Schools Programme - Active Communities Programme

Active Communities is an investment programme that seeks to employ, deploy and train a network of full time and part time sports coaches and leaders to deliver activities in community and club settings across Northern Ireland, with a view of increasing participation in sport and physical recreation,
The following sports and physical activity initiatives will be developed under the Active Communities Programme:
  • Judo & Wrestling Coach
  • Physical Literacy in Young People Coach
  • Athletics Coach
  • Cricket Coach
  • Rugby Coach
  • Multi Sport Coach specialising in Basketball

Since their employment these coaches have undertaken the design, development and delivery of many innovative physical activity, sports specific and physical recreation programmes for a range of target groups including, schools, primary, post primary and special needs. Programmes run throughout the year and  during curriculum and after schools.all these coaches can be contacted at 02871 361566.

Active Communities Coaches:

Coach Area Contact Number Email
       
John Paul Glenn Older  Peoples Exercise 07872423752 johnpaul.glenn@derrycity.gov.uk
       
Sean Hargan Health & Well Being 07872423754 sean.hargan@derrycity.gov.uk
       
Michael Moore   Physical Literacy 07872423755 michael.moore@derrycity.gov.uk
       
Jonathan Quigley Rugby Coach   07872423751 johnathan.quigley@derrycity.gov.uk
       
Ron McGowan Judo Coach 07872423753 ron.mcgowan@derrycity.gov.uk
       
Eddie McCallion Multi Sport Coach Specialising in Basketball 07734605438 eddie.mccallion@derrycity.gov.uk
       
Ciaran Collins Athletics   ciarancollins@strabanedc.com
       
David Scanlon   Cricket         dscanlon@strabanedc.com

      

As well as the above programmes the Participation & Schools Programme also plans & delivers additional initiatives throughout the year:

  1. Providing Career Development Opportunities (Student Placements)
  2. Promoting a Derry city Council Sports Development Team & Service
  3. Developing a tailored Good relations Physical Literacy, Movement & Play programme for Schools
  4. Active Citizenship Programme
  5. DENI Gaelic Games Programme
     

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