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Northside Senior Olympics

Age Friendly Ireland

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Programme: Cork City

WHO Theme: Community Support and Health Services, Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation

Cost: 500 – 1000

Status: Completed

Description

Northside senior Olympics has been running for the past two years in the Northside of Cork City. This initiative brings together different groups from around the northside to compete in different games. Some of the games include, stepathon, danceathon, guess the Olympian, corn toss, papaer airplane and many more.

Aim of Initiative

The aim is to bring people together in an active, fun and inclusive space. This year we are having our event outdoors to make it visible to people in the hope to inspire and draw interest and curiosity.

Who is it aimed at

Older adults.

3 Steps critical to success

  1. Have a good relationship with the participants who will take part.
  2. Make it accessible – location and transport.
  3. Make it fun!

3 Challenges in Planning / Delivery

  1. Transport and accessibility.
  2. Guaranteed turnout/numbers.
  3. Good location

3 Outcomes / Benefits

  1. Get people moving and active.
  2. Make visible and inspire communities.
  3. Show that physical activity can be fun, social and interactive.

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