Guidance for Close Physical Contact Sports about progression to ensure a safe return to sport

The Department of Communities has formed an expert advisory panel to make recommendations regarding a safe return to sport. The panel includes personnel with specialist expertise and best practice experience in the application of sports medicine, sports science and performance practice (coaching / managing / competing). The panel has met recently to consider sport protocols…Continue reading this article →

Sport Northern Ireland Chair George Lucas appointed to UK Sport Board

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed that George Lucas, the Chair of Sport Northern Ireland has been appointed to the Board of UK Sport for a three-year term. UK Sport Chair Dame Katherine Grainger said: “I’m delighted to welcome George to the UK Sport Board. His significant knowledge and experience in…Continue reading this article →