Cairn Community Games in collaboration with Move2B, are offering a Youth Leadership programme to empower young female athletes aged 16-21. The programme runs for six weeks in the format of online weekly workshops. The programme is open to everyone, regardless of participation in Cairn Community Games.

Workshop Dates:

Module 1: Navigating Hidden Hurdles January 20th @7.30 - 9.00pm

Module 2: Female Physiology January 27th @7.30 - 9.00pm

Module 3: You Can Do Hard Things February 3rd @7.30 - 9.00pm

Module 4: The Pillars of Health February 10th @7.30 - 9.00pm

Module 5: Developing Your Voice February 17th @7.30 - 9.00pm

Module 6: Conscious Behaviour Change February 24th @7.30 - 9.00pm

The objectives of the leadership programme are as follows:

• Develop leadership experience: Focusing on the confidence, decision-making and organisational skills need to take an active role in Cairn Community Games sporting events, teams & activities.
• Building insight and strategic thinking: Understanding challenges within sport and community activities, and developing ideas and practical solutions to help overcome them.
• Motivating and supporting others: Learning how to encourage teammates and fellow participants while helping to create a positive, welcoming and supportive environment.
• Improve communication: Developing the ability to share ideas, give feedback and communicate effectively with teammates, coaches and volunteers.

Participation in the programme, combined with 10 hours of volunteering, can also contribute towards completing the relevant requirements for a Gaisce Award, giving young people the opportunity to develop their leadership skills while working towards a recognised achievement. 

This initiative comes at an exciting time for Cairn Community Games, with 2027 marking 60 years of Community Games. As the organisation celebrates this milestone, the programme provides an opportunity to support and develop the next generation of young people who will play an important role in the future of sport and their communities. 

Orna Murray, co-founder of Move2B commented ‘’We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Community Games to launch the Young Female Leadership Programme as part of their 60th Anniversary celebrations. It’s an incredibly exciting opportunity to support and empower the next generation of female leaders, giving young women the confidence, skills and encouragement to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference.’’ 

The programme welcomes participants of all levels of experience with an interest in leadership, taking an active role in sport and gaining skills that can support your development both on and off the pitch.

An online information session will take place on Saturday, 7th November at 12pm, providing an opportunity to find out more about the programme. Please inform susan@communitygames.ie if you would like to attend.

Applications are open to everyone, regardless of past or current participation in Cairn Community Games.

Applications are open now until Monday 30^th November 

^{APPLY NOW}

‍