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Watersports Inclusion Games

WATERSPORTS INCLUSION GAMES 2020

Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer

Postponed to 5th & 6th September

The Watersports Inclusion Games is an exciting free event celebrating Watersports for people of all abilities from the physical, sensory, intellectual and learning spectrums and those experiencing barriers accessing mainstream sport.

Following the huge success and growth of the WI Games over the past three years our main event is back for 2020 hosted at the vibrant Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary. Excellently located on the east shore of the beautiful Derg lake on the River Shannon, LDYC is a perfect location to facilitate the range of fun activities we will have on offer.

Aimed especially at young people but catering for ALL ages, participants together with family and friends can access the usual offerings of Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Powerboating with Paddleboarding and Waterskiing available once again for 2020. New activities planned include Snorkelling and Fishing (TBC) and possibly more.

All activities and equipment are provided and no experience is necessary.

This event is organized by Irish Sailing in association with Canoeing Ireland, Irish Wakeboarding and Waterski Federation, Tipperary Local Sports Partnership, Lough Derg Yacht Club, Spinal Injuries Ireland, and supported by Sailability Ireland, Wet Mongrel Adventure, Kinsale OEC, Aquasplash Lough Derg, UCD School of Medicine and many more organisations.

BOOKING OPENS: Mid June 2020

Launch of Eventbrite Booking has been postponed while the impact of Covid-19 is being monitored. We will update this page as things change.

The Watersports Inclusion Games is a volunteer run event and is funded by Sport Ireland Dormant Account Sports Inclusion Fund.

Thank you to all the 2020 supporters


The Watersports Inclusion Games is supported by the Sport Ireland Dormant Accounts Sports Inclusion Fund

 

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Regional WI Games

This year in addition to our main event at Lough Derg Yacht Club, there will be regional one day supporting events happening around the country. These events will feature a smaller offering of watersports and are independent events planned locally with support from the Irish Sailing. The format will be similar to the WI Games main event but some of the activity and organisation will vary. 


NB: Due to the changing circumstances due to COVID19 Regional Event Dates are currently under consideration and will be updated as soon as we receive confirmation of venue availability.

Thank you for patience.

 

Testimonials


“An excellent event, we all enjoyed so much. Volunteers were so lovely and warm. My daughter progressed from paddle boarding in a wheelchair to on her own over the 2 days and that was down to volunteers, Lorna and Nico. Having her siblings and parents in activities with her made it so much easier and also allowed siblings to have a great time. A wonderful weekend for all the family”

“…..it was truly fantastic event. Probably the best organized, with the most helpful, kind and caring volunteers I have ever come across. I worked for a huge Corporate Company as Event Manager for years & I was blown away with how fantastically this was run. Well done & Thank you so much”

“Overall I thought it was such an amazing event. I volunteered to bring one young man with an ID on the Saturday. He loved the whole day as did I. I got to take part in some of the sports, chatted with family members, instructors and volunteers and had an amazing day. lunch was great, venue was perfect and the sun shone. I cannot commend the organisation, volunteers and staff enough. Well done to all. I just wish it was in Galway more often. Thank you to everyone involved”

“Thought it was very well organized and volunteers were excellent , really really enjoyed the day”

Dromineer Accommodation

 

ACCOMMODATION

The Waterside Cottages, Dromineer are directly adjacent to the venue and have been reserved for event attendees. These are limited availability so if you are interested contact them soon and indicate that you are attending the event and they will confirm price payable for the weekend.

Nenagh Accommodation: Nenagh is the nearest large town and offers a range of accommodation options, both hotels and b ‘n b.

Lough Derg Yacht Club Camping: There will be plenty of camping space available on-site at the LDYC camping area adjacent to the club which has associated toilet & shower facilities. Campsite toilets are accessible and there is an accessible shower at the main yacht club building which will be open from early morning. Camping will cost €5 a night for a small tent and €10 a night for a large tent, campervan or caravan + cost of any electricity used.

Event Documents

 

MAIN EVENT

REGIONAL EVENTS

  • What to Bring
  • Regional Event Participant and Volunteer Declaration (to follow)
Volunteer Training

 

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

The following WI Games Volunteer Inclusion Trainings are planned to support 2020 events:

6 hour Disability Inclusion Training:

  • Lough Derg Yacht Club: Date TBC
  • Kilrush Creek Marina: Saturday 9th May
  • Wicklow Sailing Club: Date TBC
  • Gartan Outdoor Education Centre: Friday 24th April 2pm – 9pm

Course programme details to download HERE

Volunteer Booking


VOLUNTEER BOOKING

As always this event couldn’t happen without the amazing volunteers who annually feedback about the amazing fun they have had helping out. Volunteers receive free lunch on both days and a volunteer t-shirt (while stocks last!!), as well as Après Sail Barbecue dinner on Saturday night.

Volunteers can book on Eventbrite HERE