A number of educational and training opportunites are currently available for Island communities under phase 2 of the Community Sports Hub. Courses currently on offer are:

• ISA Accredited ailing courses  Download Flyer Here
• ICU Accredited kayaking courses  Download Flyer Here 
• IHF and Mountaineering Ireland Accredited Walking Leader Courses
• Sport Ireland Safeguarding Training
• NGB Coaching Courses 
• Disability Awareness Training

All of the above courses are subject to demand and will only be offered to communities once course requirements are agreed. A full list of courses and more info can be got by downloading info leaflet HERE.

Course Update 2017:

Bantry Bay Sailing Club played host to both ISA Powerboating/Safety Boat training and ICU Sit on Top Sea Skills Courses in July. A total of 11 participants took part in the courses. Currenlty only Bere Island and Heir Island have access to sailing courses/programmes while Cape Clear hosts a recreational canoe/kayaking club for local participants. In this regard participants attended the courses to gain knowledge and recieve expert tuition and guidance in terms of implementing structures and standards locally following both the ISA and ICU certified courses.

Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre provided the instructor to deliver the ICU Level 2 Sit on Top Sea Skills on Saturday 15th  and Sunday 16th of July. During the week of July 3rd 5 participants took part in the National Powerboat Certificate and Safety Boat Certificate with the ISA. Special thanks goes to Bantry Bay Sailing Club who are always open to sharing their facilites with the Sports Hub for these courses and programmes.

Photos: Level 2 Sit on Top Sea Skills Course July 2017