception of Co. Clare.  Munster. National, European and World Championships, and the Olympics, are also listed, along with Coaching events, and athletics offerings from Cork Sports Partnership. It also includes basic information on other athletics/running  bodies, such as IMRA and Cork BHAA.  Finally selected international events are listed, such as the Diamond Leagues, some World Athletics T&F meets, and the marathon Majors, plus other Marathons abroad that are likely to have Cork interest

The Runners Diary Calendar

Another calendar worth checking is the Runners Diary calendar, a new venture added by the increasingly popular Podcast run by Brian Ahern and Damian Kenneally

The Searchable AAI Calendar

The calendar automatically picks up new AAI permit applications, so events can be filtered by status, including pending applications, so you know whats coming up

Permit Status

Host Club

Filter by Host Club - you can see what events a club has in the pipeline

Club

Event Distance

Whether you're looking for a 5k or a Half-Marathon, you can easily find out what's on, without having to scroll down through the entire calendar

Distance

Location

This is a very useful tool. You can filter by province, and look for, say, all events in Munster, or use the individual county

Location

Event Type

Another useful filter. Hone in on T&F, Cross-Country or Road

Event Type

Road Races and Athletics Events Week Ending Sunday February 26th 2023

Cork Athletics Event Listing - Week Ending Sunday February 26th 2023

This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday February 26th 2023

Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday March 5th 2023

This Month's Events - February 2023

Next Month's Events - March 2023

Key Event Summary

Road: Sun Feb 26th, 11:00am - Killeagh GAA Club 4 Mile (Online and Entry on Day), Killeagh; Sun Feb 26th, 12:00 - Kinsale 10 Mile (Entries CLOSED, NO Entry on Day), Kinsale

Indoor T&F: Fri Feb 24th - Track and Field Live Tour, NIA, Dublin; Sat 25th & Sun 26th Feb - Munster U12-U19 Indoor Championships, Nenagh

Cross-Country: Fri 24th Feb, 12:00 Noon - Munster Schools Cross-Country Chps, Waterford

The Events

Friday 24th Feb, 12:00 Noon - Munster Schools Cross Country Championships

WIT Western Campus, Carriganore, Waterford

Friday 24th Feb, 18:00 - Track and Field Live Tour

Abbotstown, Dublin

Saturday Feb 25th, 09:30am - Munster U12-U19 Indoor Championships - Day 1

Nenagh

Saturday Feb 25th, 9:30am - Parkrun - 10 Locations

Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Tramore Valley Park, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal

Sunday Feb 19th, 09:30  - Munster U12-U19 Indoor Championships - Day 2

Nenagh

Sunday Feb 26th, 11:00 - Killeagh GAA Club 4 Mile Road Race

Killeagh

Killeagh 4 Mile Road Race Flyer 2023

Register for Killeagh 4 2023

Registrations also being taken on the day (AAI Members, please have your AAI Reg No. to hand)

Sunday February 26th, 11:00 - Torc Wood (IMRA - Kerry)

Sunday February 26th, 12:00 - Kinsale 10 Mile Road Race

Kinsale

Kinsale 10 Mile Road Race Banner 2023

Sold Out - No Entry On Day

Sunday February 26th, 13:00  - Adare 10k (Limerick Race)

Adare, Co. Limerick

Aoife Cooke Places 9th in Barcelona Half-Marathon 2023

Aoife Cooke Runs 71:08 in Barcelona Half-Marathon

Barcelona, Spain

Sunday February 19th 2023

Aoife Cooke, Eagle AC, produced another 'Top Drawer' performance, earlier today, running 71:08 in this morning's Barcelona Half-Marathon, finishing in 9th place in the women's race and 153rd overall

In a high quality field, Aoife ran just 10 sec outside her 2022 time of 70:58. Anne Marie McGlynn, Letterkenny AC, had a good run, finishing in 72:33 for 11th place, just 1:28 behind Aoife


Barcelona Half-Marathon 2023 Video

Official Barcelona Half-Marathon Results 2023

Aoife Cooke's Splits 2023

Top 12 Women 2023

Top 10 Women 2022

Top 10 Men's Times

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2022 - Louise Shanahan

Louise Shanahan is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2022

River Lee Hotel

Friday February 17th 2023

Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2022

Photo: Deirdre O'Brien, Deputy Mayor, Cork County, Tony O'Connell, Chairman, Cork City Sports, Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC, and Damian Boylan, Deputy Mayor, Cork City Council

Louise Shanahan, with Tony O'Connell

The award was presented to Louise at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Friday February 17th 2023

 Louise Shanahan with Cork City Sports representatives and sponsors

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld

Cork City Sports Homepage

Cork City Sports - Awards Archive

Cork Athletics Homepage

Cork Athletics Facebook Page

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2022 is Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC

Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC is the recipient of the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year award

Photos

Awards Ceremony

Athletes of the Month 2022

Other Photos from Ceremony

Videos

Louise Shanahan interviewed by Trevor Welch, 96FM

Announcement of Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 2022

Ken Perrott, 96FM Recaps on the 12 2022 Monthly Award Winners

Tony O'Connell, Chairman Cork City Sports, acknowledges Sponsors & Supporters

Cork City Sports Athletes of the Month 2022

Watch Cork Athletics Videos on Vimeo

Olivia Scully Hahne - New RDO for Ireland South West

New RDO - Olivia Scully Hahne

Message from Olivia Scully Hahne

(February 8th 2023) As of this week I have started as your new RDO for Ireland South West – Clare, Limerick, Kerry & Cork

I am aware that you have been without an RDO for the last few months and some of you are requesting support with Coaching courses.  I would be most grateful if you would This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your interest in any of the following Athletics Ireland courses and workshops (click on each link for further information):

    Assistant Coach

    Athletics Leader

    Endurance Running

    Level 1

    Run, Jump, Throw Workshops

For level 2 & 3 courses you can direct your queries to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Many of you may have had AGM’s since Grace or Conor was last in touch with you, if any contact details have changed or anyone needs to be added to this mailing list, I’d be most grateful if you would send on their details

Finally, thank you for all the work that you do for athletics in your respective roles.  I look forward to meeting and working with you over the coming months and trust that collectively we can advance our sport for the betterment of our athletes, our coaches, our clubs, and communities

Kind regards,

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Regional Development Officer Ireland South West – Clare, Limerick, Kerry, Cork

m: 086 152 8813

For those who are new to AAI, or are unsure of the role of RDO's:

From Athletics Ireland:

Our Development Team’s main areas of responsibility are:

    Little Athletics – a development programme for children between 5-10 years old

    Fit4Life – a programme for recreational runners and other adult participation initiatives

    Delivering coaching education through the Athletics Leader, Assistant Coach and Level 1 programmes

    Liaising with the Regional Coaches to deliver Regional Squads

    Club Support Scheme

    Providing assistance to new clubs including provision of equipment and coach education

    Liaising with clubs and County Boards to help them to achieve their goals

    Liaising with other sports development bodies such as Sports Partnerships and local Councils