17th June, 2024
Sport NI wishes to congratulate those within our sporting community who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Among the recipients is Erroll Lutton, honoured for his services to Hockey. Erroll won the Sport NI SportMaker Club Performance Coach of the Year award in 2022 for his incredible contribution to the sport, both…Continue reading this article →
22nd May, 2024
Online workshop, Thursday 27th June 2024, 6.30pm-9.30pm We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming online workshop on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Get ready to dive into the world of Physical Literacy and discover how it can revolutionise your approach to staying active at any age. What is Physical Literacy? Physical Literacy goes beyond…Continue reading this article →
17th May, 2024
This Mental Health Awareness Week Sport NI has launched a new online mental health and wellbeing awareness course for the sports sector. According to the ‘Mental Health in Northern Ireland Fundamental Facts 2023’ one in five adults and one in eight children in Northern Ireland have a probable mental illness. The course, available through Sport NI’s…Continue reading this article →
13th May, 2024
This Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Sport NI have teamed up to encourage everyone to move more for their mental health and wellbeing.Our physical health can have a big impact on how we feel and what we do with our body can have a powerful effect on your…Continue reading this article →
5th May, 2024
Reducing exposure to UV rays for people involved in sport and recreation can make a significant contribution to the prevention of skin cancer Protecting your skin is more important than you think, particularly when you are participating in outdoor sports. Did you know that last year, 35% of people in the UK experienced sunburn at…Continue reading this article →
3rd May, 2024
Sport NI representatives were in Parliament Buildings on Thursday to brief the Committee for Communities on the organisation and its work for sport. Reflecting after the meeting, Richard Archibald, Interim CEO Sport NI said: “We were very pleased to provide a briefing to members of the Committee for Communities on the work of Sport NI.…Continue reading this article →
26th April, 2024
Richard Archibald Interim CEO of Sport NI wishes the Ireland Women’s Six Nations team good luck as they take on Scotland in the final round in Belfast on Saturday. Three Ulster players have been named in the team as they battle for World Cup Qualification. He said: “As women and girls rugby continues to grow…Continue reading this article →
18th April, 2024
Sport NI Digital Learning Hub creates accessible learning opportunities for sport Sporting organisations, coaches, officials and volunteers are set to benefit from a major new learning resource thanks to investment by Sport NI. Sport NI’s Digital Learning Hub offers an accessible platform for learners within the sports sector to enhance and develop their knowledge and…Continue reading this article →
28th March, 2024
Coaches, volunteers and officials, the unsung heroes who make sport happen across Northern Ireland, were celebrated earlier this week at Sport NI’s annual SportMaker Awards Celebration Evening. SportMaker recognises the outstanding contribution of coaches, officials, volunteers and projects over the last 12 months and the vital role they play in supporting, developing, and encouraging people to benefit from…Continue reading this article →
15th March, 2024
Royal Yachting Association volunteer Rachel Nixon has been named Sport NI’s SportMaker Volunteer of the Year. The SportMaker Volunteer of the Year award is for a volunteer in a non-coaching or technical official role, who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of sport. Rachel plays a key role in the Royal Yachting Association’s…Continue reading this article →
