What we've got on for HER Outdoors Week!
August 10, 2021
HER Outdoors Week is an opportunity for ALL females to escape to the outdoors and try something new!
Swim Ireland has teamed up with Sport Ireland, Local Sports Partnerships and Irish Sailing to offer loads of Yoga & Dip and outdoor swimming and activity programmes for females of all ages and abilities.
Below you'll find our outdoor swimming, Swimmin' Women and Yoga & Dip schedules and how to book those that still have availability.
Many of our HER Outdoors Week initiatives run for more than just this one week, because the outdoors is there to explore and enjoy all year round!
Make your move. Embrace outdoor sports and be part of HER Outdoors Week.
For the full schedule of HER Outdoors Week events across Ireland, visit Her Outdoors Week | Sport Ireland
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HER Outdoors Week - Swim For A Mile Challenge Events
Complete a timed mile or half mile swim in a relaxed, supportive and safe event atmosphere at Swim For a Mile (SFAM) events.
SFAM hats, bags and medals will be awarded on the day. Swimmers are separated into lanes based off their estimated completion time, so you are in a lane with similar abilities.
Lap counters will keep you encouraged and you will help raise funds for The Children’s Health Foundation – find more information at www.swimforamile.com
- Ballina Riverside Outdoor Pool in Tipperary on Saturday August 7 from 8.15am – 11.45am book via www.swimforamile.com
- Ballinakill Outdoor Pool in Laois on Saturday August 8 from 9am – 11.15am book via www.swimforamile.com
- Charlestown (Outdoor) Aqua Centre in Mayo on Saturday August 14 from 10am book via www.swimforamile.com
- Bagenalstown Outdoor Pool in Carlow on Sunday August 15 from 11.15am – 1.15pm book via www.swimforamile.com
HER Outdoors Week - Yoga & Dip
Open to female adults and guided by a qualified yoga instructor for 45 minutes, followed by a dip in the open water with a qualified Open Water Swimming Coach who will provide tips and advice on cold water dipping! A lifeguard will also be on duty for enhanced safety throughout.
Tickets are subsidised to €5 per person through support of Sport Ireland Women In Sport Funding.
What's available to book?
August 11 - Riverslade, Ballina - Starting 19:00 (€5)
Yoga at Riverslade, dip in Old Pool at Bunree
August 12 - Wicklow Harbour - Starting 18:00 - FULLY BOOKED
August 12 - Wicklow Harbour - Starting 19:00 - FULLY BOOKED
August 12 - Mulranny Beach, Mayo - Starting 19:45 (€5)
August 13 - Bertra Beach, Westport - Starting 10:30 (€5)
August 16 - Riverslade, Ballina - Starting 19:00 (€5)
Yoga at Riverslade, dip in Old Pool at Bunree
6-Week Yoga & Dip Programmes
Love the idea of Yoga & Dip on a more regular basis? There are also 6-week programmes starting shortly in Mulranny Beach, Mayo and Munnelly's Cove in Easky, Sligo.
The 6-week Yoga & Dip programme is one weekly yoga session, guided by a fully-qualified yoga teacher for 30 minutes, followed by a short walk and refreshing 15-minutes dip, overseen by Swim Ireland coaches and a lifeguard.
These cost €10 in total for six sessions.
August 15 - 6-Week Programme starting at Mulranny Beach, Mayo (€10)
August 21 - 6-Week Programme starting at Munnelly's Cove, Sligo - 10:00 (€10)
August 21 - 6-Week Programme starting at Munnelly's Cove, Sligo - 10:45 (€10)
HER Outdoors Week - Swimmin' Women Midlife Programme
The Swim Ireland Swimmin' Women Midlife Pogramme includes aqua aerobics and swimming fundamentals, information on menopause and swimming and input from chartered physiotherapists.
Swimmin’ Women will move indoors once indoor grouped training is permitted – contact bethanycarson@swimireland.ie if you are interested in joining the Swimmin’ Women Community!
- 8-week Swimmin’ Women Midlife Programme at Ballina Riverside Outdoor Pool (Fully booked).
- 8-week Swimmin’ Women Midlife Programme at Ballinakill Outdoor Pool (Fully booked)
- 4 week Swimmin’ Women Midlife Programme at Carraig Na Bhfear, Cork Outdoor Swimming Pool running every Monday and Wednesday at 7pm and 8pm, from August 9 - September 1st. (Fully booked).
- 8-week Swimmin’ Women Midlife Programme at Charlestown (Outdoor) Aqua Centre (Fully booked)
- 9-week Swimmin’ Women Midlife Programme at Bunclody Outdoor Swimming Pool (fully booked) in collaboration with Wexford Sports Active
HER Outdoors Week - Introduction to Sailing for Teenage Girls
Swim Ireland has teamed up with Irish Sailing to help them run Introduction to Sailing programmes for teenage girls, showing them the benefit of
- Introduction to Sailing for teenage girls at Wexford Harbour in collaboration with Wexford Sports Active and Irish Sailing. Contact bethanycarson@swimireland.ie for more information.
- Introduction to Sailing for teenage girls at Sandycove Harbour, Dublin every Wednesday 6pm – 8.30/9pm from August 11 to September 1st. Contact kmalone@DLRCOCO.IE for bookings
- Introduction to Sailing for teenage girls at Wicklow Harbour on August 11 from 6pm – 8.30pm. Click to book: August 11 - 18:00 - €5
Swim Ireland's Open Water Swimming Programmes
If you are just getting into Open Water and want to build your confidence, fitness and skills and improve your swimming technique, our programmes are ideal for you!
These are inclusive, supportive sessions with small groups and low coach-to-swimmer ratios. Because the groups are small, we see they ALWAYS become great swimming friends for the future!
Here's what's available to book:
Starting August 9
Ballyhass Lakes - Open Water Skills for improvers
Courtown - Open Water Week for Kids (6-8yrs)
Courtown - Open Water Week for Kids (8-10yrs)
The Cove, Arklow - Open Water Skills for improvers
Starting August 10
Ballybay, Monaghan - Teen Open Water Programme (15-17 years)
Starting August 12
Rosslare Strand - Open Water Skills for improvers
Starting August 16
The Cove, Arklow - Open Water Week for Kids (6-8yrs)
The Cove, Arklow - Open Water Week for Kids (8-10yrs)
The Cove, Arklow - Open Water Week for Kids (11-14yrs)
You can find out more about open water swimming in Ireland via swimireland.ie/open-water.
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