Sport Ireland Campus (SIC) Terms and Conditions

Please view below a list of our Terms and Conditions for the following products/ services: 

• Sports Academies & Programmes Terms and Conditions 

• Kid’s Camps  

• Sport Ireland Campus Fitness Members

• Booking a Facility at Sport Ireland Campus

Sports Academies & Programmes Terms and Conditions 

The following courses are included within the Sport Ireland Campus Sports Programmes & Academies: 

• Swimming Academy 
• Diving Academy 
• Gymnastics Academy 
• Multi-Sports Academy 
• Athletics Academy 
• Tri-Heroes Academy  
• Badminton Academy 
• Pentathlon Academy 
• Weightlifting 
• Active Girls 
• Sunday Sports Club 
• Active Superstars Club 
• Private Aquatics Lessons 
• Public Diving 
• Active Seniors 
• Skills Clinics 

1. The CoursePro/Homeportal online system is used for online notifications/scheduling/purchasing.  
2. Bookings are purchased in blocks of 10 sessions with prices starting from €100.00. All bookings must be completed via our online booking system. Bookings are non-refundable, and terms and conditions apply.   
3. Bookings are on a first come, first served basis, and due to class capacity limits, spaces cannot be guaranteed. Please continue to check our website for additional spaces.  
4. All fees for the academy must be paid in advance. 
5. The Sport Ireland Campus Academies (excluding Skills Clinics, Private lessons & Active Seniors) run on a continuous basis throughout the calendar year with breaks throughout. Customers are responsible for checking our academy calendars for the dates of the academy class breaks. We are unable to provide a refund for any classes missed as a result.  
6. Skills Clinics, Private Aquatic lessons, Public Diving & Active Seniors are one-off pay-as-you-go sessions only, on the selected booking date/time. Customers are welcome to book multiple sessions on separate dates/times.  
7. SIC reserves the right to refuse admittance to the venue or to remove any person from the venue for reasons of public safety or any unacceptable behaviour likely to cause damage, nuisance or injury.  
8. If in the unfortunate event that your session is unable to go ahead due to an unforeseeable event (e.g., essential maintenance/teacher illness), we will provide an alternative teacher, credit transfer or refund for your lesson.   
9. There will be no refunds available on unused classes. A freeze option is available on provision of a medical cert/GP letter.  
10. Please report any health issues, injuries or medications your child requires to your class coach at the beginning of each session.  
11.  Depending on their level, new participants can sign up online, or some may need to come into our sales office to complete the registration process for our online services. Online registration must then be completed to enable customers to purchase further credits prior to the last credit being used.  
12. Communication and amendments to the academy will be completed through emails or texts – it is the responsibility of participants/parents or guardians to ensure the correct contact details are on our system.  
13. On enrolment within the Sport Ireland Campus Academy, you, the participant/parent or guardian, accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of membership of the facility as outlined by Sport Ireland Facilities DAC. Members and guests must also adhere to the codes of conduct of the company.  
14. Where appropriate, changes may be made to Academy products, timings, format, and price to ensure they meet industry standards.   As the academy is 'continuous', changes may occur within a current credit block due to participants joining the academies at different stages.  
15. Management reserves the right to reschedule classes due to unforeseen weather conditions, essential maintenance, competitions, major events or other circumstances should the need arise.  
16. Management reserves the right to temporarily restrict entry to all areas when necessary for safety reasons.  
17. Management reserves the right to ask for proof of age for any child attending the academies.  
18. Facility-related issues should be reported to the Duty Manager on shift. 
19. Academy-specific issues should be submitted on a Groove feedback form which can be found at the sales office or reception desks. 

Aquatics Academies (Swimming & Diving) Terms  

1. Swimmers and divers will be assessed into a class according to their ability, and movement throughout the academy is by Aquatics Staff approval only.  
2. Assessments are required for all new participants or those returning after an absence of more than six months. 
3. Assessment bookings use one lesson credit; nine remain for lessons after assessment. 
4. If booking an assessment, 1/10 sessions purchased will be used to cover the assessment, and you will then have 9 remaining credits to use for lessons. Parents/ Guardians are responsible for booking the lesson day/time after completing the assessment.  
5. Entry to changing facilities is permitted 15 minutes prior to the class start time. Participants/parents/guardians of participants and their guests are requested to vacate the changing rooms 30 minutes after the end of their class.  
6. Management reserves the right to change the allocated pool space for any session prior to or during a session due to pool area closure for cleaning, essential maintenance, competitions and major events should the need arise.  
7. Parents/guardians of children aged 13 and under must stay within the National Aquatic Centre for the duration of the class.  
8. Parents/ Guardians are not permitted poolside without prior consent by the Aquatics Department.  
9. We request parents/guardians of participants under age 9 stay in the viewing gallery; they may be required to accompany their child to the bathroom area.  
10. Parents of participants under 9 years of age should be met by their parent/guardian at the allocated area at the end of the class session.  
11. Lockers are provided in changing areas for personal storage during swim sessions; lockers must be cleared at the end of the session. Any items found in a locker will be kept at reception for a period of one week only.  
12. Swim hats are compulsory in swimming lessons (not in diving); jewellery is not permitted during lessons. 
13. For Health and Safety Jewellery is not permitted to be worn during lessons. We ask that swimmers using lockers ensure the key part of the wristband is tucked into the sleeve on the band.  
14. Approved swimwear must be worn (close-fitting costumes or shorts above the knee). Footwear is discouraged in the pool for safety and technique reasons. 
15. For pool hygiene management, request that all pool users shower prior to swimming; this should only be done a few minutes before the class starts.  
16. Food is not allowed to be consumed in the pool area.  
17. For pool hygiene and member safety, children of nappy-wearing age are requested to wear a swim nappy while using the pool. 
18. Pool etiquette and rules located at the National Aquatic Centre must be followed when accessing the competition pool. 
19. No children over the age of 8 are permitted in the opposite gender changing rooms. Family changing rooms are provided and recommended for all families using the facilities.  
20. Progression through our academies is made by Aquatics Staff only.  
21. Swimmers must carry out activities and use equipment as per instructions given by Sport Ireland Campus staff.  
22. On signing up for the Academy, participants/parents/guardians agree to the Terms and Conditions and to adhere to the rules and regulations of Sport Ireland Swim Academy and will respect staff within the NAC implementing these rules and regulations.  

Gymnastics Academy Terms  

1. Parents and gymnasts are not permitted into the gymnastics hall before a class begins. The class assembly point is in the viewing area of the National Gymnastics Training Centre (NGTC). 
2. Children not participating in the class are not permitted into the Gymnastics Hall and must be supervised at all times.  
3. All parents/guardians must remain in the viewing area of the NGTC (preschool classes may allow parent/guardian assistance). 
4. Gymnastics Academy levels are determined by age rather than ability (with the exception of Gym 3). Full details can be found online: https://www.sportirelandcampus.ie/kids/kid-sport-academies/gymnastics-k… 
5. The Gym 3 assessment is open to academy members who are 8+ years old. To request a Gym 3 assessment, please speak with a member of the team who can arrange it. 
6. The National Gymnastics Training Centre is a shared space environment, and from time to time visiting clubs or the National Governing Body will operate alongside the gymnastics academy. Shared usage does not affect the lesson plan for any session. 
7. Personal belongings should be stored on the shelves provided; the campus is not responsible for loss or damage. 

Private Aquatic Lessons  

1. All bookings will close 48 hours before the selected lesson commences.  
2. All lessons are non-refundable without a medical cert.  
3. If you need to cancel or reschedule a private lesson booking for any reason, you must notify our sales by phone or email a minimum of 48 hours in advance. The sales team can be contacted on 01-6464300 or sales@sportirelandcampus.ie  
4. All lessons are 30 minutes in duration; this will include teacher feedback.   
5. All bookings are made on a one-off basis. The times of lessons may vary week to week.  
6. If in the unfortunate event that your private lessons are unable to go ahead for an unforeseeable event (e.g., teacher illness), we will provide an alternative teacher, credit transfer or refund for your lesson.   
7. Parents and guardians cannot spectate from poolside but are more than welcome to watch the lesson from the bleacher seating.  
8. All lessons will take place in the competition pool. The depth is listed at the time of booking; please select the option that suits you best.    
9. Entry is permitted to public changing rooms 15 minutes prior to lesson start time.  
10. Dates and times are subject to change, week by week, depending on teacher and pool availability.  
11. We reserve the right to refuse or withdraw private swimming lessons to any person who contravenes these terms and conditions or the rules and regulations of the leisure facilities. 
12. Under no circumstances is any money to be exchanged directly between yourself and the member of staff. All payments for private swimming lessons.  

13. Students who arrive late will only receive a lesson for the remainder of their allocated time slot. 

     

Public Diving 

1. These 1-hour sessions are open to anyone aged 6 and over who can swim 25 m in deep water. You’ll start with a structured 40-minute lesson focused on fundamental diving skills, including a swim test for new participants. The final 20 minutes are yours to explore the boards and enjoy open dive time under the guidance of our experienced coaches. 
2. Public Diving sessions are a mixed group session for both adults & children (age 6 and over) 
3. Those diving must be able to swim competently in deep water unaided without the use of goggles.  
4. A waiver is required to be completed prior to each session. Those that have not completed the waiver will not be permitted to dive. 
5. A swim test will be carried out by our coaches before each session. 
6. This booking is for one session only and is non-refundable/cannot be transferred. 
7. Entry to public changing rooms is 15 mins before lesson start time. 
8. Spaces are limited to 12 per session. Bookings are available up to 15 minutes before the session starts (if not sold out). 

Sport Ireland Campus (SIC) Campus Fitness Classes & Personal Training Terms and Conditions 

1. Campus Fitness Classes Bookings can be made up to 48 hours in advance of class start time. 
2. Each member can book a maximum of 3 classes per day. 
3. Class attendance is recorded by swiping in at the turnstiles within 90 minutes of the class start time. 
4. If you need to cancel a booking, cancellations must be made up to 4 hours before the class start time. 
5. Failure to attend/cancel the booking will result in booking strikes and penalties. 
6. There is no class waiting list available; spaces are booked on a first come, first served basis. 
7. Please ensure to arrive on time for the class start time. Failure to do so may result in refusal of participation. 
8. Please notify the fitness instructor of any medical conditions or injuries prior to the class commencing. 
9. Please follow the instructions given by the fitness instructor. 

10. Please report any maintenance issues to the fitness instructor.  

    Fitness Class Attendance Control System  

11. All members are required to cancel class bookings that they cannot attend. 
12. Classes can be booked up to 2 days (48 hours) in advance. 
13. Each member is allowed to book a maximum of 3 classes per day. 
14. Cancellations can be made no later than 4 hours before the class start time. 
15. Members' class attendance is recorded when the member swipes in with their membership wristband at the turnstiles located near Reception. 
16. The entry swipe must be recorded within 90 minutes of the class start time for attendance to be recorded. 
17. If a member misses a class and/or fails to cancel within the permitted cancellation time, they will receive 1 strike per missed class. 
18. If a member accumulates 2 or more strikes within a 2-week period, they will face a 3-day ban from joining fitness classes.   
19. During the penalty period, booking any fitness classes will not be possible on the app/online.   
20. Members will receive an email notification when a strike is applied to your account, and you will see your penalty detail on your account if you log in online, as outlined below. 

21. Once a penalty is applied, you will receive an email. Your account will automatically resume once the penalty time has been completed. 

    Gym Induction 

22. Campus Fitness full members can avail themselves of a complimentary 30-minute gym induction. 
23. Members receive 1 complimentary induction per calendar year. 
24. Pre-booking is required, and bookings can be completed via the Sport Ireland Campus app or website. 
25. Please notify a member of staff of any medical conditions or injuries as part of the screening process. 
26. If cancellation is required, members must cancel a minimum of 24 hours before the induction start time. 

Gym Personal Training  

1. Personal training sessions are available for those with an active, existing gym & swim membership.  
2. Each session comprises a personalised fitness plan designed to help you achieve your bespoke fitness goals. The session will consist of a variety of strength & cardiovascular training and equipment as prescribed by your personal trainer.   
3. All personal training sessions are on a 1:1 basis – 1 member & 1 personal trainer.  
4. The member is welcome to book a personal trainer of their choice by selecting the trainer's name on the booking page (subject to availability). 
5. All personal training sessions will be 60 minutes in duration from the session start time.   
6. All bookings are made on a one-off basis, and times/instructor availability may vary week to week.  
7. All bookings will close 48 hours before the selected session time commences.  
8. All PT sessions are non-refundable, unless for medical reasons and a medical certificate can be submitted.  
9. If you need to cancel or reschedule your personal training session for any reason, you must notify our Sales Team by phone or email at a minimum of 48 hours in advance. The sales team can be contacted on 01-6464300 or sales@sportirelandcampus.ie  
10. If in the unfortunate event that your private lessons are unable to go ahead for an unforeseeable event (e.g., personal trainer illness), we will provide an alternative personal trainer, credit, transfer or refund for your session.   
11. Failure to attend a session without notice of cancellation may result in a temporary booking strike/booking ban in line with our Class Attendance Control System.  
12. We reserve the right to refuse or withdraw personal training to any person who contravenes the terms and conditions or the rules and regulations of the facilities.  
13. All bookings/payments must be completed through our online services or with the Sales Reception team. Under no circumstances is any money to be exchanged directly between yourself and the personal trainer.  

14. The allocated 60 minutes commences from the session start time. If running late, the session will still finish at the initial end time; no additional time will be allocated. 

Booking a Facility at Sport Ireland Campus:

Facility Booking Terms & Conditions 

• Facility Booking Policies & Rules 
• Horse Arena Rules 
• Sport Ireland Multi Sport Pitches Terms & Conditions  
• General Rules 
• Booking Rules 
• Beach Sports Centre Court Rules 
• Tennis Court Rules  
• Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena (NIA) Terms & Conditions   
• National Indoor Athletics Training Centre (NIATC) Policies and Rules 
• National Indoor Training Centre (NITC) Policies and Rules    
• National Indoor Arena Covered Pitches (NIACP) Policies and Rules   

Facility Booking Terms & Conditions 

• Facility Booking Policies & Rules 
• Horse Arena Rules 
• Sport Ireland Multi Sport Pitches Terms & Conditions  
  - General Rules 
  - Booking Rules 
  - Beach Sports Centre Court Rules 
  - Tennis Court Rules  
• Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena (NIA) Terms & Conditions   
• National Indoor Athletics Training Centre (NIATC) Policies and Rules 
• National Indoor Training Centre (NITC) Policies and Rules    
• National Indoor Arena Covered Pitches (NIACP) Policies and Rules   

Facility Booking Policies & Rules 

1. All slots will start and end according to designated booking time slot.  
2. Your booking time slot includes any setting up/dismantling/removal of equipment requested or utilised for the booking.  
3. Bookings are non-refundable.  
4. Unless there is an exclusive booking, the National Horse Sport Arena is a shared facility and bookers will need to cooperate with each other for duration of their booking and ensure social distancing of 2m.  
5. All coaches must be Garda Vetted and approved.  
6. Where relevant, clubs/ organisations will be required to provide proof of insurance and/or indemnity for the Sport Ireland Facilities DAC.  
7. Sport Ireland Facilities DAC Management reserves the right to amend and add to the Policies and Rules and the Users/Members shall observe any amended or additional conditions or rules.  
8. Sport Ireland Facilities DAC staff are entitled to dignity, respect and cooperation in the workplace and will not tolerate any form of aggressive or abusive behaviour.  
9. Continued violation of any rules set down by Sport Ireland Campus Facilities DAC may result in booking/event being refused or stopped.  
10. The Sport Ireland Campus Facilities adheres to Equal Status Act 2000 – 2015.  
11. Members/users, patrons and their guests must always treat the facilities, its staff and other members with courtesy and respect. Membership and/or usage may be terminated or revoked for violation of any rules or regulations of the Company or for conduct deemed by the management to be detrimental to the welfare, good order, safety or character of the facility or its members.  
12. Sport Ireland Campus Facilities DAC staff reserve the right to withdraw all or any part of the facilities for any periods where required for events, competitions/training, or in connection with repairs, alteration or maintenance work.  
13. Liability for damages to the premises will be charged to the client accordingly. The broker of any event/booking is held responsible for any damages to the premises by a contractor acting on its behalf.  
14. Sport Ireland Facilities DAC has a no smoking/no vaping policy on campus and in all facilities, apart from designated areas. Additionally, alcohol is not permitted on the grounds of the Facility.  
15. Sport Ireland Facilities DAC training areas cannot be sub-let.  
16. Users agree that Sport Ireland Facilities DAC is not liable for articles damaged, lost or stolen in or about the facility, or in its lockers, or for loss or damage to any property including but not limited to automobiles and the contents thereof.  
17. Personal details requested during the booking process are used for administration purposes only. Personal data is not disclosed to any third party without consent. SIF’s Privacy Policy clarifies usage, processing and protection of personal information in line with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). More information on this Policy is available to read here; www.sportirelandcampus.ie/privacypolicy.  
18. Activities taking place within the venues operated by Sport Ireland Facilities DAC are by definition, physical sports/activities with inherent contact and risk. Consequently, the NSC cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage as a result of involvement with sports/activities/training etc.  
19. Sport Ireland Facilities DAC shall not accept any responsibility for any loss, injury or damage to person caused by or arising from directly or indirectly, the negligence, wilful act or default, breach of duty, breach of statutory duty, or breach of contract, of the company, servants or its agents, on or in the approaches of or in the approaches of or to its property. All persons coming onto these premises must take care for their own safety and that of other persons (guests) with them for whom they are responsible or over whom they exercise authority and must supervise and control such persons accordingly.  
20. No spectators are allowed on the Competition Pool Deck or Aquazone Pool Deck. Spectators for the competition pool must use the Concourse seated area only.  

Horse Arena Rules 

1. The Arena is available for bookings during the following times: 

• Tuesday 11am-3pm 
• Wednesday 11am-4pm 
• Thursday 11am-4pm 
• Friday 11am-1pm 
• Saturday 10am-2pm 

*any bookings outside these hours – please email bookings@sportirelandcampus.ie 

2. You cannot visit the Horse Arena unless you have booked and paid online. Do not enter the grounds under any other circumstances. 
3. Sessions cost €16.50 per horse for 45 minutes. Pre-booking is required via the Sport Ireland Campus App or Website.  
4. No more than 4 horses will be permitted in the facility 
5. Course of show jumps with warm up area provided. If a different layout is required for an exclusive booking details must be provided at time of the booking on the form. We will try to the best of our abilities to accommodate your request.   
6.  Ensure you arrive with all equipment you will require for the session.   
7.   Parking is available for horse transporters.   
8. Riders are requested to only mount their horse when in the horse arena  
9.  The walkway to the horse arena is a shared space, please be mindful of pedestrians. Those walking horses to the arena are responsible for the animal.    
10. Please be advised safety wear is mandatory while riding in the horse arena (IE hat, boots)   
11. One guardian will be permitted access to the horse arena whilst a child is training. Other family members will not be permitted however can enjoy a walk around campus grounds while waiting for the session to finish. 

Sport Ireland Multi Sport Pitches Terms & Conditions 

 General Rules 

1. Food and drink is not permitted in any pitch area  

2. There is to be no music played unless prior agreement with management  

3. No cameras or mobile phones, which possess photographic functions, are to be used at any time without management permission. Permission must be agreed in advance by management for any other photographic equipment to be used.  

4. While every precaution is taken to maintain safety standards, all equipment and facilities are used at the participant’s risk. Any malfunction of equipment noted should be reported to a member of staff as soon as it is noticed.  

5. The hirer agrees to leave the facility in a similar state to which it was found, in terms of tidiness.  

6. Only park in designated areas.  

7. Medical Fitness: All persons participating in sporting activities are strongly advised to seek medical advice before beginning such activities for the first time or following any period of inactivity in order to ensure that they are medically fit for the activity in question 

 8. First Aid: In the event of an emergency a member of Multi Sport Pitches staff should be informed immediately in person with clear details of the nature of the incident and its location should be given. Please note that first aid equipment is located at Pavilion reception and two defibrillators are available. One in the main building at reception, one at the far end of the Pitches, located between Pitch 8 and 12.  

9. For off peak bookings, when the Pavilion is closed, please call the phone numbers displayed on the pitch door signs (Duty Manager 0867824329 or office 016464304/306), or report incident in person to NAC reception/management. 

Booking Rules 

1. Bookings are minimum of 1 hour.  

2. Off peak bookings when Pavilion is closed may not include Pavilion access. 

3. The session time you have booked includes setting up time of any equipment.  

4. Organisers of coaching/Clubs must provide an adequate coaching ratio, and coaches must be qualified to coach  

5. Where relevant, bookers will be required to provide proof of insurance and/or indemnity for the Sport Ireland Campus. 

6. All coaches must be Garda Vetted and approved. 

7. All bookings will start and end according to booking time allocated. 

8. Bookings may be cancelled or moved to facilitate large events. Refunds or rescheduling options will be provided.  

Beach Sport Centre Courts Rules: 

It is not permitted to: 

• Play on the sand with outdoor shoes. 
• Throw sand in the eyes/on the face/on the head. 
• Bring in and consume food products, alcoholic and other beverages (except water in plastic/reusable flasks) in the beach courts 
• Users must rake the sand after each use. 
• Come to the sand arena intoxicated or under the influence of psychoactive substances (drugs, medicines, other intoxicating or toxic substances). 
• Pull or otherwise tear the nets with your actions. 
• Use equipment for purposes other than its intended purpose 
• Take away rented clothing and/or equipment from the sand arena. 
• Spit/blow your nose into the sand or on the floor. 
• Chew, spit/throw chewing gum on the sand. 
• Smoke (including electronic cigarettes) in the sand arena premises and on its territory. 
• Bring animals to the sand arena. 
• Throw trash or leave water bottles on the sand. 
• Take photographs, videos, or make audio recordings, except when written permission is obtained from the facility management - 24 hours notice must be given 
• Dig holes in the sand. 
• It is prohibited to use the facility for sports for people suffering from: Infectious, viral or other contagious diseases, or Contagious fungal skin diseases (wear socks). 

Tennis Court Rules 

1. Respect the timing of your booking: arrive on time and finish your booking on time to avoid disrupting other bookings. 
2. Check which court you have booked if unsure, and only use the assigned court during your booking. 
3. Respect other players — behave appropriately at all times, including no racket smashing or disruptive behaviour. 
4. Do not interfere with the court equipment, including not pulling or tearing the nets or misusing any equipment. 
5. Use all equipment for its intended purpose only. 
6. Footwear: Only appropriate sports footwear must be worn on the courts. 
7. No food, hot drinks, alcoholic beverages, or glass bottles allowed on the courts. Only water in plastic/reusable flasks is permitted, and please dispose of waste properly — do not leave trash or bottles on the floor. 
8. Do not bring animals onto the Tennis Courts. 
9. Do not spit/blow your nose onto the floor or chew, spit, or throw chewing gum on the court. 
10. Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is strictly prohibited within the Tennis Court premises and its territory. 
11. Do not take away rented clothing and/or equipment from the Tennis Courts. 
12. Do not come intoxicated or under the influence of psychoactive substances (drugs, medicines, or other intoxicating/toxic substances). 
13. Photography, videography, or audio recordings require written permission from the facility management with at least 24 hours' notice. 

Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena (NIA) Terms & Conditions 

The Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena (NIA) consists of several facilities underneath the one roof, including the National Indoor Athletics Training Centre (NIATC), the National Indoor Training Centre (NITC), the National Gymnastics Training Centre (NGTC) and the National Indoor Arena Covered Pitches (NIACP). While there are generic terms and conditions applicable to all bookers, please ensure you are familiar with any specific conditions relating to your booking and in the case of group bookings, that both generic and specific conditions are shared with the group. 

The participant hereby agrees to be bound by the policies & procedures of Sport Ireland 

Facilities DAC as provided/ published.  Management reserve the right to refuse admission for any non-compliance.  

1. All bookings will start and end according to designated booking time slot. Bookings are reserved in a minimum of one-hour slots. 
2. Your booking time slot includes any setting up/dismantling/removal of equipment requested or utilised for the booking. 
3. Unless there is an exclusive booking, the NIA is a shared facility and bookers will need to cooperate with each other for duration of their booking. For any queries or issues, please speak to the Duty Manager. 
4. Access to equipment or additional rooms should be requested at the booking stage. 
5. Restrictions to equipment use will apply and customers should provide their own equipment were possible. 
6. Bookers/Clubs must provide an adequate ratio of coaches to players/participants and coaches must be qualified to use the equipment provided. 
7. All coaches must be garda vetted and approved. The onus is on the booker to manage the implementation of all safeguarding requirements. 
8. Where relevant, bookers will be required to provide proof of insurance and/or indemnity for the Sport Ireland Campus. 
9. Booking slots may be cancelled or moved to facilitate large events. Refunds or rescheduling options will be provided  https://reports-uk01.legendonlineservices.co.uk/Dashboard/Details/64/# 

National Indoor Athletics Training Centre (NIATC) Policies and Rules: 

1. Entry to the NIATC is permitted at the time of the booking slot.  Warm-up on track or surrounding areas is only permitted during the time of the booking slot and once the previous booking has been cleared.  
2. If numbers change, we will endeavour to assist, however if there is more than the maximum number of athletes on the track, you may not gain entry.  
3. Under-18 athletes should be actively supervised by a coach and free play is not permitted on equipment.  
4. Only appropriate indoor footwear will be permissible (i.e. no cross-country spikes or over 4mm allowed). Spikes must not be worn in the changing rooms or general circulation areas of the NIA.  Users may wear only runners/trainers or specific spikes/jumping/throwing shoes – no other footwear is permitted on the track.  
5. Athletes must always run in an anti-clockwise direction during their warm-up and session.  Faster athletes have preference in inside lanes, so if a faster runner or runners come up on the inside lanes and want to pass, they will shout “Track”. On hearing this, move to the outer lanes.  
6. Never stand still on the track, especially the inside two lanes.  Once you have finished a run, move over to the outside of the track, ensuring it is safe to do so. Do not cross the infield area designated for throwing and/or jumping events.  
7. The use of equipment is limited with the onus on the user to comply with sanitising protocols for shared equipment before and after use.  Users must not use tape or mark the track surface in any way.  

National Indoor Training Centre (NITC) Policies and Rules  

1. Respect the timing of your booking: arrive on time and finish your booking on time to avoid disrupting other bookings. 
2. Check which court you have booked if unsure, and only use the assigned court during your booking. 
3. Respect other players — behave appropriately at all times, including no racket smashing or disruptive behaviour. 
4. Do not interfere with the court equipment, including not pulling or tearing the nets or misusing any equipment. 
5. Use all equipment for its intended purpose only. 
6. Footwear: Only appropriate sports footwear must be worn on the courts. 
7. No food, hot drinks, alcoholic beverages, or glass bottles allowed on the courts. Only water in plastic/reusable flasks is permitted, and please dispose of waste properly — do not leave trash or bottles on the floor. 

National Gymnastics Training Centre (NGTC) Policies and Rules  

1. All clubs booking the NGTC must be affiliated to Gymnastics Ireland.  
2. Entry to the NGTC is permitted at the time of the booking slot. Warm-up on apparatus/floor is only permitted during the time of the booking slot and once the previous booking has been cleared.  
3. For shared bookings, there will be no more than two clubs at any one-time training in the NGTC.    
4. Shared usage bookings at the NGTC are restricted to one club within each individual booking made.   
5. All gymnasts and any use of apparatus should be actively supervised by a coach and free play is not permitted.  
6. Patrons must respect the dress code set down by the NGTC, with correct sporting apparel to be worn at all times and strictly no changing in the open hall – please use the changing rooms provided.  
7. Only appropriate indoor footwear will be permissible (i.e. socks, flip flop, ballet pumps and gymnastics specific shoes) within the NGTC.    

National Indoor Arena Covered Pitches (NIACP) Policies and Rules 

1. Entry to the NIACP changing area is permitted 10 minutes prior to the booking slot. Warmup on the covered pitches is only permitted during the time of the booking slot and once the previous booking has been cleared.  
2. Under 18 athletes should be actively supervised by a coach.   
3. Kit bags/Rucksacks/Backpacks are not permitted in pitch areas and should be stored in the lockers provided in the Changing Rooms.   
4. Only moulded and/or screw-in stud boots are permitted as appropriate footwear on the covered pitches. All studs must be fully tightened with no gap between the studs and sole of the boot. In addition, studs must be free from sharp edges having a smooth and undamaged surface. Studs showing any defects are prohibited for use.   
5. Boots must be clean and free from mud, soil and stones prior to accessing the covered pitches. It is the responsibility of the booker to check and monitor all footwear used on the surface prior to any person entering or using the pitch to verify compliance with these conditions.   
6. Football boots should not be worn in the general circulation areas of the NIA.   
7. Please follow the instructions on moving the goal posts which, are provided on each post. Please contact a staff member if your booking requires assistance to move equipment  
8. Any additional equipment required for your booking should be discussed with the bookings department and/or the operations team to prevent damage to the pitch and cancellation of your booking  
9. No spectators are allowed in the covered pitch area  
10. Please note all participants are to enter via the main NIA reception.  For fire and health and safety reasons, any individual found opening emergency doors on the pitch may risk have their bookings cancelled on the night and or in future