Emyvale CC members get Sports First Aid Certified with Pro Training

Saturday, 18th April 2026

A number of our members completed a Sports First Aid Course with Pro Training Courses, delivered by Jamielee McGirl (who recently joined our Saturday Steady Spins) to help strengthen safety awareness and emergency preparedness within the club. This was a fantastic opportunity to learn valuable and potentially life‑saving skills.

Patrick Breen - sporting a nicely tied arm sling (no club members were harmed during this training)

Why Sports First Aid matters for Cyclists

The Sports First Aid Course is specifically designed to address injuries and emergencies commonly encountered in sporting environments. For cyclists, this includes:

• Immediate accident response following falls or collisions

• Bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries

• Recognition and care of head, spinal, and fracture injuries

• Cardiac arrest response, including CPR and proper AED use

• Scene safety and casualty assessment, crucial when incidents occur on open roads

These skills are particularly relevant when riders are training in rural areas or in fast‑moving group situations, where emergency services may take time to arrive.

John Watters and Stephen Treanor getting friendly

Training was hands‑on, engaging and delivered by a certified instructor (Jamielee), giving participants the confidence to assess situations quickly, provide first aid, and use an AED where required - often before emergency services arrive.

Patrick Breen performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

By investing in Sports First Aid training, Emyvale Cycling Club continues to promote a culture of responsibility and safety, ensuring riders look out for one another.

Fergal Quigley and Seamus McElroy - preventing spine injuries

The course focused on common cycling‑related incidents, including falls, collisions, bleeding, head injuries and cardiac emergencies, equipping members with practical skills that can be applied during training spins, sportives and club events.

Seamus McElroy using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ...with style

For Emyvale Cycling Club, this training enhances:

• Overall club safety and resilience

• Confidence of group leaders and ride mentors

• Reassurance for new and less experienced riders

• Preparedness at organised events and community initiatives

  
  

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Video of Patrick Breen demonstrating excellent CPR technique

A big thank you to everyone involved in organising and delivering this excellent session and to Jamielee from ProTraining. More details on the Sports First Aid Course here: Sports First Aid Course - CPD Accredited - Protraining Courses