BeActive 2024

BeActive Campus Open Week 2024

The BeActive Campus Open Week takes place 23rd to 30th September 2024, as part of European Week of Sport.

Sport Ireland Campus, alongside partner National Governing Bodies of Sport, invite everyone to join a diverse weeklong programme of FREE events designed to open the Campus to new visitors and to promote active and healthy living.

Beactive Campus Open Week features a series of free 'Come and Try' classes and events with something suitable for all ages and skill levels.  Why not sign up for exclusive skills clinics with Olympians, or try scuba diving or surfing in the National Aquatic Centre or tumbling in the National Gymnastics Centre, or Archery and Target Shooting.  We have so many exciting opportunities.

Whether you're looking to indulge in your favourite sports and fitness classes,  or keen to explore new ones, the BeActive Campus Open Week has something for everyone!

The Beactive Campus Open Week is a European Commission led initiative funded by Sport Ireland as part of European Week of Sport, which aims to increase the level of participation in sport and physical activity in the EU and beyond.

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Day 1 Monday, 23rd September 2024

inclusive swim beactive open week 2024

1pm -1.40pm Kids Inclusive Swim

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Our Inclusive Class swimming lesson cater for children who have disabilities and support needs aged 4 to 10 years (Junior Group) and 11 years up (Teens Group). The lesson is structured in a way that suits the development of the child. Having the adult in the water allows the swimmer to feel supported. This will also teach the adult supports and holds that they can take with them wherever they go.

  • Location: NationalAquatic Centre
  • Age: 4+ & Adult to be in water with the child.
  • What to bring: Swimwear
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Badminton Clinic with Nhat Nguyen Beactive open week

7pm Badminton Skills Clinic by Nhat Nguyen

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Elevate your game at a Badminton Skills Clinic with two-time Olympian Nhat Nguyen! This clinic is designed to hone your badminton abilities, focusing on the development of specialised techniques and strategies. Under Nhat's expert guidance, you'll explore the nuances of the sport, from powerful smashes to delicate net play, ensuring a comprehensive skill enhancement experience. Whether you're an aspiring shuttler or looking to refine your game, this clinic is your shuttlecock to success!

  • Location: Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena
  • Age: 10 - 16 years
  • What to bring:  Water  & comfortable clothing.
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Day 2 Tuesday, 24th September 2024

FAI Football For All

11.30am - 12.30pm Football For All session by FAI (Disability 16 yrs+)

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This FAI Football For All session welcomes all football participants with a disability over 16 yrs to the Campus on Tuesday 24th Sept. Kicking off at 11.30am our session will be a host of mini blitz games with emphasis on fun and inclusion! Please be advised that all participants must be accompanied while they join in the fun.

  • Location: Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena
  • Age: Disability over 16 years 
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Tadhg Leader kicking at BeActive Open Week 2024

5pm - 7pm Leader Kicking

Join us for an exciting Kicking Clinic led by top rugby experts, designed to sharpen your kicking skills and elevate your game! This clinic will provide hands-on coaching, technique improvement, and feedback to help you master the art of kicking. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best and take your kicking to the next level!

  • Location: National Indoor Covered Pitch
  • Age: 16-20
  • What to bring: Football boots, water & comfortable clothing. 

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flag football beactive

7pm - 9pm Flag Football with American Football Ireland

Flag American Football is one of the fastest growing sports in the world! All the high octane action of the NFL but without the contact. Recently announced as a sport in the Olympics in LA28, join NFL Flag Ambassadors and team Ireland captains Jenny Kavanagh & Helen Smyth. They will be accompanied by Alan Barnewell, the National team head coach along with some more of our international female athletes. In what promises to be a fun session, we will teach the fundamentals of passing, catching, offense and defense. Age 13+

  • Location: National Indoor Arena
  • Age: 13 years+ 
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.

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Day 3 Wednesday, 25th September 2024

hockey Ireland at BeActive Open Week

3pm - 5.30pm Hockey Ireland

Sharpen your hockey skills and enjoy the camaraderie at Hockey Ireland's engaging activities! Young enthusiasts aged 7-18 are invited to join in on mini matches, skill circuits, and a variety of fun games, including shooting at goals. This exciting event will unfold on the Hockey Pitch next to the Pavilion at the Sports Ireland Campus, promising a blend of serious skill-building and lighthearted fun with new friends. 

  • Location: Hockey Pitch (at Multi-Sport Pitches)  
  • Age: 7 - 18
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing
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Cricket Ireland at beactive campus open week 23 - 30 September 2024

6pm - 7pm Cricket Ireland

Get ready to hit it out of the park with Cricket Ireland's fun-filled evening. Come on down to give our Smash It target shoot inflatable a go! Can you smash a 6? If batting isn’t for you, we will also have other activities and challenges!

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, it's the perfect chance to try your hand at batting and bowling. Come along and 'Smash It' with us – everyone's welcome!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.
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Cricket Ireland at beactive campus open week 23 - 30 September 2024

7pm - 8pm Cricket Ireland

Get ready to hit it out of the park with Cricket Ireland's fun-filled evening. Come on down to give our Smash It target shoot inflatable a go! Can you smash a 6? If batting isn’t for you, we will also have other activities and challenges!

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, it's the perfect chance to try your hand at batting and bowling. Come along and 'Smash It' with us – everyone's welcome!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.
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Day 4 Thursday 26th September 2024

hockey Ireland at BeActive Open Week

5pm - 7.30pm Hockey Ireland

Sharpen your hockey skills and enjoy the camaraderie at Hockey Ireland's engaging activities! Young enthusiasts aged 7-18 are invited to join in on mini matches, skill circuits, and a variety of fun games, including shooting at goals. This exciting event will unfold on the Hockey Pitch next to the Pavilion at the Sports Ireland Campus, promising a blend of serious skill-building and lighthearted fun with new friends. 

  • Location: Hockey Pitch (at Multi-Sport Pitches)  
  • Age: 7 - 18
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing
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Day 5 Friday 27th September 2024

Judo

10am - 11am Judo

Judo is a modern Japanese combat sport that places emphasis on quick movement and leverage to either throw an opponent onto their back or hold them down by submission. Judo is based on principles of “maximum efficiency, minimum effort” and is considered a dynamic pure martial art. Judo is an Olympic sport and is practised worldwide. 

  • Location: National Indoor Arena
  • Age: 15 years + (Adults welcome)
  • What to bring: Water, comfortable bottoms and a long sleeved top

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Judo

11am - 12pm Judo

Judo is a modern Japanese combat sport that places emphasis on quick movement and leverage to either throw an opponent onto their back or hold them down by submission. Judo is based on principles of “maximum efficiency, minimum effort” and is considered a dynamic pure martial art. Judo is an Olympic sport and is practised worldwide. 

  • Location: National Indoor Arena
  • Age: 15 years + (Adults welcome)
  • What to bring: Water, comfortable bottoms and a long sleeved top

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Tennis Ireland at Beactive open week

10am - 11am Tennis ireland

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Try Tennis! Are you ready for some fun? Join us at NITC for a fantastic day of tennis activities, led by the Tennis Ireland Development Team! Whether you're a beginner or just curious, come along and give tennis a go in a friendly, relaxed setting. Bring your friends, family, and plenty of energy—there’s something for everyone! No experience needed—just bring yourself and a smile!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.

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Tennis Ireland at Beactive open week

11am - 12pm Tennis Ireland

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Try Tennis! Are you ready for some fun? Join us at NITC for a fantastic day of tennis activities, led by the Tennis Ireland Development Team! Whether you're a beginner or just curious, come along and give tennis a go in a friendly, relaxed setting. Bring your friends, family, and plenty of energy—there’s something for everyone! No experience needed—just bring yourself and a smile!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Comfortable clothing.

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Tennis Ireland at Beactive open week

12pm - 1pm Tennis Ireland

Try Tennis! Are you ready for some fun? Join us at NITC for a fantastic day of tennis activities, led by the Tennis Ireland Development Team! Whether you're a beginner or just curious, come along and give tennis a go in a friendly, relaxed setting. Bring your friends, family, and plenty of energy—there’s something for everyone! No experience needed—just bring yourself and a smile!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Comfortable clothing.

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12pm Gym Tots for Kids

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Intro to our Junior Gymnastics Academy (Gym Tots/ Junior Gym), which aims to link the development of fundamental movements for child development and fundamental gymnastics. This ‘active start’ gymnastics programme has been developed around the creation of challenges for the gymnast to concur. The gymnasts will progress at their own rate and this programme will allow for individual differences in each participants rate of achievement. The class will allow participants to sample a wide range of movements.

  • Location: National Gymnastics Training Centre @ National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: 2 - 5
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.

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Weightlifting Classes for Beginners

12.30pm Weightlifting

This Weightlifting Programme promises a social and enjoyable fitness experience, offering a refreshing approach to traditional strength training. The classes involve Olympic Weightlifting techniques including snatch, clean, and jerk as well as strength and core training, mobility, stability, and sport-specific conditioning for speed and power.

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: 18+
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing. 

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hockey Ireland at BeActive Open Week

5pm Hockey Ireland

Sharpen your hockey skills and enjoy the camaraderie at Hockey Ireland's engaging activities! Young enthusiasts aged 7-18 are invited to join in on mini matches, skill circuits, and a variety of fun games, including shooting at goals. This exciting event will unfold on the Hockey Pitch next to the Pavilion at the Sports Ireland Campus, promising a blend of serious skill-building and lighthearted fun with new friends. 

  • Location: Hockey Pitch (at Multi-Sport Pitches)  
  • Age: 7 - 18
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing

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Day 6 Saturday 28th September 2024

Weightlifting Classes for Beginners

8am Beginner Weightlifting

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This Weightlifting Programme promises a social and enjoyable fitness experience, offering a refreshing approach to traditional strength training. The classes involve Olympic Weightlifting techniques including snatch, clean, and jerk as well as strength and core training, mobility, stability, and sport-specific conditioning for speed and power.

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: 18+
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing. 

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Orienteering at BeActive Open Week

11am - 12pm Orienteering Ireland Outdoor Adventure Courses

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Orienteering is an exciting and challenging outdoor adventure sport that combines running or walking with navigation, it can be enjoyed as a recreational pastime or a competitive adventure pursuit. There will be courses available to suit all ages and abilities, bring your trainers and, let's go Orienteering!
 

  • Location: Abbotstown House (entrance to Cross-Country Track)
  • Age:All ages & abilities
  • What to bring: comfortable clothing 

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Orienteering at BeActive Open Week

12pm - 1pm Orienteering Ireland Outdoor Adventure Courses

SOLD OUT

Orienteering is an exciting and challenging outdoor adventure sport that combines running or walking with navigation, it can be enjoyed as a recreational pastime or a competitive adventure pursuit. There will be courses available to suit all ages and abilities, bring your trainers and, let's go Orienteering!
 

  • Location: Abbotstown House (entrance to Cross-Country Track)
  • Age:All ages & abilities
  • What to bring: comfortable clothing 

Click Here to Book FREE Tickets!

Book Now
Orienteering at BeActive Open Week

1pm - 2pm Orienteering Ireland Outdoor Adventure Courses

SOLD OUT

Orienteering is an exciting and challenging outdoor adventure sport that combines running or walking with navigation, it can be enjoyed as a recreational pastime or a competitive adventure pursuit. There will be courses available to suit all ages and abilities, bring your trainers and, let's go Orienteering!
 

  • Location: Abbotstown House (entrance to Cross-Country Track)
  • Age:All ages & abilities
  • What to bring: comfortable clothing 

Click Here to Book FREE Tickets!

Book Now
Orienteering at BeActive Open Week

2pm - 3pm Orienteering Ireland Outdoor Adventure Courses

SOLD OUT

Orienteering is an exciting and challenging outdoor adventure sport that combines running or walking with navigation, it can be enjoyed as a recreational pastime or a competitive adventure pursuit. There will be courses available to suit all ages and abilities, bring your trainers and, let's go Orienteering!
 

  • Location: Abbotstown House (entrance to Cross-Country Track)
  • Age:All ages & abilities
  • What to bring: comfortable clothing 
Book Now

Day 7 Sunday, 29th September 2024

Cricket Ireland at beactive campus open week 23 - 30 September 2024

2pm - 3pm Cricket Ireland

SOLD OUT

Get ready to hit it out of the park with Cricket Ireland's fun-filled evening. Come on down to give our Smash It target shoot inflatable a go! Can you smash a 6? If batting isn’t for you, we will also have other activities and challenges!

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, it's the perfect chance to try your hand at batting and bowling. Come along and 'Smash It' with us – everyone's welcome!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.
Book Now
Cricket Ireland at beactive campus open week 23 - 30 September 2024

3pm - 4pm Cricket Ireland

SOLD OUT

Get ready to hit it out of the park with Cricket Ireland's fun-filled evening. Come on down to give our Smash It target shoot inflatable a go! Can you smash a 6? If batting isn’t for you, we will also have other activities and challenges!

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, it's the perfect chance to try your hand at batting and bowling. Come along and 'Smash It' with us – everyone's welcome!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.
Book Now
Cricket Ireland at beactive campus open week 23 - 30 September 2024

4pm - 5pm Cricket Ireland

SOLD OUT

Get ready to hit it out of the park with Cricket Ireland's fun-filled evening. Come on down to give our Smash It target shoot inflatable a go! Can you smash a 6? If batting isn’t for you, we will also have other activities and challenges!

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, it's the perfect chance to try your hand at batting and bowling. Come along and 'Smash It' with us – everyone's welcome!

  • Location: National Indoor Arena 
  • Age: All Ages & Abilities
  • What to bring: Water & comfortable clothing.
Book Now

Map for beactive campus open week 2024

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