Netball NI and Rowing Ireland, in conjunction with Sport NI, are delighted to launch a talent project aimed at female athletes who want a new challenge. We are looking for female athletes between 14-23 years old and over 5’8 / 178cm to come along to one of the upcoming testing days in February to find…
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ABOUT YOU Name: Katie Mullan Age: 22 Hometown: Coleraine Occupation: Student at UCD, studying a Masters in Biomedical Engineering Teams representing: UCD, Irish Senior Women INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY 1. What first inspired you to take up sport? Having two older brothers meant I didn’t have much choice in the matter when told to stand in…
ABOUT YOU Name: Molly Curry Age: 14 Hometown: Coleraine Occupation: Year 11 Student at Coleraine Grammar School Teams Representing: Coleraine Swimming Club, Ulster Performance Squad (swimming), Ulster Schools Interpro Team (swimming), Coleraine Grammar School Rowing Team. INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING 1. What first inspired you to take up sport? When I was six my mum took…
ABOUT YOU Name: June Traill Age: 52 Hometown: Bushmills Current Voluntary Roles: Swimming Coach for Ballymoney Amatuer Swimming Club, Swim Ireland Official, Technical Timing and Official For Swim Ulster INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING 1. Did you have any sporting experience prior to volunteering? Yes. Athletics, tennis, squash and hockey at both school and club level. 2….
ABOUT YOU Name: Chloe Archibald Age: 23 Hometown: Derry Occupation: Final year student – BSc Hons Sport & Exercise Science Current voluntary roles: Under 10 Football Coach for Crusaders Strikers Juniors, player and Administrator for Crusaders Strikers Women’s Football Club INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING 1. What first attracted you to volunteering in sport? I have always…
ABOUT YOU Name: Alison Rankin Age: 45 Hometown: Portstewart Current voluntary roles: Coach, Treasurer, and Race Director. INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING 1. Did you have any sporting experience prior to volunteering? Yes, I have been involved in athletics from a very young age, and also played hockey at school. 2. What first attracted you to volunteering…
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The aim of the conference is to inspire and equip attendees to develop female leaders within their sports, organisations, clubs, committees and communities. It will attract a range of attendees from across the sport sector in Northern Ireland and will include two high profile keynote speakers in Baroness Sue Campbell CBE (Chair Youth Sport Trust, Head of Women’s FA)…
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The 3 hour workshop is designed for females (18+) who want to make an active contribution to improve their club or organisation, by utilising their own skill set and knowledge and transferring them to the roles and responsibilities needed within a management committee. The session is aimed at both current committee members as well as…
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Disability Sport NI’s Supporting Inclusive Clubs Award is a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate sports clubs that positively include people with disabilities in the club environment. Nominations are open to both mainstream and disability sports clubs who have made noteworthy improvements or introduced innovative programmes to include people with disabilities in the last 12months….