Bookings

Kildare Sports Partnership partners with a number of organisations around the County to deliver programmes and initiatives as required by the community. Below is a list of currently available programmes that are open to the public. If you wish to find out more about programmes targeted at older people, people with disabilities, women in sport or initiatives provided in disadvantaged areas, please contact the relevant sports development officers. For information on training & education, please contact us on ksp@kildarecoco.ie

All contact details for the Kildare Sports Partnership team are available here.

Upcoming Events

Kildare Sports Ability Day

Kildare Sports Partnership is delighted to announce Kildare Sports Ability Day is back this year at Maynooth University! The event is all about showcasing and promoting inclusive sport & physical activities, organisations & and clubs in County Kildare. We invite you to come along for a day of trying out new sports and discovering inclusive clubs & and organisations! The event is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Location: The Phoenix Sports Centre, Maynooth University
Registration: please register here
Date: Saturday, November 11^th from 12pm – 1pm.

Pop up pool

Swim Ireland's Pop Up Pool

Swim Ireland welcomes you to the pool over the coming months, with learn to swim programmes, schools swimming and public swims available for booking now.

We are working very closely with Swim Ireland on the Pop-Up Pool project, delivering several community programmes at the Pop-Up Pool in Leixlip.

Location: Leixlip GAA Club (W23 X9RP)
Bookings: book online here

Training

Autism in Sport

This workshop is for sports leaders, coaches, volunteers, teachers, principals, special needs assistants (SNAs), parents, or anyone who has an interest in making their sport accessible and inclusive for people with autism. 

Location: Online workshop
Date: Wednesday November 08th (7:00-9:30pm)
Programme cost: €20
Bookings: please book here

Sport Hubs Programmes

Autumn Trails

Kildare Sports Partnership welcomes back our 5km autumn trails after last year’s successful programme! The 5km walk will be led by walking leader Clifford Reid. The walk will benefit participants looking to increase their physical & mental well-being and help engage in their community!

Location: meeting at The Courthouse, Athy
Date: Wednesdays at 7.20pm
Bookings: please email Majella at majella@countykildarelp.ie to register your place

Sports Ability Programmes

Learn to Cycle Programme

Our 6 week Learn To Cycle programme will commence in November in Naas. The programme is suitable for children and teenagers with additional needs above the age of 4. The cycling programme is run by the Cycling Safety School. Participants can register for one of the two time blocks: Block 1 (4 – 5pm) and Block 2 (5 – 6pm).

The course is aligned to CYCLE RIGHT, the National Standard for Cycle Training in Ireland, and is delivered by a qualified trainer.

The benefits of cycling are well known: independence and mobility; overall fitness; a way to control weight; promoting physical health; promoting mental health; countering the onset of other health conditions such as diabetes.

Commencement date: November 7^th – December 12^th
Location: Monread Community Centre, Naas
Programme cost: €40
For more info & queries: Contact Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Fiach fandrews@kildarecoco.ie
Registration: registrar here

Learn to Swim Courses for Children and Teens with additional needs

Option 1: Learn To Swim Lessons

For: Children with Additional Needs | 5-12 Years | and | 12+ Years |
Cost: €6.50 per Session
When: November 06th | 17:00-17:30, 17:45-18:15, 18:30-19:00, 19:00-19:45|

Option 2: Midterm Camp

For: Children with Additional Needs | 5-8 Years | and | 8+ Years |
Cost: €12.50 per Session
When: October 31st | 14:00 -15:45 |

Option 3: Public Swim Availability

For: Family Swims for Children with Additional Needs
Cost: €3.50 per Session
When: Every Saturday | 14:30-15:30 | October 28th – December 09th |Location: Leixlip Pop Up Pool

Bookings: for swim courses book here

The Daily Mile

The Daily Mile is simple and free and gets children out of the classroom for fifteen minutes every day to run or jog, at their own pace, with their classmates, making them fitter, healthier, and more able to concentrate in the classroom. 25 schools in County Kildare have registered to take part in The Daily Mile - join them by registering through the link below!

Queries: Contact Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Fiach fandrews@kildarecoco.ie
Registration: register here

Kildare Sports Ability groups

This document highlights the various clubs, groups, and organisations providing inclusive physical activity and sporting opportunities for people with disabilities in County Kildare.

Registration: register here
View Kildare Sports Ability Groups

Women in Sports Programmes

Body, Mind and Movement Class

This class involves conscious movement & and dance practice based on a variety of somatic dance/movement methodologies that help to bring consciousness to all parts of the body, opening pathways to wellness, expansion and vitality.

Location: The Mill Community Centre, English Row, Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge.
Date & Time: every Tuesday at 6.30pm
Registration: dberry@kildarecoco.ie

Somatic Dance Classes

This class is a science-based therapeutic programme that enhances overall health & well-being. This class is quite different from a regular fitness class. These sessions focus on increasing body awareness, body-mind connection while becoming more fit & strong, increasing coordination & balance, boosting the immune system and most importantly having fun and feeling energised!

Location: The Mill Community Centre, English Row, Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge.
Date & Time: every Wednesday at 11am
Registration: dberry@kildarecoco.ie

Community Programmes

Hill Dara Hiking Group

Hill Dara Hiking Group organises hikes on weekends in different locations. The group is always accompanied by trained hillwalkers and new joiners are very welcome!

More info & registration: johndoran@countykildarelp.ie

Seated Exercise Classes

Seated exercises for older people is available in the following locations every week: Suncroft, Kildare Town, Newbridge, Kilcullen, Hawkfield & Naas.

More info & registration: johndoran@countykildarelp.ie

Age Friendly Programmes

Fitstocks and Chair Yoga

Fitsticks involve walking with activator / nordic poles which promote aerobic fitness, mobility, strength, and balance for people with different abilities and fitness levels. Use of the poles means upper body muscles are used as well as legs. The poles help to propel the walker along meaning you work harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier. The poles & yoga sessions are suited for all levels and abilities

Benefits include: better posture, strengthening of the core muscles and enhanced mobility of neck & shoulders.

More info & registration: majella@countykildarelp.ie
Location: Council Hall, Main St, Monasterevin
Date & Time: every Monday at 9.45am – 10.45am

Fitsticks Programmes