Gymnastics Coach claims SportMaker Performance Pathway Coach of the Year

Salto Gymnastics Coach David Carleton has been named Sport NI’s SportMaker Performance Pathway Coach of the Year. The SportMaker Performance Pathway Coach of the Year award recognises the achievements of a coach working with emerging and young performers on a pathway to high performance. The Head Performance Squad Coach has catapulted several gymnasts in their…Continue reading this article →

Female coach rewarded for her dedication to nurturing young talent

Carrickfergus Rugby Coach Sabrina Higgins has been named Sport NI’s SportMaker Children’s Coach of the Year. The SportMaker Children’s Coach of the Year award recognises the outstanding contribution of a children’s coach to the development of young people’s skills, understanding, enjoyment and lifestyle through sport. Head Coach for girls’ rugby at Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club,…Continue reading this article →

Technical Officials Survey

We are working in partnership with Sport Ireland to develop high-quality, sector-leading research in sports officials. The purpose of this process is to inform and develop a technical officials development plan (TODP) which will set out and inform future initiatives for technical officials. As per the Sport Ireland Statement of Strategy 2023-2027 (page 52), the…Continue reading this article →

Lisburn Distillery FC coach wins Disability Coach of the Year Award

There were celebrations at Lisburn Distillery FC recently when Ged Irwin received the prestigious SportMaker Disability Coach of the Year award.   The Disability Coach of the Year award recognises the achievements of a coach working to develop people with a disability at any level within sport. Sport NI’s annual SportMaker awards recognise the unsung sporting…Continue reading this article →

Young rugby coach determined to break barriers wins SportMaker Award

23-year-old Jenny Bell, U16s Girls Rugby Coach & Senior Women’s Coach at Limavady Cricket, Rugby Football and Hockey Club has been named Sport NI SportMaker Young Coach of the Year. The Young Coach of the Year award recognises the creativity, innovation and determination of a coach under the age of 25 who is dedicated to supporting…Continue reading this article →

Swimming official makes a splash as Sport NI’s technical official of the year

From parent volunteer to one of the leading swimming officials in Ireland, Gary Stoops has been named Technical Official of the Year in Sport NI’s annual SportMaker awards. The Technical Official of the Year award recognises the hard work and dedication of referees, umpires and officials and the contribution they make to their sport. Sport…Continue reading this article →

Sport NI asks public to vote for top sporting moment as it celebrates 50 years of delivering sport to change lives

Sport NI, the leading body for the development of sport across Northern Ireland is celebrating its golden anniversary, having been established 50 years ago, on 31st December 1973. The organisation is commemorating the milestone by highlighting the impact sport makes on people, communities, and the ability to create world class sports people. The public is…Continue reading this article →

Launch of Active Living: No Limits Online Platform Supporting Disabled People to be More Active

Representatives of the cross-sectoral Active Living: No Limits forum have joined to launch an exciting new online platform to help promote sport and active recreation opportunities for disabled people across Northern Ireland. The Active Living: No Limits forum is made up of governmental departments and organisations within the disability and sports sectors including Department for…Continue reading this article →

Online safeguarding course now available via Sport NI’s Digital Learning Hub

The Safeguarding Refresher for Children and Young People in Sport is now available to complete online via Sport NI’s new Digital Learning Hub. This course is available to anyone who has previously completed their tutor led safeguarding training (face to face or virtual) and is due a refresher. The course covers: – Understanding why safeguarding…Continue reading this article →

Sport NI congratulates Sporting New Years Honours Recipients

Sport NI wishes to congratulate those within our sporting community who have been recognised in the New Years Honours List. Interim Chief Executive, Richard Archibald said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to those within our sporting community who have been named in the New Years Honours List. “2023 has been another incredible year…Continue reading this article →