Partner with OCRA.
Help Develop Obstacle Sport in Ireland
The Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland (OCRA ÉIREANN) welcomes partnerships with organisations that want to support the development of obstacle sport in Ireland.
Partnerships can help create better opportunities for athletes, clubs, coaches, events and communities while supporting the sustainable growth of the sport nationally.
Who We Work With
Potential OCRA partners may include:
- Businesses
- Sports organisations
- Race organisers
- Training facilities
- Educational organisations
- Local authorities
- Community organisations
- Sports technology providers
- Equipment suppliers
- Media organisations
- Health and fitness organisations
- Tourism and destination partners
- Other organisations aligned with the development of sport
Partnership Opportunities
Partnerships do not need to follow a single model.
Depending on the organisation and its objectives, opportunities may include:
- National partnership
- Event partnership
- Team Ireland support
- Coaching programme support
- Technical Official programme support
- Club development
- Youth and participation programmes
- Equipment support
- Technology support
- Media and communications
- Athlete development
- National Championships
- Community initiatives
Support Team Ireland
International competition creates opportunities for Irish athletes to represent their country on major sporting stages.
Partners may be able to support areas such as:
- Team clothing
- Athlete preparation
- Travel
- Equipment
- Team operations
- Media and promotion
- Championship support
Support Events and Competition
OCRA events, qualification races and National Championships provide opportunities for partners to engage directly with athletes and the wider OCR community.
Partnership opportunities may include:
- Event sponsorship
- Equipment
- Venue support
- Technical services
- Athlete services
- Timing and technology
- Media
- Awards and prizes
Support Grassroots Development
The long-term future of obstacle sport depends on participation at local level.
Partners may also support:
- Clubs
- Coaching
- Youth programmes
- Training opportunities
- Community events
- Volunteer development
- Inclusion and adaptive sport
Develop Something Together
OCRA is open to partnerships that go beyond traditional sponsorship.
If your organisation has expertise, technology, facilities, services or ideas that could help develop obstacle sport, we are interested in exploring what can be built together.
Responsible Partnerships
OCRA aims to work with organisations whose activities and values are compatible with sport, athlete welfare and the long-term interests of the obstacle racing community.
Partnership arrangements should provide clear value to both OCRA and the organisation involved without compromising sporting independence or integrity.
Talk to OCRA
If your organisation is interested in supporting obstacle sport in Ireland, contact OCRA with some information about your organisation and the type of partnership you would like to explore.