Category: General News

Results July 4th 

Today was the second day of our Outdoor Competitions in Ballynonty hosted by Slieveardagh Tug of War Club, conditions were wet but there was plenty of great pulling.

First competition of the day was the Division 2 National Championship 600kg

Results were 1^st– Mulcair, 2^nd Cornfield, 3^rd Slieveardagh.

Second up was the Development League 500kg, 6 a side

Points as follows: Castlegregory: 13pts, Cornfield 12pts, Donoughmore 7pts, Mulcair 7pts, Mighty Oaks 4pts & Slieveardagh 0pts

Final competition of the day was the Division 2 National Championship 720kg –

Results were 1^st – Mighty Oaks, 2^nd Cornfields, 3^rd Mulcair

Thank you to all the officials who turned out today and to Martin Egan for keeping everything moving in an orderly manner.

Next fixture – 18^th July in Ballynonty, Co Tipperary. Division 1 National Championship 720kg & 600kg & Development League 500kg

Weigh in times:

• Scales Opening 10.00am
• Closing 11.30am
• First pull 12 noon.     
• Lightest Weight First followed by Development League and last Competition will be the Heavier weight
• All competition will run to a Time table with a view to complete fixture by 4pm.
• Follow Covid Guidelines at the Venue at all times.

Including

1. Wearing Mask at weigh in
2. Hand Sanitizer entering & Leaving arena
3. No Hand shake or contact between Teams or Officials
4. Clubs/Teams to stay in their own designated area
5. Assemble at the marshalling area when call by the Official
6. Everyone is advised to bring their own food & Drinks

Date: Sunday 27th June 2021

Competitions:  Open Competition 700kg/620kg                       

Development League 500kg               

Location: Rochfortbridge
                 Field beside Lyster’s Pub, Main Street, Castlelost, Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeath N91 PW97
Scales:  Weigh in opens @ 10am, closes @ 11.30am sharp

Competition starting @ 12pm

Baseline TestingDate: Saturday 19th June

Time: 

Location: All Core Gym, Ballybrit
Information Meeting tomorrow night Tuesday 15th June @ 8pm, all club secretaries or coaches should have received Zoom link today.
Please ensure that any nominated athletes who wish to attend on Saturday are affiliated members of TOWI.  If you are attending please bring your membership card with you, you will need to present it prior to testing.  If you have affiliated and have not yet received your card then your card will be available for collection in All Core Gym on Saturday morning.  The closing date for affiliation to qualify for baseline testing is 10pm on Wednesday 16th June ’21.If you are interested in attending the information meeting please request the link from your Club Secretary or Coach.We would welcome as much engagement as possible at this stage of the process.

Baseline testing for our representative athletes will occur in Galway on June 19th (10am, All Core Gym, Ballybrit). The purpose of this event will be to carry out a testing protocol for nominated club athletes (e.g. basic strength and physical measurements) who will be considered to represent Ireland at international events. 
TOWI is committed to an open and transparent selection process at all levels for our representative athletes. We will be hosting a coach / athlete information Zoom call early next week (provisionally June 15th at 8pm) – this call will involve a brief presentation on our new structures and what to expect for the baseline testing on June 19th.
If you (i.e. club coaches and club athletes) could allow time for a meeting next week, that would be a very positive first step. This is an open call to all our clubs as we want to find the best athletes and the best combination of athletes for our representative teams”. 

Open competition on Sunday 27th June 2021

Venue: TBA

Weight: 620kg & 700kg

Further competition schedule to be published within the week

Tug of War Ireland are delighted to launch the Strategic Plan 2021 – 2025. We hope that you will enjoy reading it and support the strategy.

Tug of War Strategic Plan

Tug of War Ireland will hold their AGM on March 28th at 2pm via Zoom. Meeting link & information will be sent to all members in good standing.

We are completing our strategic plan (2021-2025) for Tug of War Ireland and we would love to hear from you.

The online survey will take less than five minutes to complete and please add any comments and suggestions you have to help us plan for the future.

Thank you in advance for your help on this to help grow our sport.

Tug of war Ireland are delighted to announce that they have secured funding from Sport Ireland to the value of €65,000 under the following scheme(s)

• NGB Community & Disability sports Inclusion Fund €50,000
• Volunteer Supports €15,000