Cavan Sports Partnership

🚶Pole Activator Walking - Ballyconnell🚶‍♀️

Whether you're new to exercise or looking for a fresh way to stay active, Pole Activator Walking is the perfect activity!

Suitable for all fitness levels, these 6-week programmes aim to improve strength and mobility and reduce pressure on joints.

📅Date: Starts Wednesday, September 2nd and runs for 6 weeks
🕘Time: 10am - 11am
📍Location: Ballyconnell to Ballyheady Recreational Trail, starting in Ballyconnell
💰Cost: €30 for the 6 weeks
🔗Booking: https://cavansportspartnership.ie/event/active-adults-pole-activator-

Ballyconnell & District Development Association
Ballyconnell Community Centre

📚Training & Education🎓

Cavan Sports Partnership are delighted to announce our training and education calendar for September, October and November.

Details for Safeguarding and First Aid can be found on our poster below, please click on the following link to book these courses: https://cavansportspartnership.ie/events/
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💪🏋️‍♀️The Strength Advantage with Dr Diane Cooper 🏋️‍♀️💪

Join Dr Diane Cooper for this FREE 40-minute online masterclass titled ‘The Strength Advantage’ for women as part of European Week of Sport.

You will also get access to 7 live ‘EduFIT at Home‘ exercise classes after the masterclass from Wednesday 30th – Tuesday 6th October 2026.

📅Date: Tuesday, September 29th
📍Venue: Online Webinar
🕖Time: 7pm - 8pm
🔗Booking Link: https://edufit.ie/the-strength-advantage-with-dr-diane-cooper-cavan-sports-partnership/
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🏸🏸Badminton - Shuttle Time Coaches Course in Ballyconnell🏸🏸

Shuttle Time Coaches is the first step on the coaching pathway for members. It is aimed at volunteers and assistant coaches who wish to deliver badminton in their clubs.

📅Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
🕙Time: 10am - 4pm
💰Cost : €60 for affiliated members
🔗Booking link: https://bit.ly/4glaC8H

To register coaches must:
- Be at least 16yrs old
- Be a Badminton Ireland member
- Hold a current Safeguarding 1 certificate
- Be Garda Vetted or Access NI showing as current

For further information or to book your place on this course, please email [email protected] or call 0044 7979 647096.
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🚶🚶‍♀️Walking for All - Walk Leader Training🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️

Walking For All aims to create healthier rural communities by encouraging participation in walking through organised, volunteer-led walks. Our Walking for All Officer Gemma is hosting an open Walk Leader Training session in Johnston Library in September.

📆 Date: Thursday, September 24th
⏲️ Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
📌 Location: Johnston Library, Cavan Town

There is no cost for participants to attend this training session. Please contact Gemma to confirm your attendance: [email protected] or 086 8097381

Badminton Ireland EduFit

🏊‍♀️Open Water Swim Series 🏊‍♀️

Join Swim Ireland for their third Annagh Lake Swim Series on Sunday, September 6th. Registration from 8:30am - 10am, race starts at 10:15am!🏊‍♀️

There will be a 1.5km competitive event. There will also be a 750m participation event and a children's event.

Children will have the option of swimming between 50m and 250m. Children must be 8yrs+

There will be a category for both Wetsuit and Skin Swimmers. This event will cater for all levels of swimmers and people interested in the water and the coast.

🏅Each participant will receive, a Swim Ireland swim series T shirt sponsored by Aqualine, silicone swim hat, and Swim Ireland finisher medal on the day.🏅

✅This is a competitive and participation event✅

Please follow the link for more information and to book your place: https://in.njuko.com/annagh-lake-swim-15km-and-3km1778696022928?currentPage=select-competition

The event is a joint venture with Swim Ireland and Cavan Sports Partnership.

For any queries contact [email protected]

Before You Book:

- You must be able to swim the distance of the event that you have registered for.
- This Swim is for ages 14 and over only.
- Due to the nature of Open Water Events, timings on event day are subject to change.
- Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event (except when in the water).
- Tow floats are recommended.
- Open to both wetsuits and non-wetsuit participants.
- Please indicate on the registration form which category you will be in (Wetsuit OR Non -Wetsuit)

Swim Ireland

🏊‍♂️Open Water Swimming Programmes🏊‍♀️

These popular programmes are back for another block. Spaces are limited so sign up today to secure your place!

Barnagrow - Block 3 - 5 week programme
Date: September 1st
Adults - level 1 & 2: 6pm
Adults - level 3 & 4: 6:45pm
Booking link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/VvynuERTwv

Lavey - Block 2 - 4 week programme
Date: September 4th
Adults - level 1 & 2: 6pm
Adults - level 3 & 4: 6:45pm
Booking link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/R5B0CL5h76

Swim Ireland

🏉Cavan Rugby Club - Inclusive Summer Camp🏉

Delighted to announce the last of our Inclusive Summer Camps. This rugby camp is specifically for persons with a disability. The camp will incorporate fun & games, as well as basic rugby skills.

📅Date: August 17th - 19th
🕙Time: 10am - 1pm daily
📍Location: Cavan Rugby Club, Swellan Park
💰Cost: €30 per child
🔗Booking link: https://cavanlions.netlify.app/

Suitable for ages 5-12yrs, all equipment provided.

County Cavan Rugby Club Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG Cavan Disability Network Healthy Cavan

🧭DIY Orienteering 🧭

As we come to the end of HER Outdoors week, here's a suggestion for something fun, free and a little different to do this weekend!

Orienteering Ireland have 5 DIY courses mapped in Cavan:

- Cavan Burren
- Ballyconnell
- Belturbet
- Con Smith Park, Cavan Town
- Bailieborough

There is also a great video there that explains how it works and links to download the app here: https://www.orienteering.ie/maprun/

Some photos attached from Orienteering events we ran earlier in the year! Be sure to send us some photos if you get out and do a DIY course this weekend!🗺️

⭐These little stars were all smiles at the All Star Inclusion Camp in Terry Coyle Park this morning. ⭐

Thanks to Healthy Cavan for the funding towards the running of this camp.

None of these camps would be possible without the Coaches, Volunteers, Parents and of course the wonderful children who take part - thank you all for your time and enthusiasm. You all play a part in the successful running of these camps.🥰

🌳HER Outdoors Week🌳

As our Women's Sailing Programme wrapped up yesterday evening, we wanted to share some beautiful photos captured during the sessions. ⛵

The group were lucky to enjoy some beautiful weather, making their time on the water even better. They learnt new skills, made new friends and had lots of laughs along the way. 🌞

We hope the group signed up to this evenings Sailing taster session enjoy every minute!⛵

Thank you to John and all the team at Ramor Watersports Club for your expertise and thanks to all the Participants for the great energy you brought each week!

Ramor Watersports Club

🤽‍♂️Swimmin’ Women and Adult Learn to Swim🏊‍♂️

These popular programmes are back for another block🥰

For booking enquiries, or more information, please contact Áine by email [email protected]

*All programmes must be booked via the links - we cannot take bookings over the phone*

🤽‍♂️Swimmin’ Women – Aqua aerobics 🤽‍♂️

Date: Begins Tuesday, September 1st
Time: 9am - 10am
Location: Cavan Leisure Complex, Drumalee, Cavan
Cost: €30 for the 6 weeks
Booking link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/P1QkFJDhLe

🏊‍♀️Adult Learn to Swim🏊‍♀️

Date: Begins Friday, September 4th
Beginners: 10.30am
Improvers: 11am
Location: Cavan Leisure Complex, Drumalee, Cavan
Cost: €30 for the 6 weeks
Booking link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/MD2EFbdiBz