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Inclusive Hockey4All Summer Camps Launched

Hockey Ireland are set to run five Inclusive Hockey4All Camps this summer. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment for those with additional needs to learn and develop within our sport.

Camps will take place in August across three different location; St. Joseph’s Cluny (Killiney, Dublin), Cortinthians Hockey Club (St. Columba’s College, Dublin) and Garryduff Sports Centre, (Cork). 

Camps cater those aged 8-18 years of age as well as separate camps that are suitable for those over 18 years. 

Camps run for three days each and cost €35 per camp. 

For more information on all our camps click the link below:

https://irelandhockey.sportlomo.com/event-page/

Inclusive Hockey Summer Camp

Volunteer Supports Programme 2022

The Hockey Ireland ‘Volunteer Supports’ programme offers volunteers an exciting opportunity to access free relevant courses and training to support their personal development.

This might be a good option for someone who…..

  • Wishes to develop their confidence by upskilling through courses
  • Is actively involved in their club but has yet to take up any training
  • Is interested in getting involved in supporting their club
  • Is currently unemployed / is on a career break
  • Has completed their Young Hockey Leader Award and wishes to further develop themselves

Examples of the courses funded through this programme include Fundamentals of Coaching Hockey, Disability Awareness Training, Autism Awareness as well as the new Hockey Ireland Online Rules Test and Fundamentals of Umpiring courses

To apply for this programme, click here. Closing dates for applications is 27th July 2022.

  • Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
  • Priority will be given to those involved in clubs from educationally, economically, and socially disadvantaged areas
  • Priority will be given to those clubs that have either expressed and interest in, or are already running a Hockey4All, Young Hockey Leader Award, Tricks4Sticks or PickupaStick programme within their club

This programme is funded by the Dormant Accounts Fund and Sport Ireland.