PARALYMPICS A Winning Formula: One Day Symposium announced by the PCI & WIT

10 Feb 2009


The Paralympic Council of Ireland, in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology, is today pleased to announce the hosting of a one day symposium entitled " A Winning Formula - A Cordinated Approach to Paralympic Success"".


The symposium, to be held in the WIT's main campus on March 21st, 2009 is aimed at sporting organisations, coaches, athletes, sports science & medical personnel of all levels with an interest in Paralympic sport and will provide a candid view into all aspects of performance, focusing specifically on the extent of planning and preparation involved for the 2008 Paralympic team.


CEO of the Paralympic Council of Ireland, Mr. Liam Harbison stated today "We are delighted to host this symposium in association with Waterford Institute of Technology. The success of the 2008 Paralympic Team was due of a lot of effort, meticulous planning and dedication by many people and it is important for us to be able to share the benefit of our experiences, both good and bad, from which we and others may benefit."


The symposium will begin with Registration at 10am on March 21st in the main auditorium of Waterford Institute of Technology's main campus and will feature guest speakers such as:

  • Dr. Joe Conway, Chief Medical Officer to the Paralympic Team
  • Stephen Maguire, Coach to Jason Smyth, two time Paralympic Gold Medallist and World Record Holder over 100 & 200m
  • Enda Smyth, Paralympic Cyclist and finalist in Beijing 2008
  • Denis Toomey, Paralympic Cycling Manager
  • Nancy Chillingworth, Paralympic Performance Director
  • Derek Malone, former Paralympic medallist and strength & conditiong coach to the 2008 Paralympic Team
  • Fintan O'Donnell, Chartered Sports Physioteherapist to the 2008 Paralympic Team
  • Brendan Kirrane, Sports Massage Therapist to the 2008 Paralympic Team
  • Bruce Wardrop, Sports Physiologist to the 2008 Paralympic Team
  • Alan Swantan, Performance Analyst to the 2008 Paralympic Team


For further details on how to register and the full schedule of speakers, please refer to www.pcireland.ie or alternatively you can contact the Paralympic Council of Ireland Office directly at 01-6251175


Downloads

A Winning Formula Symposium Brochure

PCI-Symposium Registration Form

WIT-Symposium Registration Form

 

The 2008 Irish Paralympic Team was extremely successful with 5 medals (3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze), 5 World Records, 22 finalists and 24 Personal Bests. The team consisted of 45 athletes competing in 9 sporting disciplines and including coaches and support staff numbered 75 overall.