European Week of Sport

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EWOS is a week of physical activity across the country. Everyone is encouraged to BE ACTIVE

What is EWOS?

The aim of EWOS is to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. The Week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire Europeans to #BeActive on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise more.

As an annual event, the European Week of Sport will inspire all kinds of creative and exciting events and activities in different countries.

This September we are once again teaming up with Sport Ireland to celebrate European Week of Sport.

How does it work?

During this week our Go for Life programme will be organising a number of “I’ve always wanted to try …..” events where individuals and groups are invited to take part in a range of sports for the first time.

Past events include:

sailing
kayaking
skiing
canoeing
over 50’s swim and water sports in Clontarf Baths
orienteering
horse riding

We would encourage everyone to use the opportunity of the week to get involved in sport and to get active.

How can I get involved?

You can find out more about all the 2018 European Week of Sport happening in Ireland on the Sport Ireland event listing.

We will be sharing our plans for the 2019 EWOS over the coming months, so keep an eye on our website and social media channels and sign up for our email updates and you will be the first to hear our plans.

Everyone is encouraged and invited to get involved and participate in their local events, so get out and #BEACTIVE!

Contact

For information speak to our Active Programme team.

01 805 7733
active@ageandopportunity.ie

Active Initiatives:

Physical Activity Leaders

An education and peer leadership initiative which trains older people how to lead sport and activity sessions in their local groups and communities. Find out more here.

Go For Life Games

Teams from all over Ireland coming together to take part in a national day of sport in June every year. Find out more here.

People with intellectual disability Physical Activity Leaders

Enabling people with intellectual disability (ID) to become physical activity leaders. Find out more here.

CarePALs

Trains those working in care settings to lead suitable physical activities. Find out more here.

FitLine

A telephone mentoring service which encourages callers to start getting more active- we’re only a phone call away! Find out more here.

European Week of Sport

Promoting sport and physical activity across Europe. Find out more here.

Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme

Offers financial supports to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide. Find out more here.