Men's Health Week - Strength and Conditioning Class

Some of the lads took part in gymnastics with Kate today at the Sports Complex.  This was something different and good fun!

Slish Wood Walk

A group of trainees and tutors went on a walk to Slish Wood as part of lads active. The weather was very nice and also it was a very enjoyable walk. Slish Wood has great views onto Lough Gill.

 

Group photo of trainees from sports & recreation 

Group photo of tutors

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 & 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!

Lads Active - Gym

Last Wednesday the lads went to the sports complex for a gym session. They enjoyed it and got some good exercise, thanks to Wesley for assisting the trainees in their work out.

Lads Active - Gym

Some of the male trainees went to gym at the Sports Complex, thanks to Wesley for assisting the trainees in gym work.

Trainees at the gym working out

Lads Active Trip to Donegal Adventure Centre

The lads active group and some of the sports group went to Donegal Adventure Centre yesterday to try out the climbing walls and high ropes.  It was a very wet but enjoyable day with plenty of new challenges!  Well done lads.

Lads Active - Week 2

Group of trainees participating in lads active, they really enjoyed the indoor football.

Lads Active - Indoor Soccer

Hike

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

Lads Active - Football

Some of the lads playing football yesterday outdoors for lads active at Doorly Park

Lads Active - Soccer

The lads active group played soccer this week at the sports complex.  This was a fun session and well done to all trainees who participated.

Lads Active - Hiking

The Lads Active group enjoyed a guided hike in glorious weather to Union Rock yesterday with William Britton from North West Adventure Tours.

Lads Active - Cycling for mental health Week

For mental health this week Aideen organised two cycles with William Britton from North West Adventure.  On Wednesday the lads cycled to Dooney Rock. It was a beautiful day and what a view!  Today the 'new to cycling group' are having a training practice around Cleveragh Track. 

Lads Active - Cycling Week 2

Yesterday William Britton and Aideen brought a group of  trainees from Lads Active for a 1 hour cycle around the track in Doorly Park and up to Cairns Hill.  It was a tough climb up Cairns Hill! Well done to all the lads that took part and we look forward to next week's challenge!

Lads Active - Cycling Week 1

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership have linked with Cycling Ireland in the build up to the Sport Ireland Yeats Tour of Sligo on 30th April 2017 to offer Sligo CTC an opportunity to deliver a Cycling Initiative for teenagers.  This initiative aims to encourage teenagers to cycle more often and to take on the challenge of completing the 60km distance in the Yeats Tour of Sligo. 

Yesterday William Britton and Aideen brought a group of 10 trainees from Lads Active for a 1 hour cycle down the Back Avenue, Doorly Park and around the track.  He provided bikes and helmets for the trainees.  This was an enjoyable and wet experience!!  A few puddles along the way.......  Well done to all the lads that took part and we look forward to next week's challenge!

Pictured above the lads getting set up with bikes before heading off on their cycle

4 Week Cycling Training Programme

Lads Active - Soccer

On Wednesday the lad's active group played soccer in Doorly Park with Ryan.
This was a fun session and well done to all trainees who participated. 

Lad's Active - Rebounding

Yesterday's Rebounding session for lads active was delivered by Mairead Keane.  It was a fun, energetic activity and there first time to complete this activity. Brian did a gym session upstairs in the Complex.

Lad's Active - Soccer

The Lads Active group playing soccer in the sports complex with Ryan.