Cycling in Schools 37 students in Ursuline Secondary School, an all-girls DEIS school in Blackrock, took part in a cycling programme to mark Cork Bike Week and European Week of Sport. Cork Community Bikes brought bikes and helmets to the school for the girls to use and led a coaching session with them. After learning about road safety and bike maintenance the girls enjoyed a cycle along the Greenway. After the session the girls noted how nice it was to be outside and not focusing on Covid or school related pressures. Our hope is that this session will remind them how enjoyable cycling is and take up an activity that many of them said they haven’t done since they were children.
Rugby on the Green To mark the end of European Week of Sport, Sports & Sustainability piloted our first session of Rugby on the Green in Ballyvolane. Partnering with Munster Rugby for this programme, it allowed young people to walk outside their front door and train like a Munster Rugby player for an afternoon. For many kids taking part this was their first introduction to the sport of rugby, however for others it was an opportunity for them to learn some tips and tricks from a Munster Rugby Coach. 20 children took part in this session with each receiving a goodie bag containing a rugby ball to take home with them to practice their skills. Sports & Sustainability received great feedback from the participants and fromMunster Rugby who have expressed an interest in working together to provide more sessions across Cork once restrictions allow.
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