Girls Active Activity Festival

The girls in the centre attended the annual Girls Activities Festival in Knocknarea Arena last Thursday.  This was a very enjoyable day and the girls got to try out different sports and activities.

Girls Active - Curling

Last week the girls active group played an enjoyable game of Curling with Chris in the Sports Complex.  

Girls Active Health Week

Girls Active - Badminton

Last week the girls active group got a chance to try out badminton with Chris in the sports complex

Girls Active - Basketball

The hairdressing group were playing basketball yesterday in the Sports Complex as part of Girls Active.

Girls Active Programme

Girls Active takes place on a Wednesday afternoon in the centre. Girls Active is a joint programme between the Health Services Executive North West, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, Youth Sport West and is aimed at teenage girls who are not currently participating in sport. The programme was initiated in 2003 and aims to increase the number of teenage girls involved in long-term regular physical activity through developing more supportive environments for teenage girls’ physical activity.

The programme involves extra curricular physical activities for teenage girls which are:

• Recreational and Non Competitive
• Girls only
• Activities selected by the Girls
• Activities organised by the Girls
• At least 3 different activities throughout the year

For more info:  Girls Active

Pictured above are some of the hairdressing girls that took part in a very enjoyable dance class with Debbie yesterday.

Mental Health Awareness Week - Mindfulness Relaxation Yoga

Trainees got an opportunity to do mindfulness relaxation yoga yesterday with Nikki.  This was a very relaxing and enjoyable class.

Girls & Lads Active

Today the lads are playing soccer with Chris and using they gym at the sports complex.  The girls are gone for a walk on this nice spring afternoon!

Girls Active Activity Festival

Kayla, Kate Frahill (Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership) and Leanora at the Girls Active Activity Festival at Knocknarea Arena today.  Well done girls!

Girls & Lads Active

Girls and Lads Active is a voluntary fun programme organised by Emer, Janell and Aideen.  It is aimed at helping the trainees find a physical activity that they enjoy and will keep up in their own time.  The range of activities are chosen by the trainees including walking, soccer, basketball, football, yoga, pilates and gymnastics.  This takes place every Wednesday between 2pm - 3pm. This programme is available for the computer, hairdressing, catering and exploring options group.  Today the girls are doing Zumba with Barbara and the lads are playing soccer or they can go to the gym in the sports complex.  This is a fantastic opportunity for the trainees to get out of the centre and keep fit and healthy!

Girls Active - Circuit Games

The Girls Active group did a circuit games class with their instructor Kate Frahill last Wednesday.  The Girls really enjoyed the session with plenty of running, exercise and activities to keep them fit!

Girls Active - Zumba

Girls had great fun doing Zumba with their instructor Barbara Aluk yesterday in the sports complex.

Girls Active - Pilates and Boxercise

The Girls active group attended a Pilates and Boxercise class with Aileen Cooper in the sports complex yesterday. 

Women's Health Week - Girls Active Group - Bowling

The girls active group also had fun bowling today up in Carrick-on-Shannon!

Women's Health Week - Girls Active - Aerial Yoga

Some photos of Janell, Aideen, Emer and the girls active group at Aerial Yoga today at My Soul Space in Carrick--on-Shannon.  What an enjoyable fun experience!

Hike

A group of trainees went on a hike yesterday up around Gleannagoolagh.  

Women's Health Week - Stretching & Fitness Class

Thanks to Maija and Sanita from the sports group for providing a very enjoyable exercise class for the girls in the centre today in our gym as part of women's health week. They started off with stretching/yoga, then some core work, using weighted hula hoops, skipping and steps. They finished off the class with some relaxation techniques. The girls really enjoyed the activity and expressed an interest in doing this again. Well done to all the girls for participating and to Maija and Sanita for sharing their expertise!

Women's Health Week - Get Active

Knocknarea Hike

Last Wednesday a group of trainees and staff from Sligo CTC climbed the beautiful mountain of Knocknarea.  Thanks to Barry who guided the hike and provided us with lots of history about the mountain and the surrounding area! On the top of the mountain lies the cairn of Queen Maeve of Connacht. The cairn is about 10 metres high and is visible for miles around. There are spectacular views around County Sligo from the top of the mountain.  It was a beautiful day and we had a very enjoyable afternoon.

Girls Active - Zumba

Girls had great fun doing Zumba with their instructor Barbara Aluk last week in the sports complex,.