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Social & Venture events in 2012

Sun 15th April, Kayaking for beginners

SII have teamed up with DIT canoe club and Sandycove kayak club to hold an introduction to kayaking day in Blessington on Sunday 15th April.

All equipment supplied.
If you are interested in coming along please contact Jennifer Wright on 01-2355317 or email
jen@spinalinjuries.ie
        
Ongoing Venture Activities
Contact us if you would like to try any of the following activities:
        
Scuba Diving
Kayaking
Self Defence
Airsoft Target Shooting
Powerboat course in Dun Laoghaire
Handcycle outings around Wicklow & Dublin
Fishing
        
Through the Wild Seals Venture Club, Spinal Injuries Ireland run a series of Venture Activities as an opportunity for people who have sustained a spinal injury to push their expectations of what they can achieve in a safe and challenging environment.

        
Kick Start Programme
        
Self DefenceSkiingScuba DivingKayaking
                                

Kick Start Programme - Introduction
The underlying principle behind the Kick Start Program is to support and motivate individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury through the challenge of venture activities by encouraging independence and restoring confidence. This is not about turning people into adventurers but rather to use it as a catalyst to motivate and encourage clients to look beyond their present personal expectations.

Ultimate goal
The ultimate goal of the Kick Start program is to build on the experience and encourage people to take part in their community through employment, re-training, voluntary work and social activities.

Draft program
Details of the program can be obtained from Spinal Injuries Ireland




        
        
                
Venture Events        
Kick Start Cumbria Sept 2010
Shannon Kayak Challenge '09
Kick Start Self Defence'09
Kick Start Ski Trip - Mar. 09
Blessington 500 Challenge - 2011
What is a Buddy?
                
Local Sports Partnership Officers        
CaraFocus Newsletter (pdf)        
                
                
      
      
        
        
Spinal Injuries Ireland, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Ave, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
      
Tel: +353 (0)1 2355317        Charity Registration No: CHY 11535        Email: info@spinalinjuries.ie