European Week of Sport Proposal 2022 & 2023

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"Sport Ireland is the designated National Coordinating Body by the European Commission for the European Week of Sport in Ireland. With a focus on grassroots initiatives And the return to sport post pandemic, our aim is to inspire people living in Ireland to #BeActive on a regular basis and showcase the opportunities they have on their doorstep throughout the year. Sport Ireland partner with National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships and other Sporting Organisations to deliver a number of flagship and #BeActive Night & Villages events throughout the country and promote nationwide initiatives. The European Week of Sport events reflect Ireland’s National Sports Policy by supporting and promoting events, which target specific population groups including; women, people with a disability, migrants, older adults, young people and families as well as events which support the Get Ireland Walking, Get Ireland Running, Get Ireland Swimming, and Get Ireland Cycling themes. Sport Ireland will support and coordinate flagship events to include the following; - #BeActive Village - #BeActive Night - European School Sports Day - National Walking Day - Great Dublin Bike Ride - #BeActive on the Water Sport Ireland will emphasize through events and communications the messaging of post pandemic recovery for sports, as well as healthy lifestyles. "