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Irish Blind Sports |
Thu 17 May 12
CampAbilities - A Recipe for Happy Children
Chef Nadine Latimore Cooks Up a Great Story on a great Week in Killarney
Easter mid term break from school brought a special treat for those involved with CampAbilities
Ingredients
3 dozen enthusiastic vision impaired youngsters (sugar free usually works best)
Plethora of buddy system pals (added energy if available)
non stop organised fun and games (CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre Ltd and the Institute of Technology Tralee in association with the National Council for the Blind, the National Learning Network Tralee (Sporting Chance Programme) and of course Irish Blind Sports)
Directions
Introduce youngsters and buddies and combine well.
Gradually add team activities until confidence is noticeable, sprinkle in some fancy dress, bouncy castles and general shenanigans. Pour in some brief rays of sun shine and a few rice krispies. Stir in fun challenging activities (additional leaders required at this stage) and turn up the heat. Include drum circle, guests involved in Paralympic sports and other inventive zesty routines. Decorate as required – ENJOY!
From Monday 2nd until 6th April the 3rd CampAbilities Ireland Camp was held in Killarney, Co.Kerry. The beautiful An Óige Youth Hostel of Fossa – an impressive 18th century mansion on 77 acres of beautiful gardens and forests was literally taken over by fun and laughter. Having been invited to speak about my life as an athlete heading towards the London Games qualifications, I was delighted to join in with the Athletics activity and give some top tips to our budding athletes. Across all of the sports sampled over the week, there were some outstanding performances, although more significantly a passion for sporting participation has been ignited. Alongside the friendships forged and memories made from a wonderful week at camp, of course the universal message that sport is accessible to all, no matter what level of vision or other disability. Fantastic camp – hope to see you all there next year!
See all the action on video Click Here to Listen and See
*Author Nadine Latimore is an active Irish Blind Sports memeber, a multi talented sports person, who this year turns her hand, well arms and body, to field atheltics in the hope of qualifying for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Open
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27 years old
Thu 17 May 12
CampAbilities - A Recipe for Happy Children
Easter mid term break from school brought a special treat for those involved with CampAbilities
Ingredients
3 dozen enthusiastic vision impaired youngsters
Sun 13 May 12
Get Netted!
“Watching people like Jason Smyth doing so well shows us that it can be done with hard work and it’s
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May Swim Offers At Belvedere College
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Come and join us in Ireland’s unique tandem only sportive!
RNIB NI would like to warmly invite you to come to
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O'Brien Has Some Place To Go
Sean O’Brien emailed Michael and Theresa Lavin with his plan for a great day out in the middle of Euro
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