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New modules for 2012 Schools programme

New modules have been added to schools and youth groups options for 2012

Some modules *can be delivered in the school and combined with outside the classroom learning. 20112 modules include

Multi-activity on water and land

Survial and wilderness skills

Introduction to outdoor pursuits *

Train the trainer Introductory level *

Camping and activities

2012 Trainee instructor programme.

For full details view the pdf document below:

 

GAA team buildling

Team building for GAA is a new module for 2011  follow  this link  for full details and down load a full colour flyer on the days programme.

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Gladiator - Upright course
You have seen on the TV,  traversing from one form of obsticle to another. Our version is up right.  You have to climb from poles to a cargo net, up a ladder and over a tyre wall. And as as you climb your opponent is beside you trying to get to the top faster than you.  The course is suspended from our 12m high ploes and sways in the wind as you climb . You are fully harnessed all the time, with your helmet as protection and in the safe hands of our instructors.  Still not too easy.
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Jacobs Ladder.
This is a great team building event.  It looks easy- all it is a series of parallel beams suspened from a high ropes  with each beam progressivley farther apart . the task is to get your team members as high as possible.  It is not possible to get up there by your self you will need the assistance and planning of your group.  It is not as easy as it looks remember the beams are all the time swinging loose from the top and it gets very very high!  
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Leap Of Faith

New May 2010 is our daring new activity. Using the high poles you must first climb the stepped pole and stand up on a platform some 18inches square.  Then if you are up to it make the leap of faith to grab the trapese and swing. The Trapese can be moved closer or farther away from the platform to make the degree of difficulty appropriate to age and height of the jumper.  Of course all the time  you are fully harnessed and under the control of the instructor who eventually lowers you down to the ground.  It is still some awsome experience.   Try it! 

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Fitness Assessment Module

In response to requests from visiting schools and sporting teams we have now introduced a fitness assessment module.  Participants will will be assessed by body composition ( age, height, weight, body mass), and set a series of tests to assess their aerobic capacity,   Muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Each is a carefully controlled test and by use of the Fitnessgram computer program a personalised report is generated for each participant that calculates their results and fitness levels relative to their own age group norms.  A full report on each member of the groups is issued to the PE teacher or coach.  This module is an ideal component of a team building day  when the squad could partake in Kayaking,  ropes courses and other activities.   Ballyhass can also conduct follow up assessements at future intervals or carry out assessments on a stand alone basis.    

for a full overview of the Fitness gram programme  read the Pdf document

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Indoor climbing Wall

New for 2009 an indoor arena with a bouldering and climbing wall.  A great all weather activity and always very popular with all age groups.

 Patricipants will begin to recognise hazards and assess risks and how these can be controlled; understand the purpose and use of personal protective equipment; prepare physically and organisationally for challenges set; recognise that they can make choices; begin to recognise positive and negative peer influence; begin to identify what achievements they made as individuals and as a group.

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Kayaking

Have fun on the water learning to kayak in one of our fleet of ‘Frenzy sit ons’. The crystal clear spring waters of our lakes are the ideal venue to start your kayaking adventure with our fully qualified instructors guiding you every step of the way.

 At the completion of an initial 90 minute session most participants will be able to paddle a wide variety of strokes; recognise changes that can be made to technique to improve performance; communicate effectively to improve performance; demonstrate combinations of actions

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Rock Climbing

Exceed your personal goals, scaling the limestone quarry faces, safe in the knowledge that our qualified instructors will be there with you every inch of the climb. We have a route to suit every ability and provide all the safety equipment you will need.

 From an Educational view point  participants will begin to recognise hazards and assess risks and how these can be controlled; understand the purpose and use of personal protective equipment; prepare physically and organisationally for challenges set; recognise that they can make choices; begin to recognise positive and negative peer influence; begin to identify what achievements they made as individuals and as a group.

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Raft Building

Your team will have to earn components to build your own raft by completing a series of challenges, then assemble your own raft to your design and test it out on one of our lakes.

Participants will help build and paddle a raft; demonstrate teamwork to build a successful raft and paddle it effectively; suggest and ask questions about best practise in raft building.

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Abseiling
Jumping backwards down a cliff face. Are you up to the challenge? Trust yourself and our fully qualified instructors as you test your nerve.  At Ballyhass we have the perfect natural rock face for abseiling, with easy access from the base of the rock to the launch point.  This is a great activity as often it is the most unexpected member of the group eiether excels or finds it challenging.
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Archery
Try your hand at this ancient sport and hone your coordination, balance and self control. Our archery instructors will help develop your skills and add some games and competitions too!
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Trout Fishing
Ballyhass has two lakes, one for bait and spinning which is ideal as an introduction to Trout fishing for any age group. The main lake is for fly fishing only and will challenge even the most experienced angler.  All equipment and bait can be supplied from the angling shop and pavilion
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Low Ropes Challenge Course
Explore aspects of team dynamics and learn about yourself and others in your team. Each activity has it’s own unique learning outcome however as a course you will explore trust, communication, goal setting and self confidence among many others.
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Aeroball

Basketball and volleyball mixed on a trampoline? This has to be seen to be believed. Groups are organised into teams and compete with one another to win the tournament. A certain level of fitness is required for the sport of Aeroball although no experience on a trampoline is required. Two players play two players to score a goal in the opponents net.

Patricipants will work together in their teams to play aeroball according to the rules; play fairly; use a range of simple tactics and strategies in order to improve their chances of scoring points; understand the need for doing an appropriate warm up before doing physical exercise.

Team Challenges

Planning, co-operation, motivation, support and determination are just some of the skills you may display and develop tackling our specially designed team challenges.

Patricipants  will understand the importance of working in small teams and have an understanding of the puzzles, tasks and activities that they are presented with; discuss, plan, form strategies and make decisions to achieve goals; consolidate the skills already gained.

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