Go For Life - Age & Opportunity

What is Go for Life?

The Go for Life programme gets older people more active more often.

  • We help older people to plan and lead physical activities through our programme of PALs workshops.
  • We discuss with and show groups how to get more active, keep healthy and stay safe.
  • Workshops are run in conjunction with the HSE Health promotion Dept. and Local Sports Partnerships.

The National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People 2011 is no open and accepting application. Please download a form here for 2011. Please contact 021 4665083 for further information.

What is a PAL?

A PAL is a Physical Activity Leader.

  • PALs lead their local group in things like short exercise routines, fun games, simple dances and sports, like pitch and toss.
  • PALs lead Active Retirement groups and other groups in their local sports clubs and community centres.

How can I become a PAL?

  • You must be a member of a group for older people.
  • Enthusiasm is more essential than a sporting background.
  • Each PAL will attend eight workshops that cover the different Go for Life activities. There are routines and activities to suit everyone and are friendly and fun.

The workshops are:

  • Basic Principles
  • Sit Fit Activities
  • Better Balance
  • Going Strong
  • Rolling 7 Bowling
  • Pitching and Tossing
  • Stepping and Strolling
  • PALs skills

What supports are offered?

  • PALS receive a semi-annual newsletter, PALs Exchange which is sent to all PALS in Cork & Kerry.
  • PALs will receive ongoing support in the delivery of the Go for Life programme through Refresher training, which is a short morning of activities to remind PALS of what was learned at the workshops.
  • Sportsfests run in conjunction with Local Sports Partnerships are a great way to try new activities and meet new groups.
  • Go for Life fund groups, who are getting older people more active, please see the funding page on this website.