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Sports Facilities
Welcome to AIT SportSport in AIT is at the heart of student life on campus. Getting involved in sport is a great way to keep fit, meet new people and be part of AIT life away from your academic commitments.
Our aim is to provide students with the opportunity to participate in sporting and physical activities, be it purely recreational or on a more competitive level.
With over 40 teams and a variety of fitness classes to choose from we have something for everyone!
Sports Facilities
“The best news story in Irish athletics history” Eamonn Coghlan on AIT International Arena
Indoor
• IAAF-standard 6-lane indoor athletics track with 1,000 spectator seats
• Fitness suite• Physical therapy suite• Spin training area• Dressing rooms• Multipurpose sports hall• Sports science testing facility• One wall handball wall Coming soon• Elite gym • Wet recovery area
Outdoor
• FIFA 2-star artificial soccer pitch• Full-size grass soccer pitch• Full-size sand-based grass GAA pitch• Grass training pitch• Olympic-standard athletics track• Cross country running track•
Sport ScholarshipsAIT has operated a sport scholarship scheme since 1996 for students who have reached, or have the potential to reach, a very high standard of performance in their chosen sport.
Under the scheme we offer three levels of scholarships,• Gold €1000 + Sports Package• Silver €500 + Sports Package• Bronze Sports Package
The scholarship sports package includes: free use of all sports facilities, physiotherapy, sports science, and nutritional advice.
Each scholarship is awarded for a period of one year, but may be renewed for up to a maximum of four years or beyond for postgraduate students.
How to ApplyThe application form is available on our website on the following link: www.ait.ie/sportsscholarships. The closing date for applications is the first Monday of September in the year of entry.
Elite Sportsperson Entry Scheme Up to five places will be reserved each year on the BSc(Hons)inSportsSciencewithExercisePhysiology for outstanding candidates who have reached a very high standard of sporting achievement, through performance or coaching and who are committed to further developing their sporting and academic careers.
Contact the Admissions Department for further information: [email protected]
Emma CurleyMA in Child and Youth CareGalway senior footballer
Lynch Cup winner with AIT
John TraversBachelor of Business
(Honours) in Management in Tourism & Sport
Competed at the senior outdoor and indoor European Athletics
ChampionshipsA sub 4-minute milerGarvan Broughal
Master of BusinessLeague of Ireland First Division winner with Athlone Town AFC
Represented Ireland at u15/u16/Irish Schools and CFAI National
Squad
Martin StauntonBSc (Hons) in Software Design
(Game Development)Buccaneers Rugby Club
Connaught u20sTwo senior All Irelands with AIT
Kieran MartinBSc (Hons) in Sports
Science with Exercise Physiology
Westmeath senior footballer
GAA Sigerson All-StarElite athlete entry
student on the Sports Science with Exercise
Physiology degree
ScholarshipProfiles
“The Elite Sportsperson entry scheme at AIT afforded me the opportunity to follow my passion and study sports science, whilst working with top class coaches in top class facilities.”
AIT Gym/Fitness Classes
Fully equipped gym with a full range of cardio and resistance, equipment, free fitness assessments and personalised programmes. Fully qualified fitness instructors to assist you with your training needs.
Opening hours for academic year: Monday-Thursday 8am-9.30pmFriday 8am-7pmSaturday 12noon-4pm
Full range of fitness classes for all levels including: spin, pump and body shock.
For bookings please visit:www.bookwhen.com/aitfitness
Sports Science
At AIT we can offer a full range of sports science support services for coaches and athletes. From sports specific field tests which measure players’ speed/power and aerobic capacities, to lab techniques measuring V02 and lactate profiles, AIT sports science department has a package suitable for you. After the testing session coaches/athletes receive a comprehensive report detailing the test results and get advice from our sports science department on how to develop any specific weaknesses and guide the subsequent training plan. These services which were once only available to elite athletes or squads are now readily available here in AIT.For more information or advice on how AIT sports science department can assist you or your squad please contact 090 646 8073.
Athletics
AIT is rapidly gaining a reputation as a college of choice for many of Ireland’s elite track and field performers, with a steadily growing roster of sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers currently studying in Athlone while making an impact on the national athletics stage.
AIT currently retains a team of highly qualified and experienced athletics coaches, which includes specialist endurance, sprints and jumps coaches, while we respect and actively support pre-existing coach-athlete relationships which are seamlessly integrated into our coaching and training structures.
AIT AC also welcomes and actively encourages students who may be looking for a new challenge and are taking up athletics for the very first time. Beginners, whether exploring a newly discovered talent or simply hoping to keep fit, are very welcome and will receive the same level of encouragement and support as our elite performers.
GAA
AIT GAA was established in 1970 and over the last number of years has become one of the leading third-level institutions in Gaelic games. AIT GAA believes that active membership in a sporting club has a positive and enhancing effect on students. The various GAA teams within the institute cater for a large number of students. Their growth has mirrored the expansion of the institute as membership of the hurling, camogie, and Gaelic football clubs has steadily grown over the years. Handball and ladies’ Gaelic football clubs are also established. The clubs cater for those who wish to compete at the highest level and at a recreational level.
AIT has four teams competing in the Colleges and Universities’ Football League (CUFL). Our senior team competes in the elite premier division, our B team competes in Division 1 and both our C and D teams compete in Division 2. All teams also compete in the CFAI Cup competitions.
AIT has a strong partnership with Athlone Town AFC and as part of this link we offer joint scholarships for players who are signed or have the potential to sign with Athlone Town AFC.
AIT Women’s Soccer Club caters for players of all abilities. Our competitive team competes in the Premier Division of the Womens’ Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland (WSCAI) league and intervarsities competition, which is the highest standard at college level in Ireland.
We also run a recreational programme for players who just want to try out a new sport, meet new people and get some physical activity in a fun environment.
Soccer
RugbyAIT is one of the most successful colleges in third level rugby. Having competed in the highest division of the competition since it started, we are the current senior champions, having won this title on no fewer than nine occasions. We also have a seconds, freshers and ladies team. The freshers team was formed in 1997 and have appeared in 11 finals, winning on five occasions. Our second team won the 2013 final and lost in the final in 2014. We have a strategic alliance with Buccaneers RFC, although our players play for many different clubs. We have a close relationship with Connacht Rugby and AIT provides a wonderful platform for players who want to progress to AIL or provincial rugby. Players will experience coaching of the highest standard and also receive advice on strength and conditioning and nutrition to help make them the player they aspire to be. We aways welcome players who want to try rugby for the first time.
AIT has won 9 Senior All Ireland rugby titles
Sports Courses at AIT
• BSc (Hons) in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology
• BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation
• BSc (Hons) in Health Science with Nutrition
• Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Management in Tourism & Sport
• Bachelor of Business in Sport Management
• Higher Certificate in Business in Sport and Recreation
• Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Leisure Management
• Cardiac First Responce: community CFR course
• Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Fundamentals of Sports Science
• Sports Injuries
• Sport Nutrition
Full-Time Part-Time
Soccer
For further information and a full list of courses at AIT check out www.ait.ie
Sports Clubs at AIT
GaelicFootball
Golf
Rugby
Sailing
Basketball
Handball
EquestrianHurling
Hockey
Tennis
Futsal
Athletics
Table Tennis
Swimming
Soccer
Karate/Martial Arts
Volleyball
Camogie
Kayaking
Cycling
Gordon Brett
Paul McNamara
Garry Sammon
Maz Sweeney
Charlie Couper
Margaret Maguire
Noel Lawlor
087 924 8139
087 269 3675
086 896 3150
086 795 4369
087 222 1764
090 646 8222
086 361 2749
Sport and RecreationManager
Athletics Development Officer
GAA DevelopmentOfficer, Football, Hurling, Handball
Soccer DevelopmentOfficer, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball Futsal
Rugby Development Officer
Sports Facility Coordinator and Camogie
Sports DepartmentSecretary
Sports Club Directory 2014/2015
Emmet Egan [email protected] 086 037 4018Sport and Exercise Scientist
Joe Egan
Dermot Sheriff
Craig Sheriff
Sinead Purtill
Denise Dolan
Clem Higginbotham
090 648 3082085 856 6851
087 684 2666
085 152 8068
090 646 8129
086 4022490
Equestrian
Mens’ Basketball
Womens’ Basketball
Hockey
Swimming
Tennis
Richard O’Hara [email protected] 087 247 4322Sports DepartmentCoordinator, Kayaking, Sailing
090 644 2520
Dublin Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath(090) 646 [email protected]/athloneinstituteoftechnologywww.facebook.com/AITsportswww.youtube.com/AthloneIT
