SPORTS AWARDS: Participation Award - Con Magee’s GAC

Con Magee’s GAC became the first winners of the newly-introduced Participation award, aimed at recognising a club, group or organisation which has demonstrated how it has increased participation in sport or physical activity.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Feb 2014, 21:00 BST
Con Magee's GAC Chairman Seamus McMullan receives the Participation award from Eunice Campbell of sponsors Diamond Recruitment. INBT06-219ACCon Magee's GAC Chairman Seamus McMullan receives the Participation award from Eunice Campbell of sponsors Diamond Recruitment. INBT06-219AC
Con Magee's GAC Chairman Seamus McMullan receives the Participation award from Eunice Campbell of sponsors Diamond Recruitment. INBT06-219AC

The Glenravel club, in association with the local Community Development Association, offers a range of gym and fitness-related activities through its multi-sports complex.

These are aimed at not only club members but all residents in the Glenravel ward and surrounding areas.

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In 2013, just under 900 people participated in Con Magee’s projects - an increase of 200 from the previous year.

Club chairman Seamus McMullan said of the award: “It reflects the hard work that has been going on over the last number of years, both in terms of health and fitness and also to try to increase participation in games itself.

“We have a very strong ethos among the community - we do enjoy a great support.

Seamus also explained that kids of playgroup age also benefit from the project, adding: “It doesn’t matter what sport you end up playing - we want to equip them with the basics such as co-ordination.”

Also short-listed: Northend United Youth FC (football); Ballymena Runners (athletics); Ballymena Academy (various).

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