Upcoming
Events
We host many events throughout the year that cater for our members and the general public
We partner with organisations across Europe and the World to bring you relevant industry exposure and networking opportunities both home and abroad
10th January 2022
Covid-19 Pass
The Government regulations for EU Digital COVID Certificate (COVID pass vaccine or recovery certificate) is required for gyms and leisure...
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9th December 2021
Ministers Donohoe and McGrath announce update on business supports
Ireland Active welcomes Ministers Donohoe & McGrath announcement to extend the EWSS Financial Supports which include effected businesses within the...
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3rd December 2021
Members’ update on Tonight’s Government Announcement
Government have introduced the use of Digital Covid Certs for gyms and leisure centres. Members check your email for link...
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Our Strategic
Objectives
Our Mission is to support our members to recover, grow and strengthen – so as to encourage more people to be more active, more often
In summary, the plan details Ireland Active 5 Strategic Pillars as:
Members
To increase our members operational effectiveness and make it of value for their business to be part of Ireland Active
- People
To build capacity in the industry and to support our staff and volunteers within the organisation
Partnerships
To collaborate with our partners to deliver shared strategic objectives that support the industry and enable physical activity goals
- Communications
To be the voice of the industry at national level and promote the work of the sector to the public
- Standards
That all those who are members of Ireland Active operate to the highest professional and industry standards
National Quality Standard
The National Quality Standard (previously known as the White Flag Award) is a Leisure Centre & Hotel Leisure award encompassing Safety, Hygiene, Customer Engagement & Human Resources
The NQSA, is the most sought-after and respected accolade in the leisure and fitness industry, and is awarded to facilities that meet the operational standards for leisure and fitness facilities across 250 quality-based criteria
The standard is designed to encourage continuous improvement within the sector and recognises facilities for their remarkable standards in the areas of safety, hygiene, customer service and human resources. The NQSA are the only industry specific award for the Leisure, Health and Fitness sector in Ireland
