This project aims to give all sports a space to highlight those who are role models, like the active fit and sporty plan these people can be athletes of any level, coaches, officials, or anyone who is a crucial part of the sport/activity. The aim is to provide role models across ability, age and interests….
Category Archives: Role Models
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The Female Sports Forum in partnership with O’Neills Sports ‘Active Female Competition’ which highlights the contribution of women and girls in sport and physical activity across Northern Ireland each month. Nominate a participant, coach or administrator who has had recent individual and/or team success and / or made an exceptional contribution to their sport in…
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We had the opportunity to meet with Sophie Earley, who at the age of 12 is the top female table tennis player in Ireland! Sophie shared about her time in Japan at the World Cadet Championship playing for Team Hopes, making history as she was the first table tennis Ireland player to make this squad. Here…
ABOUT YOU Name: Edel Convery Age:40 Hometown: Sligo Current voluntary roles in sport: Founder Straight2Swimming INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING 1.What playing experience did you have prior to your voluntary roles within City of Belfast Swimming Club? (briefly mention netball/swimming personal achievements) Before volunteering I competed in both swimming and netball, reaching a good standard in both,…
ABOUT YOU Name: Rebecca Foreman Age: 24 Hometown: Carnmoney Current voluntary roles in sport: swim coach INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING 1.What playing experience did you have prior to your voluntary roles within City of Belfast Swimming Club? (briefly mention netball/swimming personal achievements) Before volunteering I competed in both swimming and netball, reaching a good standard…
ABOUT YOU Name: Emma Mitchell Age: 23 Hometown: Banbridge Teams representing: Team Ireland (Athletics), Banbridge Athletics Club INTRODUCTION TO SPORT 1. What first inspired you to take up sport? I think sport just came naturally for myself growing up. I was always, and still am, known as ‘the runner’ locally! I have played a number…
ABOUT YOU Name: Máiréad Ní Fhearáin (Sr) Age: 76 Hometown: Bessbrook, Co Armagh Current voluntary roles in sport: Ulster Colleges Camogie Council, All Ireland Colleges Camogie, Armagh Transfers, Hearings and Disciplinary Committee. INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING 1. What playing experience did you have prior to your various voluntary roles within Camogie? I played Camogie growing up…
ABOUT YOU Name: Sarah-Jane Johnston Age: 38 Hometown: Lurgan Teams representing: Ripples Special Olympics Sports Club and Special Olympics Ireland. INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING 1. What first inspired you to take up swimming? …
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…