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Become a Get Moving School and put movement at the heart of school life

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council is calling on primary schools across the borough to put movement and play at the heart of school life by signing up to become a ‘Get Moving School.’ By signing up to the programme, schools are pledging their commitment to providing a high-quality play, physical activity and…

Get your ski on at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre!

Hop on a board, clip on the skis, or jump in a tube and take on the slopes at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre! Whether you’re a complete beginner, preparing for a skiing holiday or keen to try something new for fun, we have a range of ski lessons for all ages and abilities. Getting…

Borough’s most inspirational athletes honoured at Junior Sports Awards

2023 has been a sensational year in sport for young people across the borough, with individuals, teams, schools, and clubs enjoying record-breaking runs and amassing an impressive collection of medals and top titles while representing Ulster, Ireland, and Great Britain in a plethora of major competitions at European and world level. Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon…

Get onside with ABC Council’s coach and club development programme

Sports coaches, administrators and volunteers are encouraged to avail of a range of specialised training opportunities delivered through the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council Coach Education and Club Development progr Delivered in partnership with ABC Sports Forum, the programme will include a series of online and in-person workshops, covering topics such as…

‘Get Spooked’ with getactiveabc this Halloween!

T’is the season to be spooked! Be sure to carve out some time for these fang-tastic events over the Halloween break! Join us for the Halloween carnival parade (Thursday 26 October) from ‘Rushfear’ Shopping Centre, across the beastly bridge to the spooky grounds of South Lake Leisure Centre and watch in awe as the night…

Shortlisted nominees announced for Junior Sports Awards 2023

The shortlisted nominees vying for a top accolade at the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Junior Sports Awards 2023 have been announced, with a host of individuals, teams, coaches, clubs and inspirational volunteers recognised for their remarkable talent and outstanding achievements. Some 57 nominations across eleven categories made it to the shortlist, illustrating that the ABC…

Learn how to save a life this October

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is providing free Save a Life sessions to get first aid to those in need by increasing people’s confidence to react in an emergency. In the UK, 77% of people either don’t know or are unsure of how to perform CPR and millions of people wouldn’t know how…

Move More ABC do coffee for Macmillan

Participants from Move More Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon – a physical activity project that supports people living with and beyond cancer to become and remain active – came together on Thursday 28 September for the Macmillan Coffee Morning to support people living with the disease. Participants from the programme, along with their family and friends,…

Get on board for the Active School Travel Programme

Getactiveabc is proud to be supporting the Active School Travel Programme – an exciting initiative for schools in Northern Ireland that want to see more of their pupils choosing an active and healthy journey to school. A key date in the initiative is ‘Cycle to School Week’, which runs from Monday 25 – Friday 29…

Get active for Positive Ageing Month and beyond

Getactiveabc is getting ready to embrace Positive Ageing Month with a bumper programme of events throughout October. Staying active is a central theme to the campaign and there is a diverse range of physical activities, from badminton, rambling, pilates, tai chi, walking football and lots more. The programme – which is open to everyone aged…