Courses and Programmes

See the courses and events available across the borough for local sports men, women and clubs.

Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 Sports Education courses below.

To register: download the Registration Form and return it to sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Please note:

• Fees are non-refundable (unless the course is cancelled) 
• Places are available on a first come first served basis, and we can only confirm places once we have received both the registration form and any relevant payment 
• Clubs are limited to 3 places per course unless courses are not fully booked, then additional places may become available.
• Emergency First Aid at Work course includes both practical and multiple-choice exam 
• All online courses delivered via Zoom and may require pre-learning (pre-learning material will be emailed prior to the course start date) 

For further information email: sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Accelerate Action with the Female Sports Forum this International Women’s Day. NI Sports Forum are holding three workshops for women in sports. Register your interest below.

Mentorship Workshop for Women in Sport Leaders
Wednesday 5 March | 10 AM – 1 PM | Newforge

This is a session designed for women working in sport who are project leads. Please share with anyone in your organisation that you think would find the workshop of interest. Please register through this form: Mentorship Workshop Registration Form 
 

Setting Up for Success: Engaging Women in Sport (in partnership with Sported)
Wednesday 19 March | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Girdwood Hub

An interactive workshop for club leaders—open to both men and women—focused on creating welcoming environments and increasing women and girls’ participation in sport through creating inclusive programmes. Please register through this form: Setting Yourself Up For Success Workshop Registration Form
 

Women in Sport Series: Insights into Impact
Thursday 27 March | 10 AM – 12 PM |  CIYMS

Another Networking Event with a focus on research and insights on women’s participation in sport, helping to shape future strategies and initiatives. Register here : Women's Sport Series

Enjoy the pool and marking friends? Join the Bangor Barracudas Water Polo session on Sunday 2 March, 5pm to 6pm at Bangor Aurora.

Under 9s and Under 11s welcome!

£5 per person.

The aim of the Awards Ceremony is to recognise, promote and reward local sporting achievement of teams and individuals across the Ards and North Down Borough.

Click here for more info

The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust is running the - MOMENTA ADULT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME.

The programme is a weight loss and healthy lifestyle intervention, introducing behavioural change skills to maximise outcomes from the programme, such as keeping food and activity diaries, setting SMART goals and tracking weight.

The programme is available to anyone who is over 18 years, has a Body Mass Index of over 25, is motivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle and lives in the South Eastern Trust area.

If you are interested in the programme or would like more details, contact the trust on 07890 022499 or email: adultweightmanagementservice@setrust.hscni.net

Working With Parents in Sport have recently produced a new book entitled ‘Two Hats: A guide for those coaching or thinking of coaching their own children.  As well as this they have created a range of webinars that may be of use to coaching, clubs or parents within your sport.  Information on these can be accessed via the following link: https://www.parentsinsport.co.uk/bespoke-services/.

 If you wish to contact Working With Parents in Sport by email, contact: workingwithparentsinsport@gmail.com