Up and Coming Events, Programmes and Classes
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership,
Desart Hall, New St, Kilkenny (056) 7720870 info@krsp.ie
Coach and Athlete Support Services - Training for Success
The Coach Athlete Support Programme is an initiative led by KRSP to assist athletes/players and coaches in Kilkenny. The aim of the programme is to provide a support network that will keep athletes/players and coaches up to date with the most recent developments in Sport Psychology, Physiology and Exercise Science thereby encouraging them to train and compete at a higher level.
This seminar will look at different elements of training for success including The Components of Fitness, Rest and Recovery and Periodisation in Training.
Guest Speakers:
Noel Richardson
Noel is a lecturer in exercise physiology at the Institute of Technology, Carlow and is current physical trainer to the Kilkenny hurling team. He is a former international athlete and former national 5,000m and 10,000m champion.
Niamh Murphy
Niamh is a lecturer in exercise and health at Waterford Institute of Technology and is coach to the Kilkenny City Harriers youth squads. She is a former international athlete and continues to compete at a local level and in triathlons.
This event is open to the public at a cost of €10
Kilmacow Sports Complex
KRSP are delighted to start working with Kilmacow Sports Complex, catering for the sports and recreation needs of the residents of South Kilkenny. One of the first programmes on offer is the Fit Walk Programme, which is in huge demand in the county. We look forward to rolling out more programmes in this fine facility over the next few weeks.
| Upcoming Events | Dates | Time | Venue | Cost |
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Code of Ethics and Good Practice in Childrens’ Sport
| Thursday 19th of Feb | 6pm - 10pm | Kilkenny City V.E.C. | €20 |
Irish Blind Sports – Golf for Blind/Visually Impaired
| Saturday 21st of Feb | 10.30am – 12pm | Newpark Driving Range | FREE |
| Fitwalk Programme | Wednesday 25th of Feb | 10 -11am | Kilmacow Sports Complex | €45 for 6 weeks |
Coach Athlete Support Programme: Training For Success By Noel Richardson and Niamh Murphy
| Wednesday 25th of Feb | 7.30pm Registration from 7pm | Langtons Hotel | €10 per person |
| Order of Malta – Basic First Aid | Thursday 5th, 12th 19th and 26th of March | 7.00 – 10.00pm | Duiske College, Graiguenamanagh | €50 per person |
Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership is committed to promoting healthy living and personal development through recreational and sporting activity within all age groups, and throughout the whole community of Kilkenny City & County