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17 February 2012
Clubmark NI Celebrates 100th Accredited Club16 May 2013
Clubmark NI, the development and accreditation scheme for junior sports clubs in Northern Ireland, is celebrating a major milestone after Lisburn Taekwondo Club became the 100th club to achieve the prestigious quality standard.
Celebrating Sporting Success and Inspiring the Sports Stars of Tomorrow2 May 2013
Sports Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín, has celebrated the remarkable sporting success of 2012 with a public event in Derry. The Minister was joined by local sports people including Rory Best, Paul McCloskey, Alfie Wylie, Sycerika McMahon, and Sally Brown, as well as members of the public and London Olympic and Paralympic games makers and torch bearers.
Can You Beat the 60x60 Challenge?18 April 2013
Sport Northern Ireland’s Activ8 programme has teamed up with the World Police and Fire Games to introduce an exciting challenge which encourages school communities to be active every day for at least 60 minutes for 60 days.
Latest Research Shows Northern Ireland is Top Performer in Sports Policy17 April 2013
The SPLISS Northern Ireland Benchmarking Report (2013) presents information on the nature of sports delivery structures across the UK, Europe and beyond, and considers the current delivery structures in Northern Ireland and how they are rated against other nations and against what is considered best practice.
Staff Fund Supports Endometriosis UK Awareness Week6 March 2013
During Endometriosis Awareness Week 4-10 March 2013, Endometriosis UK want to raise awareness under the banner ‘Don’t Take It Lying Down’ and Sport Northern Ireland’s Staff Fund is supporting this campaign.
Belfast to Host First Ever Half Marathon7 February 2013
Belfast is to host its first ever Half Marathon, on Sunday 22 September. The event is an extension of the hugely popular Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon, which enjoys its 32nd running this year on Monday 6 May.
Awards Night Fields Best Ever Year for Northern Ireland Sport16 January 2013
Reflecting a stunning and unforgettable year for local sport, superstar and world number one golfer Rory McIlroy was crowned ‘Sports Star of the Year’ at the 2012 Linwoods and Sport Northern Ireland backed Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards.
Activ8 Eatwell - The Perfect Recipe for a Healthy 201316 January 2013
The Minister for Sport, Carál Ní Chuilín, has launched Activ8 Eatwell for 2013. First rolled out to primary schools in 2009, Activ8 is a participation campaign which encourages children and young people to do 60 minutes of physical activity every day to keep healthy.
2012 Medallists Recognise Success of SINI’s PDC Network19 December 2012
Olympic Medallist Michael Conlan and Paralympic Medallist Bethany Firth have come together with representatives from Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) and St Mary’s University College to mark the success of athletes from SINI’s Performer Development Centres (PDC) during the last number of years.
Giving Groups a Sported Chance22 November 2012
sported. is the leading UK sport for development charity empowering community groups to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people through sport and providing a voice for the sport for development sector.
2012 Sports Awards Pack a Punch1 November 2012
Boxing champion Brian Magee is aiming for a knockout ceremony after he helped launch the prestigious 2012 Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards, sponsored by Linwoods and supported by Sport Northern Ireland.
Wildcats Going for Gold25 October 2012
Double gold medallist Michael McKillop and Sport Northern Ireland’s Activ8 Wildcats are looking for new members to join their club!
Funding Opportunities with the Rural Challenge Programme18 October 2012
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill is calling on community and voluntary groups in rural areas to take advantage of the funding opportunities available through the Rural Challenge Programme 2012.
Organ Donation Through Sport Campaign Launched11 October 2012
The Organ Donor Register was given a boost as Sports Minister Caral Ni Chuilin, Sport Northern Ireland and the Public Health Agency (PHA) joined together at Casement Park to officially launch the Organ Donation through Sport campaign.
Ireland Squad Announced Ahead of England Game11 October 2012
The Ireland rugby league team has announced the squad for its upcoming two test series which culminates in a mouth-watering clash with the England Knights in Belfast this month.
Discussion about BBC Online11 October 2012
The Audience Council invites your views on bbc.co.uk at an informal discussion event being held at the BBC on 15 October.
Medal Success on the World Stage11 October 2012
Sport Matters: The Northern Ireland Strategy for Sport and Physical Recreation 2009-19 aspires to have 100 athletes from Northern Ireland attaining medal success at the highest level in their sport. This particular target has been set to challenge athletes, coaches, governing bodies of sport and others within the athlete development system to ‘step up’ and deliver medal success on the world stage.
London Olympic Stadium Track Replicated at Mary Peters Track19 September 2012
Work on the £3m upgrade of the Mary Peters Track, including the Mondo running surface that was used at the Olympic stadiums in London and Beijing, is on target to be completed with more than 10,000 competitors and 40,000 spectators expected to arrive from across the world.
Calling all Event Organisers8 September 2012
Northern Ireland Tourist Board's Event Funding Programme will open on Monday 10 September 2012. It is designed to support and further develop national and international tourism events taking place between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014.
Bethany Firth Over The Moon With Paralympic Gold31 August 2012
A County Down teenager is celebrating after winning a gold medal at the Paralympic Games in London. Swimmer Bethany Firth, from Seaforde, also set a personal best as she claimed victory for Team Ireland in 100m backstroke final.
Activ8 Young Leaders Inspire8 August 2012
As London 2012 fever grips us all, St. Patricks College Bearnageeha in North Belfast has been selected as one of 16 schools (from throughout the UK) that will provide activities for members of the public at the Olympic Park Stadium.
2012 UK Coaching Awards2 August 2012
Nominations are now open for the UK Coaching Awards 2012 that take place at The Lancaster Hotel in London on the evening of Tuesday 20 November 2012.
The Next Olympic Champions30 July 2012
As the eyes of the world turned to London for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, 400 young sports stars of the future experienced 18 different sports at the Belfast City Council ‘Try It Community Sports Day’ in Ormeau Park.
South African Smash Hit20 July 2012
Northern Ireland today welcomed the South African Olympic badminton players as they arrived at George Best Belfast City Airport and traveled the short distance to Lisburn Racquets Club which will be their home for the next five days before they take their place in the Olympic Park in London.
Boxing Clever in Belfast19 July 2012
Boxing enthusiasts got another sneak preview of Olympic talent at Queen’s University PEC where Olympic boxers from Australia and Ecuador joined Canada and Argentina in a pre-Games training camp.
August 1st Marks National Playday 201219 July 2012
On Playday thousands of children and their families get out to play at hundreds of community events across the UK. As well as a celebration of children's right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.
Join In at your local sports club5 July 2012
18th/ 19th August 2012, the first weekend after the Olympics and before the Paralympics, will be the weekend to turn up, take part, join in and support your local sports clubs. Local clubs can join in by registering on www.joininuk.org
Five more countries to train in the North before the 2012 Games25 June 2012
The Sports Minister has announced that five more countries are to train here in preparation for the 2012 Games. Three boxing teams from Columbia, Canada and Puerto Rico and two athletics teams from Algeria and Djibouti are to train here over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a perfect 10 for Olympic training camps14 June 2012
Sports Minister, Caral Ní Chuilín has announced that the target set to host TEN international teams in advance of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been reached.
GoldMark11 June 2012
A youth volunteer initiative which aims to promote, support and recognise sports volunteering in young people aged 14-24. GoldMark is supported by the Department of Education and builds on the successes of Millennium Volunteers.
sported. and Sport NI mark the signing of Memorandum of Understanding6 June 2012
sported., the UK’s leading sport for development charity, and Sport NI,the leading public body for the development of sport in NI, have marked their commitment to work together to benefit local sport for development groups by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
Medal success for local athletes in London17 May 2012
Local athletes returned from a highly successful Sainsburys 2012 School Games in London last week, achieving medal success within 6 of the 11 sports that were competing, winning 2 gold, 5 silver and 14 bronze medals.
BIG BIKE 201217 April 2012
For anyone who has ever wanted to be part of an Olympic event, BIG BIKE 2012 offers families and aspiring competitive riders of all abilities the opportunity to cycle the route of The Celtic Chrono, a pre-Olympic Qualifier.
Join In5 May 2012
18th/ 19th August 2012, the first weekend after the Olympics and before the Paralympics, will be the weekend to turn up, take part, join in and support your local sports clubs.
Local athletes to compete at Olympic Park4 May 2012
Local athletes are set to compete in the Olympic Park over the next few days as part of the inaugural Sainsburys 2012 School Games, a multi sport event for the UK’s elite young aspiring athletes.
Coach Education Moves Forward30 April 2012
Sport Northern Ireland, in collaboration with the Irish Sports Council, Coaching Ireland and sports coach UK, has announced an enhanced partnership around coach education aimed at providing greater clarity, understanding and recognition of the status of coach education programmes currently operating on the island of Ireland.
Female Sport on the Up30 April 2012
125 young girls from five schools across Belfast have come together at Queens Sports Complex to enjoy the best female sport has to offer. The multi sport event which was organised by the governing bodies involved and was supported by Sport NI, Belfast City Council and Active Belfast, is the first of its kind to take place in the city.
Girls To Try 5 A Day23 April 2012
A number of Governing Bodies of sport have joined forces in a unique collaboration which aims to increase opportunities for women and girls to participate in sport as well as raising the profile of women and girls sport within the local media.
Volunteers Week23 April 2012
Volunteer involving organisations from across Northern Ireland are invited to order free resources to help them celebrate the local heroes in their community as part of Volunteers’ Week 2012.
World Sports Day20 March 2012
On Monday 25 June it’s London 2012 World Sport Day, presented by Lloyds TSB, and you’re invited to join thousands of schools and communities across the UK in celebrating the athletes and cultures of the world.
Five more Olympic and Paralympic teams to train in the North15 March 2012
Sports Minister, Caral Ní Chuilín has said that five more Olympic and Paralympic teams are planning to train in the North ahead of the London 2012 Games. Athletics teams from Qatar, Egypt, Kuwait and Sudan and the Jordanian Paralympic team will train at Antrim Forum during July and August.
Northern Ireland to Host International Chrono06 March 2012
The Minister for Sport today announced that Northern Ireland will play host to an international cycling event this May. Details of the Celtic Chrono, a Pre Olympic Elite Women Time Trial, were unveiled at Parliament Buildings by Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín.
The search is on to find the UK’s favourite20 February 2012
National Lottery Draw Show host and new mum, Jenni Falconer, is calling on people in Northern Ireland to nominate local Good Causes for the National Lottery Awards 2012 – the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects.
Quality Tennis Clubs Hit The Mark17 February 2012
Ulster Tennis is marking a major milestone this month with 10 per cent of its Clubs achieving Clubmark Accreditation status.
FAST AND FURIOUS EVENT COMES TO AN EXCITING CLOSE13th February 2012
The International Wheelchair Basketball Challenge, held at the Antrim Forum this week saw an impressive display of skill and talent by 80 athletes from Poland, Italy and Great Britain (current European Champions).
Heffernan Seeking 14th National Indoor Title9 February 2012
Ireland’s finest race walkers will be in action at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Indoor Championships in Belfast’s Odyssey arena this weekend. London bound Robert Heffernan (Togher AC), who has just returned from two months quality training in Australia will be targeting an impressive 14th national title.
International Wheelchair Basketball Challenge Begins7th February 2012
The International Wheelchair Basketball Challenge 2012, which features three of the world’s best wheelchair basketball teams, Great Britain, Italy and Poland, all of whom have already qualified for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, begins at the Antrim Forum today (Tuesday 7th February), with the first game between GB and Poland starting at 9am.
Ulster Rugby Welcomes Planning Decision25 January 2012
Ulster Rugby today welcomed the Environment Minister, Alex Attwood’s decision to grant planning permission for redevelopment work at the Ravenhill Grounds.
Ulster Rugby Welcomes Planning Decision24th january 2012
Ulster Rugby today welcomed the Environment Minister, Alex Attwood’s decision to grant planning permission for redevelopment work at the Ravenhill Grounds.
Sports awards16th January 2012
Top Northern Ireland Sports Awards Salutes Local Heroes
Calling all young swimmers and runners23 December 2011
Budding young swimmers and runners in Northern Ireland are being given the chance to showcase their sporting talents when representatives from Pentathlon GB visit Northern Ireland in January.
Rugby Legends Roar Into City Hall13 december 2011
To celebrate Ulster rugby’s proud history of involvement with the British and Irish Lions, a reunion of Ulster’s 22 surviving Lions will be taking place this coming February, prior to the start of the 2012 RBS Six Nations.
St Dominic’s girls are best buds12 December
With the London 2012 Games just around the corner, the Board of Sport Northern Ireland welcomed seven “Olympic Advocates” from St Dominic’s Girls Grammar School in Belfast to the House of Sport to discuss their exciting plans to get everyone more active.
Disability Rights Advice5 December 2011
If you have a disability, are less mobile or have a condition which makes air travel difficult - even if it is temporary, European law gives you the right to assistance when booking flights, arriving at the airport, checking in and getting on and off the aircraft.
Yonex Irish International Badminton Championships5 December 2011
Irish players are gearing up for the Yonex Irish International Badminton Championships in a bid to secure their qualification for the London 2012 Olympics. The National Badminton Centre in Lisburn, will play host to the pre Olympic qualifying tournament from the 8th – 11th December.
Volunteering in sport28 November 2011
As part of the European Year of Volunteering, NICVA, the Northern Ireland Sports Forum and Volunteer Now are hosting a half day conference on 2 December to showcase the impact of volunteering in sport.
Anti-doping policy28 November 2011
The Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute at the University of Ulster in association with Sport Northern Ireland cordially invite you to a Guest Lecture by Professor Ivan Waddington, Visiting Professor, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo and University of Chester.
Special Olympics Executive Funding Announced22nd November 2011
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and the Ministers for Sport, Education, Health and Social Development have announced cross-departmental funding for Special Olympics Ulster, which will be delivered by Sport Northern Ireland over the next four years.
SAPAS Report 201017 November 2011
The Northern Ireland Sport And Physical Activity Survey (SAPAS) 2010 was launched today by senior officers from Sport Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency and the UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health (Northern Ireland).
Gordon Crockard and Martin Barr to lead the charge at Odyssey16 November 2011
For the second consecutive year local motocross stars Gordon Crockard and Martin Barr will be defending their home town turf when Round 2 of the British Supercross Championship fires up in Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Saturday November 19th.
Free tickets to the 2012 Games15 November 2011
Did you know: All primary schools, secondary schools and colleges in Northern Ireland are eligible to receive an allocation of free tickets to the 2012 Games! In order to claim these tickets, you must apply to join the London 2012 Get Set Network before Friday 16 December 2011
Marie Curie Launches First WellBeing Clinic in Northern Ireland11 November 2011
The Marie Curie Hospice, Belfast has officially launched the Wellbeing Clinic, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, which will offer patients with palliative care needs a specialist physical activity programme and support to help manage and relieve symptoms caused by their illness
“Kicking Forward” For Success10 November 2011
SOME of the most inspiring women within UK and European Football were in Belfast on Saturday for a day of motivation, inspiration, and information.
Table Tennis stars head to Valley Leisure Centre for Pre-Olympic training09 November 2011
The Pre Game Training event takes place all week (Mon 7th – Fri 11th) at the Valley Leisure Centre and represents a vital training opportunity for Olympic hopefuls, as well as a great spectator event with the public having an opportunity to observe the intense training routines over the week long event in Newtownabbey's top leisure facility.
2012 Torch Relay locations7 November 2011
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today confirmed all the communities through which the Olympic Flame will be carried by Torchbearers during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay which is presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung
Top NI Blind Golfer Receives MBE2 November 2011
Top NI Blind Golfer Jan Dinsdale visited Buckingham Palace on 26th October 2011 to receive her MBE from the Queen for her services to sport.
Be the first across the Olympic finish line18 October 2011
The National Lottery will be hosting the first ever public event in the Olympic Stadium. The National Lottery Olympic Park Run will offer the chance for 5,000 participants to be the first to cross the Olympic finish line. It will take place on 31 March 2012 and the five mile course will be contained within the Olympic Park.
Morrison claims silver in Tongyeong ITU World Cup Triathlon15 October 2011
Aileen Morrison lined up for her last Triathlon of the year in Tongyeong, World Cup today (Saturday 15th October) in the no#1 ranked slot. Though her season has had ups and downs, Morrison has enjoyed her best performance in Yokahama Japan only 4 weeks previously placing 4th in the Dextro Enegy World Championship Series.
UK Athletics Head Coach visits Belfast13 October 2011
Sport Northern Ireland were please to welcome UK Athletics Head Coach Charles Van Commenee to Belfast on September 29th where he outlined his hopes for British success in next year's Olympics in London.
Australian Boxers are a Big Hit18 August 2011
Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín joined Sport Northern Ireland Chair Dominic Walsh in welcoming the news of the Australian boxing team’s intention to set up a pre games training camp in Northern Ireland in preparation for London 2012
Rugby Heroes Line-out to kick off 2011 Sports Awards6th October 2011
Rugby stars past and present joined forces to launch the 2011 Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards, sponsored by Linwoods and supported by Sport Northern Ireland. The awards programme honours Northern Ireland’s top sporting achievers in both the professional and amateur arena and the gala ceremony, which attracts many of our most famous and successful sporting faces, will take place on Monday 16th January 2012 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Belfast.
Activ8 Young Leaders getting active06 October
With the Olympics just around the corner, Sport Northern Ireland is signing up a squad of Olympic Advocates as part of a unique project aiming to get everybody in Northern Ireland more active.
Governance Improvement Programme29th September 2011
Sport Northern Ireland recognises the important contribution all sports can make to the building of a world class system for sport. To this end, Sport Northern Ireland is launching a Governance Improvement Programme which will be focused on assisting governing bodies implement the recommendations of the ongoing governing body recognition review.
Runher 9.10.11 and Counting26 September 2011
Women’s running participation is about to hit new heights as entries passed through the one thousand mark this week for October 9’s Belfast Telegraph Runher 5K and 10K in Stormont Estate(2pm start).
British Athletics Coach Van Commenee to Visit Northern Ireland23 September 2011
Head Coach of UK Athletics and British Olympic Squad Charles Van Commenee will be visiting on Thursday 29th Septemberto deliver a talk to Coaches and Elite athletes on preparation for major competitions. This talk will follow on from the Olympic theme which will have been delivered at the ANI Coaching Conference.
Launch of 2012 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon13 September 2011
Entries are already coming in for the 31st Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon, which gets under starters’ orders next May Day Bank Holiday Monday, 7 May 2012 and Sport Northern Ireland is delighted to be supporting the event once again.
Child Protection in Sport Unit13 September 2011
NSPCC Northern Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland have welcomed ten years of working together to safeguard local children and young people involved in sport.
Getting active in your community13 September 2011
Nine times Paralympic Swimming Champion Chris Holmes MBE and Tyrone Gaelic Football manager Mickey Harte have addressed the Active Communities Coaches Conference at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre.
Budding artist designs Olympic poster12 September 2011
Budding artist Brigid Killough from St Brigid’s Primary School in Ballymena is celebrating after being chosen as a winner of the Activ8 Eatwell Olympic Art Competition.
Coaching Workforce Survey 20109 September 2011
Coaches provide a critical contribution to sports participation and development in Northern Ireland, the Coaching Workforce Survey 2010 has found
NI Wrestling Talent StrengthensMonday 6 september 2011
One of our young female wrestlers recently attended the European Cadet Wrestling Championships in Warsaw, Poland.
Consultation - Governance Improvement ProgrammeTuesday 2 August 2011
Sport Northern Ireland will be launching a Governance Improvement Programme in autumn 2011 which will be focused on assisting governing bodies implementing the recommendations of the ongoing governing body recognition review.
One Year To Go...Monday 1 August 2011
With only one year to go to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, several Northern Ireland athletes are dreaming of winning a gold medal.
The Countdown to London 2012 Begins…Wednesday 27 July 2011
Wednesday 27 July 2011 marks one year to go to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London and Sport Northern Ireland is delighted to announce the 100,000th child to complete the Activ8 programme.
London 2012 Open WeekendWednesday 20 July 2011
Mark 'one year to go' until the Olympics with free activities in Ormeau Park and City Hall this weekend.
Team Announced for Commonwealth Youth GamesFriday 8 July 2011
Following consultation with the sports concerned, The Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council (NICGC) has announced the team to travel to the Isle of Man for September’s Commonwealth Youth Games.
Get Active... Stay ActiveMonday 4 July 2011
The Get Active - Stay Active Report is based on the findings of the final post project review of the impact of Sport Northern Ireland’s Community Sport Programme 2006 - 2010.
Workshops Help Coaches Develop the Whole ChildWednesday 15 June 2011
Sport can be a fantastic vehicle for the development of children and young people. That was the message from a series of coaching workshops organised by Sport Northern Ireland and sports coach UK prior to the UK Coaching Summit in Belfast.
The Cliff, Larne - Official OpeningFriday 3 June 2011
£2.3m state of the art new facilities at The Cliff, Larne were officially opened on 1 June 2011 by Tyrone Gaelic Football Manager Mickey Harte and the Mayor of Larne, Councillor Bobby McKee MBE.
Northern Ireland Welcomes Olympians…Wednesday 1 June 2011
UK Olympic gymnasts have arrived in Northern Ireland to train in the Salto Gymnastics Club in Lisburn. The visit by five gymnasts includes two Beijing Olympians and leading British gymnastics coach Paul Hall who will also run a coaching clinic for Northern Ireland coaches.
Good Result for NI SailorsWednesday 1 June 2011
Sailors Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton have finished in fifth place in a World Cup competition just over a year out from the Olympics.
Get Active for Your HeartWednesday 1 June 2011
Heart disease is the second biggest killer in Northern Ireland... But did you know that by eating a healthy diet and being physically active you have the power to reduce your risk of Coronary Heart Disease by up to 50%?
Olympic Star Flies in for Olympic Judging EventThursday 26 May 2011
As the clock counts down to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a very important person was in Belfast to complete a very important Olympic judging task. Olympic medal winner Jonathan Edwards made a flying visit to be involved in the judging of the Activ8 Eatwell schools art competition.
£3.5 Million in Awards to Grassroots SportsThursday 26 May 2011
Since March 2010 Sport Northern Ireland has made £3.5 million in awards through two small grants programmes: Awards for Sport and Sport Matters-Capital and Equipment Programme.
Jason Smyth Sets New NI 100m RecordTuesday 24 May 2011
Jason Smyth improved his own Northern Ireland 100m record as he came third in a world-class field at the NTC Classic meeting in Florida.
Playball Outreach to the Local CommunityWednesday 18 May 2011
PlayBall, the new state of the art sports facility situated at the Pavilion Stormont has been outreaching to the surrounding community, by not only facilitating but also encouraging increased participation in sport.
The Runher 2011... It's a Girl Thing!Tuesday 3 May 2011
This year’s two Runher events will be staged on Sunday 15 May and Sunday 9 October in the Stromont Estate; and for the fourth year in a row, the Belfast Telegraph will be back lending its support as main title sponsor.
Records Broken at Belfast City MarathonTuesday 3 May 2011
Records were broken at the 2011 Belfast Marathon as Jacob Chesire of Kenya set a new fastest time for the race and more people than ever took part.
Keep Active to Keep Your Mind HealthyWednesday 20 April 2011
Did you know that at least one in five adults in Northern Ireland may suffer from some form of mental health disorder in any year, and that one in four people in Northern Ireland are likely to experience depression?
New Active Ageing Centre for WatersideWednesday 20 April 2011
Sport Northern Ireland, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and U3A Foyle are delighted to announce that a new joint funded building project has begun adjacent to U3A’s premises at Pascal McDonald House, Gransha Park in the Waterside area of the city.
Aileen Morrison Takes Silver in the ITUWednesday 20 April 2011
Irish Olympic contender Aileen Morrison advanced her London 2012 campaign significantly by winning a silver medal in the ITU (International Triathlon Union) World Cup Triathlon in Ishigaki, Japan.
Get Active... and Cut Your Risk of Cancer By 33%Friday 15 April 2011
We all realise that eating a healthy diet and taking part in sport and physical activity is good for us, however until recently the benefits of getting active in protecting us against cancer have been relatively unknown and can indeed help reduce your risk of developing cancer by 33%.
Marathon Set to Be Another Record BreakerThursday 7 April 2011
With just under a month to go to race day, the 2011 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon is shaping up to be the biggest in the event’s 30 year history.
Showground Spectacular For BallymenaThursday 7 April 2011
Ballymena Showgrounds is the largest soccer venue in Northern Ireland, outside of Belfast, and thanks to £1.3 million pounds of investment from Ballymena Borough Council and £1.2 million pounds from Sport Northern Ireland, it now has an impressive new Warden Street stand with capacity of 2200 seats giving a total of almost 4000 seats to the Showgrounds.
Resolve to Keep Your New Year’s ResolutionTuesday 5 April 2011
On 1 January 2011 many of us will have made New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, lose weight, and go to the gym. But four months on - how many of us have stuck to our promises?
World Cup Event Comes to Northern IrelandThursday 24 March 2011
Sports Minister Nelson McCausland has announced that Northern Ireland will host the CPISRA Boccia World Cup this August - a Pre Games qualifying event for the 2012 Paralympic Games.
Titanic Quarter 10KWednesday 23 March 2011
The home straight is approaching for entry to the 2011 Titanic Quarter 10K - Sunday 10 April 2011. This year’s event - the official warm-up race for the Deep Riverrock Belfast City Marathon - will include an exciting new ‘Titanic Sprint’.
LOCOG Chair Sebastian Coe visits SINIMonday 7 March 2011
The Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) was delighted to welcome Lord Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), to a reception at SINI.
Inclusive Sports Facilities Scheme LaunchedMonday 7 March 2011
Two of Northern Ireland’s top disabled sports people, Paralympic swimmer Johnny Cummings and International Blind Golfer Jan Dinsdale, launched an innovative new accreditation scheme designed by Disability Sports NI and Sport Northern Ireland to ensure that new and existing sports facilities fully meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Investment in Motorsport Programme 2009-2011Monday 7 March 2011
The 2&4 Wheel Motorsport Steering Group (2&4 Wheels) has announced details of the initiatives that have been supported under its 2009-2011 Investment in Motorsport Programme.
Continuous Household Survey 2009-10 - DCAL Research FindingsTuesday 22 February 2011
The Research and Statistics Branch, Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) recently published “Experience of
Sport and Physical Activity in Northern Ireland: Findings from the Continuous Household Survey 2009-10 - DCAL Research Findings 1/2011”.
Ireland’s Elite to Line up at Odyssey this WeekendFriday 18 February 2011
There will be top class track and field action at the Odyssey Arena tomorrow (4.00pm) and Sunday (12:30pm) when Ireland’s best athletes will be competing n the Woodie’s DIY Irish Indoor Athletics Championships.
Know an Olympian?Tuesday 15 February 2011
Sport Northern Ireland is currently undertaking a small research project to record information on all Northern Ireland Olympians and Paralympians (past and present) to include both the summer and winter Games.
Ballymote Sports and Well-Being Centre Officially OpensMonday 14 February 2011
The Chairman of Down District Council, Councillor Eamonn ONeill welcomed the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, Nelson McCausland and the Minister for Social Development, Alex Attwood, along with dignatories, funders and community representatives to the official opening of the multi-million pound Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre in Downpatrick.
Clubs Recognised for Clubmark NI AccreditationFriday 11 February 2011
Sport Northern Ireland recently hosted an awards evening to recognise the 18 clubs in Northern Ireland who have achieved accreditation through the Clubmark NI programme.
World Silver Medallist O’Rourke to Race at OdysseyFriday 11 February 2011
Ireland’s top athlete Derval O’Rourke has confirmed that she will again defend her Irish 60m hurdles title at the Woodie’s DIY Irish Indoor Athletics Championships at the Odyssey Arena Belfast in two weeks time.
Get Active and Eat Well With the Latest Activ8 CampaignTuesday 25 January 2011
As the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games continues, children in primary schools across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to get active and stay healthy with the latest joint initiative between Sport Northern Ireland and the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
St. Colman’s College Newry - Violet Hill Playing FieldsTuesday 25 January 2011
The Trustees and Board of Governors of St. Colman’s College Newry are very pleased to confirm that the sports development at Violet Hill is now underway and scheduled for completion by the beginning of the new academic year.
Welcomed Investment in Grassroots Sports ProjectsFriday 21 January 2011
Sports Minister Nelson McCausland and representatives from Sport Northern Ireland visited two Belfast sports clubs to see first-hand the benefits that capital equipment funding brings.
Olympics Celebrated at Leisure CentresFriday 14 January 2011
An Olympic Roadshow Programme, 'Try It' Community will launch take place at a number of leisure centres from January - April 2011.
2011 Irish Indoor Athletics Championships LaunchedThursday 6 January 2011
Athletics Northern Ireland and Athletics Ireland are pleased to announce the Woodie’s DIY Irish Indoor Senior Championships will take place at the Odyssey Arena Belfast on 19 and 20 February 2011.
Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards Nominations Close 23 November 2010Wednesday 17 November 2010
Top rower Richard Archibald who competed in the Olympics at Beijing and Athens and Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist Eamonn O’Kane have joined forces to remind clubs, schools and governing bodies throughout Northern Ireland to put forward nominations for this year’s Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards.
Wendy Lands European WinMonday 8 November 2010
Northern Ireland athlete Wendy Houvenaghel took her first serious step towards the Olympic Games in London by clinching gold in the women's team pursuit on the first day of competition at the European Championships in Pruszkow, Poland.
Northern Ireland Wrestlers Grip SuccessWednesday 27 October 2010
The new Northern Ireland Wrestling Talent Squad, funded by Sport Northern Ireland, won a total of nine medals at the British Junior Championships.
Tollymore Receives Construction Excellence AwardThursday 14 October 2010
Tollymore National Outdoor Centre was a finalist in the Construction Employers Federation Construction Excellence Awards 2010 and went on to win the Social/Community Construction category of these awards.
UK Coaching Awards Nomination Deadline ApproachingThursday 7 October 2010
The deadline for making a nomination for the UK Coaching Awards is Friday 15 October 2010. Don’t miss the opportunity to thank your coach, or a coaching organisation, for their dedication and support.
World Cup Bronze For Lisa KearneyMonday 4 October 2010
Sport Northern Ireland funded athlete Lisa Kearney produced the finest performance of her fledgling career to win her third World Cup medal in twelve months.
Four More Players Added to Elite League SelectsThursday 23 September 2010
The Belfast Giants Selects are pleased to announce the addition of two Steelers, a Giant and a Panther to the All-Star line up as the Elite League move into the final stages of preparation for their game against the Boston Bruins.
Lowry to Defend Sunflower TitleThursday 16 September 2010
Sport Northern Ireland funded motorcyclist Ian Lowry will defend his Sunflower Trophy title in the colours of Paul Bird's Kawasaki World Superbike team at Bishopscourt on Saturday 16 October.
Media Team Win On Penalties Against MLAsTuesday 14 September 2010
In the first ever Media V’s MLAs football match, which finished 2:2 at full time, the media eventually prevailed, winning 4:3 on penalties!
The 6th All Island Sports Conference – 21-22 October 2010Friday 10 September 2010
The Irish Sports Council, Sport Northern Ireland and Dublin City Council will jointly host the 6th All-Island Sports Conference in the newly opened Aviva Stadium and the National Conference Centre on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 October 2010.
On the Look Out For the Next Generation of Disabled Sports StarsFriday 10 September 2010
Disability Sports NI have launched a new campaign – the ‘Be Active Be the Best’ Talent ID Programme, funded by Sport Northern Ireland, aims to identify the next generation of talented young disabled sports people in the build up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
National Trails Day - Sunday 3 October 2010Friday 10 September 2010
A whole host of household names are getting behind National Trails Day this year encouraging people from across Northern Ireland to get outdoors and discover off road trails in their local vicinity.
Perry Clinches Irish Open Crown For The Fourth TimeMonday 6 September 2010
Sport Northern Ireland funded squash player Madeline Perry won her fourth Canon Kirk Irish Open; winning 3-0 thanks to an excellent display against Vanessa Atkinson of the Netherlands.
Three More Players Announced to Elite All-Star TeamMonday 6 September 2010
A Sheffield Steeler, a Cardiff Devil and a Nottingham Panther are the next three players selected to the Belfast Giants Elite All Star team facing the Boston Bruins in Belfast on 2 October 2010.
Coaching Ireland’s 10th All-Island ForumWednesday 1 September 2010
The 10th Coaching Forum, 11 September at the Dublin Convention Centre, 'From Playground to Podium' promises to be the most exciting and challenging forum to date.
PlayBall Family Sports and Fun DayFriday 27 August 2010
To officially launch PlayBall at The Pavilion, Stormont, the new 3rd generation synthetic pitches, PlayBall are opening their doors to you and your family.
TYRE OUT - It's About Ability, Not DisabilityFriday 27 August 2010
Sport Northern Ireland funded swimmer Johnny Cummings, Irish Paralympian, from Coalisland, Co. Tyrone signaled the opening of Shopmobility Belfast’s TYRE OUT project by blowing the starting whistle for a race of the projects newly acquired Hand cycles around Laynon Place.
Two Giants and Two Blaze Selected To Face The BruinsFriday 27 August 2010
On the day before the League Champion Coventry Blaze and the Playoff Champion Belfast Giants face off in the Charity Shield, the coaches of the two teams have made their first official selections to the All-Star Team that will play the Boston Bruins on Saturday, 2 October in Belfast.
Philip Deignan Confirmed For VueltaThursday 26 August 2010
Sport Northern Ireland funded cyclist Philip Deignan has been selected for the final line up for the Cervélo Test Team’s squad for the Vuelta a España.
Aileen Storms Up Olympic RankingsFriday 20 August 2010
Sport Northern Ireland funded athlete Aileen Morrison who came 16th in the 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series Kitzbuehel.
Jason Smyth to Miss Commonwealth GamesFriday 20 August 2010
Sport Northern Ireland funded athlete Jason Smyth has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October because of injury.
Madeline Perry Lands Australian Open CrownMonday 16 August 2010
Sport Northern Ireland athlete Madeline Perry became the first Irishwoman to win the Australian Open Squash Tournament when she beat England’s Alison Waters in a magnificent five-game final in Canberra.
Gift Aid Training OpportunityThursday 29 July 2010
This course is aimed at charities who do not currently use Gift Aid or who wish to improve the methods and techniques they currently use.
David Calvert in Queen's Prize SuccessMonday 26 July 2010
Sport Northern Ireland shooter David Calvert has won the Queen's Prize at Bisley after being runner-up in the prestigious event on three occasions.
Mark Nesbitt Named on GB Youth Olympic TeamTuesday 13 July 2010
A group of 40 young athletes from 16 Olympic sports were selected by the British Olympic Association to compete for Team GB at the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG), which take place in Singapore from 14-26 August.
Boxer Paddy Barnes' Remarkable RecoveryTuesday 6 July 2010
Sport Northern Ireland athlete Paddy Barnes made history in June when he became the first Northern Irish man to win Gold at the European Amateur Championships in Moscow, his medal glory is made all the more impressive by the fact that just two months before he took Gold Paddy had a hernia operation.
