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The kind of energy and enthusiasm that the Go for Life Games inspires is proof that older people can continue  or even start  to live very healthy, active lives at any age – and on their own terms. Sue  Guildea, Programme Manager

What are the Go for Life Games?

Go For Life Games is a national day of sport when teams from all over the country come together for one day in June to take part in a festival of physical activity and a celebration of sport.

How does it work?

The Games are run with the support of the Local Sports Partnerships (LSP’s) and the HSE.  They include the National Games event (held annually on one day in June) as well as local leagues and friendlies at a local and county level with some areas running regional games events against other counties.

The Go for Life Games include sports that can be played in Singles, Pairs and Teams:

Malai

Malai

An adaption of the game of Cornhole

Scidil

Scidil

An adaption of Ten-Pin Bowling and Skittles

Flisk

Flisk

An adaption of Frisbee and Horseshoe Pitching

The aim of the Go for Life Games is to involve older people in recreational sport. The emphasis of the Games is on participation and fun – played in a non-competitive way – with all participants encouraged to umpire their own game.

How can I get involved?

Go for Life Games are held in partnership with Local Sports Partnerships and the Health Service Executive.  To find out what’s happening in your area contact us or your local HSE or LSP contact.  

Contact

For information speak to our Active Programme team.

 01 805 7733
 active@ageandopportunity.ie

Alternatively participants can contact their local sports partnership.

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 volunteer-led telephone mentoring service that encourages participants 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.

Sport 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.

People with intellectual disability Physical Activity Leaders

Enabling people with intellectual disability (ID) to become physical activity leaders. 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.

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.

People always say that ‘you’re only as old as you feel’. Well, it turns out to be true. Science has proven that staying active keeps your body younger and your mind happier, no matter what it says on your birth cert. Being active can help your body to stay strong and supple improve balance and coordination aiding in falls prevention A healthy mind and body can help fight off colds and infections and many common illnesses. Exercise keeps you sharp and, best of all, it cheers you up and boosts your energy.

Being active just 30 minutes a day can offer you a range of benefits including:

  • Better balance
  • Co-ordination
  • Greater range of movement
  • Flexibility
  • Better strength
  • Stay healthier
  • Be more content
  • Increase energy levels
  • Increased social connection
  • Prevent Falls

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