Sports Development Unit
Our Service
The Sports Development unit strives to work with others to ensure that everyone in the borough has the opportunity to take part in sport and physical activity to the level they have the desire or ability to reach. The sports development unit has a close working relationship with Craigavon Sports Advisory Council in relation to the development of sport locally.
What We Do
Main services provided by the sports development unit in partnership with C.S.A.C include the provision of:
- Training for club, coach and physical activity leader development
- Provision of opportunities to participate
- Provision of opportunities to improve performance
- Opportunity to impact on health and well being of inhabitants of the borough
- Recognition of and support of voluntary effort
- Recognition of and support of talented performers
We value the impact sport can have, when it is used to engage and develop an individuals self esteem and a community’s capacity to engage with its residents.
Partnerships
In partnership with C.S.A.C, key agencies and governing bodies, the sports development unit works on three key areas
- Starting well e.g. Youth Sport South, Craigavon, What to do for Boys and Girls Summer programme, and Fit for Life Scheme.
- Staying involved e.g. Over 50’s clubs, Grants for coach education, and recognising the work of volunteers
- Striving for Excellence e.g. the southern sports academy, the Craigavon school of sport and Grants, Bursaries and a sports training scheme for talented individuals.
How to Get In Touch
Sports Development Officer
Wanda Rea: 02838 311691
Assistant Sports Development Officer
Colin Baines: 02838 311692
Community Sports Development Officer
Daryn Greene: 02838 316813
Community Sports Development Officer
Michael Ruddy: 02838316813
Community Sport Active Inclusion Officer
Clare Weir: 02838 316813
Contact Details
Sports Development Unit
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Oxford Island
Craigavon
BT66 6NJ
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Community Sport Office
Craigavon Leisure Centre
Brownlow Road
Craigavon
BT65 6DL
08838 316813
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Introduction to CSAC
Craigavon Sports Advisory Council is a voluntary organisation, funded by Craigavon Borough Council. Members of the committee all come from a range of sporting backgrounds but each share one common goal, which is to represent the interest of sport in the Borough.
CSAC are responsible for a number of initiatives including:
• Grant Aid
• Senior & Junior Sports Awards
• Sports Bursaries
• Sports Training Scheme
• Junior Club Development Award
• Summer Courses for Children
• Coaching, Educational and Club
Grant Aid
CSAC offers three types of Grant Aid within the Borough of Craigavon.
Individual Grant Aid
Available to individuals at any time of the year who reside in the Borough of Craigavon if they are affiliated to CSAC either through a club or as an individual. Individuals are restricted to two separate applications in any one financial year.
Club Grant Aid
Available to constituted clubs who are affiliated to CSAC. Grants are available for purposes such as travel cost, competition costs, major events and club development.
Applications for club grant aid are invited throughout April and May with the closing date being the last Friday in May.
Coaching/Refereeing Qualifications
CSAC will also support clubs who wish to put their coaches through Governing Body coaching and refereeing courses in order to raise standards within their club. Clubs can apply at any time throughout the year but must be affiliated to CSAC. (Affiliation cost is £10 per year) Clubs are restricted to two applications in any one financial year.
Sports Training Scheme
The Sports Training Scheme allows people who reside within the Borough of Craigavon and have been selected to represent at a Provincial or higher level, assisted access to training facilities.
For Further information please contact
Anne Benson on 028 38311693 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Oxford Island
Lurgan
BT66 6NJ
Active Communities to create 100,000+ sporting opportunities across the region
Active Communities is a new Sport Northern Ireland funded programme that aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity by increasing the number of full time and part time coaches working with schools, clubs and community groups in the region. In particular it will aim to increase participation amongst under represented groups including females, people with a disability and older people.
Multi-sports coaches and physical activity leaders appointed through the programme will be working throughout the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon consortium area delivering activities including outdoor pursuits, Gaelic games, disability sports, soccer, volleyball and physical activity. Currently we have six full time coaches employed and actively delivering within the consortium and hope to appoint a further four coaches within the next few months. These new coaches will specialise in activities such as racquet sports, athletics and dance (2 posts).
N.B. Active Communities coaches along with special guests at the Launch of the programme for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon on Thursday 27th May, 2010 at Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh.
To find out more about the Active Communities Programme and how your group can benefit, please contact Nicola Tedford in Craigavon on 028 3832 2205 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Alternatively you may contact each of the coaches directly.
|
Name |
Sport |
Contact Number |
|
Aaron Nelson |
Girl’s Soccer |
07771987891 |
|
Adele Doran |
Outdoor Pursuits |
07515607482 |
|
Colleen Murray |
Disability & Multi-Skills |
07786198973 |
|
Mark Fulton |
Volleyball |
07885284601 |
|
Nuala O’Connor |
Physical Activity |
07515607481 |
|
Roisin O’Hagan |
Gaelic Games |
07515607461 |
N.B. Over 50’s group in action at the Launch of Active Communities for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon on Thursday 27th May, 2010 in Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh.
Programmes & Events
Craigavon Lakes 10k (2/6/10)
Starting and finishing at Craigavon Watersports Centre, the route will take in the pathways around the picturesque Craigavon Lakes and City Park areas.
Results: Craigavon_10km_Result_2011.xls
Coachworks
This is a series of 8 sessions delivered by experienced Tutors on various topics relating to sporting individuals/clubs/teams.
(Programme topics and dates to be announced)
Coach education (Sourthern Sports Partnership)
The coach education programme offers a range of courses focusing on performer,coach and club development.
