​Our ‘Golden Jubilee Raffle’ was launched at this year’s National Festival, hopefully you will have seen our top prize, the Kia Cee’d GT Line on display. 
Could you be the new driver?.  

This is the perfect opportunity for you and your committee to raise funds while giving your community the chance to win some super prizes!
 
Time is running out so act now!
If you haven’t received your allocation of tickets from your County Secretary please contact them today to start selling and raising funds for your area. Tickets need to be returned to Community Games before November 18th 2016!

The Community Games National Area, Volunteer & Media Awards Event will take place in The Salthill Hotel, Galway on Saturday 26th of November 2016. We are continuing on the theme from last year’s extremely successful event, held in Mullingar, to move the location of this prestigious Awards Night around the Country to new locations every year.
 
The Awards are a very prominent and enjoyable event, a celebration of achievements and the opportunity to relax and enjoy an occasion with other Volunteers, Special Guests and our Sponsors.

There will be a minimum of four Awards in total for each County; Youth Volunteer Recognition Award, Adult Volunteer Recognition Award, Area Award and Small Area Award (where applicable). 


​Special accommodation rates for The Salthill Hotel are listed below. Accommodation can be booked directly on their website www.salthillhotel.com or by calling 091-522711, please mention Community Games on your booking.

• €119.00 Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast
• €129.00 per Double/Twin room per night

Parents in Sport week aims to highlight the important role that parents play in preparing and supporting young people and children throughout their development as young athletes. 
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There are a number of things that Areas, volunteers and even participants can do to promote Parents in Sport Week:

• Show parents the ‘My Magic Sports Kit’ video (above)
• Show examples of positive parental behaviour on social media
• Promote Parents in Sport Week on social media, local newsletters
• Set up information session for parents on training plans and how they can support their child’s learning and development
• Speak to children and ask them about their own experiences, what motivates them or what creates the greatest enjoyment when participating in Community Games events?
• Speak to older athletes about how their parents supported them- this could form part of a project for the Steps to Health
• Organise a family Barbeque or fun day with awards for parents
• Be a role model!