Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum Launch Coach Education Programme
15th October 2021
Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has organised a series of workshops as part of the Coach Education Programme 2022, commencing with a Disability Inclusion Training Workshop in Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen on Wednesday 12 January 2022.
The Coach Education Programme which has been part-funded by the Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum also includes Autism and Sports Coaching, Inclusive Skills and Games, Safeguarding Children and Young People and Designated Safeguarding Officer workshops which have been organised in association with Disability Sport Northern Ireland (DSNI) and Sport Northern Ireland.
The various workshops will provide local sports clubs, coaches and volunteers with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and understanding across a diverse range of topics to provide inclusive, supportive, and safe coaching environments.
Derrick Jobb, Chairperson of the Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum, said;
“Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is delighted to offer the wide range of workshops which will be deliver by Disability Sport Northern Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland to residents of the Council area locally. The courses will further enhance the knowledge of those involved within sports clubs and organisations through theoretical and practical based sessions to provide inclusive and supportive coaching environments”
Speaking about the launch of the various workshops, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson, said; Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is committed to working in partnership with other stakeholders to improve the lives and wellbeing of the people of the district by ensuring that they have access to inclusive and accessible services and facilities.
The Council is delighted to be working in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum to enable local sports clubs and members to develop their knowledge across a wide range of topics and I would urge local clubs to encourage their coaches and members to avail of this wonderful opportunity.”
For further information regarding the Coach Education Programme 2022 or to book a place on a course, please click on this link or alternatively please contact Chris Elliott, 0300 303 1777 or chris.elliott@fermanaghomagh.com