05/10/2010
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Mayor Eamonn Maloney, South Dublin County Council, presents Certificates to the Graduates of the 2009/2010 Spóirt Teic and Sports Flexibility Programmes.
On Friday 1st October 2010 at 6.00pm in County Hall, Tallaght, South Dublin County Council hosted the graduation ceremony and the presentation of certificates to the Graduates from the 2009/2010 Spóirt Teic and Sports Flexibility Programme.
Graduates were awarded a wide variety of diplomas and certificates ranging from aerobics and gym instruction to water safety, soccer, GAA football and hurling, basketball and rugby.The 24 Graduates from the first Sports Flexibility Programme were also presented with their various sports certificates
Spóirt Teic is a FÁS Local Training Initiative, sponsored by South Dublin County Council, which provides training and qualifications in Fitness Instruction, Sports Coaching & Recreational Leadership to young people from the South Dublin County area.
In addition to Spóirt Teic a further venture between FÁS and South Dublin County Council called the Sports Flexibility Programme commenced on 28th May 2007. This programme is aimed at early school leavers and provides them with an introduction to sports, health and leisure activities that may facilitate them in progressing to a higher level within the industry.
The Sports Flexibility Programme introduces these trainees to the discipline of attending a full time course and gives them the confidence to progress their education. .
Both the Spóirt Teic and the Sports Flexibility programmes are located in Tallaght Leisure Centre which is ideally equipped to provide the high standard of facilities required.
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Aidan Carpenter Craig Buckley Mayor Eamonn Maloney Alan O Flaherty -
Billy Coman Alison Silke Mayor Eamonn Maloney Adrianne Mooney Willie Shiels Tricia Davis Tom Rowan -
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Kevin Dunphy Paddy Nagle Mayor Eamonn Maloney Nikita O Brien