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
15th May 2020
Government Roadmap- Phase 1 Guidance Note
The government has published a five-phase roadmap to easing Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions. This roadmap will only come into effect when the National Public...
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12th May 2020
Ireland Active issues framework for reopening the leisure, health & fitness sector
12.05.2020 Ireland Active has drafted a framework for the safe operation of leisure centres, gyms, sporting and fitness facilities/activities in response to the Government’s roadmap for reopening society and business. The framework provides the basis for operators to...
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3rd May 2020
Spaced out: Can physical distancing work for Ireland‘s leisure sector?
Today in the Sunday Business Post featured Ireland Active Chair, Joe Cosgrove and CEO, Conn McCluskey speaking on behalf of...
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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
