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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 identified ‘General Recommendations for Safety During Recreational…Continue reading this article →

Sport Northern Ireland, following the advice and guidance from the Department of Communities are growing increasingly cautious about the significant rise in Covid-19 cases across Northern Ireland. Daily updates can be accessed via the Department of Health.   The guidance issued by the Department of Communities ‘TRAIN SMART, PLAY SMART, BE COVID SMART’ should be…Continue reading this article →

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 →

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 →

Director of performance Peter McCabe talks about the return to sport framework, but first, here is Sport NI CEO Antoinette McKeown to provide some background. Director of performance Peter McCabe talks about the return to sport framework. A Framework To Guide Progression Towards A Resumption Of Sport And Physical Recreation in NI. What is it?…Continue reading this article →

Please click here to read the recent Sport Northern Ireland statement on changes to exercise regulations    

Due to COVID-19 we took the decision to close our premises to protect our staff, our stakeholders and the general public. Our post is being held securely by the Post Office. Unfortunately, this means that we do not have access to post and will be unable to action hard copy information such as invoices or…Continue reading this article →

We want to do everything we can to support people to stay active, only on the condition that they are well enough and guided to do so.  We fully recognise the importance of physical activity during this time, and would encourage people to do so in safe and appropriate environments, keeping in mind the latest…Continue reading this article →

Sport NI is mindful of the developing situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) and we understand that this may be likely to accelerate in the weeks and months ahead. We know that the sport and physical recreation sector is experiencing ongoing and significant challenge as a result. Click here for the latest statement   SportNI is committed is providing…Continue reading this article →

Covid-19 – Update Issue 2 30th March, 2020 New updated measures have been introduced to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and save lives. Please click here for advice   For Coronavirus (COVID19) advice: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/ As the situation is evolving quickly, and you should check regularly for updated government advice, which can be found…Continue reading this article →