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Registration now open for 5K Virtual Santa Dash and 5K Rathdrum Santa Dash
November 1, 2022
4 week Bray Women’s Social Soccer Programme
December 5, 2022

Active Wicklow Winter Initiative

November 9, 2022

This ‘Winter Initiative’ calls on women, men, children, grandparents, cousins, neighbours, friends, work colleagues who haven’t yet ‘got going’ to get out walking, running, cycling or participating in some form of physical activity.

Local clubs and groups are also encouraged to post and advertise their events and activities online to spread the word about the Winter Initiative and encourage new people to try out different sports which they may have felt were outside their comfort zone before now.

Do you want to change habits? Track goals? Accomplish new year’s resolutions? Download our Active Wicklow Activity Tracker and it will help you by keeping track of your progress.

Download your Active Wicklow Activity Tracker Calendar here

Do it alone, or join in on some of our programmes, but this winter we want you to stay active for 2 – 3 times a week!

If you would like to receive weekly motivational emails to keep you on track, register here. 

Check out some of the Winter Initiative programmes we have happening all over Wicklow:

>Parkrun (Ongoing)

Runs every Saturday morning at 9.30am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5K community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

Venues:

Avondale Forest, Rathdrum – https://www.parkrun.ie/avondaleforest/

Russborough House, Blessington – https://www.parkrun.ie/russborough/

Arklow Duckpond Junior Parkrun –  https://www.parkrun.ie/arklowduckpond-juniors/ 

Bray Junior parkrun – https://www.parkrun.ie/bray-juniors/

>Trail Trotters Arklow (walking group)

This is a walking group suitable for beginners.
Why not join Trail Trotters Arklow every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7pm outside Tesco Carpark for a community 5K. Get out and enjoy the crisp autumn air while making some local friends!  They also do a 5K trail every Wednesday leaving Coral Leisure Center Arklow at 9:30AM. Connect with them on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/coastalrunnersarklow

>Pickleball (Ongoing)

Thursday: A €5 pay as you go (PAYG) Pickelball session will be running every Thursday evening from 8:15PM in the Arklow Sports Hub.

>Chair Yoga

Suitable for those who find a regular yoga class too strenuous, are recovering from injury or illness or are generally less active and mobile.

Arklow – Every Tuesday from 10.30am – 11.30am

Find out more here

Wicklow Town – Every Wednesday and Friday from 12pm – 1pm

Find out more here

>4 week Bray Women’s Social Soccer Programme

We are delighted to announce that we will be running a 4 week instructor lead Women’s Social Soccer programme starting Thursday, January 19th on the Bray Shoreline Leisure Centre Astro Pitch.

This programme is designed to re-engage women and girls in sport using a recreational, non-competitive model with a focus on fun and a social outlet. This programme provides a non-competitive just-play opportunity for females to engage with sport while being physically active. The emphasis is on fun, socializing and moving in a safe environment.  

The price of this programme for 4 weeks is €12 to cover the tutor and rental of the pitch. You must register in advance here

>6 Week Activator Poles Rathdrum

Date & Time: Tuesday, 10th of January at 10AM

Venue: Memorial Park Rathdrum

Price: 6 Week course for €20

The Activator Poles Programme is a fun outdoor activity suitable for anyone with mobility or balance concerns. The participants will learn the activator technique and learn how to use the poles to improve mobility, strength, balance and aerobic fitness. Each person who attends the programme will improve posture and gait, enhance core and muscle strength, reduce the impact on joints and reduce.

Register here

>4 Week Pickleball Taster Sessions Rathdrum

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 11th from 6.30pm-8pm

Venue: Avondale Gaa Complex

Price: 4 Week Programme for €20

Pickleball has to be one of the best sports invented for the Irish climate. It is played on a badminton court with tennis net and hard paddles. Why not come on down and join us!

Register here

>Indoor Volleyball

Date & Time: Tuesday, 10th of January at 7PM – 8:30PM

Venue: Coláiste Chill Mhantáin Sports Hall, Wicklow

Price: 10 week course for €30

Come and Try Volleyball. Stay active and have fun, while meeting new people in our new indoor volleyball programme in Coláiste Chill Mhantáin.

Volleyball Ireland coach Miriam will introduce you to the basics of this sport, so no previous volleyball experience is required. For ages 17+

Register here

>6 Week Couch to 5K Rathdrum

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 10th from 7pm-8pm

Venue: Parnell Memorial Park

Price: 4 Week Programme for €20

Instructor led 6 week walk to jog programme for the beginners. Taking place twice a week Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a third session given to you to do at the weekend.

On completion of the programme each participants will be given a #ActiveWicklow t-shirt.

Register Here

>Inclusive Dance Fit Classes

This class is a nice way to increase fitness levels while dancing to music in these beginner dance sessions, We will focus on well-being, building a sense of community whilst meeting new people all in a Fun and friendly environment!

Venue: Arklow Coral Leisure

When: Every Friday at 11:15AM

Contact: wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie

for details or to book

>5-Week Badminton Programme

Join us in Coral Leisure Arklow on Tuesday, Jan 10th, for a 5-Week Get Into Badminton programme. Pick up some tips on how to hold the racket, where to stand and keep the score. Participants will play social games to develop their skills in a fun environment. Great way to get and keep active in the new year.
Book here
The details:
📅 Every Tuesday for 5 weeks starting Jan 10th
📍 Coral Leisure Arklow
🕐 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Target Audience: Adults aged 16+

>Women's Social Soccer

Women’s social soccer is coming to Bray! This programme will be instructor led for the first 4 weeks. Learn soccer skills, play games and meet new people while having fun!
Book here
Full details:
📅 Thursday, Jan 19th
📍 Astro Turf, Bray Shoreline Leisure
🕐 7PM – 8PM
Target Audience: Women aged 16+

 

A full list of all the events and activities planned all around the country that people can get involved in is available on the Sport Ireland website at https://www.sportireland.ie/winter-initiative

Past Events

>Men on the Move

This programme is starting Monday 29th August and will run twice weekly on Monday & Thursday mornings at 10.30 – 11.30AM in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew.

Find out more here

>Virtual Santa Dash

We are delighted to announce that registration for our annual 5K Virtual Santa Dash fun run is now open! The run can be done with friends and family or competitively on your own.

Find out more here

>Activator Poles

Mondays 12.15pm The Activator Poles Programme is a fun outdoor activity suitable for anyone with mobility or balance concerns. The participants will learn the activator technique and learn how to use the poles to improve mobility, strength , balance and aerobic fitness. Each person who attends the programme will improve posture and gait, enhance core and muscle strength, reduce impact on joints and reduce falls.

>Buggy fit for Mums

We are delighted to announce that we are launching a 6-week BuggyFIT programme starting Monday, November 7th November from  11.15am-12.15pm in the Arklow Coral Leisure.

More information here

>Badminton 6 week taster session
The Badminton 6 week Taster programme will start on Tuesday, November 15th from 11.30am-12.30pm in the Arklow Coral Leisure.

 

Find out more here 

>Table Tennis Club exhibition
Wicklow Sports and Recreation Partnership together with Table Tennis Ireland are holding a table tennis exhibition in Arklow Coral Leisure on Thursday 10th November from 7pm to 8.30 pm.

Find out more here

>Beginner DanceFIT

Date: Wednesday, November 9th

Time: 7PM

Venue: Coral Leisure Arklow

Price: €20

Find out more here

>Learn to Cycle for People With a Disability

This Learn to Cycle Programme is for children who cannot cycle without stabilisers.  Priority will be given to children with a disability/ diagnosis.

Parent/Carer to stay to support and learn skills for practice between sessions. Own Bike & Helmet is needed.

Helmet must be worn during programme, so practice at home might be needed.  This programme is part funded by Cycling Ireland.

Programme Outcome: To learn to cycle by learning balance, braking, turning etc.

Programme Dates: 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th November, 6th & 13th December 2022.

Times: 3:00pm to 3:45pm for 5-8 year olds; 4:00pm to 4:45pm for 8+ year olds

Cost is €30

Email wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie to register interest

>Walk & Talk Rathnew

On the first night of the programme, participants will receive a Healthy Wicklow High-Vis Vest.  In addition to this on completion of the programme, participants will receive an Active Wicklow T-shirt.

Spaces are limited register now to avoid disappointment.

Date: Every Wednesday & Friday, starting November 8th

Time: 7PM

Venue: Playground opposite the graveyard, Rathnew

Find Out More Here

 

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