Kids get duned in to beach volleyball

Volleyball Ireland and Meath Local Sports Partnership are working together to host an introduction to beach volleyball for kids. The two-day event will be held at Bettystown Beach on Thursday and Friday, August 20th and 21st, from 11-1pm.

The programme is designed for children aged eight to 14 years old and will focus on fundamental movement skills and the basics of beach volleyball.

Volleyball Ireland Development Officer Conor Flood said: "We are delighted to be working with Meath LSP to bring a really fun, exciting and social sport to Bettystown.

“Volleyball is developing really well in the region with increased schools participation both at primary and post-primary level. Volleyball is a wonderful sport to develop physical literacy as it covers the main fundamental movement skills. The main thing is, it’s a really fun activity."

Bettystown is becoming a hub for the sport, with the International CEV Continental Cup held at the venue last year, before a planned world tour event was postponed this July due to Covid-19. The Meath coast is also a regular stop on Ireland’s National Tour programme.

Mary Murphy, Meath Local Sports Partnership Coordinator added: "Exercising outdoors is incredibly beneficial and County Meath has lots of beautiful locations to participate in sport. This innovative camp provides a great opportunity for children to develop basic skills in a fun way, and we’re delighted to support the project with Volleyball Ireland."

The fee for the two-day camp, which is subsidised by Meath LSP is just €10. Bookings can be made at www.volleyballireland.com/shop and enquiries to Conor Flood, cdo@volleyballireland.com. Detailed information is provided upon booking.