Rowing Ireland Begins Its Xcessible Bronze Award Journey with Active Disability Ireland
Rowing Ireland is delighted to announce the beginning of our journey towards achieving the Xcessible Bronze Award, in collaboration with Active Disability Ireland. This important step aligns with our strategic goal of making rowing a sport for all — where everyone, regardless of ability, can find their place on the water or within the rowing community.
The Xcessible Programme is a national initiative developed by Active Disability Ireland to support National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in becoming more inclusive of people with disabilities. The programme is built around the Sport Inclusion Disability Charter and provides a structured pathway to help organisations assess, improve, and embed inclusive practices across all aspects of their work.
As we begin working toward the Bronze level, we will be focusing on five key pillars:
- Openness – Developing an open and welcoming environment for people with disabilities.
- People – Ensuring our staff, coaches, and volunteers are trained and confident in inclusive practices.
- Activities – Expanding the scope and design of our programmes to meet the diverse needs of all participants.
- Facilities – Reviewing the accessibility of our physical spaces and facilities across the country.
- Promotion – Actively sharing and celebrating the stories and successes of rowers with disabilities.
Rowing Ireland recognises the importance of inclusive sport and the role it plays in building a stronger, more diverse sporting community. Whether it’s through participation, coaching, volunteering, officiating, or employment, we are committed to increasing opportunities for people with disabilities at every level of our sport.
This initiative will complement the ongoing work of our clubs ensuring that rowing truly is a sport for everyone.
Stay tuned as we continue this exciting journey. Click on the link below for more information:
