TAKE PART IN THE MAYO LANDMARK CHALLENGE AND #BEACTIVE FOR EUROPEAN WEEK OF SPORT
Date: 21-09-2020
Mayo Sports Partnership are calling on you, to get out and #BeActive for European Week of Sport 2020 which runs from the 23rd – 30th of September. There will be a mixture of online and offline events available to cater to the needs of every member of the community making it easy to #BeActive even from the comfort of your front room.
Sport Ireland, the National Co-ordinating Body for European Week of Sport in Ireland hope that this year’s event will inspire even more people than previous years and has funded multiple flagship as well as local events run by the Network of Local Sports Partnerships, including Mayo Sports Partnerships Landmark Challenge.
This year approximately 40 events co-ordinated by Mayo Sports Partnership will take place from the 23rd – 30th September and all can be viewed here European-Week-of-Sport-2019-Mayo-Directory.xlsx . Other events include come & try canoeing in Ballina and Achill, Mountaineering Ireland walks taking place in Ballycroy National Park and Croagh Patrick along with National Walking Day taking place on Sunday 27th September. Sport Ireland are hosting all events for the region on their website at https://www.sportireland.ie/participation/european-week-of-sport/events
Mayo Sports Partnership is inviting you to take part in 'Mayo's Landmark Challenge' see poster here 131760-MSP-European-Week-of-Sport_PRF5.pdf A weeklong event consisting of a seven-day challenge in the following activities:
• Walking
• Running
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Water Paddle Sports
The distance of each challenge has been set in relation to iconic monuments around the county. Participants are asked to cover the distance, then upload a photo to social media with the #EWOS and #BeActive. Challenges can be done in two categories either Solo or Team. Team entries consist of 2 or more people, so why not do the challenge with family, friends, and work or club colleagues. Solo entries in the interest of safety, are encouraged to partake with a friend and as long as all parties complete the acquired distance of each challenge It can be counted in the Solo category. There are multiple category prizes of sports equipment vouchers for general participation which will be selected by the Sports Partnership office.
Note: If participants choose to do the challenge for real, then they should take the necessary precautions in doing so.
To enter and to find out more details go to https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mayo-landmark-challenge-tickets-119607502259
A European Commission led initiative; European Week of Sport aims to increase the level of participation in sport and physical activity in the EU. European Week of Sport aims to tackle the inactivity crisis and reduce obesity levels by encouraging Europeans to embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle.
The week is for everyone, regardless of age, background, or fitness level. By bringing awareness to the fact that an active lifestyle is for everyone, European Week of Sport aims to act as a springboard in to being more active. In 2019 an estimated 110,196 people took part in over 800 events in Ireland.
Commenting on European Week of Sport, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, John Treacy said “With a focus on grassroots initiatives, the aim is to inspire people to be active on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise and move more. Research has shown that regular physical activity is good for both the mind and the body and in the current times, this is more important than ever. I look forward to seeing all of the events across the country this European Week of Sport and want to thank everyone who helps to make sport and physical activity available in their communities.”
For more information on what events Mayo Sports Partnership are running in your area and how to get involved visit – https://www.mayo.ie/sports-partnership