Women in Sport Leadership Programme 2026

Triathlon Ireland and Cycling Ireland Collaboration

Triathlon Ireland and Cycling Ireland are delighted to announce the Women in Sport Leadership collaboration for 2026.

Lisa Clancy and Sarah O’Shea have been rolling out a Women in Sport Leadership programme in Ireland since 2020.

The course has proved to be hugely successful with over 500 participants completing the course across over 50 different sporting organisations in Ireland and in Europe.

Participants have included club members, athletes, coaches, volunteers, board members and support personnel from a variety of backgrounds within Clubs, National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships.

Aim of the course

The aim of the course is to provide training, guidance and expertise to support women to thrive in leadership positions in sport at all levels.

This course has been specifically designed for women in sport to step up at their specific level and break down any barriers that may be holding them back and help to ensure the quota of 40% of Board members to be female by 2023 is maintained. Supported by Sport Ireland the course has been evaluated.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for any women in triathlon looking to step up to the next level and help break down barriers that might be holding them back"

Eleanor Condon

Women in Sport Lead

Key information:

The course is delivered September – October online via zoom over five evenings weekly 19.00-20.30 and a final in person session in Dublin. Closing date for applications 1st July 2026.

About the Course

The course is designed to be an enjoyable experience for participants to learn in a relaxed supportive environment from internationally experienced sporting leaders and also to build a network into the future.

It is a practical interactive course delivered over zoom with participants expected to fully engage during the sessions and in various breakout groups as part of their learning experience.

There are some group and individual exercises during the programme and the size of the class is limited to ensure everyone has the opportunity to fully engage and reach their full potential.

Course Modules

The course modules include the following core topics:

• Leadership
• Values
• Networking and Collaboration
• Challenging Situations and Resilience
• Conflict in clubs
• Crisis Management
• Communications and Developing Your Personal Brand
• Influence and Change
• Research and Governance

Course Details

Participants will also receive a one-on-one coaching session and support in producing their own Personal Development Plan. Modules also include inputs from external speakers relating their own personal leadership experiences.

The cost is €750.00 per participant to which Triathlon Ireland and Cycling Ireland will cover. There are 16 places in each class, 8 per National Governing Body.

The online dates are as follows:

September 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th October 6th
Time: 19.00 to 20.30

The in-person date is: October 17th.

Location: National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin.
Time: 09.00 to 17.00 (Exact details to be confirmed)

Attendance is compulsory for all sessions.

Application Process

We are inviting one applicant per Club. Nominees must be members of Triathlon Ireland (Club or Full Member) and aged 18 or over. Please note completing the registration form does not automatically guarantee acceptance to the programme, we will be in contact with you regarding the decision.

Registration Application Form can be found here.

Closing date for applications by COB on 1st July 2026