The National Coaching and Training Centre (NCTC) is currently running a FREE sports education programme available to sportspeople and clubs all over Ireland, sponsored by Lucozade.

This Sports Education Programme, sponsored by Lucozade Sport and run by the NCTC, offers active sports players, clubs, schools/colleges and regional squads an opportunity to access free education for their athletes, players and coaches in the area of Sports Science.

Lucozade Sport, Ireland's leading Sports Drink is dedicated to improving sporting performance through science and education.

There are 5 Workshop Topics, which can also be modified to suit your sport and the age group/experience of your target audience.

• Get Fit for Sport
• Planning for Success in Sport
• The Female Athlete
• Fluid for Sport
• Fuel for Sport

The Workshop Requirements include: a) minimum of 20 people in attendance; b) attendees be 15 years or older; c) provide an overhead projector, screen and a flipchart/pad and d) duration for one topic is approx 40 minutes followed by 15 minutes for question and answer session (max of 2 topics can be held at one workshop). All bookings, arrangements and administration are carried out by the NCTC.

If you wish to avail of this free education service or require further details or booking forms please contact Elizabeth Stundon or Alison.Lappin@ul.ie at NCTC 061-202895.

More information is available at the National Coaching and Training Centre Website.