Go for Life PALs Workshop
Go for Life is the national programme for sport and physical activity for older people in Ireland. It is run by over 900 volunteers who we call PALs. A PAL is a Physical Activity Leader who is already part of a group or club and is willing to lead activities. PALs lead their local group in things like short exercise routines, fun games, simple dances and sports like pitch and toss. Groups may be an Active Retirement group, a sports club, an ICA group or some social group that meets regularly.
The benefits of having PALs in your group
Groups get great benefits from having a few PALs to lead activities. The group members will:
- be healthier and happier
- have more energy
- attract more members because they offer a greater variety of activities
- have more chances to meet with other groups
- take part in more activities with other groups
- have access to more infomation about the Go For Life programme
Training a PAL from your group
Do you have people in your group who would be interested in leading some physical activities? They don’t have to be very sporty or have a sporting background: they just need to be enthusiastic. We will show a number of people in your group how to become PALs, so that you always have a few people who can lead a session.
Each PAL will come to nine workshops that cover all of the different Go for Life activities. There are routines and activities to suit every member of your group. Each workshop runs for five hours. They are a good mix of theory and practical work. They are also friendly and fun.
Go for Life PALs’ workshops are run in partnership with Local Sports Partnerships and the Health Service Executive.
To find out where and when the next workshop will be, contact your local coordinator.
Here are some important contacts, including your local HSE Co-ordinator and Local Sports Partnership - Go For Life Key Contacts
Upcoming PALs courses:
Clare October 2017
Kerry October 2017
Dublin October 2017
Roscommon November 2017
Laois November 2017
To sign up or find out more contact Ciara on 01 805 7733 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
PALs keep in touch
There are over 900 PALs nationwide who lead their groups in activities. They are part of our PALs network. They frequently come together to support each other, to share ideas and know-how.
