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Watersports Project 2009-2011

Watersports Project 2009-2011. Regional Launch Ballina, Co. Tipperary 30 th April 2009. Marie Collins Project Manager Mid-West Regional Authority. NEA . Nautisme Espace Atlantique Watersports in the Atlantic Area

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Watersports Project 2009-2011

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  1. Watersports Project 2009-2011 Regional Launch Ballina, Co. Tipperary 30th April 2009 Marie Collins Project Manager Mid-West Regional Authority

  2. NEA Nautisme Espace Atlantique Watersports in the Atlantic Area European Network of Local & Regional Authorities/Agencies responsible for the promotion and development of watersports in their territories NEA 2 – follow-on initiative www.nea2.eu

  3. Watersports Project • NEA 2 – co-funded by INTERREG IVB Atlantic Area • France Lead Partner – Brittany • 23 Partners from 5 EU Countries: Ireland, UK, France, Portugal & Spain • Irish Partners: • Mid-West Regional Authority • Irish Canoe Union • Ards Borough Council • Irish Sailing Association – associated Partners • Duration: January 2009 – December 2011

  4. Mid-West Region • North Tipperary, Clare Limerick Counties • Limerick City • Population: 361,028 (2006) • Dominated by water • Lakes (Lough Derg, Lough Gur, Ballyalla Lake) • Rivers (River Shannon, Fergus) • Coastline (200km)

  5. Watersports in the Mid-West • Longstanding tradition of sailing, surfing & rowing • Sailing on Lough Derg since 1835 • Surfing in West Clare 50 years • Rowing in Limerick since 1866 • In European terms low activity on our lakes • Watersports slow to develop over the years • Low numbers of locals engaging in watersports – opportunities for increased activity • Increase in the number of watersports clubs in recent years - > 40 clubs in region • Sailing, rowing, canoeing, surfing, powerboating, sub-aqua… • Affiliated with Irish Sailing Association/Irish Canoe Union

  6. Work Programme 2009-2011 • Inter-regional Cooperation Project • Promotion & Marketing of Watersports • Sailing, Canoeing, Surfing, Rowing, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Powerboating… • 3 Main Actions • Economy • Environment • Social Inclusion

  7. Economy • Inventory of watersport offer in MW region • Building on existing initiatives/databases • Online Guide to Watersports • Currently disjointed & available from different sources Aim: To provide one central online resource for user • Promote watersports products on offer • User Guide to Watersports: Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced • Course information – day courses • Equipment Hire – costs • Water Access – slip ways; moorings • Watersports & Safety • Watersports & The Enviroment • Promote & Market MW Region as location for Competitions

  8. Existing Promotion Initiatives • Discover Ireland www.discoverireland.ie/shannon • Shannon Region Trails – water trails www.shannonregiontrails.ie • Waterways Ireland: www.waterwaysireland.org/shannon • Discover Lough Derg www.discoverloughderg.ie

  9. NEA 2 • Opportunity for Mid-West Region to market All Watersports in one location • Promote within NEA 2 Network – France, UK, Spain & Portugal • Broaden across Europe

  10. Environment • Improving environmental credentials of Clubs & Centres • Energy conservation • Energy Agencies – Monitoring Programme & Awareness Campaign • Developing Environmental Training Modules • Sporting Federations & Leave No Trace • Train the Trainer Courses • Conservation – water quality / habitats • Fish Stocks/Wildlife • Lough Derg Heritage Project

  11. Social Inclusion • Increase participation of all users on the water • Training Modules for Instructors for People with Special Needs • Young People through the Schools Programme • Exchange Programme with NEA 2 Regions • Disability Access – increase awareness for Clubs/Centres • Open Days for Socially Excluded Groups • Improve Employment Opportunities

  12. Atlantic Watersports Games 2009 • Porto, 1st – 6th August 2009 • European Watersports Competition & Festival • Atlantic/Celtic Regions of Europe participate • Competitions: • Sailing • Kayaking • Surfing • Rowing • For more information on registration & Games please visit: • www.jniea.eu

  13. Contact Details • Marie Collins Project Manager Mid-West Regional Authority A: Friar Court, Abbey Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary T: 067 33197 / 37353 E: mcollins@mwra.ie W: www.mwra.ie

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