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The Sidea School Fitness Games 

Ireland's New National Youth Fitness Competition

After an incredible debut event at the National Sports Campus, the Sidea School Fitness Games are expanding nationwide for the 2026/2027 school term.

What started as a hugely successful pilot event is now becoming a national movement — bringing schools, students, and communities together through fitness, teamwork, and competition.

 

A Competition Built for the Next Generation

The School Fitness Games are designed to inspire young people across Ireland to embrace a lifelong journey of physical activity, confidence, and teamwork.

Students compete in teams of two, working together to complete a series of fitness challenges as fast as possible. The format promotes:

• Teamwork & communication

• Goal setting & motivation

• Physical fitness & resilience

• Positive competition

• Healthy lifestyle habits

This is more than just a competition — it’s a nationwide initiative to encourage schools to build stronger, healthier, and more active students.

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Nationwide Events Across Ireland

For the 2026/2027 season, the Games are going national.

Regional qualifying events will take place across Ireland, meaning the School Fitness Games will soon be coming to a town near you.

Schools will compete locally for the chance to qualify for the National Finals, where Ireland’s top school fitness teams will battle for championship titles.

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The Challenge

Teams of two will race to complete six fitness stations as quickly as possible:

• Wall Balls

• Assault Bike

• Lunges

• Squats

• Rower

• Run

The challenge is designed to test:

• endurance

• teamwork

• determination

• consistency

• communication under pressure

Every second counts.

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Competitive Leaderboards

Schools and students will compete for positions on multiple live leaderboards:

• School Leaderboards

• Team Leaderboards

• County Leaderboards

Who will become the fittest school in Ireland?

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Why Schools Should Get Involved

By affiliating your school with the Sidea School Fitness Games, you are giving students an exciting new opportunity to:

• Build confidence through fitness

• Develop teamwork and leadership skills

• Improve physical and mental wellbeing

• Represent their school and county

• Engage in positive competition

• Stay active in a fun and motivating environment

The Games create an atmosphere where every student can challenge themselves, support others, and be part of something bigger.

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Become an Affiliated School

Affiliating your school ensures you receive:

• Priority updates on regional events

• Competition announcements

• Registration information

• School resources and event details

• Future opportunities within the School Fitness Games community

Join the movement and help inspire the next generation to live healthier, stronger, and more active lives.

Become an Affiliated School Today

Be part of Ireland’s fastest-growing school fitness competition.